Its now time to start adding some power. I already have the
Steeda cold air intake with
cabron fiber elbow, but its not installed yet. I want to take it to the track stock to see how I do.
I also ordered a set of
Kooks long tube headers with
H pipe and high flow cats. I got a great deal on them in a group buy on a S197 mustang forum. In one dyno comparison test of headers for the 2005-2009 Mustangs they had the most power gains from 4000-6000 RPM and the highest average torque gains from 3500-6000 RPM. Only one header beat them by 2 HP at 6000+ RPM and that was a 1-3/4" dimaeter header. However the 1-3/4" primary header produced less power below 6000 RPM.
My Front Koni yellows are on back order. I installed the rears Konis yellows along with the
MGW shifter. The rear Konis are set to full soft until I get the fronts.
I also plan to add adjustable sway bars and springs. I'll probably get the
Steeda Sport springs. The race springs seem a bit harsh for a daily driver.
I've done one track day in the car so far and after eight 30 minutes sessions of lapping NJMP's Lightning track, I think I need some brake upgrades. I flushed out the stock fluid and replaced it with Motul 600. I plan to add some brake cooling ducts and get better brake pads for track use. I'm looking at Hawk DTC-60 pads ad ATE rotors now.
I'll be getting a set of wheels and tires for track and autoX use too.