tmcolegr
It's All About the Build
I find it hard to believe that I am somewhat at a loss for ideas for the next round of mods for my daily driver. I am always planning 3 to 4 mods down the road, but I'm out of ideas. Seems like I have reached a crossroad of either being satisfied with what I currently have, or drop a boatload of cash into a forged short block.
I have considered a 3.5" aluminum one piece drive shaft but I don't want to change my pinion flange or use an adapter plate. I was hoping someone would have come up with a bolt in unit that doesn't require the pinion flange to be replaced or use an adapter flange. Guess not for now.
I have included a list of all my mods. If you feel inclined, review the list and make suggestions. Thanks in advance.
o 4.10 Gears
o Cam/Valve Covers – Powdercoated Black
o Borla “Stinger” Axle Back Exhaust
· Mobil 1: 5W-20 Synthetic Motor Oil w/Extended Performance Oil Filter
· Kooks:
o Long Tube Headers
o Off Road X-Pipe
· Autolite: HT0 Spark Plugs (Gapped @ .035”)
· C&L: “Racer” Intake Tube w/Bump Hose & Clamps
· Saleen: Series VI Supercharger
· JDM Engineering:
o 3.0” (13.5 PSI) Supercharger Drive Pulley
o 03-04 Cobra MAF Sensor Conversion/Pigtail Harness
o Cold Air Intake w/K&N Filter
o Vacuum Upgrade Kit
o 93 Octane Custom Tune – Processor Code BKT3 (Strategy FBHR2G4)
o Lowered Prothane “Bullet” Engine Mounts
o Saleen GT 500 Fuel Pump, FPDM & Harness
o GT 500 Throttle Body, Spacer, Bump Hose & Clamps
o Intercooler Relay Kit w/switch
o Aluminum Transmission Overflow/Catch Can
· SCT: Excalibrator 2 Tuner
· D’Agostino Racing:
o Granatelli BA-2400 MAF Housing
o Sieman Deka 60 lb./hr. Injectors w/conversion harnesses
o Canton Aluminum Coolant Reservoir
· Lethal Performance: Canton Aluminum Power Steering Reservoir
· VMP Tuning: 93 Octane Custom Dyno Tune – Processor Code BKT3 (Strategy FBHR2G4)
· Be Cool: Aluminum Radiator
· Metco Motorsports Solutions: Drive Shaft Safety Loops – Front & Rear
· BF Goodrich:
o g-Force T/A KDW NT 255/45ZR18 Tires – 769 RPM (27.0”) @ 45 MPH - Front
o g-Force T/A KDW NT 285/40ZR18 Tires – 771 RPM (27.0”) @ 45 MPH - Rear
· Strange Engineering: Adjustable Rear Shocks
· Steeda:
o Billet Aluminum Lower Control Arms – Rear
o Billet Aluminum Sway Bar Mounts – Front
o Competition End Links – Front
o Control Arm Bushing Kit - Front
o Magnetic Engine Oil Drain Plug
· LPW Racing Products: Extra Low Profile Ultra-Pro Cast Aluminum Differential Cover
· BMR Fabrication:
o LCA Relocation Brackets - Powdercoated Black Hammertone
o A-Arm Support Brace - Powdercoated Black Hammertone
o Upper Panhard Rod Support - Powdercoated Black Hammertone
o Adjustable Panhard Rod w/Poly Bushings - Powdercoated Black Hammertone
o Progressive Lowering Springs (1.25” Front /1.50” Rear) – BMR Red
o Adjustable UCA w/Poly Bushing - Powdercoated Black Hammertone
o HD Sway Bars – Front & Rear - Powdercoated Black Hammertone
o Rear Sway Bar Billet Aluminum End Links
o HD Boxed Sub Frame Connectors - Powdercoated Black Hammertone
o Camber Adjusting Bolts
· Ford:
o GT 500 Strut Tower Brace – Powdercoated Black Hammertone
o V10 Water Pump Pulley
· Hawk: HPS Brake Pads – Front & Rear
· CHE Performance Products: Axle Brace
· Ford:
o Keyless Entry Keypad
o Auto-Dimming Mirror with Homelink, Compass & Temp. Display
o Locking Gas Cap
o GT 500 “Clone” Conversion
· Redline Tuning: QuickLift Elite Hood Struts
