[d4rkpri35t]

You say "Stage 1". does this mean there's plans on a motor rebuild in the future? Possibly bored/stroked 4.2 or 4.3? Gimme food for thought homez

[1SLO85]

Originally Posted by superGT2000

how are the kooks going to sound>>

Kooks is the BOMB.

[thatdavidkid]

Originally Posted by d4rkpri35t

You say "Stage 1". does this mean there's plans on a motor rebuild in the future? Possibly bored/stroked 4.2 or 4.3? Gimme food for thought homez

his motor's already a 4.0.. i thought the 4.2's were stroked 3.8's...

[thatdavidkid]

Originally Posted by 86sleeper

i will agree on the slicks vs drag radials point made above.
My only addition to is that if the drag radials hook well, then they could pose more of a problem. However, since they do have less of a contact patch, they are easier to spin on you as well and that will just make you look dumb. LOL


What is the E.T.A. on the car Jeff?

well yea obviously my statement is assuming they hook.. you're not gonna twist axles or break control arms if you can't get traction...(other than wheel hop situations of couse.. had to add it or someone will try to say i'm wrong.)

[bandit]

I went ahead and installed my GT rear bumper yesterday. I figured I would go ahead and get it done before sending it to THR so that it won't be a hassle for them...

before:


during:


after:






Big thanks again to Mitch and Margo for giving me the hookup on the bumper.

[86sleeper]

it will be cool with dual tips.
i'm assuming that is the plan right?

[bandit]

Originally Posted by 86sleeper

it will be cool with dual tips.
i'm assuming that is the plan right?

yessir. THR will be installing a full stainless steel exhaust, from Longtubes to tips.

I just went ahead and installed the bumper instead of sending it up there for them to do. I don't drive the car enough to worry about people noticing that it doesn't have dual exhaust yet.

[Agent Jones]

Originally Posted by 86sleeper

it will be cool with dual tips.
i'm assuming that is the plan right?

I would assume the same things, i dont think hes gonna do all those big mods with out doing the little things like dualing it out for better air flow. Nice car coming along bandit, love the s197 body style. I have been debating wheter i should take out part of my savings acct and get it super/turbo/pro charged. I think Im gonna focus on styling and bolt ons though. Im still getting use to the jump from my v6 190hp to the v8 300hp (crank). Plus if i wanna go fast ill just jump on the Ninja. Your jump in hp is going to be crazy from your old car. Congrats!!! Cant wait to see the finished product. Oh wait it will never be finished, there will always be something else you can do to it.

[TrueBlueVenom]

nice. dual exhaust rocks, even if it's mostly for the look. it makes a nice, clean finish.

[Agent Jones]

Originally Posted by bandit

yessir. THR will be installing a full stainless steel exhaust, from Longtubes to tips.

I just went ahead and installed the bumper instead of sending it up there for them to do. I don't drive the car enough to worry about people noticing that it doesn't have dual exhaust yet.

well he beat me to it, we both posted at the same exact time.

[bandit]

Originally Posted by TrueBlueVenom

nice. dual exhaust rocks, even if it's mostly for the look. it makes a nice, clean finish.

well it won't be just for looks... but yeah, dual exhaust is a much more symmetrical look

[96greengt]

Put two fart cans out back Jeff ....

[armycook1981]

coming from a past procharged 05 v6 owner... with you have plans for anything to go over 400ish rwhp/400 rwtq .. you should invest in a 8.8 vs 7.5 w gears and lsd....

most guys have blown them around that power...
http://www.mustangcollective.com
go here for info incase you havent heard about it.. yet

I blew my motor with a procharger 13psi and a 50 wet shot..
I have a forged SSM motor, with a powerhouse turbo, and zex ... turbo was bought through PMP( if you mean piedmont modular performance in nc)i can run around 13 psi but if i go much higher im liable to blow the rear out like every one else has..

