The Mark is Supercharged

[mlschultz]

Here is a list of parts that are going on the car, that were not part of the original engine build quote.

All of these extra parts are for added durability, or to help reach the goal of somewhere in the 500rwhp range - *enough power to run a 11.5 time at the track all day long.

There is no roll bar in the Mark, so that 11.5 time is where I have to stop if I plan to race it at Atlanta Dragway.

MET-MBR0004 - Screw in type valve cover breather

FOMOCO-XR3Z6B209DB - Steel tensioner recall kit for 96-98 Mustang Cobra

INJ-9603MT - Injected Engineering manual serp belt stabilizer

OEM-MC-PW470 - Water pump for 96-98 Cobra

FOMOCO-F3LY6K297A - Timing chain guides

FOMOCO-1R3Z6M256AA - Timing chain guides

FOMOCO-1R3Z6L253AA - Timing chain guides

FOMOCO-1R3Z6L253BA - Timing chain guides

FOMOCO-F7LZ6K254AA - Timing chain tensioner for 4.6 4v C Head

FOMOCO-F7LZ6K254BA - Timing chain tensioner for 4.6 4v C Head

LFP-PFB81 - GT supercar fuel pump

ATI-918038 - ATI 8 rib 10% Overdrive harmonic balancer

PI-MDLOCK - Precision Industries Multi disc lock-up torque converter upgrade

[mlschultz]

Update: The original motor is out of the car, and hope to have the new motor in sometime this week to early next week. Here is a updated list of most of the mods/parts done to the Mark in the past few years:



M2300X Ford Racing/Brembo 13in 2000 Cobra R Front Brake Kit

136-2261002 Baer Eradispeed Extreme Plus 2 piece Front Brake Rotors for 1999-2004 Mustang Cobra

DP31031C EBC Brake Pads for 2000 Cobra R/Brembo Brakes

9904HABA Front Hub and Bearing Assembly for 1999-2004 Mustang Cobra

136-2262001 Baer Eradispeed Extreme Plus 2 piece Rear brake rotors for 1999-2004 Mustang Cobra

YR3Z1109AA Rear Hub for 1999-2004 Mustang Cobra IRS

E9DZ1215A Rear Wheel Bearing for 1999-2004 Mustang Cobra IRS

BR57B Rear brake pads for 1994-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII

Big Ed's Caliper Relocation Kit

Classic Tube SS Brake Line Kit F&R

Custom Forged Boze Wheels Front wheel dimensions: 18x8 w/ 6.375 back spacing

Custom Forged Boze Wheels Rear wheel dimensions: 18x9 w/ 7.500 back spacing

F&R Wheel Spacers - 1/2"

