BuckeyeROC

Not my best night at the track last week, but I got a couple cool videos. If you download them and can't see them, download the codec provided and install it, it only takes a minute or so. If my car looks like it stops accelerating after 1st gear vs. the TTA, that is what happens when you shift your auto tranny into 3rd gear from 1st I ended up running a 12.64 vs. the TTA's 13.5. I ran a 12.43 (with my best 60' of 1.710) to the Stang's 13.38 in the other video.

http://www.netgearhead.org/iroc/

slayer2000

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cooollll!!!:hail: :hail:

iroc4ever

cool,but the first video is kinda hard to see cause its dark...well the second half of the race anyways lol

bigals87z28

wow, ur car is really nice man... really nice... i wana go with a 383... dam... im savin ur website so i know what to do... that was some hot stuff right there.... ahh only 3+ seconds away!

Guest

Thats a 64.5, 65 or 66 stang in the video. I think its a 65.

Its hard to tell though, because its only visible for a second or two...

'87FAKE-IROC-Z

Buckeye, your car is beautiful. I had never seen it before.
Also, does that Edelbrock strut tower brace fit over the SR?

Bort62

I am continually Impressed with your setup, Buckeyeroc.

Lookin Good.

3.1EyeCandy

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that's incredible. Your car has a very nice launch. Congrats on the awesome ride!:hail:

WS6Formula350

it looks to be a 65 stang....no such thing as a 64.5 stang

bigals87z28

yea... there is a 64.5... .just like there is a 69 .5 camaro, they just ran long cause they were doin so dam good in sales.... 1million in a year an half... dam! and thats a edelbrock stb? it looks pretty good....

Bort62

Not true.

WS6Formula350

Ok so prove me wrong please. i have never seen any legit info about a 64 1/2 mustang. and any mustang guy i have ever talked to says the samething. Oh just so you all know that i kinda know something, i have 2 66 mustangs and a 69 mach 1, i know just owning the cars doesn't make me know anything.

bigals87z28

http://home.pon.net/hunnicutt/history_64_68.htm happy now? dam u dont have to get all crazed.....

jd13

I love your car Buckeye. It's almost exactly what I want to do with mine. :hail:
I got a question though: Is that a crate engine in there or did you build up an l98?

RedZ28Chik

Ahem......although i am a chevy girl i happen to know for a fact there is a 64 1/2 mustang and they are hard to come by...i owned a 66 mustang coupe about 3 years ago and i have a friend who happens to own a 64 1/2...oh *** another ford discussion lol

Guest

Prove you wrong? Too easy.

The Mustang was first produced in April, 1964. The 14th IIRC. Any Mustang produced before September-ish 1964 is a 64.5. My friend owned one for 5 years that was produced in July 1964. I've restored and worked on more 64.5-66 Mustangs than I care to mention over the past 13 years. 64.5 Mustangs do exist, if you say no, you dont know what the heck you are talking about, and neither does your friend. Do some research. Here's just one example of a parts store (that I frequent) that knows whats up:

http://www.larrysmustang.com/index.php3
Notice they list 64-73 Mustang parts. Check any retailer you want, you'll find 64.5 parts.

Armchair internet experts... still wet behind the ears.

BuckeyeROC

I don't have the Ed STB on right now. I think it would fit with a few spacers (maybe 1/8") under the brackets.

BuckeyeROC

It's an L98 bored .030" with stock crank, rods, and TRW forged pistons.

SATURN5

best laugh I've had all day....

Madmax, I believe April 17th, 1964 is the correct date.


Edit: yup..

The Ford Mustang was introduced in 1964. The car was an instant success that set a new record for first year sales. One story describes how a truck driver drove right through a showroom window, staring and enchanted by the car.

The car was the brainchild of Lee Iaococca, who envisioned an inexpensive, sporty car for the masses. On April seventeenth, 1964 Ford unveiled the Mustang Convertible at the New York Worlds Fair. The car was also offered as a hardtop coupe, the fastback was available to the public five months later. ( See our Photo Gallery for some neat pictures.)

During the first five months of production, one could order a factory fresh hardtop equipped with a 170 cubic inch six cylinder engine for less than $2500 (1964). Later, the car could could be purchased with a 200 cubic inch six, or a 289 V8. Specialty Mustangs, such as the "K"-Code or Shelby came with even more powerful V8 engines.

Transmission choices for any 64 1/2 through 1968 Mustang were three speed manual, four speed manual, or automatic with the latter being the most popular. Body styles for the 64 1/2 through 66 Mustangs were identical, except for changes only the purist would argue about.

bigals87z28

u know what i didnt know... that John Delauran created the GTO? he made a tepest wit the 389 in it and a 4spd with some suspension mods.... and he took it to work (GM) everyday... he let GM heads drive it... they all loved it... so the GTO was born... then he made that time machine!! he is a cool guy.... time flux capacitors!

Steve10

In the second video, you can see just how well your car hooks. It doesn't sound like your revving up at the line. Is that right? I haven't got my car to the track yet, but have been practicing my launch with the g-tech. My times are better when I leave the line almost off idle. It seems to transfer the weight better.

BuckeyeROC

Yeah, in the 2nd video, I ran a 1.710 60', I was able to floor it off the line. In the 1st video, I eased into the throttle for a 1.74 60' b/c I ran a 1.97 the run before it. I rev to about 1400 rpm on the line and then let it flash on takeoff. I think I might do better using a little higher stall, the car seems to come off the line a bit soft before taking off.

89blackGTA

I just asked my wife if she has heard of a 64.5 mustang and EVEN SHE has. Interesting....

Hey BuckeyeROC, NICE!!! I showed my buddy with a 98 Z28 and all he was wanting to make sure I didnt do that to my car.

Brian

bigals87z28

u do hook like a savage on that... it looks like ur beeing pulled... i doest even look like ur driving... thats a killer car, and i want one!!! ahhhhh man...

IrocNround

Nice a&& car Buckeye!! Got a question for ya, I see that your using the TES headers and AFR heads, are your heads the angle, straight, or L98 type plug heads? And do you have a hard time getting the the plugs with the TES headers? Thanks for any info.

Again Buckeye...SWEET ride!!!

BuckeyeROC

Thanks. I have the straight plugs. It's a bit tight in there, but no problems.

'87FAKE-IROC-Z

for more info,
TES and L98 angle plug 190's here. have to get a few from the bottom, but its not too bad either.

REDZ28

Nice Buckeye!!!

IrocNround

Thanks for the info Buckeye & 87Fake. You guys think that JetHot is worth the extra money?

BuckeyeROC

Absolutely

'87FAKE-IROC-Z

I think anything that can reduce underhood temps and prolong the life of your investment is worth it. How much is the coating?
My TES aren't coated. over 3 of use has turned them into a nice black charcoaled kinda redish in some spots color. they have minor rust, nothing major.
I can't count the number of things I've melted from radiant heat with them, plug wires, wire loom, sensors, etc. Some extra heat protection would've been nice.