Ford Mustang GT (4.6l) S197

Couldn't care if my car does 7mpg, 10mpg, 20mpg or 50mpg. It's a small cost as I do so few miles and well worth it as cars are my passion.

I don't tend to pay much attention to the fuel consumption, it roughly works out at £80 of Shell V Power every 12 days or so for me so hardly an issue.
 
Peerzys love forthe mustang is similar to mine for the supra, no one will really "get it" as more often than not it won't make sense when compared to previous cars or written down on paper.
 
Sometimes the 'more interesting' but less 'intellectually better' car is the more enjoyable ownership experience. You cant buy a car with a spreadsheet if you're a petrolhead.
 
To be fair I think your car needs this mod

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lol jk I know that's a comparo shot but seriously have you considered the induction kit upgrade?
 
The Running Man said:
To be fair I think your car needs this mod

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lol jk I know that's a comparo shot but seriously have you considered the induction kit upgrade?
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Had an induction kit and remap (or in Mustang terms a cold air intake and tune) installed about 2 weeks ago;



Not had it on a rolling road yet but generally people say it's worth 30bhp or so. The biggest difference is the complete lack of lag on the throttle now which is a massive improvement.

Another random photo I took a few days ago;

 
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Good man I bet it sounds great. What about a front strut brace I'm confident from having fitted them to my last few cars that they can make a difference and not just a placebo effect.
 
Stunning was about to say hate the black alloys but then noticed you have changed them. Makes the lines on the car stand out more to me
 
Bonnet resprayed and some new stripes (now including the roof);





Got a box full of new suspension bits to go on in the new year and it's just passed the MOT with no advisories.

Driving at the moment is fun, it's obviously pretty cold and even the slightest bit of rain and it's a real struggle to keep it going the right direction.

:D
 
Peerzy

When I had mine NA, I got it upto I think 377 or 387BHP on Powerstations dyno, was about 320 stock.

The intake and tune should have you in the 345-355 region if the tune is for Octane 93 as the yanks call it. ;)

The next best upgrade you can do is full long tube headers, sports cats and mufflers again as the Americans call them. This will give you a further 20-30BHP/Lb/ft and put you in the 360-380BHP region. :)

Throttle will also be like a cable then, immense!

I still wanted more though, hence the SC kit happened! :D
 
Gibbo said:
Peerzy

When I had mine NA, I got it upto I think 377 or 387BHP on Powerstations dyno, was about 320 stock.

The intake and tune should have you in the 345-355 region if the tune is for Octane 93 as the yanks call it. ;)

The next best upgrade you can do is full long tube headers, sports cats and mufflers again as the Americans call them. This will give you a further 20-30BHP/Lb/ft and put you in the 360-380BHP region. :)

Throttle will also be like a cable then, immense!

I still wanted more though, hence the SC kit happened! :D
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My tune is for UK 99 RON (which leaves me with only Shell and Tesco stations).

Before I go for anymore power I would want to do brakes and handling. In this sort of weather I'm constantly wheel spinning everywhere!
 
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Peerzy said:
My tune is for UK 99 RON (which leaves me with only Shell and Tesco stations).

Before I go for anymore power I would want to do breaks and handling. In this sort of weather I'm constantly wheel spinning everywhere!
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Your best friend against wheelspin and is Steeda billet lower control arms and of course decent tyres.

My Mustang was putting near 600BHP down when I finished with suspension no issue, but stock it could light up the wheels even in 4th, the stock suspension is basic and cheap, upgrades are easy and low cost.
 
Peerzy said:
Bonnet resprayed and some new stripes (now including the roof);
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Looks good, mind if I ask what it cost?

I was going to do mine (bonnet respray and re-stripe) earlier in the year but a new job and building work at home has meant this job has been pushed out. I'd now like to give the car a full refresh (tires, re-condition/colour wheels etc) in the new year.
 
Gibbo said:
Your best friend against wheelspin and is Steeda billet lower control arms and of course decent tyres.

My Mustang was putting near 600BHP down when I finished with suspension no issue, but stock it could light up the wheels even in 4th, the stock suspension is basic and cheap, upgrades are easy and low cost.
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I've got BMR lower control arms but it's still not completely fixed it.

eatcustard said:
Nice car, but the interior looks cheap plastic
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Who cares :D

GSXRMovistar said:
Looks good, mind if I ask what it cost?

I was going to do mine (bonnet respray and re-stripe) earlier in the year but a new job and building work at home has meant this job has been pushed out. I'd now like to give the car a full refresh (tires, re-condition/colour wheels etc) in the new year.
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Respray was £640 and stripes were £250 (both inc VAT).
 
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