Ok guys.. I have been a member on here for awhile, however spent most of my time in the SN-95 Cobra section. I had a 98 Laser Red Cobra for a few years and built a few adapters for my intake and then sold some.
Its been a few years since Ive had the title to a Mustang, but I had come across a deal that I could not pass up the other day. I wasnt necessarily in the market for another one yet, but I was fortunate enough to be in a position to save a nice car from the "part-out demons"
I am the new owner of a 2001 Mustang Bullitt. She's black (dont judge me), and right around 25,000 miles. From my understanding, this is the history of the car...
The car came from Pa, and was at one time owned by a man named Keith B. He had installed SLP Long Tubes, SLP X, and SLP LoudMouth exhaust, FRPP 4.10 gears, and Staggered Black Bullitt Wheels. He also installed a Paxton Novi1000 S/C on it. I cant speak for intercooler or anythign on the fuel.
It was sold to a man in Middletown Ohio. In 2012, it was sold to an 18 year old D-Bag in Huron County Ohio. It was said that the kid purchased it for $16,000. The kid paid cash, as he was awarded a $50,000 lump sum insurance policy from his late father once he turned 18. The kid did not have a license, I believe he was suspended. The man that sold the car to the kid signed the title off. The kid for whatever reason did not put the title into his name, but just drove it around on fictitious plates. My understanding is, that the kid started to hear a rod knock. So he sold the car for cheap to a 20 year old that was a friend of his. The car sat for 6-7 months. The 20 year old paid another friend to take the motor out, and fix it. The S/C was taken off and the oil pan was removed. The main caps were taken of as well as the rod caps.
According to the "mechanic" if you could call him that, there wasnt anything spun or wrong with the motor. He took the S/C apart and found that it was all "boogered up."
The 20 year old could not afford to put the motor back together and listed the car for sale. I was told about it at about 8 oclock at night and went over to take a look at it. I offered him cash and got a great deal on it....I wont say how much because I might try to flip this lol.
I was given the car, and about 800 pieces of motor lol. The heads, cams valve train etc are all intact, and still bolted on the bloack. the pistons and rods are still in it as well. Basically it looks like a long block minus the crank. I inspected the crank, no scoring or anything that would suggest a spun bearing. Cylinders look good.
I have everything to put it back together... I think lol. But I have put one together before and am confident that I can do it, in a reasonable amount of time as well.
THIS IS WHAT IM REPLACING AND PLAN ON DOING:
I dont trust the factory pistons and rods as they were probably beat to death by above mentioned D-bag. I just purchased some Probe SRS Forged Flat Top pistons.
I am on the fence about the rods. I have a guy from here offering a used (30k miles) set of SVT 03/04 Manley H-beams for $300 or another guy offering a BNIB set of MMR Forged I Beams for $280.
Unless Im going to find a decently priced Kellogg crank in the next few days, Im pretty sure Im going to put the factory crank back in it. Im not paying $1,400 for one.
I already have King HP Bearings and ARP Side and Main studs.
Melling Oil Pump to replace the factory one.
So long as the cylinders look good, just a fresh cleanup and new rings with the pistons should just about finish the long block.
I have a friend who is offering a killer deal on a MM Tubular front K Member, so I will put that it. A new FRPP Clutch and then put everything back in lol.
The interior looks great....dirty but great. No tears.
All said in done, should be a nice car for someone. Im trying to build a decent platform. I am on the fence about a small blower...maybe a 8psi build to go with flat tops. Im not sure yet. I kind of just want to put it back to almost as factory as possible. Ive always wanted a Bullitt, but I told myself I'll never own one that isnt DHG lol....well here I am.
I will post up some pics once I remember how too. I have the funds now to do the build so it shouldnt take too awful long (knock on wood)
Does anyone know if I can get the Ford Bullitt cert somewhere? Thanks for reading guys... any input is always welcome.
Its been a few years since Ive had the title to a Mustang, but I had come across a deal that I could not pass up the other day. I wasnt necessarily in the market for another one yet, but I was fortunate enough to be in a position to save a nice car from the "part-out demons"
I am the new owner of a 2001 Mustang Bullitt. She's black (dont judge me), and right around 25,000 miles. From my understanding, this is the history of the car...
The car came from Pa, and was at one time owned by a man named Keith B. He had installed SLP Long Tubes, SLP X, and SLP LoudMouth exhaust, FRPP 4.10 gears, and Staggered Black Bullitt Wheels. He also installed a Paxton Novi1000 S/C on it. I cant speak for intercooler or anythign on the fuel.
It was sold to a man in Middletown Ohio. In 2012, it was sold to an 18 year old D-Bag in Huron County Ohio. It was said that the kid purchased it for $16,000. The kid paid cash, as he was awarded a $50,000 lump sum insurance policy from his late father once he turned 18. The kid did not have a license, I believe he was suspended. The man that sold the car to the kid signed the title off. The kid for whatever reason did not put the title into his name, but just drove it around on fictitious plates. My understanding is, that the kid started to hear a rod knock. So he sold the car for cheap to a 20 year old that was a friend of his. The car sat for 6-7 months. The 20 year old paid another friend to take the motor out, and fix it. The S/C was taken off and the oil pan was removed. The main caps were taken of as well as the rod caps.
According to the "mechanic" if you could call him that, there wasnt anything spun or wrong with the motor. He took the S/C apart and found that it was all "boogered up."
The 20 year old could not afford to put the motor back together and listed the car for sale. I was told about it at about 8 oclock at night and went over to take a look at it. I offered him cash and got a great deal on it....I wont say how much because I might try to flip this lol.
I was given the car, and about 800 pieces of motor lol. The heads, cams valve train etc are all intact, and still bolted on the bloack. the pistons and rods are still in it as well. Basically it looks like a long block minus the crank. I inspected the crank, no scoring or anything that would suggest a spun bearing. Cylinders look good.
I have everything to put it back together... I think lol. But I have put one together before and am confident that I can do it, in a reasonable amount of time as well.
THIS IS WHAT IM REPLACING AND PLAN ON DOING:
I dont trust the factory pistons and rods as they were probably beat to death by above mentioned D-bag. I just purchased some Probe SRS Forged Flat Top pistons.
I am on the fence about the rods. I have a guy from here offering a used (30k miles) set of SVT 03/04 Manley H-beams for $300 or another guy offering a BNIB set of MMR Forged I Beams for $280.
Unless Im going to find a decently priced Kellogg crank in the next few days, Im pretty sure Im going to put the factory crank back in it. Im not paying $1,400 for one.
I already have King HP Bearings and ARP Side and Main studs.
Melling Oil Pump to replace the factory one.
So long as the cylinders look good, just a fresh cleanup and new rings with the pistons should just about finish the long block.
I have a friend who is offering a killer deal on a MM Tubular front K Member, so I will put that it. A new FRPP Clutch and then put everything back in lol.
The interior looks great....dirty but great. No tears.
All said in done, should be a nice car for someone. Im trying to build a decent platform. I am on the fence about a small blower...maybe a 8psi build to go with flat tops. Im not sure yet. I kind of just want to put it back to almost as factory as possible. Ive always wanted a Bullitt, but I told myself I'll never own one that isnt DHG lol....well here I am.
I will post up some pics once I remember how too. I have the funds now to do the build so it shouldnt take too awful long (knock on wood)
Does anyone know if I can get the Ford Bullitt cert somewhere? Thanks for reading guys... any input is always welcome.
