Post by sicklesracing on Nov 20, 2013 1:41:29 GMT -5
Hi I'm Building a 1998 Mustang, I'm new to the whole Rear-Wheel Drive compacts, I have a carb'ed 4.3 setup I'm planning on running, but I have a few questions and any advice/successful tips would be nice either private messaged to me or on here.
1. I plan on switching the rear end, what would be the most reliable per convenience I have 8.8's out of explorer's or 9 inches, just seeing opinions.
2. I have concerns about the front, it looks a little weak to me . . . I assume I should get rid of the crumple zones, but is there any tips to mounting a bumper good?
3. The back looks pretty easy to make tough, I'm allowed almost anything as long as my quarters are still straight . . . just looking for some successful back-ends maybe some pictures?
Knowledge is key and I like to learn as much as possible going into and through-out the build, any info is greatly appreciated.
Here are the Rules I am Building too:
... new for 2014... **TRUNKS .. now can be welded WITH A TOTAL OF 60" OF 3" wide x 1/4 thick strapping. quarters must remain upright trunks can be tucked..
All cars must remain stock unless otherwise noted. If it is not in the rules, it does not mean you can do it. So Don’t!
**CAR TYPE any FWD car or station wagon that has a wheelbase of 109" and under with a 4 or 6 cylinder engine. RWD CARS 106" WHEELBASE..
**Stripping:
All outside hardware such as glass, plastic, fiberglass and chrome molding, door handles, mirrors etc must be removed prior to arrival. No broken windows in doors. All flammable materials must be removed such as carpets, upholstery, headliners, and back seats. Cars must be clean and free of loose objects inside and in the trunk area including spare tire, rims and parts. Insulation blanket under the hood must be removed. All items must be removed except for front seat and dash..
**BodyTucking and wedging allowed. if anything is found added or welded in your trunck area thats not on the rules serious cutting will take place. 8" from body to top of trunk minimum.. measurement taken at the end of trunk /back bumper area
Wheel wells may be cut and rolled for tire clearance. 5 bolts in each wheel lip acceptable 3/8 bolts and 1" washers max size
**SUSPENSION: factory stock factory leaf cars must have no more than 4 springs per side 2" stagger and 4 clamps per car.
**FRAME: factory stock, you can notch and pre bend
.
**Engine :
You may swap motors/transmissions
**Transmission:
Floor shifters allowed. burp tube must be installed over the dipstick and routed to the ground to prevent fires Transmission may be secured by chain , # 9 wires or stock mount
**Rear End:
Any 5 bolt pattern accepted ~ spiders can be welded ~ .. Any drive shaft allowed.
-**Bumpers:
Any automotive bumper can be used. You must weld or bolt the bumper to the shock . bolts can be up to 1/2 dia in the factory location.,. #9 wire in 4 places around core support to bumper. 2 strands per hole max.~ You may trim bumper ends~ maximum front and rear bumper height 24 '' and rear bumper a minimum of 16 ''. Measurement will be taken from ground to center of bumper...
**Tires and Rims:
, doubled, glued, and screwed tires allowed. Valve stem guards allowed.. No studded tires on drive tires. . No restriction on tread pattern or tire ply ratings. REMOVE ALL WHEEL WEIGHTS BEFORE INSPECTION.
**Exhaust System:
Headers can exit straight up through the hood. If exhaust system runs under the car, it must exit under the front doors.
**Steering Column: may be swapped, aftermarket steering shafts allowed
AIR BAGS MUST BE REMOVED
**Fuel: Gasoline only!
**Fuel Tank:
Original gas tanks Must be removed unless they are mounted in front of the rear axle. Tanks are to be mounted behind driver. They Must be mounted properly and all connections must be secured and leak proof. 5 gallons max. 5 holes must be in floor around fuel tank to prevent puddling of spilled fuel.. (If it moves 1/8 inch ~ it’s NOT considered secure) all fuel tanks must be covered with a non flammable material . Boat tank protectors are allowed but must be no larger than 24 '' wide and 18 '' tall driver safety is the main concern..
**Fuel Line:
Electric fuel pumps are acceptable. Must have shut off switch within drivers reach. Mounted on the rear roll cage bar. Must be 12 '' from the passenger side door with off position being down. Clearly marked for safety personal.