· Alpine: Speakers – Doors & Rear Deck
· Web Electric: Sequential Tail Lights
· American Muscle:
o 14” Black Shorty Antenna
o 18” x 9.5” Black Machined Shelby Mustang GT 500 Wheels w/“SVT” Center Caps
· Blow-By Racing: Fuse Box Cover
· MGW LTD:
o Chrome “SVT” Logo Dipstick Handle
o Chrome “GT” Logo Intercooler Reservoir Cap
o Chrome “Cobra” Logo Engine Oil Filler Cap
o Chrome Billet A/C Knobs
o Chrome “Cobra” Logo Power Outlet Plug
o Chrome Door Lock Pins
o Chrome Radio Knob
o Chrome Coat Hangers
o Chrome Cup Holder Bezel
o Chrome “Cobra” Logo Seat Lever Buckles
o Chrome “Cobra” Logo Mirror Control Knob
o “Cobra” Coin Tray
· Headrest Embroidery: “Cobra” Embroidered Headrests
· Meziere: Chrome 16 psi/lb. Coolant Reservoir Cap
· Classic Design Concepts:
o Louvered C-Pillar Scoops
o “GT 500” Pedals
· CustomEx: “Cobra” Valve Stem Caps
· Ford Collection: “SVT” License Plate Frame
· Sylvania:
o Silverstar Halogen Headlamp Bulbs
o Silverstar Front Parking/Turn Lamp Bulbs
· Autometer:
o Cobalt Full Sweep Electric Gauges:
§ Water Temperature
§ Oil Pressure
§ Fuel Pressure w/Zex Fuel Rail Adapter
§ Vacuum/Boost
§ Transmission Temperature
· Innovate Motorsports: Wideband Air/Fuel Ratio Gauge
· Speed of Sound:
o A-Pillar Triple Gauge Pod
o Center Dash “No-Drill” Triple Gauge Pod
· Steeda:
o Stainless Steel Radiator Cover - Polished
o Billet Aluminum Strut Covers - Polished
o Billet Aluminum Strut Nut Covers – Polished
o Billet Aluminum Turn Signal Cover
o Billet Aluminum Power Seat Button
· Graphic Express:
o “GT 500” Silver Metallic Lemans Stripes
o “SVT” Radiator Site Shield Decal
· SilverHorse Racing:
o Black Anodized “GT” Billet Aluminum Fuel Door
o Chrome Billet “GT” Shifter Bezel
· Midwest Auto Gear: Door Mirror Inserts
· SS Inserts: “Objects in Mirror Are Losing” Decal
· Ford Racing Performance Parts: Floor Mats
I have considered a 3.5" aluminum one piece drive shaft but I don't want to change my pinion flange or use an adapter plate. I was hoping someone would have come up with a bolt in unit that doesn't require the pinion flange to be replaced or use an adapter flange. Guess not for now.
I have included a list of all my mods. If you feel inclined, review the list and make suggestions. Thanks in advance.
2005 “GT” Performance Mods
· Ford Racing Performance Parts: o 4.10 Gears
o Cam/Valve Covers – Powdercoated Black
o Borla “Stinger” Axle Back Exhaust
· Mobil 1: 5W-20 Synthetic Motor Oil w/Extended Performance Oil Filter
· Kooks:
o Long Tube Headers
o Off Road X-Pipe
· Autolite: HT0 Spark Plugs (Gapped @ .035”)
· C&L: “Racer” Intake Tube w/Bump Hose & Clamps
· Saleen: Series VI Supercharger
· JDM Engineering:
o 3.0” (13.5 PSI) Supercharger Drive Pulley
o 03-04 Cobra MAF Sensor Conversion/Pigtail Harness
o Cold Air Intake w/K&N Filter
o Vacuum Upgrade Kit
o 93 Octane Custom Tune – Processor Code BKT3 (Strategy FBHR2G4)
o Lowered Prothane “Bullet” Engine Mounts
o Saleen GT 500 Fuel Pump, FPDM & Harness
o GT 500 Throttle Body, Spacer, Bump Hose & Clamps
o Intercooler Relay Kit w/switch
o Aluminum Transmission Overflow/Catch Can
· SCT: Excalibrator 2 Tuner
· D’Agostino Racing:
o Granatelli BA-2400 MAF Housing
o Sieman Deka 60 lb./hr. Injectors w/conversion harnesses
o Canton Aluminum Coolant Reservoir
· Lethal Performance: Canton Aluminum Power Steering Reservoir
· VMP Tuning: 93 Octane Custom Dyno Tune – Processor Code BKT3 (Strategy FBHR2G4)
