July 2018 – After two additional delays (3 total) due to quality issues, I received notice on 7/2 that my Stalker had (finally) shipped from Cervini… Yeah!!! In the meantime…
I ordered the components for the replacement of my springs. I decided to go with the Eibach Pro-Kit (p/n 35125.140) which provides a modest, yet noticeable drop (0.8” in the front; 1.2” in the rear) along with a progressive spring rate which will hopefully provide improved handling while still maintaining some level of civility during normal day-to-day driving. Along with these springs, I also ordered Eibach’s Pro-Alignment Camber Adjustment Bolts (p/n 5.81260K) and an adjustable panhard bar from Ford Performance (p/n M-4264-A). Also ordered was a BBK 3.7L V6 73mm Power Plus Throttle Body (p/n 1822) and—with my CAI having been previously installed—the X4/SF4 Power Flash Tuner from Bama Performance (p/n 101200G116)…
With my new hood (rec’d on 7/13) now in hand, I installed the optional ram air underhood duct and swapped out the previously installed Ford Performance hood struts with the pair provided by Cervini’s which are rated at a lower pressure (60 psi) with the manufacture claiming that this should alleviate any bowing of the hood. While the hood itself was easy enough to install (with the assistance of a 2nd pair of hands), I found a few minor issues along the way…
Firstly, the provided instructions for the relocation of the windshield washer squirters seemed a bit confusing, though intuitively, I was able to figure this out. This relocation requires the cutting & splicing of the OEM (plastic) washer hose, using Cervini-provided rubber hose sections and plastic fittings (a 90 deg. elbow and a “T”). Upon assembly and testing, I found that the washer system’s pressure tended to blow the rubber hoses off of the fittings. This was easily resolved with the application of a few small zip ties. Secondly, while overall quality of the hood was good, the one apparent issue was that the driver’s side rear corner seemed to sit too low in relation to the left fender, which will require additional troubleshooting and adjustment to rectify…
Cervini Stalker hood installed (above) and alignment (below)
With the new BBK 73mm throttle body in hand before the end of the month, this was installed with a significant amount of blood, sweat & tears shed. While the throttle body swap was easy enough, the most difficult part of the process—which several product reviews have pointed out and to which I am (whole heartedly) attesting herein—is the reinstallation of the (Airaid MPX) air inlet tube’s “hump hose”, which requires a good deal of strength, dexterity, and/or finesse, along with a GREAT deal of patience… The throttle body swap took 45 minutes; the inlet tube reinstallation took another 2+ hours!
Next up, I will be scheduling/coordinating several trips to shops over the month of August. First will be my rear gear swap (from the stock 3.31:1 to a 3.73:1) for which I’ve had parts on hand since last December. Next up will be installation of a rear spoiler and lowering springs & adjustable panhard bar. Finally, with all of my other exterior mods completed, she’ll go in for the installation of graphics (matte black dual 10” Le Mans stripes and custom rocker panel side stripes).
At this point the last item remaining on the near-term “to do” list is the acquisition and installation of an exhaust system… Unless I change my mind in the meantime, I’ve decided not to add headers and, after a few back & forth debates, I have also decided (for the time being) to forgo a true “X” mid-pipe; as such an axle-back system is where it’s at for now.
With not much to do until it arrives and is installed, the wait continues…
. I once said, "I'll never lower my Mustang". I lowered my Mustang 
It will enable you to come out of the hole harder and faster if you tailor your mod plan and driving style to make use of it.
