Modding a Mustang GT: The Final Product … Kinda
 

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“The Perfect Purchase” was posted back on June 9th and told the story of how I searched high and low for the perfect street/track car. I talked about why I purchased a 2013 Mustang GT, and further still, what my future plans were.

On July 10th “Muscle Evolved: Modding a Mustang GT” went up, as did a video I produced for /DRIVE on why I chose to go with components from Cortex Racing. We heard from Filip, the owner of Cortex, and you got to see first-hand what actually goes into modifying an automobile the right way.

It’s now time for “Modding a Mustang GT: The Final Product… Kinda”. Here I’m going to list exactly what parts were placed on the car, in what stages we did them, cost, and what (if any) my future plans are.

Since taking possession of the Mustang back in September of 2012, I’ve had one goal – make it into the best track/street car that my budget would allow. I did my due diligence and research, talked to multiple vendors, and then in the beginning of this year, started the transformation from mild-mannered street Mustang, to one that pisses off Porsches, Corvettes and all other manner of high-end automobile.

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That was an awesome read. Thanks for posting :)

Wow, great project, and great write-up. Thanks for posting. While not in your league, I, too, did something similar. I wanted a great street/track combo. Knowing I would only track 3-4 times per year, and wifey driving the car, I am much more street-biased. But simple suspension, brake, and wheel/tire upgrades have transformed the car on the track, and I love it (see my mods in sig). I, too, had a budget, so I took a GT Premium, added about $6k in mods (then sold much of the stock pieces and got back half of my $$). Now I also piss off M3's, Porsches (non-turbo), and base Corvettes at the track. But that's about it, and enough for me. Your build looks amazing, and probably tears up the track. Congrats on an amazing machine. I would love to see it in person one day.

Very cool. Those front tires look normal, until you turn the wheel. Supercharger to hang with Z28's?

After all that investment... It sucks that you'll have to use a 91 tune.

Power was never an issue with this car. Just look at everyone who races Miata's. Those little buggers have like 160 hp on their best day and can hang with just about everything. Would a supercharger be nice? Absolutely. For me, it was more important to get the right legs under the car than to play with power adders. Besides, I love the fact that others never believe the drive-train is bone stock - Most just look at it as another Mustang with "Rims"...

Which WATTS link did you use, and please excuse my ignorance, but what is a torque system?

Nice write up. I'd recommend the AEM cai over the k&n though. The AEM looks much nicer and uses a dry flow filter instead of an oiled one.

All the parts used on the car are from Cortex Racing. The torque arm system helps to keep the axle from rotating and shifting and allows you full throttle corner exits without the rear end wanting to shift or come around. I'm amazed at how well it works. This is something that should have come stock from the factory.

Are you the guy from the videos that gets to drive all the incredible cars?

Yup. It's a good job.

Do you have a link to Cortex Racing or to any of the parts manufacturers that you used. I would like to improve the suspension on my 13 GT Brembo, but I also want to do it right and I'm trying to do my research. Until today I was thinking about the Ford Racing adjustable suspension kit with a WATTS link, but now I have to start over.
This is a really great read.
Never mind, I found the link.

That is awesome. The 66 Chevelle is my favorite or Mary Pozzi's Camaro. Love watching those videos. Thanks for the entertainment!

06blackvertstang - Thanks man, appreciate it!

13GetThere - Below are the Part #s

http://CortexRacing.com

CFS-40-1000-JRI-DA, JRi Double Adjustable, Coil over, Front Struts
CFS-40-OPT-315, Offset Strut Option for 315mm tires
SHK-40-1000-JRI-DA, JRi Double Adjustable, Coil over, Rear Shocks
CWL-40-2000S, Watts Link System, Street
CLCA-40-1000S, Rear LCA System, Street
CTA-40-1000, Torque Arm System
CBS-40-1000, Bump Steer Kit, S197 Mustang
ARB-40-1003, 3-Position Adjustable Anti Roll Bar
ARB-40-1002, Anti-roll Bar Link, Adjustable
DBJ-X11

Stage 2

RB-40-1000, 4-point Bolt or Welding in Roll Cage
ST-BBK-SPEC197, Stoptech STR40 355 x 35mm, S197 Spec Mustang Brake System,
JB-700-18105, Jongbloed 18 x 10.5, +45mm, one-piece wheels
M-2004-MBA, Ford Racing Mustang Brake Duct Kit 13-14 GT/Boss
TB-40-1000F, Tow bumper, front, includes tow loop and splitter strut mounts, CorteX Design
TB-40-1000R, Tow bumper, rear, includes tow loop, CorteX Design
315/30/R18 Track tires
6-point harness (2)

Stage 3

MGW Shifter
FHP30-05MU, Fluidyne 3 row Radiator Upgrade
M-2353-CA, Ford Racing Boss 302S ABS module
KN-63-2578, K&N CAI
91 octane custom tune

How much street livability did you end up sacrificing when all was said and done, as compared to stock? Obviously lower and stiffer, but we all make those sacrifices. Is it significantly worse on with NVH? I ask because I really want to get a Cortex Watts link for my car, but I commute 40 miles to work every day over the Tappan Zee and I don't want to live with a car that is going to sound like a stack of pipes falling over whenever I hit some road imperfections.

It's definitely stiffer, no question. Honestly, I wouldn't want to go on the Cross Bronx day after day with it, but the Tap is pretty smooth so can't see any issues.

The Thruway got jacked up by this past winter. They've repaired most of the big stuff, but it is nowhere near as smooth as the Turnpike south of Newark.

I bought your car. It's awesome!