California Terminator... [Archive] - Steel City Muscle Cars

Wolfpack Speed

10-19-2010, 03:16 PM

Just some quick pics of a terminator that was shipped to us from California! A good customer of ours purchased it over the internet and had it shipped to the shop for a go over and some upgrades. After some quick fixes, some testing and a go over, we are going to mount some fresh rubber on the D-10's and screw the rear wheels. Then on the dyno she goes for some baseline data and power numbers. After that, off to the track for some baseline 1/4 mile times:laughing1:

Once we see where everything is at with the car, let the modding begin:thmbsup:

Steve-0

10-19-2010, 03:19 PM

Whoa nice! Which whipple is that? Any previous claimed power #s/track times?

412mustangz

10-19-2010, 04:56 PM

sure is a nice looking car!

Wolfpack Speed

10-19-2010, 10:16 PM

Whoa nice! Which whipple is that? Any previous claimed power #s/track times?

I'm told it makes over 600 on 91 octane, not sure on the et's...I guess we will find out! Whipple 3.4.....

2010 Shelby

10-19-2010, 11:16 PM

Looks sweet! :2thumbs:

03 OW SVT

10-20-2010, 06:54 AM

Love that hood!

Wolfpack Speed

10-20-2010, 07:54 AM

It already has an 8.8 conversion but the customer really wants a 9" and redo the rear suspension. It's a stock motor but we are probably going to boost it some more and tune her up for straight race gas. Needs some safety upgrades and may redo the front suspension also. Hopefully we can get everything done and back out to the track before we ship the car back to him...

Wolfpack Speed

10-21-2010, 05:16 PM

The car was filthy from the long trip across county, I needed to take some pictures for the customer so I figured I would post them up!

Cam99

10-21-2010, 09:08 PM

drool...

Stroked03Cobra

10-21-2010, 09:39 PM

Hey Mike this maybe a stupid question but I am getting H&R Race Springs installed. Would that tire combo fit? Thanks

Wolfpack Speed

10-22-2010, 09:34 AM

Hey Mike this maybe a stupid question but I am getting H&R Race Springs installed. Would that tire combo fit? ThanksIf my memory serves me correctly, the H&R race springs sit very low don't they? I usually run OEM bullitt spings without isolators for this combo and that will sit the car about as low as you want it to be, and there are still rubbing issues.

Stroked03Cobra

10-22-2010, 11:09 AM

If my memory serves me correctly, the H&R race springs sit very low don't they? I usually run OEM bullitt spings without isolators for this combo and that will sit the car about as low as you want it to be, and there are still rubbing issues.

Darn, but thank you for the information! The race springs dont sit as low as the super sports but they are still pretty low.

Wolfpack Speed

10-22-2010, 03:26 PM

Darn, but thank you for the information! The race springs dont sit as low as the super sports but they are still pretty low.

They may work, kind of just have to try and see. Adjustable lower control arms really help to get the wheel centered in the car. You can add ride height with isolators and spacers.

somethingclever

10-22-2010, 03:42 PM

Or get a set of lowers with adjustable perches....

Wolfpack Speed

10-22-2010, 03:50 PM

Or get a set of lowers with adjustable perches....
I was going to suggest that, same thing that is on this car. I have never seen a set of adjustable lowers that also had adjustable perches which is why I didn't say anything. You can always get the ride height/vertical clearance but getting the wheel/axle positioned properly is a different story without and adjustable lower control arm.

racefan

10-22-2010, 04:33 PM

Is that thing heading to the upper part of the world?:rolleyes:

somethingclever

10-22-2010, 04:54 PM

[QUOTE=Wolfpack Speed;255400] I have never seen a set of adjustable lowers that also had adjustable perches QUOTE]

Me neither....

Ajustable LCA's and Coilovers would get the job done on any car with a SAS.

2010 Shelby

10-23-2010, 04:27 AM

Car looks great with the drag set-up!

Wolfpack Speed

10-23-2010, 10:01 AM

Wolfpack Speed

10-25-2010, 01:59 PM

Got the car on the dyno for some baseline data and numbers. Little rich, low timing, 91 octane topped off with some fresh 93 to be safe...full drag trim

Slow01GT

10-25-2010, 02:44 PM

Nice numbers and a nasty looking drag setup

Wolfpack Speed

10-25-2010, 06:44 PM

Love the d-10's my self!

Wolfpack Speed

02-12-2011, 07:14 PM

Well, those of you who stop by the shop know this car has been sitting for quite a while! Customer had some personal stuff come up and we have basically just been storing the car for him until some things got worked out. He gave us the go ahead a little while back to convert the car over to a 9", housing is back from powder coating....

