1968 Mustang Convertible Fully Restored, 2JZ - 730rwhp
 

I've spent the last 5yrs restoring my 68 mustang, full rotisserie build. The car started as a 6cyl and remains one :cool: just not a Ford motor. I took my 2 favorite things and combined them. I can't even start to guess at how many hours I have into this build but it's been an awesome journey. I think I'm at a point to start looking at the next chapter.

The car is ridiculously fun/fast! Note, if you don't like to be bothered talking about your cars while getting gas, parking, driving, etc.. then this car is not for you! Driving on the street it's set at about 30psi (730rwhp) on E85. It has setting 1-4 but honestly the car never sees those settings :)

I realize this is a pretty niche setup and will have a limited audience but I figured there may be other nuts out there like me on the forum who may be interested. The motor is built for 1000hp and there is more boost in this 6766 turbo, probably in the mid to high 800rwhp range. If someone wants to turn the wick up even more, just bolt on a new 68mm pte or 71 and turn it up.

My wife and daughters love cruising in the car, and frankly so do I, it's just time for me to change it up.

Here is the car as of today
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Body
Full Rotisserie restoration
Every single panel except for the A-pillar, dash, and rear sail panel have been replaced with new sheet metal
Epoxy and painted underbody
Custom subframe connectors
Scarlet Red paint (Nissan color)
New glass (windshield, door glass, vent windows)
Brand new Convertible top (plastic window) with new Header bow (manual top)
New Bumpers
New tail lights (sequential leds) and bezels
New headlights, buckets, turns, backups.

Wheels/Brakes
Weld RTS (15x8 rear) (15x5 front) 275/60/15 Mickey drag radials Hoosier front runners
Master Power power brake conversion
Front-Upgraded disc brakes, Granada calipers, rotors.
Rear – Wilwood 2 piston disc brakes (stainless lines)

Interior
New Autometer Sport Comp gauges (Speedo, Fuel, Trans temp, Oil pressure, Tach)
ProEFI CAN gauge
New Dashpad,
New A-pillar panels
New Door panel inserts with armrest
New door pulls, window cranks
New Interior Capreting with Hushmat sound deadener
Recovered Quarter panels interior
New Kickpanels (with speakers)
New Procar SCAT reclining seats
New Seat belts
Relocated battery to trunk
Sound deadening sprayed in trunk
Custom Center console
New visors
New Header chrome and visor brackets

Drivetrain
Engine
2jzgte – Built High Compression Engine (10:1)
Brian Crower Rods with upgraded bolts
Wiesco 10:1 Pistons with upgraded pings
Machined Block
New Factory Toyota crank
New WaterPump
New Oil pump
HKS 272 Cams
BC Springs/retainers
New Coil packs
Custom Catch can
Lokar Throttle cable
Dual Electric fans
Mishimoto Alum radiator

Fuel
Precision 1200cc Injectors
SP Dual feed Fuel rail
Magnafuel external 750 Fuel pump (support up to 2000hp) with pre and post filters
Sumped fuel tanks with -8 feed to dual -6 and a -6 return (center of rail)
Flex Fuel sensor
Fuel pressure Sensor (proefi)

Turbo Kit
PTE 6766 CEA turbo
SP Torque Monster manifold (ported )
Tial 46mm wastegate
4” downpipe/exhaust (custom)
Tial BOV
4row Intercooler with 3” alum piping.

Transmission/Rearend
TSI Built Stage 2 TH400
Midwest Converter (3800 stall)
B&M Trans cooler
Suburban driveline HD driveshaft
Quicktime Built 9” rear.


Suspension
Street &Track 4..5 Mideye leaf springs
Caltrac rear traction bars
New Front 720 Spring
Street or track roller perches
Bilstien shocks front and rear
Arning drop (Shelby drop)
New Strut adjustable strut rods
1” sway bar
Aftermarket Rack & Pinion
Ididit Chrome steering column with grant wheel

ECU
ProEFI 128

Pic of the car as it currently sits. It was at the Chicago Auto show this year
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Top up
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Shifter now has bezel and boot, and wiring cleaned up :) I can snap more pics this weekend of it now.
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See tons of photos of my rotisserie restoration of the car and message me for any questions.
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Tons more pics here of the full restoration/build.
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Thanks,
Chris

nice and unique machine! i assume there's heat and front windshield defroster?

Yep, all new heater box, core, fan, cables. Heat and defrost work great.
no a/c though.

unique project, the end results look amazing! you have any video clips of this bad boy?

Here is a video of the build and some other ones. I haven't had a chance to really capture quality video of the car in action yet :( The dual exhaust in the vid was swapped out for a single 4", can hear the difference in other dyno vid.


Made 730 at 30psi in this vid, converter has since been swapped out for a tighter one, that one was over 4k stall, the new one is 3800rpm.

Here is a bit of driving from inside the car. Don't mind my wife freaking out as it gets squirly :)

Sony actioncam mounted to rear bumper

Foot brake, let it roll a bit.

Chris

great car! was 730 rwhp on e85 or pump gas?
you put a lot of man hours on this project and seems like you met your goal so why sell her?
Can't send you a PM due to low post but here's my cell for texting (856) 426 9607 , thanks

Yes, that 730rwhp was on e85. I pretty much keep it solely on e85 and 93 when I'm out and cant find e85.
As for selling, I seem to enjoy the journey of building cars more than enjoying the fruits of my labor lol. I'm a glutton for punishment I suppose. That said, if I can't get what I'd like for the car, I will definitely keep and enjoy with my family.

I didn't realize my low post count prevented me from pm's. I'll shoot you a text today, I'm heading to some meetings today/tomorrow and will be out of pocket for a bit.

also my email is
cmthreadgill at g mail dot com

Thanks,
Chris

Well played! Who doesn't need a supra turbo powered muscle car full rotis rebuild for 35 freaking k. Bump!

Coolest suprastang ever!! GLWS Wish I had the cash for an awesome toy

Sick build and beautiful car.

If I were your wife, I'd be freaking out too at the way you're holding the steering wheel, though!! Left hand should be on the outside of the wheel, not the inside or the spoke.

What tires are you running in the videos where it is breaking traction at speed?

They are Mickey Thompson ET drag radials. Granted they are at 28psi and not heated up so it just blazes them :) But one little rolling burnout and a lower air pressure and it hooks!

I've known Mr. Quikturbo for quite a long time and would like to vouch for the attention to detail he follows and his wrenching capabilities. You can rest assured that this car was built meticulously by someone who not only knows what they are doing, but does things right. Best of luck to you with your sale.

Thanks much Marcus! Let's just trade even up for that CTS-V ;)
Crazy enough I think my next toy will be a V2 Sedan CTS-V banger!
Maybe I'll have to test drive yours.

Chris

Oh my!