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09-07-2008, 05:19 PM
USMCPONY

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Originally Posted by firestang70

Ahh that makes sense. I thought you would have run it at the track by now. If you want to meet up at the track I will let you use my DRs for some passes.

That sounds great! What size and rims?
09-07-2008, 05:24 PM
craigels

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Originally Posted by USMCPONY

Did you even read the first post? I did mention it. Vinny's car is badass but it is in no way a street car.

Yes I did...

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Originally Posted by USMCPONY

What are the modifications, 1/4 times, hp/tq numbers, how much time and money is invested, is it built for 1/4, autocross, show car or just a all around bad ass street car?
09-07-2008, 05:26 PM
firestang70

17 by 8 with 275/40/17. Yes they should work on your car without a problem.
09-07-2008, 05:48 PM
USMCPONY

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Originally Posted by craigels

Yes I did...

It also says make a 100 mile trip easily. Yours looks nice why dont you post?
09-28-2008, 12:14 AM
USMCPONY

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Originally Posted by plattner01

i was wondering what your car was doing down there last week , when i stopped by to see if the new wheels came in for my ride and the other stuff was installed.

Did you get the wheels yet? Are you going to the cruise in?
09-28-2008, 11:38 AM
KenB

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Originally Posted by USMCPONY

Did you get the wheels yet? Are you going to the cruise in?

Wheels are on. Brakes will be on by Monday then the final tune. So no, he's not going to the cruise with the car.

Ken
09-28-2008, 11:18 PM
plattner01

but i'm still excited about getting the wheels on and brakes. And also the fuel rails on
10-02-2008, 02:26 PM
USMCPONY

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Originally Posted by KenB

Wheels are on. Brakes will be on by Monday then the final tune. So no, he's not going to the cruise with the car.

Ken

Im surprise you didnt show up. But I guess your busy for this weekend. Are you racing JPC this weekend?
01-21-2009, 08:01 PM
USMCPONY

A little update on my car. The car is at MD for some suspension work and a new clutch. I had them install Steeda lower control arms, Steeda Upper control arms, Steeda Panhard bar, Steeda light wieght radiator support, Spec Stang 3 Clutch, Spec stage 3 Aluminum flywheel, and spec stage 3 pressure plate. I havent picked the car up because Ken is retuning the car. I will let you know how it hooks and rides.
01-22-2009, 04:19 AM
plattner01

here she is after last round of mods. currently she is back at modular depot for 4.6 aluminator block,tci auto shifter,and a few other things that i cant remember cause i'm half asleep.
and a pic of my new dd a blue mustang gthttp://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y77...nal2008214.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y77...nal2008206.jpg http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y77...nal2008202.jpg
new dd for awhile
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y77...08_565x421.jpg
01-25-2009, 03:17 AM
USMCPONY

Looking good, hopefully I can get my car from MD soon so I can get it repainted.
01-25-2009, 04:06 PM
plattner01

so what paint colors and design??
01-28-2009, 10:10 PM
USMCPONY

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Originally Posted by plattner01

so what paint colors and design??

Im going with the same colors. I might put black stripes on it this time and I might do alot of custom body work. If it goes as planned this car could be a Sema winner.
01-30-2009, 03:27 AM
plattner01

might get the new one the blue repainted needs it in a few spots.
02-13-2009, 01:10 AM
USMCPONY

I had my car wieghed at MD with four corner scales. Greg said it weighed in at 3550 lbs. Time to get this pig on a diet. Anyone have ideas? So far my light weight mods are: Aluminum DS, Aluminum flywheel, Steeda light weight radiator support, Steeda UCA(Only a couple pounds saved), Steeda LCA(Only a couple pounds saved). Im probly going to put a BMR K-member and A-arms.
02-13-2009, 01:35 PM
satan jamez

Subscribing to the weight loss.

If someone can get one of these at 3,000# and still be streetable i'd buy one, lol.
02-13-2009, 02:35 PM
USMCPONY

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Originally Posted by holeshot

C&L cold air intake, Modular Depot tune, O/R H-pipe, Flowmaster 40 series, 4.10's, Eibach Sportline Springs, Steeda LCA's & UCA, 20" Shelby Razors.

I dont have 1/4 mile times but at MD it was putting down 288hp/305tq at the wheels. I wish I had a blower :drool:

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...P4300612-1.jpg

Hey holeshot, any updates. Your ride looks sweet
02-13-2009, 02:37 PM
USMCPONY

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Originally Posted by satan jamez

Subscribing to the weight loss.

If someone can get one of these at 3,000# and still be streetable i'd buy one, lol.

