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DM&TAlec · 09-16-2010, 05:27 PM

Since this section is dead, I figured I'd try to liven it up. (And a chance to photo whore :D)

This is my 2005 Mustang 4.0 currently

How it looked stock (removed the door guards, window protectors, rocker panel decal etc)

As far as mods go:

JLT Cold Air Intake
American Muscle/Bamachips 93 Octane race tune
GT500 Strut Tower Brace
GT500 rear spoiler
Painted rocker panels
GT/CS rear bumper
Custom true dual H-pipe catback exhaust
18" California Special wheels with BFG T-Force tires
Pioneer Head Unit w/iPod hookup
Lloyd's Mustang floormats
Rear blackout panel
30 percent tint (thanks to 215 Motoring)
8" shorty antenna
GT front bumper
Eleanor front grille
GT front & rear sway bars with polyurethane bushings
Red painted calipers
Brake conversion (went from 11.5" to 12.4" rotors)
Hawk High Performance street brake pads
Sequentials
06 Saleen 8.8 rear with CF max grip diff and 3.73s
Built 5R55S trans
2300 Stall Torque Converter
Louvers
2011 leathers

Off the top of my head I think that's it

It's come a long way from how I bought it about year ago. Hasn't given me any real problems either (knock on wood). Had trouble starting the battery twice and had to replace the right rear caliper but overall, I'm very happy. And I still have lots of plans for it. Thinking either a V8 swap, turbo or supercharger down the road, just have to chip away at it

Ciotti · 09-16-2010, 06:33 PM

Lookin good man, big improvement over stock it's amazing what a difference wheels and some little stuff can make. With less weight up front it must turn in nice, you should come out to one of my autocrosses, we usually have at least 5 but as many as 10 Mustangs at our events and with autocross horsepower means very little so you'd be able to hang with the v8's once you get your driving dialed in

http://www.tristatetuners.com/forum/...17#post1817217

http://www.tristatetuners.com/forum/...d.php?t=103108

DM&TAlec · 09-16-2010, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Ciotti

Lookin good man, big improvement over stock it's amazing what a difference wheels and some little stuff can make. With less weight up front it must turn in nice, you should come out to one of my autocrosses, we usually have at least 5 but as many as 10 Mustangs at our events and with autocross horsepower means very little so you'd be able to hang with the v8's once you get your driving dialed in

http://www.tristatetuners.com/forum/...17#post1817217

http://www.tristatetuners.com/forum/...d.php?t=103108

Thanks, and yeah the handling is ok, not bad but nothing to brag about. I still have a lot to do in that department, been kinda neglecting it compared to other areas. I'll have to come out sometime with some of the guys from our car club (Delco Muscle & Tuners). Lots of Mustangs and other nice stuff

Ciotti · 09-16-2010, 09:18 PM

Do shocks and struts first when you're ready to sharpen up the suspension, Bilstein's or Koni Yellow single adjustables are the best bang for your buck, most of the other ones out there are complete garbage.

qbcsvt · 09-17-2010, 05:01 AM

Man I didnt know thats how ugly they look stock and what you can do with them almost instantly.

Great Job, I love the black out rear!

- amyn

jpalamar · 09-17-2010, 07:53 AM

I like them in white and with the lip spoiler.

DM&TAlec · 09-17-2010, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by jpalamar

I like them in white and with the lip spoiler.

Yeah I like the color, don't see a whole lot of them which I like. There were a few around with that stock look so that had to change. And that's one of the next things to go on, once I get the new grille and front bumper on

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Originally Posted by qbcsvt

Man I didnt know thats how ugly they look stock and what you can do with them almost instantly.

Great Job, I love the black out rear!

- amyn

I think looks-wise they have a lot of potential stock form, there's just a few things I don't understand why Ford chose to go with. The wheels, the fishing pole antenna etc

But thanks for the compliment

I'm thinking of going with a better quality blackout panel, like the honeycomb one, but that's low on the priority list.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ciotti

Do shocks and struts first when you're ready to sharpen up the suspension, Bilstein's or Koni Yellow single adjustables are the best bang for your buck, most of the other ones out there are complete garbage.

Yeah I've heard Koni Yellows are the top of the line, I just need to save up my mod-money, they're not cheap. I was thinking of doing a adjustable rear sway from Strano and some lowering springs too

DM&TAlec · 09-28-2010, 02:54 PM

Got the new front & grille on. Just need the fogs (which I'll hopefully order this week), the wiring harness, light switch and the chin spoiler. Then it's back to performance mods... Also got a great deal on a set of sway bars with poly bushings, great improvement

sirpedromiranda · 09-29-2010, 01:43 PM

nice!!

