What did you do with your Mustang today?*
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^^I agree with Gabe here.
Your car is already faster than the GT350 cars Sean and as Gabe mentioned, more rare. I can understand wanting to get a GT350 car because of the chassis and whatnot, but we think you have a killer Boss. Just do the suspension the way you want it done. You've already put so much time and effort into this car. Losing all that money, (time is money as well).
Either way you decide Sean, good luck bro!
Your car is already faster than the GT350 cars Sean and as Gabe mentioned, more rare. I can understand wanting to get a GT350 car because of the chassis and whatnot, but we think you have a killer Boss. Just do the suspension the way you want it done. You've already put so much time and effort into this car. Losing all that money, (time is money as well).
Either way you decide Sean, good luck bro!
Here is my problem, if it was a few thousand, sure no issues what so ever. As with my engine build the pieces that I put on the car are of only the best that I could get that suit my needs. So from there, I would have (off the top of my head) Cortex JRi Double Adjustable coilovers with the offset strut housing like Dave Tyo has on his car, Cortex Torque Arm and the Cortex LCA & relocation bracket since I would like to stick with one company as far as my suspension is concerned then you go into sway bars to dial in your oversteer and understeer. Since I already went that far into the suspension then I might as well get it just where I want it, CC plates to set in my camber. Then we get into the tires which are about $1400 for the set and then a built transmission from Ben Calimer. Stage 2 with Cryo Treated Gears and the whole 9 yards was north of $1200, even if I get the Stage 1 you are looking at $800 and lets face it, the transmission is the weakest point of my car right now. Then I am looking to upgrade to the 2015 6 piston Brembo's which would be ~$1000 plus new pads and titanium backing plates plus the 2013 GT500 rear brake upgrade then I have to fix my rear bumper and if I am doing my rear bumper I might as well get the 2013+ and quad tips which is going to be north of $1500 once you include painting. This is just off the top of my head so:
TLDR; I will be spending probably another maybe $10-12k or higher to do things the way that I would want them to be done. At that price point, I am well into R territory with ADM for what I have put into my car. Or I drop the Boss and get a GT350 and do wheels tires, cosmetics and maybe a DSC controller for the Magnaride plus my insurance goes down substantially with the GT350 and I don't need a pickup anymore and can get a more fuel efficient vehicle than the 12.9 I am getting with my F-150. If I sell my motor to Dave then sell the car I would be paying way less a month than I paid per month for my Boss. The only problem is then I start a car payment all over again.
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From: King City, Ontario, Canada
Have had an Optima Yellow Top trunk mounted battery installed since April 2013, my car is not a DD and can sit for prolonged lengths of time. Because it sits I installed a under hood power point for a trickle charger. I am also nursing the original OEM alternator, so far so good even with a number of mods including two VIAIR compressors, AFCO HE with dual fans, Meziere 55gpm electric water pump and Meziere 20gpm IC pump. With this additional load I have a PA Performance 200A 6G alternator waiting patiently to be installed as part of my conversion to 8-Rib.
Pending the 8-Rib install I thought it would be prudent to install a Voltmeter to keep an eye on the battery.
A 3/16” pilot hole, a 2” hole saw in a drill press and a little clean up with a round file did the trick for mounting the 2-1/16” Auto Meter Ford Racing series Voltmeter (PN 880081) in the battery box lid. I added a toggle switch on the positive lead to activate the voltmeter.
Pending the 8-Rib install I thought it would be prudent to install a Voltmeter to keep an eye on the battery.
A 3/16” pilot hole, a 2” hole saw in a drill press and a little clean up with a round file did the trick for mounting the 2-1/16” Auto Meter Ford Racing series Voltmeter (PN 880081) in the battery box lid. I added a toggle switch on the positive lead to activate the voltmeter.
