ITS Ford Mustang(s) Build - Stripper Stang Part II

[seckerich]

I've located a Mustang breaker about 40 miles from me in Henderson NC. All the guy does is buy Mustangs and part them, cheap. He's put aside an engine, transmission, rear end, suspension, brakes, and some other parts. Cost? Looking like $450. The tranny was just rebuilt and the engine still runs, no smoke. Turns out nobody much wants the 3.8L engines and 7.5" rear ends so you can get them on the cheap.

If you need me to go by and check anything out Ron, just let me know. Live 5 miles away. You also have no excuse not to drop by the shop if you come to town. OOPs, just saw Henderson, Not hendersonville.

[Ron Earp]

Lots of folks interested in seeing one built. Chris has his ITR version and it is pretty clear that it could be a contender. I think this ITS version has a shot too.

The amount of road racing knowledge out there regarding the chassis is pretty high. If you ask around at Maximum Motorsports and Kenny Brown you can talk directly to the guys who were doing the chassis setup back when the companies campaigned stangs in semi-pro efforts. Turechoice also has a fellow who's knowledgeable about making SN95s and Foxes work.

While a full tilt build won't be inexpensive, it will be less expensive than a BMW or Porsche ITS car.

[Ron Earp]

I just laid a 100 yard one wheel burnout. You other ITS competitors scared yet?

[Racerlinn]

When are you going to start stripping the stripper?

[Ron Earp]

Be later this summer once the Torino is fired up and together. It doesn't have to be "done", but it must run.

I am collecting parts though. Caymen inspecting the first round of parts in for the build.

[Chip42]

Be later this summer once the Torino is fired up and together. It doesn't have to be "done", but it must run.

I am collecting parts though. Caymen inspecting the first round of parts in for the build.

I'm glad you decided to take the plunge. did you chose the spool for lightness or handling? I'd figure a little bit of slip would be desirable.

[Ron Earp]

I'm glad you decided to take the plunge. did you chose the spool for lightness or handling? I'd figure a little bit of slip would be desirable.

Caymen wanted the spool because this particular one is extremely rare for a 7.5" and it was available for a good price. Always good to have options as unused parts can be moved on. It would definitely bring the lightness, probably 20 lbs lighter than a clutch pack / carrier setup, maybe 25 lbs lighter than torsen / carrier.

Are those <gasp> off the shelf performance parts?? I've heard rumor of such things but have never actually seen any!!

Everything is a phone call away, except for that spool. Z's are pretty good for parts supply but nothing like this. A large range of parts exists for the SN95 platform; from low quality to high quality pieces. The low quality stuff is very cheap and the high quality stuff is affordable. Even "specialty" items like spherical bearings are available as kits, all you gotta do it call. That's what volume does for you in the aftermarket.

Service parts are also inexpensive but from reading the Mustang boards it appears you should sometimes spend the "big money" for the good stuff. For example, instead of the front sealed bearing cartridge for $39.50 you should get the Ford piece for $89. Twice as much money but it'll last for a year of racing instead of a few weeks, or so I'm told.

It really might be that you can have "Good, Inexpensive, High Performance" - pick three instead of the usual two. At least, it seems inexpensive when you've been exposed to race car prices involving Jensen Healeys, TR8s, Zs, Porsche, etc.

[JLawton]

Be later this summer once the Torino is fired up and together. It doesn't have to be "done", but it must run.

I am collecting parts though. Caymen inspecting the first round of parts in for the build.

Are those <gasp> off the shelf performance parts?? I've heard rumor of such things but have never actually seen any!!