06StangGT
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It's a proven kit. I've just been convinced to go to the turbo world so I'm going to give it a shot.
What have you done to your mustang today?
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It's a proven kit. I've just been convinced to go to the turbo world so I'm going to give it a shot.
Finished up installing -8AN PTFE SS fuel line. Relocated the ethanol content sensor from engine compartment, down next to fuel filter. Makes engine compartment look cleaner. I also replaced passenger side fuel level sending unit because while the fuel gauge worked, it wasn’t accurate. Couldn’t hurt to replace it after 17 years. The fuel pump on drivers side and stepper motor for fuel level on dash have both been replaced in the past.
Mach2burnout
05 Redfire GT
No, and I'm ok with the actual manufacturer.
I thought it was a different company. Now I know for sure.
Forty61
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Wrapped up swapping out the factory struts/shocks and installing the Whiteline front/rear sway bars. I also, while in there, put a wrench on just about anything I could reach to confirm tightness. Car rides way better, almost no body roll now and it actually almost eliminated the steering wheel shake I had.
OvalSports
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Installed coilovers front & back and Steeda Watts Link
Gabe,
How much did the one piece cost?
Gabe,
How much did the one piece cost?
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Amazon, $660 with free shipping, plus sales tax.
Yesterday I ordered a new Prothane rear diff bushing.
Gonna install it at the same time as the driveshaft, hopefully this weekend.
OvalSports
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Nice. We installed a track pack 8.8 in place of the 7.5.
We probably should’ve went poly bushing, but we did use the newer style UCA assembly. Looking for a final torque wrench now (350 ft lbs of torque).
Running a stock coyote driveshaft, but eyeing up the 1 piece aluminums similar to our old fox body.
We probably should’ve went poly bushing, but we did use the newer style UCA assembly. Looking for a final torque wrench now (350 ft lbs of torque).
Running a stock coyote driveshaft, but eyeing up the 1 piece aluminums similar to our old fox body.
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GlassTop09
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Got my set of 08-09 Bullitt take-off springs today (shout out to Aerofinz!) & have started the process. Took ride height measurements at all 4 corners for baseline prior starting work. Swapped out the rear springs 1st.....measured them & the Bullitt rear springs were indeed 1\4" shorter than my originals (14 1\2" L vs 14 1\4" L) & the Bullitt rear springs upper section is slightly larger in circumference as well as the bottommost coil so should translate to be a little lower but stiffer in the rear. Was feeling good so I pulled both front struts, pulled original springs & measured them against the Bullitt front springs.....the Bullitt front springs were a little taller than my originals (3\16") & were indeed stiffer (could tell when compressing them to install the USM's.....my 1\2" impact had to work harder to run in the spring compressors) so my car's front end may get raised up at least 1\2" or so higher in the end once all settles in. Got the GT500 front bump stops installed on the Koni struts as well. Got dark & cold on me so I shut it down for the night & will get on her in the AM. DS strut is cleaned up & ready to be reinstalled, PS strut needs to be wiped down but is also ready to be reinstalled. These Bullitt springs should round out my suspension upgrades quite nicely so after this the only item left to upgrade is the brakes (going w\ the Ford Performance 07-09 GT500 Brake Upgrade kit).
Once I get done w\ the spring swap I'll be pulling the spark plugs (used Champion 9406 Iridium plugs) for inspection then replace w\ a new set of NGK Iridium IX plugs (on my tuner's recommendation) to top it all off.
Once I get done w\ the spring swap I'll be pulling the spark plugs (used Champion 9406 Iridium plugs) for inspection then replace w\ a new set of NGK Iridium IX plugs (on my tuner's recommendation) to top it all off.
Replaced the starter and all the relays.
GlassTop09
Senior Member
Got all done & drove car to settle the new Bullitt springs then took ride height measurements to compare.
The rear Bullitt springs came out exactly 1\4" (or 6mm) shorter than my originals (as advertised) & the front Bullitt springs came out exactly 1\4" taller (close to the uncompressed height difference I measured while changing them out). These Bullitt spring's spring rates were exactly what these Koni Orange struts\shocks valving were wanting.......drives like a wholly different car now & for the better (all tires now maintain much better contact w\ road surfaces w\ much improved roll rate control but still has some decent OEM ride compliance).
Pulled plugs.......looked very good w\ no color change & not a hint of wear on electrodes from when I installed them some 9 months ago so now verified she's all fixed......riding now on a set of NGK Iridium IX plugs gapped at .044" for the long haul.
Aerofinz
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Quick work! I think you've done this before. A few years back when I was researching the springs, I found a post suggesting that only the rear were reduced height, of course all four were stiffer spring rates. Interesting that it matches what you are finding. Good summary!
I bought the CDC shaker hood scoop Dec 2020 and finally just got it installed over the holidays on fly ‘08 GT. I’ve always loved the shaker hood scoop on the 60’s Mach 1.
I know that it’s not supposed to give any performance benefit even though it’s functional, but I seriously do feel a bit of difference in throttle response. I have it piped into the Airaid cold air intake box so whatever air that is being taken in will get picked up by the Airaid filter.
Overall I really love it, looks so damn good IMO, just the perfect protrusion height out from the hood.
I know that it’s not supposed to give any performance benefit even though it’s functional, but I seriously do feel a bit of difference in throttle response. I have it piped into the Airaid cold air intake box so whatever air that is being taken in will get picked up by the Airaid filter.
Overall I really love it, looks so damn good IMO, just the perfect protrusion height out from the hood.
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