1999 - Terminated... The rebuild begins

swt99svt · Apr 23, 2012

Figured it was time to throw up an official thread. Seems fitting for the Terminator section as this is what the build is. Also, it seems as though viewers of this section will have the greatest understanding of what the build truly is.

So here is the mod list and the pictures will follow. Enjoy.

Existing Parts
C&L powerpipe
K&N FIPK
Bassani o/r X
SLP LM1
Autometer boost/wideband
Eaton blower assemply
Steeda tri-ax
Billetflow hub and 2.76 pulley

New Parts

Fuel & Air
Division X Dual Return Fuel Pump
x2 Walbro 400lph fuel pumps
Aeromotive 10micron fuel filter
Fore fuel rails
Aeromotive 13101 FPR
80lb Siemen Deka fuel injectors
03/04 tank
SCT BA3000 MAF

Suspension
Billetflow differential brace
Billetflow IRS subframe braces
MM upper and lower differential bushings
MM IRS subframe bushings
Billstein shocks & struts
Ford 14mm bolts for IRS bushings

Motor & Related
Manley forged h beams
Manley 11cc .020 pistons
Manley stainless steel ring set
Clevite rod and main bearings
ARP 2000 head studs
ARP 2000 main studs
ARP 2000 rod bolts
ARP 2000 crank bolt
Metco lower assembly with 2lb pulley
Felpro head gaskets
New Motorcraft COPs
x2 Clyoes cam gear and key
Billetflow 4 piece idler set w/ snub idler
Ford timing set (complete kit)
Metco 3.2 alternator pulley
Replacement 03/04 alternator
Replacement 03/04 AC compressor

Transmission
ProMotion Motorsports 03/04 clutch kit
ProMotion Motorsports TOB
Ford main seal gasket
03/04 Cobra flywheel

Exhaust
Bassani hi-flow cats

Just 'cause it's cool
E85 Fuel cap

Late additions
JLT prefilter and oil separator
Metco 4lb lower pulley
FRPP 3.73s
Diff gear install & rebuild kit
Complete gasket refresh
SOS A pillar dual pod
Raptor shift light
Autometer C2 electric Fuel and Oil pressure gauges

swt99svt · Apr 23, 2012

swt99svt · Apr 23, 2012

swt99svt · Apr 23, 2012

So.... The block and heads are done. Crank, rods, and pistons have all been balanced. The block is going together this week. The suspension and all the rear end work has been completed.

More to come.

swt99svt · May 3, 2012

Thanks to NA SVT for knocking out degreeing the cams this week. The long block is together and will post pics later.

Factory the cams were set at 112.5/106 and 121/109.

After swapping out the two piece crank gear with a one piece he dialed it in at 110-112 for intake and 116-118 for the exhaust. Not sure what the final numbers came out at.

gabe1530 · May 3, 2012

Awesome, can't wait to see more progress.
There's another thread in the blower bistro where another member degrees his stock cams to 114 and picked up a 30hp.

05satinGT · May 3, 2012

Awesome build man, I am pumped to see this car all finished, sleeper status for sure :rockon:

But those tail lights, I think you need to give them to me !

swt99svt · May 3, 2012

Yup... Spot on with those numbers. Todd (NA SVT) said there should be somewhere in the ballpark of a 30hp increase. However, keep in mind that is mid-range as opposed to top end/overall. Should be a fun ride with all the hp/tq down low!

05Satin - I thought about it but just can't do it! That's the kick ass part about the build! For anyone who knows our cars they'll be able to see it for what it is. For myself, it's a riot to have a '99 with the powerplant we've put together. It's one thing to start with a Terminator but it's another to build a NA car up to what this is becoming.

snakerider · May 3, 2012

Props to you for going this route. It sure will be a different animal once finished.:beer:

TVSCobra · May 3, 2012

Congrats man. Going to be following this one!!

Mystic03 · May 3, 2012

very nice!! i cannot wait to start my 5.0 build!

swt99svt · May 4, 2012

VMP - Thanks! Next stop is going to be a 2.9 or a TVS... Not too sure. After seeing the 700rwhp off the latest dyno the TVS has definitely caught more interest. The next leg on this build will be the tranny and a new blower to get me to 700rwhp. Everything else on the car is there to support it.

Mystic - Good luck with your build. I'm at the point where I just want it done and the car back. Between the Eaton swap from last year and now this build the car has been down for the better part of 18 months. Prior to that I didn't really drive the car.

The fun and excitement of the build is long gone... After all the $$$ and time I have invested into getting the right parts, finding a builder, and waiting for the build to be finished I've lost nearly all interest in the car.

I'm sure that will change when I get it back but until then my focus has shifted to BOATING SEASON!

swt99svt · May 8, 2012

Long block is coming along...

swt99svt · May 22, 2012

Long block is done. Motor, clutch, and tranny are together and sitting in the bay on the new Energy Suspension motor mounts...

So now all that has to be done is to install the starter, alternator, pulley bridge, front accessories, radiator, heat exchanger lines, hoses, intake, supercharger, injectors, fuel rails, throttle body, plenum, maf, intake, connect all the wiring and harness, wire and prep the hat/fuel pumps, install the tank, fuel lines, interior, exhaust, SOS gauge pod, oil pressure gauge, fuel pressure gauge, raptor shift light, and the sleuth of other parts buried in all the boxes of parts..

Hey, at least there's some progress.