2015 Mustang Ecoboost K/SA? - Page 12

6130 · 06-19-2018, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by GUMP

A convertible would be cool. There would be no advantage, because the rules are the same for both.

Thanks.

Mark Yacavone · 06-19-2018, 01:36 PM

Mr. 6130,
I don't believe the convertible would be exempt from hp increases on the hard top.
Considered same platform..

6130 · 06-19-2018, 02:34 PM

Okay, so now that I understand what's likely going to happen to this combo- What if I built one in a somewhat less casual manner (to avoid having to buy stuff twice), keeping in mind that it's probably going to end up in F or thereabouts in the reasonably foreseeable future:

Smaller/lighter drag-type brakes that would allow fitting 15" wheels, light-ish drag-type 15" wheels, 275/60 drag radials, drag-type springs, drag-type shocks, and a drag-type converter for the stock 6R80 transmission...

...in addition to the previously-mentioned 3" off-road downpipe dumping open under the car, colder plugs, and "tune" of the OEM engine/transmission computer, on an otherwise stock engine and stock 6R80 transmission, in a relatively intact car equipped with the required safety equipment and fuel test fitting, and approved 100-octane unleaded racing gasoline.

The additional expense of more-appropriate brakes, suspension, and converter, would probably add about $4,000 to the original plan, which is significant, but it's not as much of a deal-breaker as the concept of having to go buy a used CJ roller, a rollerized C4, an 8" converter, a Holley EFI system, a properly-built Stocker engine, a truck, and a trailer.

If a "Baby Jet" ran 1.0 under the F index, and I was only running .2 under, it wouldn't be the end of the world. Like I said, I have no delusions of setting any records or running at Indy.

Rsmith38 · 06-19-2018, 04:09 PM

Unless you live across the street from the track; I don't believe you can do without a truck and trailer. I did (in 1966!) but you can't be competitive in 2018.

6130 · 06-19-2018, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Rsmith38

Unless you live across the street from the track; I don't believe you can do without a truck and trailer. I did (in 1966!) but you can't be competitive in 2018.

It might not be horrible- the race car would have functioning A/C and cruise control. With stock 3.31 ring & pinion, a lock-up torque converter, and two overdrive gears in the 6R80 transmission, it would do fine on the highway. I'm pretty sure I could fit an EZ-Up, a pair of folding chairs, a cooler, a folding table, a fuel jug, and a few other odds and ends in it.

I would miss having a pit bike, but walking would do me some good...

Jeff Stout · 06-19-2018, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 6130

It might not be horrible- the race car would have functioning A/C and cruise control. With stock 3.31 ring & pinion, a lock-up torque converter, and two overdrive gears in the 6R80 transmission, it would do fine on the highway. I'm pretty sure I could fit an EZ-Up, a pair of folding chairs, a cooler, a folding table, a fuel jug, and a few other odds and ends in it.

I would miss having a pit bike, but walking would do me some good...

Pull a small trailer behind it like Drag Week

ALMACK · 06-19-2018, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6130

It might not be horrible- the race car would have functioning A/C and cruise control. With stock 3.31 ring & pinion, a lock-up torque converter, and two overdrive gears in the 6R80 transmission, it would do fine on the highway. I'm pretty sure I could fit an EZ-Up, a pair of folding chairs, a cooler, a folding table, a fuel jug, and a few other odds and ends in it.

I would miss having a pit bike, but walking would do me some good...

That would be awesome to see a modern day K stocker driven to the track , qualify under index , be 100 % legal and pass fuel check.

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Originally Posted by Jeff Stout

Pull a small trailer behind it like Drag Week

^^ this.
Just put a trailer hitch on the Mustang

6130 · 06-19-2018, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff Stout

Pull a small trailer behind it like Drag Week

No need- I think my skateboard would fit in the back too...

6130 · 06-19-2018, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ALMACK

That would be awesome to see a modern day K stocker driven to the track , qualify under index , be 100 % legal and pass fuel check.

That sounds like a reasonable goal to me.

But how about a modern day L Stocker driven to the track, set a national record, be 100% legal, and pass a fuel check?

All a convertible Ecoboost Mustang would have to do, is run a 12.20...

Mark Yacavone · 06-19-2018, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 6130

All a convertible Ecoboost Mustang would have to do, is run a 12.20...

Then tear down a factory stock 2015 car, put it back together, and then drive home.

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06-19-2018, 02:34 PM	#113
6130 Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 409 Likes: 295 Liked 117 Times in 50 Posts	Re: 2015 Mustang Ecoboost K/SA? Okay, so now that I understand what's likely going to happen to this combo- What if I built one in a somewhat less casual manner (to avoid having to buy stuff twice), keeping in mind that it's probably going to end up in F or thereabouts in the reasonably foreseeable future: Smaller/lighter drag-type brakes that would allow fitting 15" wheels, light-ish drag-type 15" wheels, 275/60 drag radials, drag-type springs, drag-type shocks, and a drag-type converter for the stock 6R80 transmission... ...in addition to the previously-mentioned 3" off-road downpipe dumping open under the car, colder plugs, and "tune" of the OEM engine/transmission computer, on an otherwise stock engine and stock 6R80 transmission, in a relatively intact car equipped with the required safety equipment and fuel test fitting, and approved 100-octane unleaded racing gasoline. The additional expense of more-appropriate brakes, suspension, and converter, would probably add about $4,000 to the original plan, which is significant, but it's not as much of a deal-breaker as the concept of having to go buy a used CJ roller, a rollerized C4, an 8" converter, a Holley EFI system, a properly-built Stocker engine, a truck, and a trailer. If a "Baby Jet" ran 1.0 under the F index, and I was only running .2 under, it wouldn't be the end of the world. Like I said, I have no delusions of setting any records or running at Indy. Last edited by 6130; 06-19-2018 at 04:18 PM.

06-19-2018, 04:09 PM	#114
Rsmith38 Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 186 Likes: 0 Liked 28 Times in 15 Posts	Re: 2015 Mustang Ecoboost K/SA? Unless you live across the street from the track; I don't believe you can do without a truck and trailer. I did (in 1966!) but you can't be competitive in 2018.