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Fire & Ice
 
It has been a while since the completion of the SN65 project, so it is about time that we start on another project.

But...  Why build one when building two only costs twice as much.  :-)

Our current goal is to build a matched set of first generation “Grand Touring” or “Pro Touring” style Mustangs (whichever term tickles your fancy).  We currently call this project “Fire and Ice”.

Stang #1 “Fire” will be a 65 coupe built with a drag racing theme.  The car will be painted with a specially formulated PPG paint that will give the car the illusion of being fabricated of “Polished Copper”.

Sell Price: $148,000 (see the BOM for a detailed listing of all components)

Here is the current spec sheet for "Fire"

A VEHICLE THAT TAKES YOU ON AN EXHILARATING THRILL RIDE AS IT RESPONDS EFFORTLESSLY TO YOUR EVERY COMMAND.  WHERE BRUTE FORCE AND STRAIGHT LINE ACCELERATION COMBINES  WITH BALANCE AND FINESSE, IN A VEHICLE THAT DELIVERS EVERYTHING A 60'S ERA MUSCLE CAR SHOULD BE

BOSS 302 ENGINE

Configuration

Longitudinally mounted, 60-degree V8, Diesel grade heat treated cast iron (41,000 psi tensile strength) block with aluminum heads, fully counterweighted forged crankshaft, Splayed 4-bolt main on 2, 3, 4, main caps, 2-bolt main on first and fifth main caps, Revised oiling and cooling system passageways, Siamese bore with drilled coolant crossover holes, Increased bulkhead material, Threaded core plugs, ˝" head bolts

Bore x Stroke

4.125 x 3.25

Displacement

347 cu. in.

Compression ratio

8.75:1

Horsepower

850 @ 6,500 rpm street
1,200 @ 7,000 rpm max

Torque

775 @ 3,500 rpm street
1,050 @ 4,200 rpm max

Specific output

2.45 horsepower per cu. in. street

Redline

6,500 rpm (fuel shut-off occurs at 6,500 rpm) street

Valvetrain

Hydraulic roller cam, oval wire beehive-shaped valve springs

Intake valves

2.02" head diameter

Exhaust valves

1.60" head diameter

Ignition system

MSD digital 7 plus programmable controller, Pro Billet Distributor, Flying Magnet Crank Trigger, 7 series Ignition Coil

Fuel system

Sequential electronic fuel injection

Induction system

ProCharge F1A Centrifugal-type supercharger with air to air intercooler

Boost pressure

14 psi street 25.0 psi maximum

Intake manifold

Trick Flow 5.0L Box-R-Series, tuned equal length runners

Throttle body

90mm

Mass-air sensor

90mm diameter

Exhaust manifolds

Custom Fabricated, Equal Length, Ceramic Coated Headers

Exhaust system

Dual, stainless steel, 2.5-inch diameter with polished exhaust tips

Drivetrain

Rear axle

9-in. ring gear with 3.55:1 Detroit locker differential, aluminum case

Driveshaft

Aluminum, with hardened yoke and U-joints

Transmission

AOD-E / 4R70W 4 speed Automatic with Gear Vendors Overdrive and electronic controls with paddle shifter

Gear

Ratio

1st

2.66

2nd

1.78

3rd

1.30

4th

1.00

5th

0.80

6th

0.63

Reverse

2.90

Final drive

3.55

SUSPENSION

Front

Modified MacPherson strut system with gas-charged Bilstein monotube dampers and separate 600 lb./in. coil over springs, 29mm tubular stabilizer bar, optional Maximum Motorsports upgrade

Rear

Multi-link independent system, cast iron upper control arm, aluminum lower control arm, fixed toe-control tie rod, aluminum spindle, gas-charged Bilstein monotube dampers with 600 lb./in. coil springs, 26mm tubular stabilizer bar, optional Maximum Motorsport upgrade

STEERING

Type

Rack and pinion, power assist

Gear ratio

15.0:1

Turns, lock-to-lock

2.5

Turning diameter

41.7

BRAKES

Front

13.0 in. (330mm) vented Brambo disc, PBR twin piston caliper

Rear

11.65 in. (296mm) vented disc, single piston caliper

WHEELS & TIRES

Wheels

17 x 8.5 in. front, 17 x 9.5 in. rear, 5 spoke, cast aluminum-alloy, machined surface, exposed lugs, optional 18 in. Forged 3 piece, polished Forgeline Comp wheels

Tires

Goodyear Eagle F1, Optional Toyo T1-R

DIMENSIONS, CAPACITIES

Wheelbase

108 in.