NOt saying you cant beat on it..
but dont go to crazy with a 5 spd and dr at the track....


also..

if you upgraded the intercooler you shoulda upgraded to a D-1sc ... your P1sc will be maxed out at 15 psi.. and the smallest pulley you can go 3.0 .. after that you gotta get custom pulleys done ....

[bandit]

Originally Posted by armycook1981

coming from a past procharged 05 v6 owner... with you have plans for anything to go over 400ish rwhp/400 rwtq .. you should invest in a 8.8 vs 7.5 w gears and lsd....

most guys have blown them around that power...
The 4.0 Collective Forums - Powered by vBulletin
go here for info incase you havent heard about it.. yet

I blew my motor with a procharger 13psi and a 50 wet shot..
I have a forged SSM motor, with a powerhouse turbo, and zex ... turbo was bought through PMP( if you mean piedmont modular performance in nc)i can run around 13 psi but if i go much higher im liable to blow the rear out like every one else has..

NOt saying you cant beat on it..
but dont go to crazy with a 5 spd and dr at the track....


also..

if you upgraded the intercooler you shoulda upgraded to a D-1sc ... your P1sc will be maxed out at 15 psi.. and the smallest pulley you can go 3.0 .. after that you gotta get custom pulleys done ....

Hey, thanks for the insight...

I am going to talk to Brian at THR again about the 7.5 vs 8.8 deal.

I originally wanted to upgrade to the D1SC but he said the P1SC will be more than enough for the V6.

[86sleeper]

Originally Posted by bandit

the P1SC will be more than enough for the V6.

more than enough for that stock motor, but is that where you are really going to stop?

[armycook1981]

Originally Posted by 86sleeper

more than enough for that stock motor, but is that where you are really going to stop?

my point.. your maxed at basically 15psi .. i was at 14 on mine..

1300 to upgrade ontop of the 3200 i paid for it .. so i sold it can got the POWERHOUSE TURBO..

check out
The 4.0 Collective Forums - Powered by vBulletin

there over 50+ Forced Induction 4.0's on there

ill try to check back here but this isnt one of my regular boards

if you use dr's and boost over 380 you are 50%50 busting the 7.5 at the track ... YOur choice..
http://www.speedconcepts.com I think its called.. they have a varity of 8.8 with gear ratios 450-799 + 150 for shipping. and thers a DIY install write up of the 8.8 swap as well on the mustangtcollective feel free to send me an email if you jhave any question..
heres a real 4.0 motor for you to savor.. 100% forged internals .. st3 heads w/ cam 8.8:1 c/r




and heres my old procharger set up ..







Also items I suggest buying

BMR raidator support swat delete bar.. frees up room for piping. .. but then again your not installing it..

DIABLO MAFia .. youll need it..

oh and hopefully you can get a good deal onit ..

I have no mechanic skills what so ever and I installed my kit twice and removed it 2x by myself .. just took longer and it was free.

[armycook1981]

JUST SHOOT ME AN EMAIL IF YOU HAVE OTHER QUESTION FROM SOMEONE THATS HAD THAT MODEL ON THIS MOTOR

[racer99]

The weak point on the 7.5s are the side carrier gears,busted 3 sets with
a n/a 302/C4 with 10 inch convertor/8x26 slicks and no bottle.The ring and pinion were never any problem.,just the carrier.2 of them were "built"and didnt make 40 passes each.This was in a 2900 lb Fairmont so I do believe you will
have some problems.

[Hmbre97]

Speed Concepts - TO1010 - 2005-2007 Mustang GT 8.8 Rear End Axle takeoffs with 3.31 gears and T-lock (also direct fit on V6 models)

There is a link to a company selling 8.8 take off units from 05+ GT's. $529 plus $115 shipping.

Edit: Whoops, I now see this was already covered in post #56. Anywho, this is definitely the route I would go.

[bandit]

Got word yesterday that Brian will be coming to drop off Margo and Josh's cars and pick mine up later this week!