Its possible but hard to do. If I go with Griggs GR40TT suspension package they claim that alone with reduce over 250 lbs. I wonder how accurate that is. Not to mention it costs $15,000. A little high priced for me.
02-18-2009, 11:22 AM
BlazinEagle

Mine is extremly dirty right now but I finally got a day off so I decided to take a couple pics.
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/d..._eagle/028.jpg
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/d..._eagle/029.jpg
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/d..._eagle/030.jpg
02-18-2009, 11:30 AM
05yellowgt

Looks good but you have nothing on my car for the dirtiest S197. haha
02-18-2009, 11:33 AM
1992MustangDW

blazin you have probally one of my favorites, anything special under that big hood.
02-18-2009, 12:18 PM
BlazinEagle

Nothing special yet. Only mod is a k&N intake, but I am going to pick up a SCT X3 in the next 3 weeks.
In the next year I am going to go with a set of long tube headers, off road h pipe, not sure what brand mufflers yet (probably flows).
I have to install a set of GT500 lower control arms and the rear window louvers that are sitting in the garage waiting for warmer weather.

I got the hood in anticipation of a kenne bell for the future!!!
02-25-2009, 01:04 AM
USMCPONY

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Originally Posted by BlazinEagle

Nothing special yet. Only mod is a k&N intake, but I am going to pick up a SCT X3 in the next 3 weeks.
In the next year I am going to go with a set of long tube headers, off road h pipe, not sure what brand mufflers yet (probably flows).
I have to install a set of GT500 lower control arms and the rear window louvers that are sitting in the garage waiting for warmer weather.

I got the hood in anticipation of a kenne bell for the future!!!

Nice car, why did you buy a hood for the Kenne Bell? The Kb will fit under a factory hood. I would becareful buying the SCT X3. I bought one from MD and had to return it. Ken warned me about the X3 being so new. They needed to fix a few bugs in the system. Hopefully SCT has fixed them by now.
02-25-2009, 09:24 AM
05yellowgt

Just a heads up those GT500 LCA's won't be much of an improvement. The only difference between them and the GT LCA's are a slightly stiffer bushings.
03-04-2009, 04:01 AM
USMCPONY

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Originally Posted by 05yellowgt

Just a heads up those GT500 LCA's won't be much of an improvement. The only difference between them and the GT LCA's are a slightly stiffer bushings.

I agree, Im not sure what your goals are (Blazin). If you want better parts I would go with BMR, Steeda or the best which is Griggs IMO. The GT500 LCA'a are almost the same as the GT's. I noticed a decent improvement in the Steeda LCA and UCA on my car. Just my 2 cents.
03-27-2009, 04:12 AM
USMCPONY

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Originally Posted by firestang70

17 by 8 with 275/40/17. Yes they should work on your car without a problem.

Firestang70, I saw your car at MD. What is next on the mod list?
03-27-2009, 05:10 AM
firestang70

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Originally Posted by USMCPONY

Firestang70, I saw your car at MD. What is next on the mod list?

Have it start and idle.
03-27-2009, 01:31 PM
Predator

My 07 GT

Back in Aug. I bought my 07' GT with about 5K miles. It's Torch Red with black leather, 5 speed, factory 3.55 gears and 17" silver painted billet style fact rims. Only mods at that time were a Flowmaster cat-back. And with that its put down 268 RWHP and 285 RWTQ on Dayton Performance's dyno. A Pro 5.0 shifter and a Spec3+ clutch and lightweight flywheel. One piece heavy-duty drive shaft from Coast Driveline to handle all the torque I'm going to throw at it. Just had the Kenne Bell 2.6L supercharger kit installed at the beginning of fall. It made 10.8 psi of boost and 470 RWHP and 432 RWTQ on the Dayton Performance dynojet with a SCT X3 tune. After throwing some belts I installed a Thump RRR Racing belt tensioner. I have a lot of things I'd like to do with this car... Including stripes, a body kit and wheels. Unfortunately I got layed-off a few months ago so this is how its going to sit for a while.
03-27-2009, 01:54 PM
Predator

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...T/DSC00513.jpg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...T/DSC00527.jpg
03-27-2009, 02:40 PM
RIXXX93GT

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Originally Posted by Predator

Back in Aug. I bought my 07' GT with about 5K miles. It's Torch Red with black leather, 5 speed, factory 3.55 gears and 17" silver painted billet style fact rims. Only mods at that time were a Flowmaster cat-back. And with that its put down 268 RWHP and 285 RWTQ on Dayton Performance's dyno. A Pro 5.0 shifter and a Spec3+ clutch and lightweight flywheel. One piece heavy-duty drive shaft from Coast Driveline to handle all the torque I'm going to throw at it. Just had the Kenne Bell 2.6L supercharger kit installed at the beginning of fall. It made 10.8 psi of boost and 470 RWHP and 432 RWTQ on the Dayton Performance dynojet with a SCT X3 tune. After throwing some belts I installed a Thump RRR Racing belt tensioner. I have a lot of things I'd like to do with this car... Including stripes, a body kit and wheels. Unfortunately I got layed-off a few months ago so this is how its going to sit for a while.