· Be Cool: Aluminum Radiator
· Metco Motorsports Solutions: Drive Shaft Safety Loops – Front & Rear
· BF Goodrich:
o g-Force T/A KDW NT 255/45ZR18 Tires – 769 RPM (27.0”) @ 45 MPH - Front
o g-Force T/A KDW NT 285/40ZR18 Tires – 771 RPM (27.0”) @ 45 MPH - Rear
· Strange Engineering: Adjustable Rear Shocks
· Steeda:
o Billet Aluminum Lower Control Arms – Rear
o Billet Aluminum Sway Bar Mounts – Front
o Competition End Links – Front
o Control Arm Bushing Kit - Front
o Magnetic Engine Oil Drain Plug
· LPW Racing Products: Extra Low Profile Ultra-Pro Cast Aluminum Differential Cover
· BMR Fabrication:
o LCA Relocation Brackets - Powdercoated Black Hammertone
o A-Arm Support Brace - Powdercoated Black Hammertone
o Upper Panhard Rod Support - Powdercoated Black Hammertone
o Adjustable Panhard Rod w/Poly Bushings - Powdercoated Black Hammertone
o Progressive Lowering Springs (1.25” Front /1.50” Rear) – BMR Red
o Adjustable UCA w/Poly Bushing - Powdercoated Black Hammertone
o HD Sway Bars – Front & Rear - Powdercoated Black Hammertone
o Rear Sway Bar Billet Aluminum End Links
o HD Boxed Sub Frame Connectors - Powdercoated Black Hammertone
o Camber Adjusting Bolts
· Ford:
o GT 500 Strut Tower Brace – Powdercoated Black Hammertone
o V10 Water Pump Pulley
· Hawk: HPS Brake Pads – Front & Rear
· CHE Performance Products: Axle Brace
Appearance Mods
· Tint Masters: Window Tint· Ford:
o Keyless Entry Keypad
o Auto-Dimming Mirror with Homelink, Compass & Temp. Display
o Locking Gas Cap
o GT 500 “Clone” Conversion
· Redline Tuning: QuickLift Elite Hood Struts
· Alpine: Speakers – Doors & Rear Deck
· Web Electric: Sequential Tail Lights
· American Muscle:
o 14” Black Shorty Antenna
o 18” x 9.5” Black Machined Shelby Mustang GT 500 Wheels w/“SVT” Center Caps
· Blow-By Racing: Fuse Box Cover
· MGW LTD:
o Chrome “SVT” Logo Dipstick Handle
o Chrome “GT” Logo Intercooler Reservoir Cap
o Chrome “Cobra” Logo Engine Oil Filler Cap
o Chrome Billet A/C Knobs
o Chrome “Cobra” Logo Power Outlet Plug
o Chrome Door Lock Pins
o Chrome Radio Knob
o Chrome Coat Hangers
o Chrome Cup Holder Bezel
o Chrome “Cobra” Logo Seat Lever Buckles
o Chrome “Cobra” Logo Mirror Control Knob
o “Cobra” Coin Tray
· Headrest Embroidery: “Cobra” Embroidered Headrests
· Meziere: Chrome 16 psi/lb. Coolant Reservoir Cap
· Classic Design Concepts:
o Louvered C-Pillar Scoops
o “GT 500” Pedals
· CustomEx: “Cobra” Valve Stem Caps
· Ford Collection: “SVT” License Plate Frame
· Sylvania:
o Silverstar Halogen Headlamp Bulbs
o Silverstar Front Parking/Turn Lamp Bulbs
· Autometer:
o Cobalt Full Sweep Electric Gauges:
§ Water Temperature
§ Oil Pressure
§ Fuel Pressure w/Zex Fuel Rail Adapter
§ Vacuum/Boost
§ Transmission Temperature
· Innovate Motorsports: Wideband Air/Fuel Ratio Gauge
· Speed of Sound:
o A-Pillar Triple Gauge Pod
o Center Dash “No-Drill” Triple Gauge Pod
· Steeda:
o Stainless Steel Radiator Cover - Polished
o Billet Aluminum Strut Covers - Polished
o Billet Aluminum Strut Nut Covers – Polished
o Billet Aluminum Turn Signal Cover
o Billet Aluminum Power Seat Button
· Graphic Express:
o “GT 500” Silver Metallic Lemans Stripes
o “SVT” Radiator Site Shield Decal
· SilverHorse Racing:
o Black Anodized “GT” Billet Aluminum Fuel Door
o Chrome Billet “GT” Shifter Bezel
· Midwest Auto Gear: Door Mirror Inserts
· SS Inserts: “Objects in Mirror Are Losing” Decal
· Ford Racing Performance Parts: Floor Mats