DM&TAlec · 10-08-2010, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by sirpedromiranda

nice!!

Why thank you sir!

06slow6 · 10-18-2010, 11:44 AM

where did you get the gt/cs rear bumper? ebay? looks good on yours maybe ill put it on mine if the moneys right..
and i didnt know why they would put those ugly door things on there..

DM&TAlec · 10-18-2010, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 06slow6

where did you get the gt/cs rear bumper? ebay? looks good on yours maybe ill put it on mine if the moneys right..
and i didnt know why they would put those ugly door things on there..

I got it on ebay as a painted takeoff. $275 shipped, couldn't pass it up. And yeah, those door guards are beyond me. They're not even in the right position to protect against dings, so they immediately came off.

Just got the fogs in (turn signals need to be tinted):

TonyD. · 10-26-2010, 06:43 PM

yessss

DM&TAlec · 10-26-2010, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by TonyD.

yessss

Now it's time to hook the TBird up

TonyD. · 10-26-2010, 07:24 PM

it is that time

DM&TAlec · 10-28-2010, 05:02 PM

Have a 8.8 rear out of a '06 Saleen with 3.73 gears and a max grip t-lok coming in little over a week. Cannot wait. Major step towards possibly super/turbocharging or doing a engine swap

TonyD. · 10-28-2010, 06:36 PM

engine swap! engine swap! seriously, N/A is the way to go. im considering a DOHC swap in the near future. Mark VIII powered bird FTW

DM&TAlec · 10-28-2010, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by TonyD.

engine swap! engine swap! seriously, N/A is the way to go. im considering a DOHC swap in the near future. Mark VIII powered bird FTW

That's what I would lean towards, problem is, apparently (or from what I've read) all the electronics in these newer cars can cause some headaches. And the '05-'09 parts (engine in particular) are still pretty expensive compared to the older generations. I'd wait till they start to drop. I'd obviously love to find a 5.4L but they're pricey, even the '05-'09 4.6L's go for a few grand from what I've researched. I've also thought about trying to find a spare 4.0 since it would be an easy swap, have a cam and ported heads installed while it's out and then swap it in. That's low on my list though

And those Mark VIIs are pretty sweet. I've heard one around with exhaust and it's nasty. But as you said, drivetrain first

SIracer07 · 10-28-2010, 07:15 PM

Sorry, I think im a picture whore too...

lol Nice S197!

DM&TAlec · 10-28-2010, 07:18 PM

Thank you

I have to say, I'm generally not a fan of 'verts, but those are awesome. Both yours?

09-16-2010, 05:27 PM	#1
DM&TAlec Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Fort Washington Member #17424 My Ride: '05 Mustang iTrader: (0)	My '05 Mustang Since this section is dead, I figured I'd try to liven it up. (And a chance to photo whore :D) This is my 2005 Mustang 4.0 currently How it looked stock (removed the door guards, window protectors, rocker panel decal etc) As far as mods go: JLT Cold Air Intake American Muscle/Bamachips 93 Octane race tune GT500 Strut Tower Brace GT500 rear spoiler Painted rocker panels GT/CS rear bumper Custom true dual H-pipe catback exhaust 18" California Special wheels with BFG T-Force tires Pioneer Head Unit w/iPod hookup Lloyd's Mustang floormats Rear blackout panel 30 percent tint (thanks to 215 Motoring) 8" shorty antenna GT front bumper Eleanor front grille GT front & rear sway bars with polyurethane bushings Red painted calipers Brake conversion (went from 11.5" to 12.4" rotors) Hawk High Performance street brake pads Sequentials 06 Saleen 8.8 rear with CF max grip diff and 3.73s Built 5R55S trans 2300 Stall Torque Converter Louvers 2011 leathers Off the top of my head I think that's it It's come a long way from how I bought it about year ago. Hasn't given me any real problems either (knock on wood). Had trouble starting the battery twice and had to replace the right rear caliper but overall, I'm very happy. And I still have lots of plans for it. Thinking either a V8 swap, turbo or supercharger down the road, just have to chip away at it Last edited by DM&TAlec; 02-20-2011 at 05:04 PM.

