Originally Posted by getrdunn
(Post 4853259)
Sr and I finally got our Mach 1 back on the road. Previously had a worked over 302 boss engine that was chipped at 8k with 513’s. Was set up perfect. Currently has a freshly stroked 351/408 with a ton of torque and 355 gears 4 speed top loader. 235/60/15 tires - less power steering.
Want the best tires possible!!! Any advice? Currently it roast the tires all the way through 4 and have your hands full trying to keep it in one lane. Almost wish we would’ve went 323 gears but not really wanting to run the car much past 110. Engine is incredibly strong. Valako heads etc. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...e7dc75a21.jpeg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...7b8e291fd.jpeg I'll take the Camero. Hands down. Thanks. Brad. (937)545-8991 |
a friend has several mustangs and I can say that the one mod he wished he had done sooner than he did was to swap the toploader for a T5 five speed. he runs 3:55 gears and said the car is way more usable as he can now cruise down the highway without all the rpm
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Mickey Thompson Drag radials have always done me well on the slower cars I've had.
The faster stuff I used either regular slicks or M/T ET Street tires... which are essentially a grooved slick. Dont run any of them in the rain though. It's as bad as driving on ice. This car was a low 8-sec car @ 165mph with DOT tires on it. |
Originally Posted by bajaman
(Post 4853315)
A beautiful car for sure...both, actually. But I've always loved that Mach 1...
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Originally Posted by underpsi68
(Post 4853323)
How many miles a year do you drive the car?
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Originally Posted by Dragracer_Art
(Post 4853369)
Mickey Thompson Drag radials have always done me well on the slower cars I've had.
The faster stuff I used either regular slicks or M/T ET Street tires... which are essentially a grooved slick. Dont run any of them in the rain though. It's as bad as driving on ice. This car was a low 8-sec car @ 165mph with DOT tires on it. Was kinda leaning towards the mickeys. Like the looks of the magnum 500 wheels on that car and will likely get 9 or 10” wheels for the rear and leave the 7’s on the front. The t5 trans be next. With all the abuse the TL has taken over the years it amazes me it holds together. |
When Sr drove home the other day from having custom headers built the car was wanting to pull / drift to the right and until I get the steering and tires dealt with I’m not even gonna drive it. Be wrapped around a tree or in the ditch for sure. I told the same place to replace the steering box as I was pretty certain it was bad from sitting so long and was dried out. Filled with grease (took a bunch). Convinced the bearings had to be bad but they seemed to think it was ok. Regardless it’s in need of adjustment. I did put a hydraulic clutch kit in it and love it.
I have a 15 sec vid of him taking off from pretty much a dead stop but having YouTube issues to post a link. |
Originally Posted by getrdunn
(Post 4853381)
When Sr drove home the other day from having custom headers built the car was wanting to pull / drift to the right and until I get the steering and tires dealt with I’m not even gonna drive it. Be wrapped around a tree or in the ditch for sure. I told the same place to replace the steering box as I was pretty certain it was bad from sitting so long and was dried out. Filled with grease (took a bunch). Convinced the bearings had to be bad but they seemed to think it was ok. Regardless it’s in need of adjustment. I did put a hydraulic clutch kit in it and love it.
I have a 15 sec vid of him taking off from pretty much a dead stop but having YouTube issues to post a link. |
Originally Posted by offshoredrillin
(Post 4853384)
check out "the bang shift billy" for hyd clutch modules for better shifting, some pretty cool tech in his setups. my gasser is still reg clutch with an M22 and a Hurst ramrod.
The only neg I could see is the excessive clutch plate wear but maybe not. But even then that’s the cheapest v thing to replace. Very cool. Tks for sharing. |
235/60r15’s are as useful as bicycle tires on your car. Lololol
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