Say it isn’t so! I took a lot of heat when I started asking around about a trailer hitch for the coupe. I’ve seen numerous sports cars with small tire trailers at the local AutoX and open-track events. A Porsche here or there and even a Ford GT..so why not a lowly Mustang? I don’t own (or want to own) a large truck or a car trailer – so this seemed like a great way to get my tires and gear to the track without dirtying up the inside of the car.

Harbor Freight sells these little gems for just over $200 – and I found a 20% off coupon that I used to buy mine. Welded up a bracket, cut up some 2x4s and I’m ready to go.

The hitch I used was previously made by Reese and is called a “Shadow Mount” – because when you remove the receiver, you install a slim plastic cover and it makes it somewhat less of an eye-sore. At least, not NEARLY as intrusive as the standard hitches out there. Best of all, I can remove it completely in about 10 minutes.

Why am I doing this? Check out Track Guys – they put on a number of HPDE (High Performance Drivers Education) events at REAL racetracks all over the country. If you want to see what YOU can do, in YOUR car on a REAL race track – these are the guys to call. New drivers will have the benefit of an instructor in your car during track sessions (while you drive). Additional classroom training takes place in between your track sessions. I’m going to make a new post about the Sebring event shortly.

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If you’d like to get involved in open track events with your Mustang or other sports car, check out http://www.trackguys.com. This organization is great for everyone. The event is separated into groups – the beginner groups requiring an instructor in the car (this is an excellent way to learn and stay safe!) and the more advanced groups running solo.

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This discontinued version of the block as part number M-6010-A50L4V

One thing that I noticed right away was that many of the machined surfaces inside the block had numerous burrs and shavings just waiting to fall off into the engine oil.  Technically, these should get picked up by the oil filter but why chance it?

I used a small round file to knock off all of the free/extra aluminum that Ford had to offer.  I’m more comfortable with it on the floor of my garage vs my oil pan.

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I originally planned on a 2011 Coyote Crate Engine for my 93 coupe.  Plans change.  I REALLY liked the idea of being different and using a Boss 302 Crate engine but the $11,000 price tag really put me off.  After examining some prices of internet Boss 302 engine parts from Ford Racing, I’ve decided that I’m going to attempt to build a Boss 302 spec engine myself.  I hope to come in at an only slight price bump over the stock GT crate Coyote.

First will be the short block, then I’ll allow my depleted funds to rejuvenate before I dive into the CNC ported Boss-specific cylinder heads and associated timing gear.

Block – The Boss block is a standard production Coyote aluminum piece so no tricks here.  It comes standard production bore and “should” (I’ve received mixed reports on this) accept the production Boss 302 Pistons.

Crankshaft – This is a Boss 302 specific crankshaft in that it comes pre-balanced for the Boss 302R Piston/Rod combo.

Pistons/Rods – Ford was kind enough to sell the piston/rods already balanced for the Boss crankshaft.

What’s interesting to me about this build is the possibility of OEM quality (argue amongst yourselves on that one) without needing to visit a machine shop..at all.  I’m hoping to be able to simply bolt this engine together (after careful measuring), as it comes from Ford – which takes the challenge of finding (any paying!) a qualified machinist to prepare your parts.

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I also installed the “Wild Rides” torque box reinforcement brackets for the lowers.  The kit included the upper brackets too – but I no longer use upper control arms, so…  These fit really well.  I tightened the control arm/chassis bolt first and the bracket pulled up nice and flush with the seat base above it. I drilled and mounted the top plate and then covered it with a sound deadening material – I imagine some additional NVH will want to transmit through this area.

All-in-all a simple install.  Grease the bushings really well to avoid squeaks.  I’ll post the torque arm install next – which is when the actual rear end goes back into the car.

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I’m going to end up with 8.5″ 245/40/18 front and 9.5″ 285/35/18 rear.  I know a lot of people (including me) have successfully used larger(wider) front and rear tires but ultimate drivability is the goal here.  An aggressive stance, great performance and zero rubbing should be possible.

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I ended up finding this set of Boss 302 Recaro seats from the 2012 Boss 302.  I imagine these are either a pre-production seat or were blems of some sort and were replaced.

BTW, does anyone want to buy a really nice passenger seat?

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