Dooger
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Thought I would share a little bit about my 86 with you guys. Car has gone way over (Time, Parts, Budget) what I had first thought about doing which I know is common with builds and trying to go faster 
UPDATE: -Added new pic's in the post further down
Bought a 86 GT earlier this year from Georgia. Had basic H/C/I with bolt on's. below is a list of how it came to me.
Engine:
-Stock roller block balanced rotating assembly 306, compression 9.5-1
-TRW Forged pistons/rings
-Stock rods
-Stock crank
- APR hardware on connecting rods, main caps and head bolts
-Anderson N41 Cam - 222/232 .544/.544 w/1.7 rocker 110 106
-Crane Blue 1.7 pedestal rockers
-Edelbrock Performer RPM heads O-ringed (head specs are 2.02/1.60 valves)
-Edelbrock Performer RPM II intake
-Accufab 70mm throttle body, with polished egr delete
-3 core aluminum radiator
- BBK long tubes with BBK 2 ½ X-Pipe with Dynomax Ultra flows and Polished Tailpipes
-Stock fuel rails with adjustable regulator
-Hi flow water pump
- 6G SN94 one wire alternator upgrade
-March alternator bracket with adjustment rod
Drivetrain:
-Tremec 3550 5 speed
-Centerforce HD Clutch
-Steeda Tri Ax short throw shifter
-FMS aluminum driveshaft
-Strange 31 spline
-Auburn pro trak lok
-FMS 3.73 gears
Suspension:
-Rear aftermarket tubular type upper and lower control arms
-Through floor sub-frame connectors
-Billet Specialties RT series wheels 15X10 rears with Mickey Thomson 275/50/15 drag radials, 15X4 fronts
MIsc:
-Car weighs 3240lbs w/driver
-New paint, 5 years ago, Dupont Oxford White
Then the upgrade bug got to me, bought a used Novi 1000 from a guy on Corral and it spiraled out of control from there time, parts, money. Car is almost done then off for a tune by Walsh Motorsports.
Engine:
-Paxton Novi 1000 Supercharger w/UPR power pipe.
- Complete MSD Digital 6 AL ignition
-Mishimoto performance dual radiator fans
-Dakota Digital PAC 2750 programmable dual fan controller
- Flowtech Ceramic Coated Long Tube Headers w/custom Spintech 3” X pipe and 3” Sportsman Mufflers w/dumps
-Pro-M mass air meter
-Anderson Ford Motorsports big mouth 3”x 10” air filter
-Lucas 42lb injectors
-DeatschWerks 300 Series 340LPH/90GPH in-tank fuel pump
Drivetrain:
-AODE with upgraded late model 4R70W gear set
-Alto Red clutches
-Kolene steel plates
-Kevlar band
-Upgraded servo
-One way diode upgrade
-Performance modified valve body
-Deep cast TCI aluminum pan
-Trans cooler with fan
-2800 stall converter with lockup
-Baumannator/US Shift fully adjustable transmission controller
-FMS aluminum driveshaft/Custom Length and Balance from CCI Driveline
-Stifflers transmission cross member and drive shaft loop
Suspension:
-Team-Z front end kit w/K-member, A-arms, adjustable coil overs and camber caster plates
-Flaming River low profile steering shaft
MIsc:
-Complete custom Florida 5.0 gauge cluster with Auto Meter gauges.
-Battery hatch relocation kit with Optima red top battery
More to come once done and tuned. Should make for a nice little street car. Future mods might be 4 bolt block and better blower or just add the blower to a better 4 bolt forged short block and have fun since not looking to build a drag car that becomes a drag on the street and to drive. Nothing radical or extreme but should = fun street car I hope.
UPDATE: -Added new pic's in the post further down
Bought a 86 GT earlier this year from Georgia. Had basic H/C/I with bolt on's. below is a list of how it came to me.
Engine:
-Stock roller block balanced rotating assembly 306, compression 9.5-1
-TRW Forged pistons/rings
-Stock rods
-Stock crank
- APR hardware on connecting rods, main caps and head bolts
-Anderson N41 Cam - 222/232 .544/.544 w/1.7 rocker 110 106
-Crane Blue 1.7 pedestal rockers
-Edelbrock Performer RPM heads O-ringed (head specs are 2.02/1.60 valves)
-Edelbrock Performer RPM II intake
-Accufab 70mm throttle body, with polished egr delete
-3 core aluminum radiator
- BBK long tubes with BBK 2 ½ X-Pipe with Dynomax Ultra flows and Polished Tailpipes
-Stock fuel rails with adjustable regulator
-Hi flow water pump
- 6G SN94 one wire alternator upgrade
-March alternator bracket with adjustment rod
Drivetrain:
-Tremec 3550 5 speed
-Centerforce HD Clutch
-Steeda Tri Ax short throw shifter
-FMS aluminum driveshaft
-Strange 31 spline
-Auburn pro trak lok
-FMS 3.73 gears
Suspension:
-Rear aftermarket tubular type upper and lower control arms
-Through floor sub-frame connectors
-Billet Specialties RT series wheels 15X10 rears with Mickey Thomson 275/50/15 drag radials, 15X4 fronts
MIsc:
-Car weighs 3240lbs w/driver
-New paint, 5 years ago, Dupont Oxford White
Then the upgrade bug got to me, bought a used Novi 1000 from a guy on Corral and it spiraled out of control from there time, parts, money. Car is almost done then off for a tune by Walsh Motorsports.
Engine:
-Paxton Novi 1000 Supercharger w/UPR power pipe.
- Complete MSD Digital 6 AL ignition
-Mishimoto performance dual radiator fans
-Dakota Digital PAC 2750 programmable dual fan controller
- Flowtech Ceramic Coated Long Tube Headers w/custom Spintech 3” X pipe and 3” Sportsman Mufflers w/dumps
-Pro-M mass air meter
-Anderson Ford Motorsports big mouth 3”x 10” air filter
-Lucas 42lb injectors
-DeatschWerks 300 Series 340LPH/90GPH in-tank fuel pump
Drivetrain:
-AODE with upgraded late model 4R70W gear set
-Alto Red clutches
-Kolene steel plates
-Kevlar band
-Upgraded servo
-One way diode upgrade
-Performance modified valve body
-Deep cast TCI aluminum pan
-Trans cooler with fan
-2800 stall converter with lockup
-Baumannator/US Shift fully adjustable transmission controller
-FMS aluminum driveshaft/Custom Length and Balance from CCI Driveline
-Stifflers transmission cross member and drive shaft loop
Suspension:
-Team-Z front end kit w/K-member, A-arms, adjustable coil overs and camber caster plates
-Flaming River low profile steering shaft
MIsc:
-Complete custom Florida 5.0 gauge cluster with Auto Meter gauges.
-Battery hatch relocation kit with Optima red top battery
More to come once done and tuned. Should make for a nice little street car. Future mods might be 4 bolt block and better blower or just add the blower to a better 4 bolt forged short block and have fun since not looking to build a drag car that becomes a drag on the street and to drive. Nothing radical or extreme but should = fun street car I hope.
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