CollinsPC

02-13-2011, 12:36 AM

Looks GOOD! That Powder looks familiar LOL. I think that is becoming a popular color!

Wolfpack Speed

02-13-2011, 08:44 AM

Definitely a nice powder!

gmkillr

02-13-2011, 08:55 AM

Beautiful!
Is that one of the Team Z housings?

bluenotch

02-13-2011, 10:45 AM

this car iss so bad asssssssss!

Wolfpack Speed

02-14-2011, 10:47 AM

Is that one of the Team Z housings?

Strange

biminiLX

02-14-2011, 12:49 PM

Dave uses the Strange 9" housing and it looks like it has the relocated upper mounts to keep the Mustang stock geometry. Dave worked with Strange to develop that, I think my car had the first one :)
Car looks good, mean with those wheels, hood and bigass blower.
-J

Wolfpack Speed

02-15-2011, 08:09 AM

Dave uses the Strange 9" housing and it looks like it has the relocated upper mounts to keep the Mustang stock geometry. Dave worked with Strange to develop that

what he said

Wolfpack Speed

02-15-2011, 07:20 PM

Anti-Roll bar is installed along with the rear suspension. 9" is assembled and installed as well. Came out pretty nice, we retained the oem brakes and abs!

biminiLX

02-16-2011, 08:53 PM

Very nice.
Mike does Strange make the brackes to keep the stock brakes with the 9"?
That is a nice option, I'd assume it would be the same bracket if you do 9" tubes on an 8.8"
-J

wick

02-16-2011, 09:13 PM

Did the new set-up center it better in the wheel well? It was pretty far forward in the first shots in October. Tire grow would almost for sure hit the rockers.

Wolfpack Speed

02-16-2011, 09:21 PM

Very nice.
Mike does Strange make the brackes to keep the stock brakes with the 9"?
That is a nice option, I'd assume it would be the same bracket if you do 9" tubes on an 8.8"
-J

Yes, we used strange for everything on this build.

biminiLX

02-16-2011, 09:22 PM

Cool good to know, back when I did mine they didn't make that bracket yet and I switched rear brakes.
-J

Wolfpack Speed

02-16-2011, 09:24 PM

Did the new set-up center it better in the wheel well? It was pretty far forward in the first shots in October. Tire grow would almost for sure hit the rockers.
Wheels will be centered when I setup the suspension....

wick

02-16-2011, 09:26 PM

Wheels will be centered when I setup the suspension....

:goodidea::goodidea:

gmkillr

02-17-2011, 06:17 AM

I was down Wolfpacks shop yesterday for a bit and seen this thing in person and all I can say is WOW! That is one sweet set-up! Great job on it Mike!

Wolfpack Speed

02-17-2011, 08:07 AM

Thanks guys!

Stroked03Cobra

03-02-2011, 11:40 PM

Mike! your making me sell my IRS after seeing this setup! lol

Wolfpack Speed

03-03-2011, 12:09 PM

Mike! your making me sell my IRS after seeing this setup! lol

If you don't want to go 9" I have the perfect 8.8 sitting here at the shop for you. It's a Mach I housing so the width is perfect for your car, already has a Cobra companion flange to retain your OEM driveshaft. Good luck either way!

Stroked03Cobra

03-03-2011, 09:23 PM

If you don't want to go 9" I have the perfect 8.8 sitting here at the shop for you. It's a Mach I housing so the width is perfect for your car, already has a Cobra companion flange to retain your OEM driveshaft. Good luck either way!

I think I wanna go 9in. It just looks beastly and im sure it will be strong enough to handle what I am doing. Ill need at least 33 spline if not 35, I just dont think I want the spool with the 35s.

Wolfpack Speed

04-19-2011, 09:59 PM

Getting ready to do the motor! Short block is almost done, cams are in, need to check the heads and then install/degree the cams. Looking forward to putting this car on the dyno when it's ready:goodidea:

84QuadEye

04-20-2011, 01:07 AM

Can't wait to see what that sweet little set up is goin to make

Wolfpack Speed

05-18-2011, 08:38 PM

Custom short block is ready!

Mater

05-18-2011, 09:17 PM

Looking great Mike!

Wolfpack Speed

07-28-2011, 06:31 AM

So maybe this car will finally leave my shop this lifetime! Seems like once a year I take a car in that just never wants to leave! Should have everything done and tuned no later then the end of next week...FINALLY!