1983 Ford Mustang GT
"Project Pit Bull"

 

This car was the most fun I have had in a long time.  

 

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List of Modifications

Engine Block / Heads Drivetrain  Suspension / Chassis
Block:
1989 H.O. SEFI Short block
FMS: B303 cam,  multi index timing chain
Accel: 8.8mm ignition wires

Heads:
Ford: 1993 E7 heads ported and gasket matched
FMS: Chrome valve covers, 1.7 Roller Rocker arms, GT40 Valves
Isky: Valve springs




Centerforce: Dual friction clutch & pressure plate set
Centerforce: Billet steel flywheel
Pro 5.0: Power tower T-5 shifter
FMS: 8.8 Rear axle assembly, 3.55 Ratio rear axle gears, Aluminum Driveshaft
Redline: Synthetic transmission fluid MTL








FMS: Transmission X-member, Driveshaft safety loop, 15.1 Quick ratio steering rack
Eibach: Front springs
Unknown mfg: Rear springs, updated tie rod ends and ball joints
Koni: "Orange" adgustable struts and shocks
Energy Suspension:  Polyurethane chassis bushings
Slot Car Mustangs: Subframe connectors, rocker panel braces, rear axle anti-squat brackets
PPI: Police seat/floor reinforcements
Unknown mfg: Camber/caster plates

Induction

Exhaust

Brakes
Ford: Cold air police/H.O. Dual snorkel housing
K&N: High flow air filter 
Weiend: Stealth intake manifold
Holley: 600cfm vacuum secondaries or 650 DP
Borla: Stainless steel Exhaust
Mac: stainless catalytic H-pipe, stainless shorty headers


Kenny Brown: Club sport brake system, stainless steel brake lines
FMS: Adjustable brake bias valve


Body

Interior

 
Ford: 1993 "Pony" 5-star 16 inch wheels
Pirelli: 235/50/ZR16 tires
Kamei: Front air dam / splitter
Unknown mfg: Hood pins
Recaro: Sport seats sourced from a 1979 Mustang Pace Car
Autometer: Tach, water temp, volts and oil pressure gauges
B&M: Shifter boot
 

AND MORE

 

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