Damn, I cant wait to see your car. I cant believe I havent caught it at the shop yet.
03-29-2009, 06:18 PM
USMCPONY

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Originally Posted by firestang70

Have it start and idle.

So it not starting at all?
03-29-2009, 06:20 PM
USMCPONY

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Originally Posted by Predator

Back in Aug. I bought my 07' GT with about 5K miles. It's Torch Red with black leather, 5 speed, factory 3.55 gears and 17" silver painted billet style fact rims. Only mods at that time were a Flowmaster cat-back. And with that its put down 268 RWHP and 285 RWTQ on Dayton Performance's dyno. A Pro 5.0 shifter and a Spec3+ clutch and lightweight flywheel. One piece heavy-duty drive shaft from Coast Driveline to handle all the torque I'm going to throw at it. Just had the Kenne Bell 2.6L supercharger kit installed at the beginning of fall. It made 10.8 psi of boost and 470 RWHP and 432 RWTQ on the Dayton Performance dynojet with a SCT X3 tune. After throwing some belts I installed a Thump RRR Racing belt tensioner. I have a lot of things I'd like to do with this car... Including stripes, a body kit and wheels. Unfortunately I got layed-off a few months ago so this is how its going to sit for a while.

Thats a nice list. What body kit and wheels are you getting?
03-30-2009, 04:12 PM
firestang70

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Originally Posted by USMCPONY

So it not starting at all?

No I was a dummy and fried my PCM and some other issue. The PCM is replaced for now but there is another issue and the car won't start. So now Ken and the others are stuck fixing my screw up.:(
03-31-2009, 03:43 AM
USMCPONY

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Originally Posted by firestang70

No I was a dummy and fried my PCM and some other issue. The PCM is replaced for now but there is another issue and the car won't start. So now Ken and the others are stuck fixing my screw up.:(

Let me guess, you was installing a supercharger and forgot to disconnect your battery and arched out and fried the PCM. Just a guess but I here it happens allot so I am assuming you did the same thing. If that is true what supercharger did you get? and how much is a PCM?
03-31-2009, 09:26 AM
05yellowgt

If you need a spare computer I have a CDC3 code ECU sitting at the house.
03-31-2009, 09:32 AM
firestang70

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Originally Posted by USMCPONY

Let me guess, you was installing a supercharger and forgot to disconnect your battery and arched out and fried the PCM. Just a guess but I here it happens allot so I am assuming you did the same thing. If that is true what supercharger did you get? and how much is a PCM?

Bingo! So we replaced the pcu with a temp one. Its showing code 2107? Throttle Body Actuator? I swapped tbs w/o change. They are back tracking the problem. Unfortunately for me there is a line of cars in front of me. I need to get some seat time on the car for some events. The car is brand new diff tires,PA,diff clutch (not in yet) so I need to adjust. So if you've heard of this before if you know of any possibilities? It cranks ,won't turn over.
03-31-2009, 09:33 AM
firestang70

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Originally Posted by 05yellowgt

If you need a spare computer I have a CDC3 code ECU sitting at the house.

Thanks Jon I will let you know brother.
04-02-2009, 02:21 AM
USMCPONY

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Originally Posted by firestang70

Bingo! So we replaced the pcu with a temp one. Its showing code 2107? Throttle Body Actuator? I swapped tbs w/o change. They are back tracking the problem. Unfortunately for me there is a line of cars in front of me. I need to get some seat time on the car for some events. The car is brand new diff tires,PA,diff clutch (not in yet) so I need to adjust. So if you've heard of this before if you know of any possibilities? It cranks ,won't turn over.

Damn pretty good guess. Unfortunatly I do not know and way to fix this. MD is probly your best bet. So you havent driven the car since the install? What clutch did you get? What SC did you get?
04-02-2009, 05:28 AM
firestang70

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Originally Posted by USMCPONY

Damn pretty good guess. Unfortunatly I do not know and way to fix this. MD is probly your best bet. So you havent driven the car since the install? What clutch did you get? What SC did you get?

Good guess or you saw it on s197.:D Yeah Ken shop is the only one who has ever touched the car. Nope won't start. I am going to run a Spec 3+ and AL flywheel. I have a Whipple HO Gen 1.
04-02-2009, 01:19 PM
USMCPONY

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Originally Posted by firestang70

Good guess or you saw it on s197.:D Yeah Ken shop is the only one who has ever touched the car. Nope won't start. I am going to run a Spec 3+ and AL flywheel. I have a Whipple HO Gen 1.

Hmmm, I may of read it on S197 not realizing it was you. I have read this happening to allot (about 5 people) of people who decide to install the SC on their own. Let me know how your clutch feels. My car shakes during take off. Ken said it will get better after it breaks in.

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