Length

181.6

Height

49 in.

Width

61.3 in.

Track, f/r

58.8 in. / 60.3 in.

Head room

38.1 in.

Leg room

41.8

Curb weight

3,120 lb.

Fuel Capacity

22 gallons (59.4 liters)

Weight dist. f/r

55.5% / 44.5%

COLOR & TRIM

Exterior

Polished Copper

Interior

Dark Brown with Camel Colored Inserts

FIRE INCLUDES

·          5 point restraints.  Always wear your safety belt.

·       3 link Torque Tube Rear Suspension

·          Anti-lock break system

·          SecuriLock passive anti-theft system

·          Articulated sport seats

·          Tilt Steering wheel

·          Audiophile quality sound system

·          Power Equipment Group: Power side windows, power door locks, power deck lid release

·          Air conditioning

·          Speed control

·          Front floor mats

·          Dual illuminated visor mirrors

·          Remote keyless illuminated entry

OPTIONS

·          Maximum Motorsports tuned suspension system

1.        MacPherson strut front suspension featuring custom offset tubular lower control arms with delron bushings and 350 lb./in. coil over springs

2.        IRS rear suspension featuring factory upper and lower control arms fit with delron bushings and 525 lb./in. coil over springs, aluminum differential bushings with adjustable pinion angle

·          Mystachrome Appearance Package  Includes MystaChrome color-shifting paint; color shifting leather interior trim (seat inserts and steering wheel); and polished wheels

·          18” Forgeline 3 piece polished comp wheels

·          Rear spoiler

Stang #2 “Ice” will be a 65 fastback built with a road racing theme.  This car will be painted with a specially formulated PPG paint that will give the car the illusion of being fabricated of “Polished Aluminum”.

Sell Price: $164,000

Here is the current spec sheet for "Ice"

NIMBLE, WELL BALANCED AND EXTREMELY FAST, THIS ROAD CAR  FEATURES A CUSTOM CHASSIS THAT BALANCES POISE WITH PREDICTABILITY.  ICE COMBINES THESE VIRTUES WITH FINESSE, IN A VEHICLE THAT DELIVERS THE ULTIMATE DRIVING EXPERIANCE

ENGINE

Configuration

Longitudinally mounted, in line 6, cast iron block with FSP prototype aluminum head, lightened crankshaft, custom forged pistons, crower rods, ARP bolts & studs

Bore x Stroke

93.47mm x 99.31mm

Displacement

4,091 cc; 250 cu. In.

Compression ratio

8.5:1

Horsepower

550 @ 6,000 rpm

Torque

735 @ 3,500 rpm

Specific output

84.8 horsepower per liter

Redline

6,500 rpm (fuel shut-off occurs at 6,500 rpm)

Valvetrain

Clay Smith 292-528-112 solid cam & lifters with full roller rockers

Intake valves

1 per cylinder, 37mm head diameter

Exhaust valves

1 per cylinder, 30mm head diameter

Ignition system

DUI Performance Distributor W/ FAST controller

Fuel system

Sequential electronic fuel injection

Induction system

T4 turbo W/ air to air intercooler

Boost pressure

8.0 psi maximum

Intake manifold

Cast aluminum, tuned equal length runners

Throttle body

Triple Webber 

Mass-air sensor

90mm diameter

Exhaust manifolds

Cast iron

Exhaust system

Stainless steel, 2.5-inch diameter with polished exhaust tip

Drivetrain

Rear axle

9-in. ring gear with 3.55:1 limited-slip differential, aluminum case

Driveshaft

Aluminum, with hardened yoke and U-joints

Transmission

TTC T-56 6 speed manual

Clutch

Centerforce

Gear

Ratio

1st

2.66

2nd

1.78

3rd

1.30

4th

1.00

5th

0.80

6th

0.63

Reverse

2.90

Final drive

3.55

SUSPENSION

Front

Modified MacPherson strut system with gas-charged Bilstein monotube dampers and separate 600 lb./in. coil over springs, 29mm tubular stabilizer bar

Rear

Multi-link torque tube W/ Watts link, gas-charged Bilstein monotube dampers with 600 lb./in. coil springs, 26mm tubular stabilizer bar

STEERING

Type

Rack and pinion, power assist

Gear ratio

15.0:1

Turns, lock-to-lock

2.5