Author Archives: Drivesa5
Commuting Complications.
Two days before getting a new job which is twice as far of a drive as before and of course my bird breaks down. In its defense, though, this is the first time it has ever stranded me, so that’s … Continue reading
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Megasquirted … Sunbird?
Why? Who in their right mind would do such a thing? The same kind of nutcase that would add nitrous to one I guess! Seriously though, I think the 2.0 is really a reliable engine and although they are not … Continue reading
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Bird bung.
Today’s project of the day was welding an O2 bung into the exhaust of the 2 door bird. I had been running narrowband simulation from my JAW wideband controller, but since the factory sensor mounts into the exhaust manifold which … Continue reading
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LTD LX Sendoff.
The LTD LX has now moved from the 5.0CD project garage on to the ex-projects section. It will be missed, but its constant ranking at the bottom of my project priority list and the fact that I really only drove … Continue reading
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Nitrous jets DIY
I drew this up from some existing jets I have and put together a drill chart of standard sizes to give an idea of what diameter to make the jet holes. It could be handy if you want something other … Continue reading
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Bored Bird Body.
Yet another post related to a project for my other, more unorthodox engine obsession: the 2.0L OHC. I’ve had a spare intake and throttle body laying around that I was given by a friend who no longer wanted them, so … Continue reading
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Sunbird 2.0L OHC camshaft tool v2
Background: I decided to design this 2.0L valvetrain and cam tool as a lightweight, easy-to-build but slower-to-function alternative to my first version (link below) or for when you just want to swap rockers or lifters and aren’t worried about compressing … Continue reading
Sunbird update: BPTS
All the brake and suspension work on the bird has been finished up and it’s been back on the road for a few weeks now. The only other thing of interest that happened when wrapping it up was having to … Continue reading
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Bird BS.
That’s for Brakes and Suspension. Ok, and maybe something else too for all the other troubles. The two door Sunbird has been off the road for a few weeks now since I decided to tackle everything brake and suspension related … Continue reading
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The Mustang Grows Up.
With the .030″ overbore the Mustang has gained 4 whole cubic inches and gone from sub 5 liters to over 5 liters! 🙂 Ok, so finally here’s the big update. I’ll start with a picture of the upper intake plate … Continue reading
Posted in 1989 Ford Mustang convertible
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