09-16-2010, 06:33 PM	#2
Ciotti Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: is everything (Cherry Hill) Member #8225 My Ride: 96' Cobra Vert iTrader: (0)	Lookin good man, big improvement over stock it's amazing what a difference wheels and some little stuff can make. With less weight up front it must turn in nice, you should come out to one of my autocrosses, we usually have at least 5 but as many as 10 Mustangs at our events and with autocross horsepower means very little so you'd be able to hang with the v8's once you get your driving dialed in http://www.tristatetuners.com/forum/...17#post1817217 http://www.tristatetuners.com/forum/...d.php?t=103108 __________________ Ciotti Industries: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. 8 reps for your driver mod muscles To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. When something has foibles and won't handle perfectly, that gives it a particularly human quality as it makes mistakes. That's how we can build a relationship with a car that other people just won't get - Jeremy Clarkson

09-16-2010, 09:18 PM	#4
Ciotti Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: is everything (Cherry Hill) Member #8225 My Ride: 96' Cobra Vert iTrader: (0)	Do shocks and struts first when you're ready to sharpen up the suspension, Bilstein's or Koni Yellow single adjustables are the best bang for your buck, most of the other ones out there are complete garbage. __________________ Ciotti Industries: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. 8 reps for your driver mod muscles To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. When something has foibles and won't handle perfectly, that gives it a particularly human quality as it makes mistakes. That's how we can build a relationship with a car that other people just won't get - Jeremy Clarkson

09-17-2010, 07:53 AM	#6
jpalamar TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Orefield, PA Member #13773 My Ride: '14 Mustang GT iTrader: (3)	I like them in white and with the lip spoiler. __________________ 2014 Mustang GT performance package, M6, Brembo brakes, Torsen diff with 3.73, Steeda CAI with 101mm MAF, ST coilovers with caster/camber plates, BMR lower control arms, BMR watts link, BMW sway bars with end links, front brake cooling ducts, SR short shiffter, and custom tuned

10-26-2010, 06:43 PM	#13
TonyD. Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Aug 2010 Member #17270 My Ride: The Ghost iTrader: (0)	yessss __________________ 99 Mustang GT 4.6 Swap, CAI, Muffler Delete 3300 Stall converter and J-modded 4R70W. Trak-lok and 4.10s soon!!!

09-17-2010, 05:01 AM	#5
qbcsvt Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NNJ - NYC Member #17058 My Ride: 99 Ford Contour SVT - 91 MR2 Turbo iTrader: (0)	Man I didnt know thats how ugly they look stock and what you can do with them almost instantly. Great Job, I love the black out rear! - amyn

09-28-2010, 02:54 PM	#8
DM&TAlec Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Fort Washington Member #17424 My Ride: '05 Mustang iTrader: (0)	Got the new front & grille on. Just need the fogs (which I'll hopefully order this week), the wiring harness, light switch and the chin spoiler. Then it's back to performance mods... Also got a great deal on a set of sway bars with poly bushings, great improvement

09-29-2010, 01:43 PM	#9
sirpedromiranda Noob-Jersey Join Date: Jun 2010 Member #16787 My Ride: 04 Neon iTrader: (0)	nice!!

10-18-2010, 11:44 AM	#11
06slow6 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: May 2010 Member #16493 My Ride: is slow iTrader: (0)	where did you get the gt/cs rear bumper? ebay? looks good on yours maybe ill put it on mine if the moneys right.. and i didnt know why they would put those ugly door things on there..

10-26-2010, 07:24 PM	#15
TonyD. Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Aug 2010 Member #17270 My Ride: The Ghost iTrader: (0)	it is that time __________________ 99 Mustang GT 4.6 Swap, CAI, Muffler Delete 3300 Stall converter and J-modded 4R70W. Trak-lok and 4.10s soon!!!

10-28-2010, 05:02 PM	#16
DM&TAlec Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Fort Washington Member #17424 My Ride: '05 Mustang iTrader: (0)	Have a 8.8 rear out of a '06 Saleen with 3.73 gears and a max grip t-lok coming in little over a week. Cannot wait. Major step towards possibly super/turbocharging or doing a engine swap

10-28-2010, 06:36 PM	#17
TonyD. Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Aug 2010 Member #17270 My Ride: The Ghost iTrader: (0)	engine swap! engine swap! seriously, N/A is the way to go. im considering a DOHC swap in the near future. Mark VIII powered bird FTW __________________ 99 Mustang GT 4.6 Swap, CAI, Muffler Delete 3300 Stall converter and J-modded 4R70W. Trak-lok and 4.10s soon!!!

10-28-2010, 07:15 PM	#19
SIracer07 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Philly, Kutztown Member #13712 My Ride: 2006 Mustang GT iTrader: (0)	Sorry, I think im a picture whore too... lol Nice S197! __________________ 300+ RWHP To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Last edited by SIracer07; 10-31-2010 at 01:15 PM.

10-28-2010, 07:18 PM	#20
DM&TAlec Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Fort Washington Member #17424 My Ride: '05 Mustang iTrader: (0)	Thank you I have to say, I'm generally not a fan of 'verts, but those are awesome. Both yours?

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