Front - Toyo Proxes T1R 255/40ZR18

Rear - Toyo Proxes T1R 285/35ZR18

Vortech Supercharger Tuner Kit, 99-01 4v Cobra with V-2 SQ SC-Trim Polished

Treadstone Intercooler TR10 24in Long core

Custom Polished Aluminum Intercooler Tubing - 3 1/2" intake, 3" discharge

Siemens Deka 60lbs injectors

Ford GT supercar fuel pump

ATI 10% overdrive 8 rib balancer damper

Kenne Bell Boost-a-pump

NGK BR7EF Spark Plugs

Ford Racing Aluminum Radiator 03/04 Cobra. Fits 97-03 Mustang/Cobra

Electric Fan 2002 Mustang GT

MAF for 2005 Mustang GT

MAF Plug for 2005 Mustang GT

VMP MAF adapter for 2005 mass air flow sensor into aluminum tubing

MafXtender

Kooks 3/4 Headers

Magnaflow polished SS mufflers

Magnaflow high flow cats

SCT Xcal2 Flash tool

2 1/2" Custom mandrel bend SS exhaust

PI multi disc 3600 stall torque converter

Dynotech Metal Matrix Drive shaft

Ford Racing 410 gears

Ford Racing Trak-Lok Diff

Raxle SC T-Bird rear half shafts

SCP Pinion Brace

Poly Diff Bushings

SCP Rear Cover Brace

Bradshaw Bros. Custom built 500+rwhp racing 4r70w transmission

Ford Racing deep well trans fluid pan

Custom built Ford plate style trans cooler w/SS braided lines

Pioneer in-dash navigation system and multi-media head unit

Myron-Davis DVD player

Polished 96-98 Cobra Intake

Vortech mini race blow off valve

Polished ACCUFAB Single blade throttle body

Reichard Racing Ultra Grip 3.1 Pulley

Injected 302 Stroker Kit

Custom Manley Pistons-off set

Manley H-Beam Rods

ARP 2000 Bolts

Total Seal Stainless File Rings

Federal Mogul H Rod & Main Bearings

ARP Main Stud Kit

ARP High Tensile Strength Head Studs (with 12 pt nuts)

Melling High Volume Oil Pump with Billet Gears

Refresh Cylinder Heads

MET-MBR0004 - Screw in type valve cover breather

FOMOCO-XR3Z6B209DB - Steel tensioner recall kit for 96-98 Mustang Cobra

INJ-9603MT - Injected Engineering manual serp belt stabilizer

OEM-MC-PW470 - Water pump for 96-98 Cobra

FOMOCO-F3LY6K297A - Timing chain guides

FOMOCO-1R3Z6M256AA - Timing chain guides

FOMOCO-1R3Z6L253AA - Timing chain guides

FOMOCO-1R3Z6L253BA - Timing chain guides

FOMOCO-F7LZ6K254AA - Timing chain tensioner for 4.6 4v C Head

FOMOCO-F7LZ6K254BA - Timing chain tensioner for 4.6 4v C Head

FOMOCO-YR3Z14300BA - Mustang Cobra/GT Pos and Neg Battery cables

[mlschultz]

Another update... Will Smith is going to be at Aric's shop tomorrow to finish the engine build photo shoot. I am going to stop by and take some more pictures of the progress also.

The cam covers are back from powder coat, and look cool. They are flat black with a wrinkle type of finish. Kinda looks like a new BBQ grill with a textured finish. I think it is going to offset all the shiny stuff - polished tube work, polished Cobra intake, polished ACCUFAB TB, and polished Vortech compressor real good.

I have a choice of plaques that go on the COP cover - The stock black/shiny letter "InTech 32 valve" one, or a Cobra one that has shiny silver/darker silver letters "32 Valve V8" Any opinions on which one to use?

Once the photo shoot is done, the motor is going in the car as soon as the PI TC arrives. The Ford GT fuel pump still needs to go in also. I will post some pictures tomorrow

[mlschultz]

Will Smith finished up the engine photo shoot with Aric today. He said the motor should be in the car by Friday.

Looks real nice, but Aric is going to tear it all back down and redo everything - without the audience, to make sure he does not miss anything.

He is going to replace the heater hose pipe that would not budge, new alternator, add the new Cobra IMRC controller because the Mark VIII bracket was not even close to fitting the Cobra intake, and a couple missing chain guides that he put old ones on to keep the photo shoot going.

I have added more pictures to the following link, and pasted some below.



http://picasaweb.google.com/papapeac...34351729977154

[racecougar]

Is that a Gen II Mark 8 fuel rail? If not, what is it from? I haven't seen one like it before...well I probably have and just didn't notice.

-Rod

[mlschultz]

Rod, You are correct, it is the stock gen 2 Mark fuel rails. The plan is to install the Ford GT supercar fuel pump in the tank, and dyno the car to see when it runs out of fuel.

Depending on the power it is making when this happens, then, I will decide if new lines and rails are in order. I really want to have enough power to run 11.5's, and that is it, until/if the NHRA ever changes the roll bar rule - (no plans to ever put a roll bar in the Mark.)

[racecougar]

I believe that you'll be fine on fuel volume, but definitely let us know what happens.

-Rod

[mlschultz]

Thanks, You know I will, Rod!


Here is the lunchtime update - Assembly is complete except for a couple fittings. Going in the car this afternoon! Updated pictures in the link, and a couple that show the progress.





http://picasaweb.google.com/papapeac...09931150102962

[mlschultz]

Aric had to make a executive decision today. His business enterprise is expanding, and he is doubling the size of his shop this weekend. So, that means the Mark has to come down from it's perch on the lift, and become a "roller" being towed by his golf cart so he can knock down a wall tomorrow.

