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

[Ron Earp]

As I said before Ron, you need to write a book on the build. I'll buy the first one. You are the new source on V6 Mustangs.

Steve

Heck no, there are folks far more knowledgeable than we are - we're learning from Dave Brown, Ron, and all the ITB Mustangers, as well as all the AS guys, AIX folks, and so on. Fox/SN95 are really similar, except for the tiny little cosmetic differences, and the basic principles apply. We appreciate all the help that folks have given us.

How many times did you have to adjust the rear drums out Friday? Tune the carbs? Lock down the rocker arm adjusters?

On the serious side congrats. Friday must have been very satisfying. A couple of questions. Obviously you find it more driveable than a Z, but by comparison does it feel like a heavier car? Only Stang I ever drove was Tim's Cobra, and it was very heavy and felt that way. Also I'm curious as to how far your times were from what you normally ran with the Z at VIR.

None. None. And None. That was a good day.

Mustang V1.0 is a mixed bag. It is heavier than my Z by a couple hundred pounds, but, while you can feel that the times don't show it that much. The best I ever ran in my Z at VIR was a 2:17.x, Jeff Young a 2.17.1, and while we have a slight power advantage on the Mustang we're dealing with a huge handling deficit - Mustang V1.0 simple isn't as tuned and developed as the 260Z. And, comparing lap times from a Z in 2010, dyno results from 2009 and 2012, well, none of that can be good science. That said, I'm pleased we were able to turn times that were somewhat competitive and I feel we can best those times with development.

We're looking forward to doing more development and getting the cars competitive. Next up on deck is Jeff G's Mustang that already has changes, ones we put in this morning, that we think will improve it over Sleestak.