[gatornek]

Dec. 23 Pic Update.

July 21 Pic Update

July 6 Pic Update

Aug 13 Pic Update

Transferring the text of Page 3 review & plan to this front page (Jan 10, 2019). I will edit from here.

Completed:
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• Interior/Electronics
  • Wheelskinz Black Leather Steering Wheel Wrap
  • WetOkole Black Neoprene Custom Seat Covers w/White Ford Racing logos
  • Chrome Door Sills
  • White Madness Garage Automatic Shifter w/Black Shift Ball & Manual Shift boot
  • Steeda Black Seat Belt Covers w/White Lettering
  • RockfordFosgate/Sync3/Carplay

• Exterior/Accessories
  • Roush Spoiler - Shadow Black
  • CDC Outlaw High Mount Roof Spoiler - Shadow Black
  • Mustang GT upper & lower Grill
  • Ford Performance 2018 Decklid w/Emblem Delete
  • Gloss Black Front Pony
  • MMD Rear Diffuser Fins (non-premium bumper)
  • RPIDesigns Gloss Black Front Grill Pillar Covers
  • RPIDesigns Gloss Black Fog Light Bezel
  • Raxiom LED Smoked Reverse Light
  • Raxiom LED Smoked Turn Signals
  • Diode Dynamics LED Smoked Side Markers
  • Diode Dynamics RGB LED Fog Lights
  • Big Worm Graphix Charcoal Vinyl Taillight Covers
  • Anchor Room Smoked Vinyl Headlight Reflector Covers
  • Performance Pack 19" Gloss Black Wheels
  • VHT Gloss Black Painted Calipers w/Anchor Room decal
  • Gorilla Black 21mm Lugs
  • Coverking "Stormproof" Custom Cover - All Black

• Engine/Drivetrain/Performance
  • Ford Performance 'ProCal' Tune
  • Ford Performance Passenger Side Oil Separator
  • Ford 3.55:1 Differential
  • Ford Racing by Borla 'Sport Type' Mufflers
  • Borla Resonator
  • MAPerformance Catted Downpipe Removed 9/30/2021. Back to stock.
  • Turbosmart 7psi Wastegate Actuator
  • UPR Dual Valve Catch Can
  • Radium PCV Plate
  • Airaid CAI Removed 1/30/2022. Back to stock.
  • Velossa Tech 'Big Mouth' Snorkel
  • CPE 'Racing' Intercooler
  • Injen Polished Aluminum Hot & Cold Intercooler Piping
  • GFB DV+ Bypass Valve Upgrade
  • Steeda Throttle Body Spacer
  • PTP Custom Turbo Blanket
  • Aluminum Engraved Pony Emblem on Plenum
  • MMD Radiator Extension Covers
  • Ford Performance Hood Struts
  • OBDFusion monitoring (OAR, IAT2)

• Suspension/Chassis
  • Ford Performance Strut Tower Brace
  • Steeda Ultra Lite Jacking Rails
  • Steeda Subframe Alignment Kit
  • Steeda Subframe Aluminum Bushings
  • Steeda Subframe Support Braces
  • Steeda 1" Drop Linear Springs, Bumpstops, & Camber Bolts
  • Boomba Racing Vertical Links
  • Eibach Sway Bar Endlinks
  • Ford Performance Pack Sway Bars, Struts, Shocks
  • Mustang GT 4 piston front brakes

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2022:

• RTR Front & Rear Sway Bar Kit
• Roush Pedal Kit
• Boomba Transmission Mount
• Performance Slotted Rotors

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2023:

• Ford Performance Front Control Arms
• Steeda Differential Bushing Kit
• Ford Performance Toe to Knuckle Bearing
• Steeda Rear Lower Control Arm Bearing
• Replace weepy RH (passenger) half shaft
• Coilover Kit
• Camber Plates
• Steeda Camber Opening Tool

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UNDECIDED (Engine):

• Cobb Accessport V3 - Custom Tune - Reinstall MAP Downpipe
• Heat Extractor Louvres (Velox or Trackspec)
• Focus RS Turbo upgrade w/FP camshafts (custom tune)
• Methanol Injection Kit (custom tune)
• Go Fast Bits DV+ VTA

UNDECIDED (Exterior):

• Roush/Cervini Side Scoops - Shadow Black
• MMD Gloss Black Tail Light Trim
• MMD Gloss Black Rocker Panels
• JLT Master Cylinder Cover
• California Pony Car Front Splitter w/Black Support Rods

 

[EcoVert17]

Good looking ride!

 

[Squid]

Nice!

 

[ecostang19]

Thats sweet!

 

[Go Further]

Looking good!

 

[gatornek]

Decided to add the one pic my buddy snapped of me when we got started with the IC install. We got too wrapped up in being novices to document stuff, but here is a link to the install thread I wrote up.

https://www.mustangecoboost.net/threads/map-intercooler-install.17815/

 

[gatornek]

Yesterday, I had a professional garage put on my Borla Ford Racing Catback.

