The beast is alive!!!

mustangman65_79 · 11-30-2002, 11:13 PM

Today, after two years of sitting, my '79 Mustang/Capri runs. Today is the first time it's moved on it's own power in two years. This thing is sweet too. A 302 bored 60 over, 750 holley, edlebrock performer RPM intake, flex-a-lite black magic elec fan, 2 1/2" flowmasters, 2 1/2" offroad H-pipe, shorty headers, 9mm spark plug wires, T5 tranny, 8.8" rear end, new tires, clutch, brakes, I put a '89 front clip on it with the fog lights and the hood, theres more, but can't think of it right now. Soon to have a new paint job.

This thing takes off like a bat out of hell, I have to be careful on startoff because it want to do a really bad wheel hop. Does anyone know how to fix this other then a whole new rear suspension?

A friend of mine now wants the car really bad. When I get everything done, I am going to sell it, and I would like to sell it to him so that I could see it through the years.

Right now all 8 cyl are running 120 psi, I was wondering what compression this is, I was guessing somewhere around 8.5:1. So someone could bolt on a supercharger. Also, does anyone know how much HP a stock GT T5 and 8.8" rear could handle?

I will soon have pics posted!

Crazy Horse GT · 11-30-2002, 11:15 PM

coool , bought time .

PKRWUD · 12-01-2002, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by mustangman65_79
Right now all 8 cyl are running 120 psi, I was wondering what compression this is, I was guessing somewhere around 8.5:1

That is called cranking compression, and has little to do with cylinder compression, which is what you are asking for. The only way to determine cylinder compression is to know the total cylinder displacement, including the valve reliefs in the piston, the combustion chamber, the distance from TDC to the deck, and the thickness of your head gasket.

Take care,
~Chris

mustangman65_79 · 12-01-2002, 12:51 AM

Ok, here's what i know about the car, bored 60 over with alum forged pistons, stock 302 heads, stock crank, head gasket is about 1 1/2 mm, just your normal head gasket. How else can I find out?

PKRWUD · 12-01-2002, 12:58 AM

Which pistons? What year heads?

mustangman65_79 · 12-01-2002, 01:05 AM

I know nothing about the pistons, but the motor is out of a '67, but it looks like it has the newer 302 heads. I with I knew more about it, but the motor was given to me this way with only 10,000 miles on it.

11-30-2002, 11:13 PM	#1
mustangman65_79 My poor 79 RIP Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Suisun City, Posts: 2,320	The beast is alive!!! Today, after two years of sitting, my '79 Mustang/Capri runs. Today is the first time it's moved on it's own power in two years. This thing is sweet too. A 302 bored 60 over, 750 holley, edlebrock performer RPM intake, flex-a-lite black magic elec fan, 2 1/2" flowmasters, 2 1/2" offroad H-pipe, shorty headers, 9mm spark plug wires, T5 tranny, 8.8" rear end, new tires, clutch, brakes, I put a '89 front clip on it with the fog lights and the hood, theres more, but can't think of it right now. Soon to have a new paint job. This thing takes off like a bat out of hell, I have to be careful on startoff because it want to do a really bad wheel hop. Does anyone know how to fix this other then a whole new rear suspension? A friend of mine now wants the car really bad. When I get everything done, I am going to sell it, and I would like to sell it to him so that I could see it through the years. Right now all 8 cyl are running 120 psi, I was wondering what compression this is, I was guessing somewhere around 8.5:1. So someone could bolt on a supercharger. Also, does anyone know how much HP a stock GT T5 and 8.8" rear could handle? I will soon have pics posted! __________________ '84 mustang GT turbo '85 LTD '89 Camaro Irocz z28 '94 Lightning '96 Trans am

11-30-2002, 11:15 PM	#2
Crazy Horse GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sale Creek, TN. C. S. A. Posts: 4,652	coool , bought time . __________________ 95 gt vert, lot's of stuff, it aint slow. 04 sonic blue v - six my beater 89 rs camaro iroc turbo hood, other stuff, my wifes ride 84 lx stang cammed up 289 hi po, etc 65 falcon, maybe by the year 2020. black 00gt, gone but never forgotten. R H C- member # 1 o.b.c. da prez- member # 1 if your under 40 dont ask. goodbye for now odie,r.i.p. 11-27-03

12-01-2002, 12:51 AM	#4
mustangman65_79 My poor 79 RIP Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Suisun City, Posts: 2,320	Ok, here's what i know about the car, bored 60 over with alum forged pistons, stock 302 heads, stock crank, head gasket is about 1 1/2 mm, just your normal head gasket. How else can I find out? __________________ '84 mustang GT turbo '85 LTD '89 Camaro Irocz z28 '94 Lightning '96 Trans am

12-01-2002, 12:58 AM	#5
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Which pistons? What year heads? __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

12-01-2002, 01:05 AM	#6
mustangman65_79 My poor 79 RIP Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Suisun City, Posts: 2,320	I know nothing about the pistons, but the motor is out of a '67, but it looks like it has the newer 302 heads. I with I knew more about it, but the motor was given to me this way with only 10,000 miles on it. __________________ '84 mustang GT turbo '85 LTD '89 Camaro Irocz z28 '94 Lightning '96 Trans am

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