This is a log of my 1990 Mustang LX Coupe from day 1.



Note: All times that are NOT bold are quarter mile estimations provided by G-tech and should be accurate +/- one tenth of a second. Gtech mphs are always higher than the drag strip because the strip uses two traps at the end which take an average speed.

Total weight saved to date: 634 lbs
Estimated car weight with 1/4 tank of gas: 2594 lbs
Total time dropped to date: 3.76 seconds
Best 1/4 mile time to date: 12.25 @ 110.2 mph

Original weight with me and 1/4 tank of gas: 3403 lbs
1/4 mile time 16.01 @ 90.4mph
   Pulled air silencer
   Removed four front speakers
      weight saved = 5 lbs
1/4 mile time 15.63 @ 92.1mph
   Tuneup (fuel/Air filter, Plugs/Wires/Cap/Rotor, syntec Oil)
   Timing set at 14 degrees
   Removed some AC Parts/Sound Deadoning/Trailer Hitch
      weight saved = 54 lbs
1/4 mile time 15.43 @ 94.0mph
   Pulled spare tire/jack, a few hitch parts and 2 speakers
      weight saved = 58 lbs
   Pulled out more sound deadoning material
      weight saved = 2 lbs
1/4 mile time 15.25 @ 94.1mph
   Installed 3.73 (from 3.27) Gears
   Installed Mac Taipipes/Mufflers
   Removed Front Swaybar/Rear Quad Shocks
   Removed Air Dam
      weight saved = 34 lbs
1/4 mile time 15.10 @ 96.2mph
   Installed 76mm Mass Air Sensor
1/4 mile time 14.95 @ 97.3mph
   Removed more sound deadoning material
      weight saved = 2 lbs
   Removed radio and radio amp.
      weight saved = 5 lbs
1/4 mile time 14.85 @ 98.1 <-- used converter, spun just a little
   Drag Radials
   Morosso Front Drag Springs
   Lakewood Front Drag Struts 90/10
1/4 mile time 14.44 @ 100.1
   Underdrive Pulleys
   Reinstalled Air Dam
   Removed Smog Pump
      weight saved = 13 lbs
1/4 mile time 14.28 @ 100.6
   Installed 65MM Throttle Body / EGR
   Ported out Stock Intake upper manifold to match EGR
   Installed Adj. FPR, Set fuel pressure at 38 lbs
   Set TPS Voltage at .9 volts
1/4 mile time 13.89 @ 104.5 (shifted about 5200, cold night)
1/4 mile time 13.82 @ 105.4
   Failed Emissions - Too high Hydracarbon count
1/4 mile time 14.39 @ 95.65 --> Warm night & 85% Humidity
   Replaced EVP sensor , Passed Emissions
   Installed Mac X offroad pipe and Ford Motorsport Ceramic Headers
1/4 mile time 13.67 @ 106.1
   Installed Lincoln Electric Fan / 180^ Thermostat
1/4 mile Time 13.77 @ 99mph: Ford Fever Classic at MIR
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Car weighed in at 3240 w/ me and 1/4 tank of gas
   Pulled A/C Condensor and trunk interior
    weight saved = 30 lbs
   Pulled Hood Sound Mat
    weight saved = 2 lbs
   Removed wiper motor
    weight saved = 4 lbs
   Installed Manual Steering rack / Removed Power Steering Pump
    weight saved = 14 lbs
   Installed Engine Torque Strap (Made by Wells Performance of MD.)
1/4 mile Time 13.54 @ 102.2mph: Test N Tune 10/07/04
   Removed inner fenders, horn, airbag stuff, cruise control, console behind shifter, front bumper
    weight saved = 56 lbs
   Removed sound deadoning mat from under carpet
    weight saved = 16 lbs
   Removed rear seat support brackets & Upper Seatbelts
    weight saved = 9 lbs
   Removed rear seats @ installed a delete panel
    weight saved = 20 lbs
   Removed all sound deadoning from under carpet
    weight saved = 12 lbs
   Installed Plastic Race Seats
    weight saved = 40 lbs
   Installed Comp. Engineering 3 way drag shocks.
   Installed Grant non-airbag steering wheel
    weight saved = 7 lbs
   T-5 SWAP! Car is now a 5 speed.
    weight saved = 40 lbs
1/4 mile Time 13.24 @ 104.4mph: Test N Tune 03/12/05
   Re-installed quad shocks due to bad wheel hop
   Installed Mickey Thompson ET Drag Radials, 275 50 15s
   Installed subframe connecters - Wells Performance of MD
   Installed 3 way fan switch; on, off, or automatic
   Replaced 10 hole rears with Weld Draglites 15x8
   Installed 1/2" Wheel spacers on rear for clearance
Dyno Results 236 hp / 297 torque
1/4 mile Time 12.99 @ 104.09mph: Test N Tune 09/18/05
   Installed Mickey Thompson ET Streets
1/4 mile Time 12.70 @ 106.04mph: Test N Tune 10/02/05 (1.69 60')
   Switched back to M/T Drag Radials
   Installed Elderbrock 3 keyway timing set
   Retarded the cam 4 degrees
   Installed Crane 1.7 roller rockers
   New beefy valve springs / valve job
   Indexed spark plugs
1/4 mile Time 12.50 @ 109.22mph: Ford Fever 2005 (1.79 60')
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   Installed M/T ET Drags
1/4 mile Time 12.25 @ 110.2: MIR Test N Tune 11/13/05 (1.63 60') Brian Driving
   Went back to Mickey Thompson Drag Radials
1/4 mile Time 12.30 @109: MIR Test N Tune (1.64 60')
   Installed Weld Draglight skinnies in the front
    weight saved = 26 lbs lbs
   Weight removal day: Pulled sound deadoning, bogus wiring harness, center hood supports, and so on....
    weight saved = 155 lbs
    Installed reverse water pump and turnbuckle to eliminate belt tensioner
    Relocated battery to rear
4.30 gears
28" tall(from 26") Mickey Thomson Drag Radials
Cut front springs 3/4 coil
1/4 mile Time 12.24 @ 111.3: (1.60 60') Ford Fever 2006
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Installed M/T E/T Streets (slicks)
Swapped PCV for breather
Installed Oil/Temp/FPS/Boost. gauges
Upgraded to 255lph fuel pump
Installed 42# injectors
Pulled motor out
New oil pan gasket
Sealed up low oil sending unit
Pressure washed engine bay
Installed mini starter
Reinstalled motor
Removed vacuum tree for EGR & smog pump
Note: Car now has no vacuum lines on pass side of car
Designed crank case evac pump system
Single Turbo kit - 62mm intercooled
3" Exhaust fabricated by Wells Performance
Installed VSR Racing turbo blanket
Wrapped headers, crossover pipe, and down pipe
Dyed carpets black


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