NoPulp's Track Build

[NoPulp]

SOLD

Introducing my new project!
Track dedicated 2004 Mustang GT

IMG_2497 by Richard Brown, on Flickr

I've been wanting a track dedicated car to beat on for awhile now. I was looking for an import, but came across this car and couldn't pass it up. Probably a really good car for me to track since I have knowledge of this chassis and parts are abundant/cheap.

The car runs and drives good, but the paint is ugly. After driving it for a bit I'm very happy with my purchase! Stutters a bit once in awhile, probably the bit of very very old gas in the tank. The 4.6 2v V8 is slow, but seems healthy and it's enough power to make it fun to beat on. The odometer displays only 92k KM, the interior looks like its in good shape. The entire car is in much better shape than what my 94 started as!

IMG_2502 by Richard Brown, on Flickr

Modifications:
Throttle Body + Spacer
Cold Air
Shifter
X Pipe
Flow Master Cat Back
Upper And Lower Rear Control Arms
Subframe Connectors (Bolted in, will weld or remove)
Headlights
Taillights
Billet interior accessories
Gauge overlay
Eagle alloy 17" wheels (Dirty, but in great condition)
Chin spoiler
Mesh things

The car also came with (uninstalled) larger injectors, larger maf, parts transmission, stock headlights and stock taillights.

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I plan on swapping the stock headlights and taillights back in. The aftermarket ones are probably the better ones I've seen, but I prefer the stock. The mesh screens on the car are getting removed. The gauge overlay is getting removed since its in MPH and its doesn't light up at night haha. I'll also be removing the aluminum interior overlays.



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[Cody D]

This is awesome. Do you know if you have to do as much work for chassis rigidity as the older Mustangs? Are you planning on stripping the interior?

[NoPulp]

The sn95 chassis was improved quite a bit over the fox. The need for stiffening isn't as great, but there is benefit and lots of good products out there. Torque boxes are a good idea to reinforce, especially if you plan on launching with sticky tires. Subframe connectors are also popular.

Not sure about the interior, end goal is to cage but I'm a long way from there. I was thinking of swapping this interior into the 94 though, so I'll probably gut it when I'm ready to do that.

[xnvy]

If your main focus is autocross, what class are you aiming for?

[georgemagana]

Make sure it isn't louder than 93dB. Your exhaust might not let you do any autox.

[xnvy]

^This is also true.

With this car I'm not entirely sure on classing. You might end up in some silly class woefully underprepared because of the few mods you have but if you're not looking to be competitive, autox is a great way to learn car control.

I had another question for you which was, what colour is this car going to be?

*cough* Envy Green *cough*

[Shlade]

I'd just set this thing up to take it on the track days at castrol raceway

[NoPulp]

I don't think the exhaust is very loud. The 94 and my truck are louder, but at the same time I have no idea what 93db sounds like. I guess I try an event, if I get booted then I'll deal with it

As for autocross classes...
End goal- I'm not too sure. I'll have to start doing research and class reading to see where it could possibly be competitive.
Right now - Whatever they class me as. The car and definitely the driver aren't at a point to be competitive. I'll be racing against myself for awhile.

I'd love to go to castrol, track days would be very fun. It is a bit long from lethbridge especially without a trailer. I'd like to go occasionally though.





This morning I went through the basics of the car. The rear tires were on backwards, so after I corrected that everything else was good. I took the car for a bit of a trip to watch some drifting and the car drove great! I took a couple quick pictures while I was out.

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Once I got home I decided to start working on it.

Taillight swapped to stock
License plate lights hooked up with new LEDs
Fixed the trunk pop button
Headlights swapped to stock, removing all the goof angle light wiring was a bit of a pain
Grill removed, will need to order a mach1 grill delete + pony
Gauge overlays removed, there was a white cobra face under it. Still in miles, but Im pretty sure odometer is KM
Removed windshield decal



Couple pictures how the car currently looks



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[NoPulp]

First batch of parts!
Clutch adjustment kit
Upper and lower torque box reinforcement kit (1 set of the 04, 1 set for the 94)

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[01RedDX]

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[NoPulp]

Ideally it would be orange as well...
Doing a good colour swap is a pain, especially with black. Maybe it'll get paint down the road, for now its staying black. I thought I'd hate owning a black car, but it's growing on me! Maybe its because the paint is so bad that it doesn't bother me if it's dirty.

