The Official Silver Bucket Build thread..UPDATED

1SLO85 · 07-21-2007, 12:03 PM

JonBeast posted a good idea about consolidating the build of the Bucket. I will end up making this a sticky, so I can update with pics and info. All work is being done by Texas Hot Rods in El Paso, Texas. They are a supporting vendor on Mustang Forums.

Last dyno runs and 1/4 mile times with old set up are 342rwhp and 351rwtq...Best N/A time is a 12.09@112mph. Best 1/4 mile N2O time with 125HP jet with #7 and #8 piston rings letting go is a 11.44@112mph. The motor let go just after the 1/8. On that run the 1/8 mile time was a 7.2@99mph.

Here is a list of changes:
*Going from MAC 1 5/8" primariesLT'sto Kooks custom stainless 1 7/8" primaries LT's
*MAC 2.5" O/R ProChamber to Kooks custom stainless 3" O/R X-pipe
*Dynomax 2.5" Race Bullet mufflers to Kooks stainless 3" Race Bullet mufflers
*Comp Cams Beehive springs to Manley High Lift valve springs
*Stage 2 port/polish to Stage 3 port/polish on my VT heads
*Forged reciprocating assembly rebalanced with new 13.5:1 compression pistons
*Black powdercoat on my P51 intake
*Accel COP's to MSD COP's
*CPR billet hi-flo fuel rails to Aeromotive billet hi-flo fuel rails
*Stock fuel tank with SVT Focus fuel pump to Custom aluminum 10 gallon fuel cell with Aeromotive 1000 fuel pump
*Weld ProStar aluminum wheels (15x3.5 front and 15x10 rear) to Weld Magnum Pro aluminum wheels (15x3.5 front and 15x10 rear) about a 30lb+ savings
*165R15 front radial tires (front) to MT ET Front Runners 15x4's another 15lb savings
*26x11.5x15 MT ET Streets to 28x10.5x15 MT ET Drags
*T3650 to TKO 500 tranny
*Forged 11.25:1 compression 5cc dish pistons to Forged 13.5:1 compression fly cut, flat top pistons
*stock steering wheel to Momo steering wheel (another weight saver)
*Dash gutted for weight savings...A/C, stereo, stock amps/speakers, air bags, insulation, etc all removed (weight savings)
*Bumpers gutted (weight savings)
*UPR polished aluminum radiator cover (added weight, but added bling)
*SOS Outlaw aluminum race wing
*03-04 Cobra sideskirts
*ARP 3" wheel studs up front
*Suspension dialed in for 1.3x 60' times
*Stock fuel system to Aeromotive return style fuel system
*ZEX wet kit with 125HP jets and dual 10lb bottles to TNT Hit Man wet kit with 150HP jets and 200HP jets and dual 15lb bottles

Here's a pic of the Bucket looking the way it did before departure to THR:

Here are some pics od the Bucket being loaded up to go to THR:

1SLO85 · 07-21-2007, 12:08 PM

How the motor looked before removal and pics of progress:

1SLO85 · 07-21-2007, 12:11 PM

More progress pics:

wisk · 07-21-2007, 12:18 PM

Hope I get to see it at Ennis!

Triisomy21 · 07-21-2007, 12:20 PM

Nice. I love engine tear down pics. In the pic with the bucket going into the trailer...I take it you took the pic...who are the others?

1SLO85 · 07-21-2007, 12:24 PM

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ORIGINAL: Triisomy21

Nice. I love engine tear down pics. In the pic with the bucket going into the trailer...I take it you took the pic...who are the others?

In the first pic...Brian from THR took the pic. That's my skinny a$$ on the right, my son in the middle, one of Brian's shop guys (can't remember his name) on the left and Mrscode on the far left.

1SLO85 · 07-21-2007, 12:26 PM

Oh and BTW, I almost forgot...our new goal is 380RWHP N/A on a Mustang Dyno N/A and 540RWHP on a 150 shot with almost 700RWTQ.

5speedstang · 07-21-2007, 12:44 PM

no wonder you can turn times like you do. you only weigh 100lbs my arm is bigger than your legs.

1SLO85 · 07-21-2007, 12:45 PM

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ORIGINAL: 5speedstang

no wonder you can turn times like you do. you only weigh 100lbs my arm is bigger than your legs.

I am getting fat...130lbs...LOL

jpmustanggt · 07-21-2007, 12:59 PM

I love your car man!
My car is officially retired from daily driving now so for the next two years I get to work on suspension and bling. When I get out of school in two years my gift to myself will be a fully built motor!!!!!!