What have you done to your mustang today?

Got a timing kit, FRPP header gaskets, and O2 extensions on the way. Time for Hot Rods, Kooks LT's and catted X, Koni's, LCAs and relo brackets to get off the shelf and on my car!
Oh and I totally screwed up my driver's side door panel insert trying to glue it back...but that goes in the other thread!


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MassMustang said:

Don't say that! I'm just getting started with this project! LOL



Looks awesome though! Well done!

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Thanks! But it's the truth, the kit is a mess.

Once I go blow thru I should be really able to clean it up a bit.

bujeezus said:

It might just be my mind's eye but it's a noticeable difference to me. About 1/4" taller than the 245. Look nice an meaty from the rear but didn't measure. I also like them because they are closer to factory 235/50s as far as circumference according to the tire calculator I have.

Now I've got about a month or so to decide if I want a square setup with 255 on the front also. Kinda like the mild stagger, but I like to rotate my tires to get the most mileage outta them.

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Yeah that's a hard decision. It is nice to be able to rotate. I think when my rears wear out I will pick up a set of 255s next as well. Might be a while though... Which is a good thing I guess. Maybe I should start trying to wear them down

bujeezus said:

It might just be my mind's eye but it's a noticeable difference to me. About 1/4" taller than the 245. Look nice an meaty from the rear but didn't measure. I also like them because they are closer to factory 235/50s as far as circumference according to the tire calculator I have.

Now I've got about a month or so to decide if I want a square setup with 255 on the front also. Kinda like the mild stagger, but I like to rotate my tires to get the most mileage outta them.

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How wide are your rims?

The finish line is finally in sight, Lito is the man! his customer service is tops! Also want to thank my sponsor SCT Drive for furnishing the Live Wire TS+ and all the stuff they have sent to me.. The Whipple installation is a lot different than installing the Vortech, which both take time to do.. I'll be helping my friend install the vortech on his car in about week or two, which shouldn't take long to do once we start it. I really like the way the Whipple has turned out, I know i'm crazy because in a few months I'll be taking it back off to send the engine for full bottom end build, then putting the Whipple back on.

o2sys said:

Thanks! But it's the truth, the kit is a mess.

Once I go blow thru I should be really able to clean it up a bit.

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At least you can drive your car! Mine is sitting in the corner of the shop sans engine while I wait on the pistons from Manley. Sitting idle has given me WAY too much time to think about the blower, fuel system, etc.

Yesterday I finally installed the BMR Watts Link I've had for almost 8 months.





Brief test drive after, I love it.
Can't wait to drive the car some more, throw it into some more corners!!!!

Rapture said:

How wide are your rims?

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They're the stock Bullitt rims which I believe are 8.5".

Had just come back from a friends place, 6 blocks away. Stopped to pick up a grease gun with synthetic grease in it. Backed out of driveway..and heard this gawdawful clunking and clanging. Pulled back in, same deal. Busted the pass side front strut (roush) clean in half. Not having much luck these days.

Swapped my 16psi out with my 8psi pulley and swapped brake pads in preparation for road racing at Autobahn Country Club this weekend.

Pentalab said:

Had just come back from a friends place, 6 blocks away. Stopped to pick up a grease gun with synthetic grease in it. Backed out of driveway..and heard this gawdawful clunking and clanging. Pulled back in, same deal. Busted the pass side front strut (roush) clean in half. Not having much luck these days.

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How in the hell did you do that?!

bujeezus said:

It might just be my mind's eye but it's a noticeable difference to me. About 1/4" taller than the 245. Look nice an meaty from the rear but didn't measure. I also like them because they are closer to factory 235/50s as far as circumference according to the tire calculator I have.

Now I've got about a month or so to decide if I want a square setup with 255 on the front also. Kinda like the mild stagger, but I like to rotate my tires to get the most mileage outta them.

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Buy some cheap 18x10 wheels and run 285's all around. Love my setup.

Gabe said:

Yesterday I finally installed the BMR Watts Link I've had for almost 8 months.





Brief test drive after, I love it.
Can't wait to drive the car some more, throw it into some more corners!!!!

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Cool beans. Looking forward to more updates.

Saleen304 said:

Swapped my 16psi out with my 8psi pulley and swapped brake pads in preparation for road racing at Autobahn Country Club this weekend.

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niiiiiiice....have fun

mavisky said:

Buy some cheap 18x10 wheels and run 285's all around. Love my setup.

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Those are 18x10s in your sig? I would've sworn those were 20s.

sidvicious said:

Cool beans. Looking forward to more updates.

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Thanks, yeah I'm looking forward to driving the car again ... I've wanted a Watts Link since about 3 years ago I helped a friend install a Fays2 unit on his otherwise-stock '12 GT/CS and even with the OEM 245/45/19 tires the car was awesome on on/off-ramps!

bujeezus said:

Those are 18x10s in your sig? I would've sworn those were 20s.

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They're 20x10 and I think he's running 285's front and rear, that's why he's saying that

Passed NJ Inspection thanks to Lito THE MAN!

Started plastidipping my wheels until the rain stopped me.

Parked it in the trade-in line.

Gabe said:

Yesterday I finally installed the BMR Watts Link I've had for almost 8 months.

Brief test drive after, I love it.
Can't wait to drive the car some more, throw it into some more corners!!!!

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Congrats it's looking good. I see you haven't put a aluminum DS back in yet.

ZmanM3 said:

Passed NJ Inspection thanks to Lito THE MAN!

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Now that's always a good thing.

travelers said:

Congrats it's looking good. I see you haven't put a aluminum DS back in yet.

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Thanks and no, still running the trusty factory driveshaft.
You hear on forums of people breaking the factory ones, but never hear of that happening locally.
So I'll keep running the factory piece for the foreseeable future.
This recently happened to a buddy with a blown Boss:
Shaftmasters shaft???