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12-12-2003, 12:31 PM

Patterson

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Join Date: Dec 2003

Location: United States

Posts: 11

Hello

I'm new to the forum, and fairly new to owning a car I could remotely call a hobby. I drove a '98 V6 for years but it was strictly a commuter. In April, I bought a new '03 GT Convertible (the Premium package with the interior trim upgrade, i.e. the Bullitt trim less the shifter ****). Since then I've added the following:
<UL>
<LI>Vortech V1 S trim w/ Intercooler (10 lbs psi) 
<LI>Anderson Ford Motorsports Powerpipe (+1-2 lbs psi) 
<LI>Pro-M 80mm MAF with Remote Optimizer 
<LI>BBK 75mm TB 
<LI>C&L Upper Intake Plenum 
<LI>42# Bosch Injectors 
<LI>Diablo Chip (tuned by So-Cal Diablo) 
<LI>Magnaflow Offroad X-Pipe 
<LI>Magnaflow mufflers 
<LI>Dynomax 2.5" Cat-back 
<LI>Baer 13" front brakes 
<LI>Baer Eradispeed rotors on the back 
<LI>Maximum Motorsports Bilstein Coilovers (375 lbs front, 275 lbs rear) 
<LI>Maximum Mototsports Panhard Bar and Lower Control Arms 
<LI>Maximum Motorsports Camber/Caster Plates 
<LI>Steeda Heavy-Duty Swaybars - front and back 
<LI>Walbro GSS342 255lph high pressure intank fuel pump 
<LI>Mach I Chin Spoiler 
<LI>Mach I Grill Delete 
<LI>CDC Shaker System (inoperable since the Vortech went in) 
<LI>CDC Light Bar 
<LI>AutoMeter Luna Gauges 
<LI>Mach I shifter ****</LI>[/list]

Over the process, some other things went on and them came off:
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<LI>K&N FIPK was replaced by C&N MAF and True Flow Pipe, which then came off when the Vortech went on 
<LI>Flowmaster 40's were the first mod, but then became too loud - especially after the Vortech.</LI>[/list]

Items either ordered or in the garage waiting to be installed after the holidays:
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<LI>Anderson Ford Motorsports PMS for the EEC-V 
<UL>
<LI>This will replace the Diablo Chip 
<LI>I'll be getting one of the first ones out the door</LI>[/list]<LI>Maximum Motorsports Full Length Subframe Connectors 
<LI>Maximum Motorsports Heavy Duty Torque Arm (goodbye upper control arms) 
<LI>Baer Touring 12" rear Brake Kit 
<LI>Kenny Brown Rear Shock Tower Brace,Extreme Matrix Brace , and Jacking Rails. 
<LI>JBA Titanium Coated Shortie Headers 
<LI>Bassani X-Pipe w/cats 
<LI>JBA Evol Cat-Back</LI>[/list]

It's been a lot of fun playing with this car - which is still a daily commuter as well. My only regret is not giving the Mach I or the Cobra more consideration. I did not fully appreciate the difference in the bottom end of the motors. Still, I cleared 400 rwhp with a healthy safety margin in timing retard. I'm planning on playing with that once the PMS goes in - and now that I've found a local '76 station that sells 100 octane unleaded pump gas. Maybe I can safely crack 415-420 rwhp after the above remaining mods? Based on what the folks at Anderson have been saying, I'm very excited about the possibilities with their PMS for the EEC-V.

Anyway - just thought I'd join-up and say "Hey".<edited><editID>Patterson</editID><editDate>37967.4645023148</editDate></edited>

12-12-2003, 05:41 PM

SoCalQT

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Join Date: Nov 2003

Location: The earthquake state

Posts: 435

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Hello, seems you've done quite a bit to your car... welcome to the forum! <IMG src=smileys/smiley2.gif border="0">

12-12-2003, 06:21 PM

steedaq

Join Date: Aug 2003

Location: United States

Posts: 23

Hello

Sounds like you have one mean 'Stang!

12-14-2003, 11:03 AM

Buzzstang

4th Gear Member

Join Date: Jun 2003

Location: Poplar Grove, KY

Posts: 1,656

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WELCOME! ANY TAKE OFF PARTS FOR SALE?

12-14-2003, 11:55 PM

The_ImportEater

Join Date: Dec 2003

Location: United States

Posts: 14

Hello

hey man im new too. I have a screaming yellow '04 cobra coupe i was under the impression that conertable tends to loosen up on ya and there heavier, with a black widow body kit www.grounddesigns2000.com and a costum two-toned paint job (so yellow and black) whith aroof scoop. I have been criticized by some for getting the kit, they say it makes it look like an import.of course they haven't seen the car in person they saw that website ^i think it gives it a unique look, one i can call my own, it also makes it look mean. I considered a saleen kit or a cobra R as well. As for performance i thought of a biggerdrag ratio, cold airintake, ya know the usual. i would like yours and others opinions about the paint job which is here www.roushperf.com/html/rpp_mustangboyd.htmthe kit and the modsonly its on a convertable.

thanx

12-20-2003, 02:00 AM

Patterson

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Join Date: Dec 2003

Location: United States

Posts: 11

Hello

A Reichard Racing manifold (for Oval TB) is also on order now, along with the Accufab TB and Vortech intercooler adapter - my Christmas gift from the wife. That means a BBK 75mm and C&L plenum may be on the market soon - not to mention the Vortech intercooler round tb adapter and stock manifold.

My "connection" (Jack @ MuscleMotors) is talking aout a 5.1 ltr stroker. Man - this is one very slippery slope I've found myself on!

Thanks for the welcome!<edited><editID>Patterson</editID><editDate>37975.0007060185</editDate></edited>

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