Kput's 09 GT500 Build thread

Wes06

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skip coilovers, go air ride like us cool guys :D

CLEAN THE CAR! :p

also classifieds section is super guarded, just give it a few more posts and im sure itll be there soon
 

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Oh the airride is coming as soon as my motorcycle sells :p
Been wanting it for ages and ages.
 

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Yeah, you have longtubes and other stuff done to the car already, a TVS will probably put you over 650 rwhp

My GF's Shelby is now at 643/608 without longtubes (see my sig for her mods)
(this was on a Dynojet, not a Mustang dyno which reads lower)

As far as a tune, I'd probably recommend somebody like Lethal Performance or Evolution Perf, both companies race their GT500's and do great with them.
That's if you MUST do an e-mail tune.

Weren't you just asking for suggestions on who to tune your cars because you weren't happy with your current tune? Not trying to pick on you, but have you ever had a tune from Lethal or Evolution? I know both companies are sponsors here but I've never heard anyone else ever specifically recommend either of them for tuning. Do they have their own tuners or do they use somebody like Lund? I really don't know.

To the OP, great looking car. I like the gray stripes even though you pulled them off. I will agree with others to skip the MT Sport Comps at your power level. I had them on my Bullitt when I lost control and totaled it. Get some good rubber on there before boosting the power. Without traction it's a death trap.
 

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Weren't you just asking for suggestions on who to tune your cars because you weren't happy with your current tune? Not trying to pick on you, but have you ever had a tune from Lethal or Evolution? I know both companies are sponsors here but I've never heard anyone else ever specifically recommend either of them for tuning. Do they have their own tuners or do they use somebody like Lund? I really don't know.

To the OP, great looking car. I like the gray stripes even though you pulled them off. I will agree with others to skip the MT Sport Comps at your power level. I had them on my Bullitt when I lost control and totaled it. Get some good rubber on there before boosting the power. Without traction it's a death trap.

They both use Lund for their tunes. I bet he just ordered a Lund tune as well :)
 

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I did just order a Lund tune, how did you know? :p
Can't beat 50% off.
 

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I did just order a Lund tune, how did you know? :p
Can't beat 50% off.

Some dude named Kevin messages me all the time, he's got some good inside info about your car. Should probably watch out for him
 

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Lots of things since I got my christmas gifts in :D

Girlfriend bought me the new MGW gripped shift knob.. my KR shifter and Shleby CS handle needed a little tweaking.. still planning on having the handle shortened for now, until I can afford a Race Spec.
LOVE it.
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Next on the list, my mother got me LCA's, UCA, and Relocation brackets for Christmas... the UCA was a major pain, but finally got it in.
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I also bought myself a Kooks Offroad H to replace my Catted X.. Paired with my LT's and KR mufflers it is LOUD. Cams are on my list one of these days.
Talk about another pain in the ass install. But shoutout to Lethal Performance for the 20% off sale!
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My Lund tune also arrived today, thanks again to lethal performance for the 50% off sale on that.. It was 20 degrees out today, so I didn't get to really play with it, but I plan to hit the dyno soon to see how it does versus the old tune.


Lastly, needed new pads and rotors, so I ordered some Centric brand, standard OEM replacement rotors, and Duralast C-Max pads. I wanted something inexpensive, close to stock, with very little dusting so this will be a good combo. I don't do a ton of racing or anything, so don't need anything fancy.
Painted the hats with engine enamel so they stay looking pretty.

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And lastly, today I made a "blendmount" for my Passport. Spent about $6, rather than $80 on the real deal. Ordered the wiring harness to hardwire it into the mirror. Way better than the suction cup mounts.
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Wow, Autozone brake pads on a GT500? ... tsk tsk ....
 

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They come highly recommended for daily driving from quite a few gt500 owners, surprisingly. I'm not super worried, like I said I don't track it, and only see the strip 3-4 times a year. I'm sure they'll do great,
 

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I made a mount for my radar detector to mount it between the mirror and roof, sheet aluminum bent some for rigidity and painted black and clipped behind the light dome
 

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Just sent in my AirLift order to Hypermotive.... getting giddy!
Pictures of the install to come.

Also still waiting for access to the market posts.......
 

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oh yea, air ftw :D
looking forward to seeing another one of us on air
 

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New parts installed:
Airlift Performance v2
HRE FF15 20x10 20x11 w/ 275/35 295/35 MPSS

LOOOOOVE the Airlift. I've wanted a kit for ages, so I'm excited I finally got it. I ordered all the parts for a dual tank Hardline install in my trunk, photos will come soon.
I rebuilt my custom sub box to fit flush in the floor of my trunk as well, won't both with pics of that because it isn't pretty:p but the carpet covers it.

I'm in love with my HRE's as well. The MPSS are a little stretched, but they fit nicely under the fenders. I reused them from the smaller 20" CS70 set I had lying around. I'll put some 305's on once I roast these off. Traction is pretty fantastic as well. Haven't gotten to race anyone yet due to weather, but I cant wait.

Also finally finished up my full cut & polish detail, layered on a few coats of Igreenlover ceramic coating.


Need to swing back by the dyno and see where she sits currently. Hoping to be right around 550?


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