Official Baddest of the S197's thread

[1992MustangDW]

blazin you have probally one of my favorites, anything special under that big hood.

[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!!!

[USMCPONY]

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.

[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.

[USMCPONY]

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.

[USMCPONY]

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?

[firestang70]

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

Have it start and idle.

[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.

[Predator]

[RIXXX93GT]

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.

[USMCPONY]

Have it start and idle.

So it not starting at all?

[USMCPONY]

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?

[firestang70]

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.

[USMCPONY]

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?

[05yellowgt]

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

[firestang70]

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.

[firestang70]

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

Thanks Jon I will let you know brother.

[USMCPONY]

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?

[firestang70]

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. 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.

[USMCPONY]

Good guess or you saw it on s197. 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.