I see what you did there lol

Thanks man! Merry Christmas!

Yessir! Appreciate that. Happy holidays

Nice idea man! I thought about...but didnt think stabbing this girl in would be so difficult lol

Appreciate that man

Appreciate it. The pedal assembly is for power, came from a power brake mustang. Your are 100% correct to, as others mentioned that an SN95 T5, and or input shaft along with bell would fit. Interesting though about the washers on the block to engine mount plates...I didnt even think if that and how that would actually lift the engine up. I measured and offset bushings alone would not be enough, but with some washers....hmmm. Im thinking now! Appreciate that Alan. I thought about lowering the rack, moving the mounts aft, etc, etc, etc, but never thought about actually raising the motor with washers between the motor mount plates. Appreciate the food for thought.

@@HOUSEOFDULA I’m sorry I short spoke. The original pedal assembly had manual brakes. After you pulled it out and had them side by side on the bench you noticed and commented that you probably could have just pulled the cross shaft and inserted the power brake pedal onto the original hanger (which is true) but you had already cleaned and painted the new assembly. I was noting that you still have the correct geometry manual pedal that you could paint up and just pull the cross shaft and put in. As light as the car is going to be and with the Cadillac calipers it should give a really good pedal feel and give you lots of clearance in the engine bay. I have an 85 GT which has a mix of 79-83 nuances and 84-88 nuances so you get to learn interchangeable things fast as the parts are drying up. Wishing you continued success.

@@alanhill5513 Gotcha Alan! Yeah once the assembly cage and unit is out its easy to see how simple it would be to swap brake pedals. My 86 GT seems more bolt-on ready for 87-2004 stuff, the 79's been odd here and there lol. Manual brakes would very likely work great. My big ol Torino runs manual, and its setup right with the correct size master cylinder. These cadillac brembos are HUGE for such a small light car lol Keeping the manual pedal and adapter off the 79 for this. I really think hydroboost is not necessary, and you might be right, no booster at all would look cleaner. I wonder how the manual pedal and 1" master would work with these brembos?

Thanks man! I do to. Has that OEM look and feel, which oddly Im after. Even looking for the engine cover that most take off ;)

@@HOUSEOFDULA Nice!!

Yeah sucks lol

Appreciate that!

You will hear frustration typically before proud ;)

I find the chings and chimes of tools flying best for hiding choice words from the kids.😉

Yeah if you think you can do a unique swap without any struggles thats just not realistic lol. Your project sounds really neat. The 2.3's have a crazy cult following and put down some serious power with the right mods. Luckily circle track and indy guys helped pave the way, and supply folks with nice racing parts for that 2.3l So, respect to you for putting in a turboed 2.3 in your notch. Also interesting about your clutch issue, (what trans) and also curious to where you bought the weld on flares. Thanks for the comment man!

@@HOUSEOFDULA I'm using the stock 2.3 NA T-5 which is it's own unique T-5. With my current combination, the racing pan made the clutch cable impossible to route normally so I had to make a custom bracket and set the spacing properly to make the clutch work. I got lucky with my first attempt and it bolts to the bellhousing via the cable hole. My plan for next winter is to use an adapter for the WC T-5 Bell housing, and I'm going to get a TKX trans with the V8 5.0 Bellhousing, and hydraulic clutch. With the adapter I should be able to use the V8 flywheel and Clutch with this combination. I'm sure this is where I'll run into some more problems like you are experiencing. My flares were from SS Worx ssworxs.com/shop/ford/mustang-1979-1993-foxbody/ford-mustang-fender-flares-models-79-93/ I haven't finished the body work, but the flares are welded in... I was a bit too aggressive in the rear, the fronts are about perfect but I had the 17X9's when I started the front flares so I was able to better reference... but this works out for my autocross application and the available wheel and tire sizes.

Thanks man!

I appreciate it. Which does AJE lie in? 1st or 2nd mentioned? would like to know your thoughts.

@@HOUSEOFDULA K-members run the entire spectrum, from USA-made that will handle the loads of road racing, to copycat designs made overseas. I only have first hand experience with Griggs Racing and Maximum Motorsports, both more on the heavy duty side. A lighter piece may be adequate depending on engine weight, suspension loads, etc. but I would occasionally check the welds when you're underneath doing maintenance.

Lucky AND sucks. Way warm for even here. Usually, its cold. I think we hit record over Xmas, was like 85 Christmas day. Sucked, felt like easter or something.

Held on to it for this build. Still by far by favorite shifter.

Do you know a good machine shop here around ft Worth?

Thanks. Yeah, good point, I'll have to pull it all anyway for paint anyway. Ive been looking at the radium baffle and external catch can.

Apprecaite it!

YES, its on my list of more tools I need! Jacking the rear of the car way is is a great idea too

Thanks man! I agree, just fun to be different

@@HOUSEOFDULA it would be so cool to see what type of mileage it gets, while still being able to hoon a little. Sounds like the road car it should’ve been back in the days when they first had the 2.3L

lol right on!

