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fefairlane · 09-26-2006, 05:04 PM

390 4 speed. Got 17x8" front with 245/45 Firestones and 17x9.5" rear with 285/40 firestones. Putting an RRS kit on the front and rebuilt leafs with a torque leaf and heavy duty shackles in the rear.

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torino420 · 09-26-2006, 07:31 PM

Sweet! Lets see some pics, I just did the RRS rack on my car and love it.
I'd love to see that wheel and tire setup.

fefairlane · 09-26-2006, 07:37 PM

Here is another. Both of these photos were with the stock tired suspension. As I make progress I'll take some more photos.

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torino420 · 09-26-2006, 08:15 PM

Looks good!

cornhauler · 09-28-2006, 09:56 AM

I have been interested in the RRS frontend option. Is there any interference with headers/exhaust?

fefairlane · 09-28-2006, 12:12 PM

According to Jeff Ford the RRS rep no issues with stokc exhaust or FPA headers. The kit should be here this week and I'll start the install soon after arrival so I'll let you know. I doubt any interence will result from the struts. The rack I haven't ordered yet (down the raod) Torino 420 should have some feedback on that.

torino420 · 09-28-2006, 03:18 PM

My FPA headers were and are close. I raised the motor 1/4" as per Jeff Fords recommendation. He suggest one layer of header rap in my case which i did but I may try adding something else also, maybe forced air to the rack boot area

cornhauler · 09-28-2006, 06:34 PM

yeah, it looks kinda close to that boot. i see the reason for the wrap. i'm currentlly running hedman 88300. it seems i tried most of the manufactuers (except FPAs) before i found a pair of haeders that fit. that's been my biggest concern, header clearance. running factory 4spd set-up. 420W-thanks for the pic.

69GT · 12-07-2006, 01:42 PM

Hi torino420, I'm a little off topic here, but I'm looking at the photo of your steering rack and wondering where you got the parts to put that in, and if you know the specific O.E.M. application of that rack. I am very likely to do a rack and pinion conversion on my 69 GT so I'm looking around for info!
Many Thanks....

torino420 · 12-07-2006, 06:31 PM

Its an RRS kit as I previously stated. No idea what OEM app it came from.

69GT · 12-08-2006, 02:48 PM

Hey torino420, thanks for getting back to me. I had never heard of RRS 'till you posted about them. I've since done some research so now I know what you guys are talking about!!
Keep it up with the nice Gen 1 Torino's!!

gotyurback · 12-08-2006, 07:43 PM

Very sweet Torino's.., damn good job.

Wynn

fefairlane · 12-10-2006, 07:01 PM

Well not right now. I've got her torn apart for the new RRS front and complete new rear suspension.

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torino420 · 12-11-2006, 07:52 AM

Keep us posted on the RRS strut conversion with pics!

fefairlane · 12-12-2006, 08:16 PM

Sure thing Just start with a rust free body with no suspension.