SVO Upgrade Build
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Finally decided to start on the IRS swap.
Here is the IRS temp installed w/ 4 bolts. I'm just happy that it went in as easy as it did.
Finished up the E-brake yesterday. It is a combination of cobra brake cables, brackets form a 96 mustang and the brake lever cable from my SVO.
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That is awesome!! I've had several SVOs over the years. I love the car, way ahead of its time... well back in 84-86. I had considered doing more or less what you are doing except I wanted to put a modern 4V head on it. Really well balanced car and with the irs that thing should be on rails.
I was so tempeted not long ago by a really low mileage like new one on Ebay.
That is awesome!! I've had several SVOs over the years. I love the car, way ahead of its time... well back in 84-86. I had considered doing more or less what you are doing except I wanted to put a modern 4V head on it. Really well balanced car and with the irs that thing should be on rails.
I was so tempeted not long ago by a really low mileage like new one on Ebay.
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I do plan on doing a Bo-port stage 3 port and polish along with a custom ground cam and larger valves after I finish up all the suspension work. It should flow as good..... if not a little batter the the volvo 4v head when I'm all done.
Brake lines installed, I just have to drill and mount the rear subframe brackets and the IRS will be in.
it is on the ground, I wanted to just get the wheels on to check for rubbing. I still have a few things to install before I'm finished.
Awesome build. Any side shots?
I got almost everything put back together. The 17x8 wheels with 255's fit very well with zero rubbing issues (my fenders are rolled). I just need to install the springs and the IRS swap will be finished. Then I have to "Frankenstein" my exhaust set up together.
The car is on the ground, I'm going to put the spring insulators back on the car......that should raise the rear back up to a level stance.
13" Front brakes w/ SS lines, 03 cobra control arms and Koni yellows installed.
Now I'm replacing the old leaky brake booster......what a PITA!!
Now I'm replacing the old leaky brake booster......what a PITA!!
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95 Cobra master cylinder and new lines. I used the stock fittings form the car for the distro block and fittings from a SN95 for the master cylinder.
On the ground and ready for the exhaust shop.
On the ground and ready for the exhaust shop.
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Exhaust installed.
3" to 2 1/4" Y-Pipe also had them install the stock style flange so I can upgrade to another "cat-back" in the future.
Almost looks like it belongs there.
Duals out the back
Side profile
3" to 2 1/4" Y-Pipe also had them install the stock style flange so I can upgrade to another "cat-back" in the future.
Almost looks like it belongs there.
Duals out the back
Side profile
I have started to process on upgradng to coil overs......I have the MM rear koni kit thanks to a seller on this site, now to search for a front kit.
The sickness continues :beer:
The sickness continues :beer:
I decided to finally replace my valve seals and the water pump (went out on me about a year ago). So I figured while I had it torn part I should clean it up a bit under the hood and work on a rotated style upper intake.
Resealed and cleaned up the head
Putting it back together and making it look "new" again.
Resealed and cleaned up the head
Putting it back together and making it look "new" again.
I found a great deal on an upper plenum and throttle body off of a 99-04 Mustang GT. So I figured I'd give it a try to see if I could get it to work. 
It will fit under the strut bar and drastically reduce the amount of I/C piping so it looked like a win to me. I just needed to make an adapter for it to work.
After milling, grinding and polishing I finished up the adapter.
Here is the adapter mocked up
It will fit under the strut bar and drastically reduce the amount of I/C piping so it looked like a win to me. I just needed to make an adapter for it to work.
After milling, grinding and polishing I finished up the adapter.
Here is the adapter mocked up
I had to make a new throttle bracket and rotate the throttle body 180* (because of interference with the fuel line).
I also had to port the lower intake to smooth out the air flow coming from the new plenum.
Here is everything put together, now I just need to tie up the loose ends by making a couple of pig tails for the sensors, running new value lines, etc..
I also had to port the lower intake to smooth out the air flow coming from the new plenum.
Here is everything put together, now I just need to tie up the loose ends by making a couple of pig tails for the sensors, running new value lines, etc..
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