I like the names 01RedDX

[gretz]

Originally posted by 01RedDX


NoSeeds (kiwi green or watermelon pink)

lol... Let me know when you find a name for the build / car... I know a guy that might donate a billet CNC custom emblem

Progress on the project is needed of course, keep at it

[NoPulp]

Originally posted by gretz
lol... Let me know when you find a name for the build / car... I know a guy that might donate a billet CNC custom emblem

I'll keep that in mind, thanks!
I was calling it project No Name since it has weird ID and no history, but I need to come up with a better name

[Maxx Mazda]

Paint it yellow - then you'll have an orange AND a lemon in the garage!

[NoPulp]

Apparently I decided to jump into interior work.
Sorry about the cell pictures, didn't feel like getting my good camera dirty. I'll bring out an old DSLR to the shop next time for better progress pictures.

Started by removing the cheesy interior overlay... what a pain in the ass! It all eventually came off though.

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I then decided to remove the seat covers. They were actually pretty decent covers, but I didn't want to slide around on leather. I tried to remove them nicely to try and sell them, but they ripped so I just ripped the other one off too. The cloth seats are actually in decent shape, should be nice after a good clean.

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I then noticed some aftermarket interior lighting... and well one thing led to another and I tore things apart chasing after it. Some really um... interesting... wiring. Next task will be to remove the aftermarket lighting/wiring and remove the unnecessary stereo wiring. It doesn't look like it will be too bad to remove. I also swapped out the blue LED dome light for a white one, the blue light was really bugging me. I also have new LEDs coming to swap the horrible blue ones in the gauge cluster too.

I'm tempted to just gut the interior now, but I think I'll keep a full interior for awhile.


20161006_194139 by Richard Brown, on Flickr

[darthVWader]

Camo paint "NoSee"

[OU812]

With regards to your VIN, it sounds like an Alberta Assigned VIN. My Uncles car has one. Happens when a car is cloned.

Im guessing its on your B pillar and is blue. If its Alberta it should have "Alberta" on it as well.

[NoPulp]

Yes its an alberta assigned, its red and its in the door jam. It's suppose to be a 17 digit number, but its only 8. Registry was confused, but it came up in the system.

[dirtsniffer]

Originally posted by Maxx Mazda
Paint it yellow - then you'll have an orange AND a lemon in the garage!

wouldn't having two mustangs mean there are already two lemons in the garage?


sorry, had to, looking forward to following this thread

[NoPulp]

Who says that procrastination never pays off?

I got this car to replace the interior in my 94. I've been meaning to bring it to the crusher for many years now, but never got around to it. Well I've procrastinated long enough where I can use more parts from it!

Most of the parts will be spares for the track car, but a few parts can be used in the 94 and maybe dad's 56 project.

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Our first task was to get the ol David Brown started to move the car. It ended up having a bad battery.

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While waiting for that, I poked around in Grandpas shop. Barn yard find? It's been sitting there for at least as long as I've been alive. Sadly this car will continue to sit. It's my step great uncles and I don't think he'd ever be able to sell it for a responsible price, so it'll just rot.

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Started to move the car. Then the tractor ran out of fuel, so we went for lunch. When we came back the rain had cleared so we just decided to tear it apart in the yard.



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Pulled off:
-Rear bumper + crash bar
-Trunk + hinges
-Taillights
-Front bezel
-Lower v6 intake
-Doors
-Gas door and cap
-Varies harnesses

IMG_9715 by Richard Brown, on Flickr


We then wanted to get the car onto the flat deck to take final parts off and have it ready to transport to the crusher. We tried to lift the entire car, but the tractor didn't have enough grunt. So we lifted the front on the trailer and pushed the rest on.

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Pulled off:
-16" Wheels - perfect for winter tires if we have ICE-X events this year
-Gas tank cover
-Rear springs
-Steering rack

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Got lots done today and good haul!