Hallett also has a nearly monthly open track day for street cars. I'm trying to get the mustang ready for a late spring or early fall run, dragging along a few friends with a '71 Datsun 240Z and a modified 1959 Jaguar Mark II, perhaps even a V12 XJ-S.
My plan is to continue breaking down the mustang to Shelby R model specs. Anything that doesn't help accelerate, brake, turn, or make the car road legal is dead weight and comes off. I won't have the finances to get a 5 speed by then, so the 3 speed will be pushed into service. It's plenty strong enough, just far from ideal. I should be able to manage the 8.8 swap, and really need to for the braking improvement. The old mustang drums will handle exactly two(2) back to back 0-60 stop then brake fade is so severe it would amount to having front brakes only. I will relocate the battery and fuel pump to the rear for space and weight distribution reasons. Additional brake cooling, very good brake fluid, and track capable pads are imperative.