He is going to come in on Monday - his day off (they are actually open Tue - Sat) to install the motor. Here are some pictures of his new space, where he is going to have more lifts, and his dyno from his other shop put in. He will finally be under one roof Here are some pictures. Congratulations, Aric, on the new space!

[mlschultz]

New motor is in the Mark! Link has been updated too with more pictures.



http://picasaweb.google.com/papapeac...09364393827010

[OxmanWI]

Wow looks like fun, keep the pics coming!

[mlschultz]

Tube work is done! Here is a link to the pictures:


http://picasaweb.google.com/papapeac...96473739937794

[mlschultz]

hahaha...


http://picasaweb.google.com/papapeac...96462923579074


http://videos.streetfire.net/video/T...b-994e015074e3

[mlschultz]

Here is the first Super Rod Magazine article that you can view online now of the Mark's engine build. This is the August 2008 issue of Super Rod, that you can find a Barnes and Noble, and other book stores. There will be a follow up feature done when the Mark is all done.

PS: Thanks again to Aric and Will for making this all happen!


http://www.superrod.com/ME2/Audience...90D7672A976D29

[mlschultz]

Hey everyone, The August Super Rod magazine is on the shelves now. lol Better get your copy before I buy them all up

I am having all 5 pages of the motor build article put on a black and silver plaque. Here is a link to the company making it, and samples of what it will look like.



http://www.inthenewsonline.com/Default.aspx?tabid=67

[racecougar]

Mike,

If you don't mind me asking, what is that company charging to make up the plaque for you? I couldn't find any pricing or estimate on their site.

Thanks,
Rod

[mlschultz]

Hey Rod, $244 for the laminated plaque with engraving. I will post a picture of it when it arrives.

[racecougar]

Cool. Thanks, Mike.

[mlschultz]

lol The Mark goes Hollywood! Here are a couple screen shots of actors talking about the Mark during the newly released to DVD movie 10,000 BC!

[mlschultz]

Yep going to go with a 2.75 pulley this time. Should be good for 14-15 psi when you factor in the 10% overdrive damper. At least, that is what I have been told...

Here are a couple pictures of the plaque I had made of the magazine article. It looks real good hanging on the wall in the garage

[v8_superbirdy]

damn where do you get the money for a project like that. like i thought 3g was a lot for a supercharger but your doing more then just that dang dude thats all i have to say dang.

[96 GoldBird]

Originally Posted by v8_superbirdy

damn where do you get the money for a project like that.

I have no idea what Schultzie did ...

Hell, I just mortgaged my house maxed out my credit cards.....




You don't need money if you have good credit ... I used to ....



-mike

[The Great Obucina]

is that thing in martin county yet? cuz my friends Procharged 403CID 2006 GTO might give ya a good run. He works at the golf course at Martin Downs.

[96 GoldBird]

Originally Posted by The Great Obucina

is that thing in martin county yet?

Scott's gonna drive her down in a few weeks.

He works at the golf course at Martin Downs.

I live in Martin Downs, on the 17th fairway of the "Tower" course. He won't have trouble finding me ....

small world, huh?



-mike

[doodaa]

Originally Posted by The Great Obucina

is that thing in martin county yet? ....

Better yet - are we going to see a Goldbird vs.The Mark matchup the first weekend in November at Commerce? Inquiring minds and all that..

[mlschultz]

lol I would be happy to see GB and The Mark parked in their own garages The Mercedes is really starting to enjoy The Mark's parking space.

It would be cool to line up against GB, but again, my limit is 11.5 unless I want the boot .

[v8_superbirdy]

Originally Posted by 96 GoldBird

I have no idea what Schultzie did ...

Hell, I just mortgaged my house maxed out my credit cards.....




You don't need money if you have good credit ... I used to ....



-mike

ahahaa nice..i dont have a house though only 18 so tad hard at my age

[musto]

how much did you spend on that? 10k?

[racecougar]

Originally Posted by musto

how much did you spend on that? 10k?

$10K wouldn't cover the parts.

[smitty2919]

ohh the joys of having money ahahaha