Man that's a great idea, are the v6 models further back just like the sn95 gt? If so that would be even better as they are everywhere for a v6

@@centraltexasfoxbodies yes they are. You could even use just an SN95 input shaft , they’re like $100. And yes, the V6 and V8 bellhousing are literally identical aside from the 3.8 and 5.0 casting identifiers.

Man I know, and this means I need wither to swap input shafts or swap T5s as well. Everything moves back. An SN95 T5 would fit much better, Im looking for one, but honestly the shifter up 2" is barely noticable from the driver seat, WITH a longer handle. So up in the air still on this one.

@@HOUSEOFDULA the only draw back is modifying the trans tunnel to look right and if you ever wanted to put a factory center console it won't fit. I'd be searching for a later t5 also so it would fit better but that's me.

Weve got 2 other that make the beautiful noises that V8's grace us with ;) This will sound like half of that lol Im going to do my best to give it a nice sound and not sound like a fart can.

I agree, they worked out perfect, minus the steering rack issue, otherwise placement is really spot on.

If I had a lift to get the car high enough, yes it would be.

OOOH Neat. That would be cool. I got lucky. A viewer that lived pretty close in Texas saw my project and sold it to me. But look at LKQ,www.lkqonline.com/

yes I do. Man I figured I could work it out without it, but nope. The whole time was cursing that I didnt have one.

I measured this., its close but not enough, needs to drop and also be pushed out.

Yeah lemme know. Ive seem one but it actually moves it too far back

Its not letting me post the link. Look up mustang ii t5 shifter. It'll be the first link. Made by modern driveline

Lucky I wasnt barefoot! Been like that since I was a kid. I get it though

42 years messing with cars most of them, maybe Im lucky? ;) usually, unless its cold Im barefoot.

Hahaha, sound like it! Thats a grunt though I swear. Appreciate the comment brother

Its all here bud kzfaq.info/get/bejne/o5iqnLBkr5itmY0.htmlsi=x-toS6KEvAmLfZhd

Yessir I do. Looking at the motor, on the top, to the left of coil plug #2. Send me an email and I can send you a pic or diagram. Prisonplanet88@gmail.com

AJE has a drop bracket they are making me. this drops its an inch and will move it outward. Offset bushing will help, but in mine it needed to be moved away from the K member 3/4" or so as well. AJE makes thats bracket for this unless you plan to run a manual rack.

@@HOUSEOFDULA I emailed them but haven’t got a response yet but I found 3/4 spacer for a mustang 2 rack and pinion from speedway motors that might work.

@@HOUSEOFDULA I got it to work!!! I got mustang II rack and pinion spacers from speedway motors but the only issue is you have to extend the steering shaft which should be pretty simple 🤞🏼the brake power booster is definitely hitting the intake I tried shaving it down but still hits it I think if I put a small dent in the power boost it will fit you could space the motor forward but I have the AJE k member brace so I don’t have anymore room to move it hope this helps and can’t wait to see the next video 🤙🏼

to keep te 4 banger and 2.3 roots, and the size....its tiny. The 3.5 is wide and tall with the twin turbos.

@@HOUSEOFDULA sounds good, and it should still move pretty good too

Yeah...It doesnt fit lol Thinking that a standard booster will, from a GT.

Its been done but completely different animal. They are large, and wide! because the turbos on the side. Its been done, but not as frequent due to all the work involved.

Bill, for this setup because of all the security backed in a stock ECU and harness from a new mustang for sells a control pack. Its pricy, but comes with a an ECU built for non-emission engine swaps. Comes with literally everything to put an ecoBoost 2.3 in anything. ECU, fly by wire pedal, fuse box, etc...check out my unboxing the ford control pack M-6017-23T

@@HOUSEOFDULA My son and I make standalone swap harnesses for Ecoboost swaps. We are trying to break into the market. The Ford Controls pack is cool, just limits you to using the S550 stuff and a manual. I have 3 Ecoboost swaps currently going on, 2 65 Falcons (2.3/6R and 3.5/10R) and a Focus ZX3 (custom built 2.3 using 2.0 block and Focus RS head/turbo. Fun times, If you have any questions or want to try something other than the Control Pack, let us know. Stay safe, and have fun with the swap.

@@billholder9665 Hi how much are u selling your harness for?? Plus ill like to do this swap with an automatic

@@musclecargarage8882 What trans do you plan to run?

@@billholder9665 im not sure yet but its going to be a automatic one.

Nope, just because I had it lol and I know of its condition. So many trans choices. Id like a T56 in it, or new TKX. Hell, might even go auto deepending on how it drives when Im done.

@@HOUSEOFDULA damn, i have a spare one i never used and would have given it to you!

@@wastedwagesmercuryman6018 WHAAAT? lol Spare T5?

No way around it with the Esslinger kit because of the heater hose location from block, you cant get the bell on...reason 102, why using a SBF trans behind a T5 with their kit is a bad idea! lol. But is what it is. no doubt pulling the motor will be headache but not that bad, at least the studs though have allen heads.

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