Shameless Mustang Pics

"BeauM" (BeauM) 04/02/2015 at 11:25 • Filed to: None

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I got the last of my decals in.

Milky > BeauM 04/02/2015 at 11:33

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The purists will be so upset. I love it.

BeauM > Milky 04/02/2015 at 11:35

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I told the lady at the sticker place about my swap, she said "wow, the old men at the car shows will be so pissed off" and the receptionist sitting there chimes in with "You're doing the Lords work". :)

71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors > BeauM 04/02/2015 at 11:36

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you put a 2JZ in a Mustang and painted it Gulf? I freaking love you, that's excellent!

Milky > BeauM 04/02/2015 at 11:40

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Haha nice!

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > BeauM 04/02/2015 at 11:47

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my insides are dying

but at least it looks like you did it RIGHT, like you really put effort into it so I gotta give you props for that at least.

What did you do with the old FoMoCo parts?

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > BeauM 04/02/2015 at 11:48

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Do you have a buildup on a forum or something? I would love to read more about the build!

Doing the lords work is an understatement. I'm surprised just how quick you got it done.

CKeffer > BeauM 04/02/2015 at 11:55

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That thing is going to rustle so many jimmies. It's amazing, and I love it. How much power do you have the 2J putting out currently?

CB > BeauM 04/02/2015 at 11:55

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I need full pics of this. It looks so rad.

BeauM > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 04/02/2015 at 11:56

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Thanks! I do have a build, its a long one though. Grab a beer!

http://forums.vintage-mustang.com/vintage-mustan…

Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero > BeauM 04/02/2015 at 11:58

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Well I mean the Mustang at one point did have a straight 6 sooooo not too far off :p

BeauM > CKeffer 04/02/2015 at 12:02

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Well, its 100% stock except the single turbo (for now). I have a piggyback ECU ready to go in, and plan on bigger injectors. Right now it's only running 10lbs of boost.

So, currently its probably around 250-300 RWHP, and my end goal is a 400RWHP dyno sheet.

BeauM > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 04/02/2015 at 12:04

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OG 200 straight six is long gone. After that I was running around with a Ford 2.3 Turbo, which was fun but I wanted a bit more power and reliability. It's only been running with the 2J for a couple weeks now.

CKeffer > BeauM 04/02/2015 at 12:07

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Very nice, sounds like a fun time right there!

BeauM > CB 04/02/2015 at 12:10

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I have pics from when it was 2.3T powered, and before it had the current "68" numbers.

CB > BeauM 04/02/2015 at 12:12

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Looks great!

BeauM > Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero 04/02/2015 at 12:14

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Exactly!

BoxerFanatic, troublesome iconoclast. > BeauM 04/02/2015 at 12:18

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It is a shame that you can't get these as crate engines...

Ford Falcon (Australian market) Barra Turbo Inline 6.

Barra 310T FG:

Power: 310 kW (416 hp) @ 5250 rpm; Torque: 565 Nm (417 lbft) @ 1950-5200 rpm

There are also Liquified Petroleum Gas (LP/natural gas) burning versions of this engine, as well.

BeauM > BoxerFanatic, troublesome iconoclast. 04/02/2015 at 12:26

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That would have been choice #1. But, they aren't cheap to import, and stateside support is pretty terrible.

Also, looking at it naked, it looks REALLY tall. I had hood clearance issues with the 2.3T as well because it was so big. The 2J nestles right in there like it was meant to be there.

I did think about doing this and just telling everyone is was a barra I6 from Australia:

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > BeauM 04/02/2015 at 12:34

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At least only a 200 straight 6 was lost.

No worries

BeauM > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 04/02/2015 at 12:40

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Exactly. It's just an I6 coupe. I literally pulled it out of the stickerbushes. It is never going to be worth a lot of money, they made something like 200,000 I6 coupes in 68. Plus, everyone loves the fastbacks more (not me, but if you can't tell, I'm a little off).

I saw it as a fun canvas that I could play with. It's also in my wifes name, and she will never let me sell it so resale value isn't an issue. Build your car for you, not the next guy right?

alwaysmiata > BeauM 04/02/2015 at 13:06

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That's awesome. I actually randomly ran into your build thread a while ago when you were first putting the 2.3 in the car its great to see that it's an ongoing project. The 2jz is an awesome idea although embarrassingly the first thing it makes be think of is the RB swap in F&F Tokyo drift.

BeauM > alwaysmiata 04/02/2015 at 13:12

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Embrace it. Nothing to be ashamed of. Even though I've never watched that movie beginning to end.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > BeauM 04/02/2015 at 13:50

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Yessir.

My dad's semi-pissed at me for not making the Montego 100% original. He's a stickler for that. Like he's the grumpy old guy at car shows that walks up and says "That's the wrong hose clamp!" and walks away dismissing the whole car.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > BeauM 04/02/2015 at 13:54

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It took me 2 hours put it was worth every second. FUCKING EPIC! I Think you're long past the stage of "I just like to tinker".

BeauM > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 04/02/2015 at 14:00

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Eh, just a guy in a small garage with cheap welder and a grinder :)

youshiftem > BeauM 04/02/2015 at 16:23

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I just went through your entire build thread, your car is amazing and all your choices work so well together. I've had a few 60's mustangs and to be honest I hated them, but I would absolutely love to have one like this. What an incredible build!

BeauM > youshiftem 04/02/2015 at 17:02

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Thanks! I have an unreasonable trust in my own fabrication skills and not enough sense to know when to not do something... and here's where I ended up.

I sit in a cubicle all day, this is what I do for fun, even when I'm swearing at it or want to burn it to the ground.

AdverseMartyr > BeauM 04/07/2015 at 20:45

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Fast forward helps a lot with that movie.