lew 94

[28HopUp]

Originally Posted by lew 94

No mine is not a SSP, just a plain LX Coupe, but it is the only Lx Coupe in Augusta in a plain white wrapper.Mine has never been on a drag strip.It's been pampered most of its life, been ran but not abused.I have "rolled off" against a few cars on the street.But I have been very careful, hard to explain to the cops being a middle aged man.I have 245/50/16 tires and have worked out several ratios in OD for a good street gear.I have the wide ratio gear set in the AOD,with the looser converter, which helps a lot.My motor is stock except for a Cobra intake and 1.7 rockers and an off-road h pipe.Thanks for the input.
Later, Reese

IMO, I'd suggest going with 3.73:1 gears. That's a very good ratio, yet not too short (higher numeric value). Since these trannies have a good OD cog, the shorter gears are less of a problem than say in a more Classic Mustang.

[Texaspony87]

Guess I'll be the first to say it...... this is a purist SSP site not a "hot rod" forum. Let's keep it that way please.

[28HopUp]

Originally Posted by Texaspony87

Guess I'll be the first to say it...... this is a purist SSP site not a "hot rod" forum. Let's keep it that way please.

I realize that the OP's car isn't an SSP, but he posted a reasonable question without causing a fuss. I thought this was an SSP "enthusiast" site. If the members here are strictly purists, then I don't think they'll like what I've done with CHP #8395 - I had the drip rail molding painted body color instead of leaving it stainless.

[ImEvil1]

I see both sides....OP isn't here causing any problems, just asking for advice on the car he is modding. Personally, I'd take issue with it if it were an SSP that he was modding, but he isn't.

I have a bigger problem with clones and "tribute" cars myself, but I also see Joe H.'s point. This place was established on the premise of a "purist" site, but moreso for the preservation and restoration of the cars. This, unfortunately, occurs in different degrees. I think I've come to the point that as long as a car is being saved, I'm AOK with it.

Plus, we don't have any wanna-be types on here talking about fake pursuits, decked out Crown Vics (or other package vehicles), or playing with their lights and sirens and LEDs. I think it's all good.

[jarhed123]

Originally Posted by ImEvil1

...fake pursuits, decked out Crown Vics (or other package vehicles), or playing with their lights and sirens and LEDs. I think it's all good.

What are you talking about... Isn't that only for real COPS while on the job.

[NoDrama43]

Originally Posted by Texaspony87

Guess I'll be the first to say it...... this is a purist SSP site not a "hot rod" forum. Let's keep it that way please.

+ a gazzillion

there are lots of sites out there like corral, 4eyedpride, ssporg. etc where you can engage in the hot rodding stuff. This site is mainly for those of us that live and breath ssp cars.....

your welcome to be a member and hang out, maybe we can get you to find an ssp to tinker with.

Bill I am concerned about your paint ethics......


PS...yes my avatar is a one off 09 gt500 with the special police pursuit interceptor graphics package.... sshhh its a secret....

[28HopUp]

Originally Posted by NoDrama43

Bill I am concerned about your paint ethics......

You know me - always causing trouble! I'm surprised that y'all still talk to me for running 10-holes on a 4-eye! I'd still like to find a way to run the steel wheels with the larger front brakes that are on my SSP.

[jarhed123]

Originally Posted by 28HopUp

You know me - always causing trouble! I'm surprised that y'all still talk to me for running 10-holes on a 4-eye!

Not having the correct paint or equipment on the car is not the problem people on this forum have. You can be incorrect about it all as long as you can acknowledge it is incorrect. The problem is when people put in what they think belongs and then want everyone to accept it as correct and preach what they don't know.

[CHP8336]

My car was a SPECIAL ORDER CHP with a 408 engine. I think that that there is only one of these cars they ordered. lol lol ......... All kiding aside the fact that a person does not have a bone stock car, should not mean that they should not be treated less than on any website. My car has 100% correct CHP equipment. My engine is a 1969 351 stroker with a Eagle crank so it now is a 408. I feel as though as long as you dont mutealate the car it should be acceptable to do mods on your car as long as your intent is to preserve the car. My car will never be for sale period. If some members feel as though I am off base with my views I think that all of the members that feel that no mods are acceptable the those members should look into starting a new ssp mustang site with the only way you will be accepted is if your car is only in stock ssp form.Then we will not have any of these issues............

Rich

[Texaspony87]

OH Brother!!? This IS the new site.