**Roll Cage:
One bar mandatory behind driver seat. 8x8x ¼ max plates welded on body for cage. No further back then 12 inches behind door post. DASH BARS AND DOOR BARS ARE OPTIONAL FOR DRIVER SAFETY ONLY. bars can be up to 4 '' max diameter. Roll over bar allowed!!
TANK PROTECTORS...24" WIDE and can be tight to the rear sheetmetal in back seat area. no down bars to body. 2 bars can go up to rollover bar off the backside of protector.
**Body Mounts. factory stock
**Doors: ALL doors may be welded solid by using 3'' wide max, ¼ thick strap on all door seams. . One ¼ plate not to exceed drivers door by 6 inches, may be welded on drivers door for safety!if not choosing to weld all other doors may be banded chained or wired in 10 spots on each door . bottoms each door can have 2 spots wrap around the frame . Any door that comes open during heat or feature will automatically be disqualified.
. NUMBERS MUST BE ON A ROOF SIGN . Signs need to be at least 20x20.
**Hoods:
Fiberglass hoods may be changed. Hoods can be bolted together at cut out. 10- 3/8 bolts max.. with 1 '' dia washers . No welding. HOOD CAN BE SECURED IN 6 SPOTS. By using 1 inch bolts and 4 '' washers max. if using wire you can weld washers on hood 8 spots ,4 strands per hole . Must have 14 '' hole in center if not using headers. HOODS MUST BE OPEN FOR INSPECTION
**TRUNKS .. now can be welded WITH A TOTAL OF 60" OF 3" wide x 1/4 thick strapping. quarters must remain upright trunks can be tucked..
12" inspection hole must be in the trunk if it cant be opend for inspection. 10 3/8 bolts 1" washers around cut out only.
*Radiator & Fans:
Any stock automotive allowed. Only in stock position. Secured by 9# wire, nylon straps, or bungee straps in 2 places only. Remember Water only! No coolant. Electric fans permitted.
**Battery: 1 battery of any size. Must be placed in a secure position in the front. passenger side floor board. Battery box is suggested, which must be securely fastened down. Battery Must be covered.
**STARTING METHOD : you may use toggle, push button or hot wiring method
**Brakes: Brakes MUST be functional.
Read more: we-crash.proboards.com/thread/42460/team-show-2014-carrollton-44615?page=2#ixzz2klve0NXp
Read more: we-crash.proboards.com/thread/43546/98-mustang?page=1&scrollTo=440578#ixzz2lAJtlKci
1. I plan on switching the rear end, what would be the most reliable per convenience I have 8.8's out of explorer's or 9 inches, just seeing opinions.
2. I have concerns about the front, it looks a little weak to me . . . I assume I should get rid of the crumple zones, but is there any tips to mounting a bumper good?
3. The back looks pretty easy to make tough, I'm allowed almost anything as long as my quarters are still straight . . . just looking for some successful back-ends maybe some pictures?
Knowledge is key and I like to learn as much as possible going into and through-out the build, any info is greatly appreciated.
Here are the Rules I am Building too:
... new for 2014... **TRUNKS .. now can be welded WITH A TOTAL OF 60" OF 3" wide x 1/4 thick strapping. quarters must remain upright trunks can be tucked..
All cars must remain stock unless otherwise noted. If it is not in the rules, it does not mean you can do it. So Don’t!
**CAR TYPE any FWD car or station wagon that has a wheelbase of 109" and under with a 4 or 6 cylinder engine. RWD CARS 106" WHEELBASE..
**Stripping:
All outside hardware such as glass, plastic, fiberglass and chrome molding, door handles, mirrors etc must be removed prior to arrival. No broken windows in doors. All flammable materials must be removed such as carpets, upholstery, headliners, and back seats. Cars must be clean and free of loose objects inside and in the trunk area including spare tire, rims and parts. Insulation blanket under the hood must be removed. All items must be removed except for front seat and dash..
**BodyTucking and wedging allowed. if anything is found added or welded in your trunck area thats not on the rules serious cutting will take place. 8" from body to top of trunk minimum.. measurement taken at the end of trunk /back bumper area
Wheel wells may be cut and rolled for tire clearance. 5 bolts in each wheel lip acceptable 3/8 bolts and 1" washers max size
**SUSPENSION: factory stock factory leaf cars must have no more than 4 springs per side 2" stagger and 4 clamps per car.
**FRAME: factory stock, you can notch and pre bend
.
