Stage 1 deals with the minor repairs the little coupe needs to run for the time being. The 351W engine that the project's name refers to won't get dropped in until a future stage. The Mustang will be run on a chassis dyno to see what the 289 really makes as it was tuned from the factory, as well as run through a gamut of performance tests for comparison with the upcoming changes.
5/05: Stage 1 is complete. See Chapter 2 for the whole story, finished specs and parts list!
1/06: The Project 351 Stage 1 was resurrected for a short bit with some performance improvements, see Chapter 4 for the whole story!
Plan
• Check oil
• Replace fuel hose and clamps
• Replace fuel filter
• Replace air filter
• Replace alternator
• Replace battery hold down clamp
• Replace seat belt bolts
• Replace seat retaining nut
• Replace body plugs
• Replace package tray
• Replace headlights
• Replace wiper blades
• Replace seat belt timer switch
• Replace rear view mirror
• Replace headlight switch
• Replace seat belt warning light bezel
• Replace door hinge spring
• Replace clutch pedal return spring insulators
• Replace clutch pedal rod seal
• Replace clutch linkage bushings
• Replace clutch lever return spring
• Replace clutch release rod return spring
• Replace drive shaft
• Replace driver side seat back frame
• Replace driver side seat back adjustment assembly
• Replace turn signal switch
• Replace rear bumper guards
• Install Sunpro SuperTach II tachometer
• Test performance
| Project 351 Stage 1 Projections | |
| Vehicle | 1966 Ford Mustang |
| Body | Ivy Green |
| Interior | Black Vinyl |
| Layout | Front engine/rear drive |
| Engine | 289 V8 (rebuilt) |
| Induction | 300 cfm 2-barrel carburetor |
| Horsepower (Projected) | 135 @ 4000 (115 rear wheel) |
| Torque (Projected) | 235 @ 2000 (200 rear wheel) |
| Transmission | 3-speed manual |
| Rear End | 2.80:1; open differential |
| Steering | Manual |
| Suspension | Independant/solid |
| Brakes | Drum/drum; manual |
| Wheels | 14"x5" steel |
| Tires | 205/70R14 |
| Curb Weight | 2720 lbs |
| Gas Mileage (Projected) | 19 mpg |
| 0-60 (Projected) | 8.4 sec |
| Quarter Mile (Projected) | 16.4 @ 80 |
| Skid Pad (Projected) | .77 g |
| 60-0 (Projected) | 160 ft |
| See Chapter 4 for updated results! | |
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