 

[gatornek]

Here is the write up on my FP CatchCan, with a couple pics.

https://www.mustangecoboost.net/threads/ford-performance-oil-separator-catch-can-recieved.17315/

 

[gatornek]

Here is the write up of the FP tune with me deciding whether to go GT350bucket or stock intake. FWIW, the GT350 bucket is in, but I'm still on the fence about it, and may be going back to stock intake at some point.

https://www.mustangecoboost.net/threads/power-pack-k-n.17197/

Edit (May 4, 2019): The GT350 bucket is out, and a primo Airaid setup is in!

 

[Go Further]

Here is the write up of the FP tune with me deciding whether to go GT350bucket or stock intake. FWIW, the GT350 bucket is in, but I'm still on the fence about it, and may be going back to stock intake at some point.

https://www.mustangecoboost.net/threads/power-pack-k-n.17197/

I have a theory as to why the GT350 CAI is thrown in with the FP tune...

Since the Mustang GT350's are very limited production runs, Ford had to make or order a certain number of the special GT350 air boxes which was in excess of the number required to bring the cost down to a viable level.

The way to use up the excess (even after allowing for spares for warranty over the years) was to include it with the FP tune, and at the same time make the tune package seem more appealing than just adding a simple drop in filter.

A good way to justify the airbox production cost, and at the same time.. "Kill two birds with the one stone".

 

[Go Further]

Makes sense. Its an odd fit. For me what really got me going the other way against it was when I saw the poor fit of the bucket into the snorkel fitment. Basically about ~20% of the air making its way through the holes on the grill and then the snorkel, are are not entering the intake, and exiting via the 'seal flap' hanging in the wind, that FP had us cut as part of their instructions, due to this ill fit.

I think if I fit a CAI, I will go with the AIRAID...
1. Fully enclosed with see-through lid - No leaks.
2. Comes with a much larger replacement intake tube.

 

[slojas]

Makes sense. Its an odd fit. For me what really got me going the other way against it was when I saw the poor fit of the bucket into the snorkel fitment. Basically about ~20% of the air making its way through the holes on the grill and then the snorkel, are are not entering the intake, and exiting via the 'seal flap' hanging in the wind, that FP had us cut as part of their instructions, due to this ill fit.

One thing I observed while installing the gt350 bucket was that a small plastic tab that the air temperature sensor harness secures to creates an interference in getting a good fit.

I used a dremel to remove the tab, photo below shows what am referring to

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[gatornek]

Adding Ford Performance decklid install thread.

ALSO, PLEASE SEE MY NEW UPDATED PICS AT TOP OF THIS BUILD THREAD.

https://www.mustangecoboost.net/threads/ford-performance-blank-decklid-install.17953/

 

[G-PaTX]

Great looking build!! Really like that Roush spoiler. Are you going to tint the lights also?

 

[gatornek]

Great looking build!! Really like that Roush spoiler. Are you going to tint the lights also?

Thank you!

Headlights? No. I've never been a big fan of that, and these Stangs have a great set of eyes!

Tailights? Yeah, I think so. Probably gonna go with the Big Worm Tint Kit. It includes a bulb that turns your reverse light into a 3rd tailight to give you a little extra peace of mind that other drivers won't see you braking and rear end ya'.

Happy modding sir. I wish I would've been privy to this forum from the moment I got my car, as you now are! If so, I would've known to go get myself a good catch-can IMMEDIATELY. Which, I now pass on to you. This is a no-wait mod for your car, that will clean up the throttle body intake and add longer lasting life to your valves. Do your research if you wish. But we all hope that you come to the conclusion of adding it.

 

[G-PaTX]

Catch-can will be one of the first. Will most likely go with the FP product same as you did.

 

[9753]

Great build list thus far, will you be doing the FP Track Handling Pack? Duh, I just realized you already have it with the performance package...

So would seem, you're almost complete? What's next?

 

[gatornek]

Oh, I forgot to mention that @slojas has been consulting me on an upgrade to my factory audio. I've been working on piecing that together over the past month, and it should come to fruition around Christmas/New years. RockfordFosgate full system (amp, speakers, sub) with bass clipping disabled from the factory head unit.

Updated DEC 28:
Here is the thread write up on my new audio system

https://www.mustangecoboost.net/threads/black-knight-audio-upgrade.17983/

 

[gatornek]

Adding thread for MGP Caliper Covers

https://www.mustangecoboost.net/threads/mgp-caliper-covers.17979/

 

[gatornek]

Adding lighting upgrade.

Got some RAxiom turn signals and Diode Dynamics Rear Side Markers. Both ebay finds. RAxiom was 'previous light usage' for $99. They look almost new, as long as they work I'm good.

View attachment 26189

When I get more time, I'll add in the Raxioms. Just don't feel like jacking up the front, standing it up on stands, popping off the bottom plate, AND possibly take off wheels. Rear LEDs were super easy.

Not really anything to say. Slide your arm underneath, reach around, and simply aim to "pop", not "pop off" the clip. "Popping off" requires too much hand strength, if you focus on just a "pop", wait for it...then you can come around the front and EASILY slide the marker off. AFter that, unclip the OEM fastener, remove bulb housing, remove the bulb, slide the new led connector into the bulb socket. Refasten everything. Pop marker back in...easily. Done.