Progress Thread New Parts

[Green Machine]

On my 2016 base GT - Added the GT strut tower brace and the Boss 302 coil covers. Easy install...

 

[15GTrob]

I dig those covers

 

[Green Machine]

Added the UPR oil catch can... Quick and easy install.

 

[Green Machine]

Just added the 2 1/8" Ford Racing shift knob and adapter. It's a big improvement over stock.

 

[84Ttop]

Added the UPR oil catch can... Quick and easy install.

@Sharad

 

[Green Machine]

Added the Steeda K frame brace yesterday. With this and the strut tower brace and lowering springs equals a noticeable tighter handling in the curves. Install was 15 minutes.

 

[Green Machine]

Added the K&N drop in air filter. Had really good results with them on other rides as far as better mileage and throttle response. Plus it's a life time filter. I'll update you on results.

 

[Green Machine]

Ok - unscientific impressions:
Throttle response - 50% better
Exhaust note - deeper and outside temp warmer than yesterday
No more stumble around 2500 rpms when motor is warning up.
Acceleration- better. Stayed with my normal hard acceleration mode and it does pull harder thru out the rpm range.
Gas mileage- too early to tell.
So far worth the money. I found a Steeda video where they used a 2005 Mustang GT with their own K&N style drop in and it added almost 6 rwhp.
I'll update you on gas mileage.

 

[Green Machine]

2 weeks and 250 miles later just about 1 teaspoon of oil in the UPR oil catch can.

 

[Mustang_Erik]

Added the Steeda K frame brace yesterday. With this and the strut tower brace and lowering springs equals a noticeable tighter handling in the curves. Install was 15 minutes.

I've been considering some of the same mods. How is the difference in the ride quality? Did it get much harsher?

 

[Green Machine]

Very little difference in ride quality at all. The ford racing street springs are progressive so a smooth ride then they stiffen as you get into hard cornering. Add the strut tower brace and the k brace and the front end tightens up. I'm planning to add the Steeda rear sway bar to finish it out.
It handles so much better now but doesn't it beat you up.

 

[15COPP]

Looks good brotha!

 

[Green Machine]

Thanks 15COPP.
I decided to remove the 5.0 plenum cover. I like the cleaner look and it will dissipate heat better.

 

[15COPP]

I'm fixing to Carbon Fiber my cover along with a few other things under the hood.

 

[Green Machine]

Just added the Roush Axel backs and they are simply amazing. I'm running a Ford Racing X pipe and it is loud but totally controlable with your left foot.
It' has a deep and a very aggressive exhaust note.
Sorry my video is 60+ meg. and is too large to upload.

 

[84Ttop]

Just added the Roush Axel backs and they are simply amazing. I'm running a Ford Racing X pipe and it is loud but totally controlable with your left foot.
It' has a deep and a very aggressive exhaust note.
Sorry my video is 60+ meg. and is too large to upload.

You can upload to Youtube and link the video

 

[Green Machine]

Thanks 84Ttop!!
Here's the link

View: https://youtu.be/MyvGaNFn9xQ

 

[Green Machine]

No more sound tube. I didn't have all the necessary tools 1/4" ratchet, extension,universal, and a 10 mm deep socket to remove the one bolt. However a good friend from work had it and removed it for me. This link helped.

View: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ngdOSn6vwUw

 

[Green Machine]

Installed MMD hood struts from American Muscle. Install directions were very vague but AM came thru and helped out with more details. Great customer service.

 

[Green Machine]

Just added the Hurst 2.25" white shifter knob. I like it better than the Ford Racing one because it sets much lower.