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Here is my problem, if it was a few thousand, sure no issues what so ever. As with my engine build the pieces that I put on the car are of only the best that I could get that suit my needs. So from there, I would have (off the top of my head) Cortex JRi Double Adjustable coilovers with the offset strut housing like Dave Tyo has on his car, Cortex Torque Arm and the Cortex LCA & relocation bracket since I would like to stick with one company as far as my suspension is concerned then you go into sway bars to dial in your oversteer and understeer. Since I already went that far into the suspension then I might as well get it just where I want it, CC plates to set in my camber. Then we get into the tires which are about $1400 for the set and then a built transmission from Ben Calimer. Stage 2 with Cryo Treated Gears and the whole 9 yards was north of $1200, even if I get the Stage 1 you are looking at $800 and lets face it, the transmission is the weakest point of my car right now. Then I am looking to upgrade to the 2015 6 piston Brembo's which would be ~$1000 plus new pads and titanium backing plates plus the 2013 GT500 rear brake upgrade then I have to fix my rear bumper and if I am doing my rear bumper I might as well get the 2013+ and quad tips which is going to be north of $1500 once you include painting. This is just off the top of my head so:
TLDR; I will be spending probably another maybe $10-12k or higher to do things the way that I would want them to be done. At that price point, I am well into R territory with ADM for what I have put into my car. Or I drop the Boss and get a GT350 and do wheels tires, cosmetics and maybe a DSC controller for the Magnaride plus my insurance goes down substantially with the GT350 and I don't need a pickup anymore and can get a more fuel efficient vehicle than the 12.9 I am getting with my F-150. If I sell my motor to Dave then sell the car I would be paying way less a month than I paid per month for my Boss. The only problem is then I start a car payment all over again.
TLDR; I will be spending probably another maybe $10-12k or higher to do things the way that I would want them to be done. At that price point, I am well into R territory with ADM for what I have put into my car. Or I drop the Boss and get a GT350 and do wheels tires, cosmetics and maybe a DSC controller for the Magnaride plus my insurance goes down substantially with the GT350 and I don't need a pickup anymore and can get a more fuel efficient vehicle than the 12.9 I am getting with my F-150. If I sell my motor to Dave then sell the car I would be paying way less a month than I paid per month for my Boss. The only problem is then I start a car payment all over again.
I consider Dave a good friend, I wish he still lived in MA.
His car is nuts and he's an awesome driver, saw him do some autocrossing, he'd lift a front wheel going through a slalom:
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2003 Mach 1
Took it for about a 50 mile drive up into the Sacramento area foothills . American river canyon in northern California.....after changing all fluids last week, I must say I'm impressed....performed & handled like a champ...bad ***
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TLDR; I will be spending probably another maybe $10-12k or higher to do things the way that I would want them to be done. At that price point, I am well into R territory with ADM for what I have put into my car. Or I drop the Boss and get a GT350 and do wheels tires, cosmetics and maybe a DSC controller for the Magnaride plus my insurance goes down substantially with the GT350 and I don't need a pickup anymore and can get a more fuel efficient vehicle than the 12.9 I am getting with my F-150. If I sell my motor to Dave then sell the car I would be paying way less a month than I paid per month for my Boss. The only problem is then I start a car payment all over again.
Either way you go Sean,.......best of luck buddy!
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Those car payments suck.....that's why I am just keeping my 2003 Mach 1 & Honda accord V-6.....never driven a Boss 302 / GT-350 and am sure they are awesome but am grateful for what I have & am out of dept
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That ^^^ looks really nice!
Two days ago my fiancee and I took my Mustang on a cruise, went over to Portsmouth NH for an amazing lunch at an awesome seafood restaurant, her treat for my birthday.
Nice cruise, nice weather, and found a close-by parking garage with a perfect Mustang spot
Two days ago my fiancee and I took my Mustang on a cruise, went over to Portsmouth NH for an amazing lunch at an awesome seafood restaurant, her treat for my birthday.
Nice cruise, nice weather, and found a close-by parking garage with a perfect Mustang spot
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FINALLY drove her on a day when it was warm enough to need AC. This thing really cranks out the cold air, doesn't it? Maybe all y'all in the Mojave need that much cold, but I doubt I'll ever use more than the minimum setting.