Guidelines for Selecting the Right Suspension
Early Mustang Suspension
Mustang II Suspension
Strut Suspensions
Fox-Body Mustangs and Thunderbirds
Other Designs
Engine Mounts
Isolators
Oiling System
Steering System
Power Brakes
Swap Spotlight: One Bad Kat
Chapter 4: Powertrain Control Modules and Wiring
Factory Systems Overview
Ford Wiring and Connectors
PATS
Throttle-by-Wire
Returnless Fuel System
Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT and TI-VCT)
Ford PCM Communication
Reading Error Codes
Scan Tools and Data Loggers
Programmers
Factory Wiring Notes
Ford Performance Power Parts Control Pack
Aftermarket Computer Systems
Spotlight Build: 1967 Pro/Street Cobra Mustang Coupe
Chapter 5: Intakes and Induction
Factory Intake Manifold Considerations
Intake Manifold
Throttle Body
Intake Air Temperature Sensor
Mass Airflow Meter
Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor
Intake Tubing and Filters
Swap Spotlight: Double Trouble
Returnless versus Mechanical Return Line Fuel Systems
Aftermarket Fuel-Bypass Regulators
Single versus Dual Fuel Pumps
Aftermarket Fuel Pumps
Fuel Pump Voltage Boosters
Fuel Injectors and Rails
Fuel Filters
Fuel Tanks
Hoses and Fittings
EVAP System
Drive-by-Wire Gas Pedal
Swap Spotlight: Factory Five Cobra
Chapter 7: Cooling, Ignition and Engine Systems
Cooling System
Sensors
Pulleys
Alternators and Upgrades
Air Conditioning
Instrumentation
Swap Spotlight: 1952 International Pickup
Chapter 8: Transmission and Drivetrain
Factory Manual Transmissions
Aftermarket Manual Transmissions
Factory Automatic Transmissions
Aftermarket Automatic Transmissions
Transmission Crossmembers and Designs
Aftermarket Controllers
Shifters
Flywheels, Clutches and Pilot Bearings
Bellhousing and Adapters
Clutch Actuation
Driveshafts
Swap Spotlight: Coyote Swap into a Fox-Body Mustang
Factory Exhaust Manifolds
Aftermarket Exhaust Manifolds and Headers
Conversion Headers and Header Components
Catalytic Converters
Oxygen Sensors
Cat-Back Exhaust
Swap Spotlight: 1968 Torino
Chapter 10: Startup Tips for Success
Swap Spotlight: 1976 Ford F-100
Although it is true that a book like this doesn’t happen by the efforts of one individual, I need to acknowledge that the efforts of the contributors have, in most cases, gone above and beyond just handing out a photo or two. Good personal and business relationships helped to make this book happen.
First, to my mother, Carole Stribling, who doesn’t know too much about the technical aspects of car building but knows how to correct some of my Midwest grammar atrocities. To Bruce Faucett, former Application Engineer for Allison Transmission and former NHRA drag racer and current SCCA transplant, I can’t thank you enough for your help in sorting out my structure and pointing out my horrible overuse of pronouns. You both have earned my gratitude for your long hours of assistance.
Other key players in this project are Jim Smart, Ron Dickerson, Blake Hartman, and Alexandros Varvounis. Jim Smart helped me gather much needed photos from his immense archives. Ron Dickerson and Blake Hartman allowed me to photograph their collections of eye candy. And Alexandros Varvounis sent photos to a complete stranger. I really appreciate it!
To the people who went above and beyond at my never ending email requests, Andrew Casselberry at Ford Performance Parts; Mark Luton at Modular Motorsports Racing; Eric Vengroff with Sean Hyland Motorsport; Harold Miller at Trick Flow; Mike Roth and MR2 Performance; Brent White and Chase Tenney at Brenspeed; Dennis Devitt at Etter Ford; and Marcia Sledge, Mike Melvin, and Curtis White at Autozone.
For the builders, owners, and business contacts of the projects featured in the book: Robert Emery, Brett Behrens, Chris Donaldson, Skyler Hardy, Gordon Trotson, David Lindsey, Craig Wood and Jeremy Keller, Ryan Korek, Waylon Inman, and Jose Mujia. Thank you for the pictures of your amazing rides.
None of this would have been possible were it not for a customer and a friend, Doug Allen, who saw my vision of putting new and old technologies together to build the MIB car all those years ago. Thank you for your support of my dreams. Special thanks to Mark Houlahan for thinking of me and giving