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The one and only GABE's '13 GT Build Thread!
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Thanks cam101!
Got the smaller 3.25" pulley installed a couple days ago and loaded the revised JDM tune.
Felt stronger and today I got my feelings verified.
Went from 560 rwhp & 456 rwtq with the 3.375" pulley to 591 rwhp and 505 rwtq with the 3.25"
I'd say I'm pretty stoked with those numbers
And of course, a video
Got the smaller 3.25" pulley installed a couple days ago and loaded the revised JDM tune.
Felt stronger and today I got my feelings verified.
Went from 560 rwhp & 456 rwtq with the 3.375" pulley to 591 rwhp and 505 rwtq with the 3.25"
I'd say I'm pretty stoked with those numbers
And of course, a video
Steeda Upper Control Arm (#555-4098, "for lowered vehicles") now installed.
Before I installed it I stuffed some foam into the tube to try to minimize any sound transmittal from the rear axle into the cabin. This was a failed experiment as there is definitely more noise coming into the cabin now at highway speeds.
But the increased traction and firmer feel from the rear is a good trade-off.
The new and the flimsy stock part:
Before I installed it I stuffed some foam into the tube to try to minimize any sound transmittal from the rear axle into the cabin. This was a failed experiment as there is definitely more noise coming into the cabin now at highway speeds.
But the increased traction and firmer feel from the rear is a good trade-off.
The new and the flimsy stock part:
Today I finally installed the CHE axle brace that I've had since before X-Mas.
First off ... I'm not impressed with the fit of CHE products ... On one of the CHE LCA relocation brackets I had to enlarge a hole and sure enough, on the brace install I had to enlarge a hole in the brace and 2 holes in the diff, and it was still a pain to line up.
I ended up losing a bit of axle fluid since I had to remove a plug on the forward part of the diff to be able to put a socket on the nut that ends up there, but I think that whatever fluid I lost was probably overfill since I'm pretty sure that's an inspection hole.
First driving impressions ... I like it.
It seems to have stiffened up the rear a bit more, giving me even better traction than the new UCA added.
And it's great peace of mind knowing that my axle tubes most likely won't twist at the track ...
First off ... I'm not impressed with the fit of CHE products ... On one of the CHE LCA relocation brackets I had to enlarge a hole and sure enough, on the brace install I had to enlarge a hole in the brace and 2 holes in the diff, and it was still a pain to line up.
I ended up losing a bit of axle fluid since I had to remove a plug on the forward part of the diff to be able to put a socket on the nut that ends up there, but I think that whatever fluid I lost was probably overfill since I'm pretty sure that's an inspection hole.
First driving impressions ... I like it.
It seems to have stiffened up the rear a bit more, giving me even better traction than the new UCA added.
And it's great peace of mind knowing that my axle tubes most likely won't twist at the track ...
southpaw14_2004
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beautiful car!
Thank you!
Lol, thanks.
And yes, still stock clutch and clutch line
freddie07
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Has the tranny giving you any issues? How does it handle the power?
OK so far.
fullthrtle
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Thanks cam101!
Got the smaller 3.25" pulley installed a couple days ago and loaded the revised JDM tune.
Felt stronger and today I got my feelings verified.
Went from 560 rwhp & 456 rwtq with the 3.375" pulley to 591 rwhp and 505 rwtq with the 3.25"
I'd say I'm pretty stoked with those numbers
And of course, a video
Very nice that thing is whining now
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Just installed MonzterAuto's harnesses that make the tails light up sequentially when braking, locking and unlocking the car, as well as the turn-signal function
The install process:
The single fastener that needs to be removed, then move that plastic panel away from the body to have access to the wiring:
The factory tail light harness un-clipped from the body harness:
The new harness installed inline:
The install process:
The single fastener that needs to be removed, then move that plastic panel away from the body to have access to the wiring:
The factory tail light harness un-clipped from the body harness:
The new harness installed inline:
Currently waiting to be installed: McLeod stainless steel braided clutch line, Amsoil 600-series DOT4 brake fluid, a new left rear axle seal and bearing, and some fresh Amsoil 75W140 rear axle fluid along with some Ford Racing friction modifier.
Haven't driven the car in about a week, since I found out about the leaking seal, since I'm pretty sure it's been leaking for some time and don't want to do further/possible damage to the gears.
Appt for the seal repair currently made for this Friday
Haven't driven the car in about a week, since I found out about the leaking seal, since I'm pretty sure it's been leaking for some time and don't want to do further/possible damage to the gears.
Appt for the seal repair currently made for this Friday
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GrnBullitt08
Dale Jr
Any difference in the McLeod Stainless clutch line and the JPC one?
Honestly, no idea, they all look alike to me. Stayed away from the store-brand SR piece and flipped a coin on the McLeod/JPC. Ended up going with the McLeod out of convenience since I was already ordering something from AM, and between the free shipping and 6% discount code, it ended up being cheaper than the JPC by a few bucks
GrnBullitt08
Dale Jr
The JPC and McLeod look very similar and I'm sure they perform equally as well. I've tested many McLeod products and they make an excellent product.
Thanks, I'm looking forward to trying it out, especially with the new fluid.
Today I installed the new Ford Racing twin-65mm throttle body, running it for now off the twin-60 JDM tune, which they say is OK to do.
However, I can't push it much until I get a new tune for the new VMP fuel pump voltage booster
First start-up:
Was a little surprised to see this oil in the elbow ... guess I really need to think about a dual-catch-can set-up.
06gtmustang316
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Lets see those new wheels!
Wow, I haven't updated this thread in a while ...
The twin-65mm TB didn't stay, I ended up removing it and sold it to my GF for her to put/use on her GT500.
New AMR wheels test-fitted about 1-2 weeks ago:
Roush lower grille delete kit finally installed yesterday, along with HomeDepot-bought black mesh behind it to keep rocks/other debris from hitting the heat exchanger:
Man was I psyched to see it cleared the VMP heat exchanger, lol ... :
New summer tires came in a couple weeks ago, should be mounted/balanced onto the new AMR's tomorrow, if all goes according to plan
New 14" rear '13-'14 GT500 rotors are here, waiting to be installed along with new Hawk HPS brake pads and the new caliper brackets that relocate the calipers so the larger rotors will fit:
The twin-65mm TB didn't stay, I ended up removing it and sold it to my GF for her to put/use on her GT500.
New AMR wheels test-fitted about 1-2 weeks ago:
Roush lower grille delete kit finally installed yesterday, along with HomeDepot-bought black mesh behind it to keep rocks/other debris from hitting the heat exchanger:
Man was I psyched to see it cleared the VMP heat exchanger, lol ... :
New summer tires came in a couple weeks ago, should be mounted/balanced onto the new AMR's tomorrow, if all goes according to plan
New 14" rear '13-'14 GT500 rotors are here, waiting to be installed along with new Hawk HPS brake pads and the new caliper brackets that relocate the calipers so the larger rotors will fit:
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