Project Mustang TB on 02 R/T

SlvrACR · Post by **SlvrACR** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 9:12 pm

Well since BRR was nice enough to share the info my brother and I went to the junkyard and started our project.
We have so far:
TB 60mm soon to be smooth honed-- Ended up using the 65mm
TPS and wiring
3.0l Cable adapter
New IAC
TB adapter
So far total bill is only $30. Only thing left is one gasket and throttle bracket. We hope to finish under $50 total

We are now working on a throttle cable setup. BRR posted one but we opted for a diff setup.

We grabbed the TB and cleaned it out and sprayed it with PS2 silver. The walls still need to be smoothed down.

We then had to fill the hole to keep the idle down. We welded it and grinded it smooth.

Tomorrow once I get the brackets made ill post more.

SlvrACR · Post by **SlvrACR** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 7:27 pm

Well the brackets are all made and its all installed. I have to still get a spring to return it better. Only thing diff for BRR is the linkage bracket. I still have to notch it for cruise control but that only takes a sec. So far no problems. It is idling around 9-800 and my brother said the thing feels much better then stock. For a total of $40 + time building this is very nice if you dont have the $200+ to spend like I had to. Thanks BRR for everything.

soccerdanno · Post by **soccerdanno** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 9:15 am

Very cool.

I like it.

What advantages does the mustang 60mm TB have over the modernperformance 60mm TB?

Mr Josh Zombie · Post by **Mr Josh Zombie** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 9:19 am

It's a hell of a lot cheaper.

kornholio788 · Post by **kornholio788** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 10:55 am

SlvrACR wrote:Well the brackets are all made and its all installed. I have to still get a spring to return it better. Only thing diff for BRR is the linkage bracket. I still have to notch it for cruise control but that only takes a sec. So far no problems. It is idling around 9-8k and my brother said the thing feels much better then stock. For a total of $40 + time building this is very nice if you dont have the $200+ to spend like I had to. Thanks BRR for everything.

^^ lol 9-8 thousand rpm huh...u might wanna check that out...i dont think our cars are built to handle that no matter what tb u got on there.....lol

But in serious terms...good work ur doin there man. Def. a cheap but still quality verysion of it. Nice that your creative and decided to do something on your own...

SlvrACR · Post by **SlvrACR** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 3:38 pm

The computer had to learn the TB. It is down to around 7 or so now. We ended up going with the 65mm version and before install smoothed out the walls inside.

Mr Josh Zombie · Post by **Mr Josh Zombie** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 4:46 pm

it's idling at 7,000rpm... not 700???

that's not healthy

SlvrACR · Post by **SlvrACR** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 5:00 pm

LOL man thats a bad typo. Ya 700-800 prob

kornholio788 · Post by **kornholio788** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 5:26 pm

you did it twice....lol first time is an accident...second time is on purpose lol

Andpto · Post by **Andpto** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 6:29 pm

where did you brother get that mopar emblem in the front?

how much does it normally cost at a junkyard to get an mustang tb?

SlvrACR · Post by **SlvrACR** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 6:32 pm

The emblem he made. The junkyard we went to had a few and they were $28 but he only charged us $20

dawm · Post by **dawm** » Mon Aug 06, 2007 7:03 pm

pictures dont do justice, it looks so much better in person.. almost factory'ish

i just found out about this mod when i went over to slvr's today to get some parts, very interesting what people can come up with. and 68mm TB for $50~ vs 60mm TB for $250~ .. cant beat that!

BlackRoseRacing · Post by **BlackRoseRacing** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 5:40 am

68mm TB for $50~ vs 60mm TB for $250~ .. cant beat that

That was the whole point of me starting the project back in feb, affordable TB upgrade with more options in tb sizes...
Granted, we dont really need anything bigger than a 60mm, or atleast thats what people state....but now you can goto ebay and buy a TB anywhere from:
$5 starting bid for a used 60mm
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Throttle ... enameZWDVW

all the way upto a 75mm @ $106.95 buy it now new!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-Mus ... enameZWDVW

Mr Josh Zombie · Post by **Mr Josh Zombie** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 9:19 am

I really have to do this on vacation. I miss my old 60mm.

BlackRoseRacing · Post by **BlackRoseRacing** » Fri Aug 17, 2007 5:29 am

Opi wrote:I really have to do this on vacation. I miss my old 60mm.

You and me both, thats why I started this project back in Feb to see if there's an alternative TB for us 2GN owners Vs the $200-$300 TB that alot of us cant afford.

SlvrACR · Post by **SlvrACR** » Fri Aug 17, 2007 6:43 am

Well as an update I did install the cruise control. It has been running great with no CELs.

BlackRoseRacing · Post by **BlackRoseRacing** » Tue Aug 28, 2007 6:04 am

Did you fab up an adapter plate or buy one that actually fit?

SlvrACR · Post by **SlvrACR** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 11:05 pm

Adapter plate for?

Well he has gone this long and no problems yet and no cells. Only thing we changed is put a nicer spring on and that was it. Idle is sitting at 700 rpm

Adionik · Post by **Adionik** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 11:21 pm

How do you go about "teaching" the computer to work with the TB?

SlvrACR · Post by **SlvrACR** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 11:26 pm

I just cleared the computer by leaving the battery off, started the car and let it idle and sort of adjust itself. We then drove it on the e-way and normal city driving. No cels since day one.