**Engine :
You may swap motors/transmissions
**Transmission:
Floor shifters allowed. burp tube must be installed over the dipstick and routed to the ground to prevent fires Transmission may be secured by chain , # 9 wires or stock mount
**Rear End:
Any 5 bolt pattern accepted ~ spiders can be welded ~ .. Any drive shaft allowed.
-**Bumpers:
Any automotive bumper can be used. You must weld or bolt the bumper to the shock . bolts can be up to 1/2 dia in the factory location.,. #9 wire in 4 places around core support to bumper. 2 strands per hole max.~ You may trim bumper ends~ maximum front and rear bumper height 24 '' and rear bumper a minimum of 16 ''. Measurement will be taken from ground to center of bumper...
**Tires and Rims:
, doubled, glued, and screwed tires allowed. Valve stem guards allowed.. No studded tires on drive tires. . No restriction on tread pattern or tire ply ratings. REMOVE ALL WHEEL WEIGHTS BEFORE INSPECTION.
**Exhaust System:
Headers can exit straight up through the hood. If exhaust system runs under the car, it must exit under the front doors.
**Steering Column: may be swapped, aftermarket steering shafts allowed
AIR BAGS MUST BE REMOVED
**Fuel: Gasoline only!
**Fuel Tank:
Original gas tanks Must be removed unless they are mounted in front of the rear axle. Tanks are to be mounted behind driver. They Must be mounted properly and all connections must be secured and leak proof. 5 gallons max. 5 holes must be in floor around fuel tank to prevent puddling of spilled fuel.. (If it moves 1/8 inch ~ it’s NOT considered secure) all fuel tanks must be covered with a non flammable material . Boat tank protectors are allowed but must be no larger than 24 '' wide and 18 '' tall driver safety is the main concern..
**Fuel Line:
Electric fuel pumps are acceptable. Must have shut off switch within drivers reach. Mounted on the rear roll cage bar. Must be 12 '' from the passenger side door with off position being down. Clearly marked for safety personal.
**Roll Cage:
One bar mandatory behind driver seat. 8x8x ¼ max plates welded on body for cage. No further back then 12 inches behind door post. DASH BARS AND DOOR BARS ARE OPTIONAL FOR DRIVER SAFETY ONLY. bars can be up to 4 '' max diameter. Roll over bar allowed!!
TANK PROTECTORS...24" WIDE and can be tight to the rear sheetmetal in back seat area. no down bars to body. 2 bars can go up to rollover bar off the backside of protector.
**Body Mounts. factory stock
**Doors: ALL doors may be welded solid by using 3'' wide max, ¼ thick strap on all door seams. . One ¼ plate not to exceed drivers door by 6 inches, may be welded on drivers door for safety!if not choosing to weld all other doors may be banded chained or wired in 10 spots on each door . bottoms each door can have 2 spots wrap around the frame . Any door that comes open during heat or feature will automatically be disqualified.
. NUMBERS MUST BE ON A ROOF SIGN . Signs need to be at least 20x20.
**Hoods:
Fiberglass hoods may be changed. Hoods can be bolted together at cut out. 10- 3/8 bolts max.. with 1 '' dia washers . No welding. HOOD CAN BE SECURED IN 6 SPOTS. By using 1 inch bolts and 4 '' washers max. if using wire you can weld washers on hood 8 spots ,4 strands per hole . Must have 14 '' hole in center if not using headers. HOODS MUST BE OPEN FOR INSPECTION
**TRUNKS .. now can be welded WITH A TOTAL OF 60" OF 3" wide x 1/4 thick strapping. quarters must remain upright trunks can be tucked..
12" inspection hole must be in the trunk if it cant be opend for inspection. 10 3/8 bolts 1" washers around cut out only.
*Radiator & Fans:
Any stock automotive allowed. Only in stock position. Secured by 9# wire, nylon straps, or bungee straps in 2 places only. Remember Water only! No coolant. Electric fans permitted.
**Battery: 1 battery of any size. Must be placed in a secure position in the front. passenger side floor board. Battery box is suggested, which must be securely fastened down. Battery Must be covered.
**STARTING METHOD : you may use toggle, push button or hot wiring method
**Brakes: Brakes MUST be functional.
Read more: we-crash.proboards.com/thread/42460/team-show-2014-carrollton-44615?page=2#ixzz2klve0NXp
Read more: we-crash.proboards.com/thread/43546/98-mustang?page=1&scrollTo=440578#ixzz2lAJtlKci