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<FONT size=1>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:</FONT></P>
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<LI><FONT size=1>Vortech V1 S trim w/ Intercooler (10 lbs psi) </FONT>
<LI><FONT size=1>Anderson Ford Motorsports Powerpipe (+1-2 lbs psi) </FONT>
<LI><FONT size=1>Pro-M 80mm MAF with Remote Optimizer </FONT>
<LI><FONT size=1>BBK 75mm TB </FONT>
<LI><FONT size=1>C&L Upper Intake Plenum </FONT>
<LI><FONT size=1>42# Bosch Injectors </FONT>
<LI><FONT size=1>Diablo Chip (tuned by So-Cal Diablo) </FONT>
<LI><FONT size=1>Magnaflow Offroad X-Pipe </FONT>
<LI><FONT size=1>Magnaflow mufflers </FONT>
<LI><FONT size=1>Dynomax 2.5" Cat-back </FONT>
<LI><FONT size=1>Baer 13" front brakes </FONT>
<LI><FONT size=1>Baer Eradispeed rotors on the back </FONT>
<LI><FONT size=1>Maximum Motorsports Bilstein Coilovers (375 lbs front, 275 lbs rear) </FONT>
<LI><FONT size=1>Maximum Mototsports Panhard Bar and Lower Control Arms </FONT>
<LI><FONT size=1>Maximum Motorsports Camber/Caster Plates </FONT>
<LI><FONT size=1>Steeda Heavy-Duty Swaybars - front and back </FONT>
<LI><FONT size=1><FONT face=Tahoma>Walbro GSS342 255lph high pressure intank fuel pump</FONT> </FONT>
<LI><FONT size=1><FONT face=Tahoma>Mach I Chin Spoiler</FONT> </FONT>
<LI><FONT size=1><FONT face=Tahoma>Mach I Grill Delete</FONT> </FONT>
<LI><FONT size=1><FONT face=Tahoma>CDC Shaker System (inoperable since the Vortech went in)</FONT> </FONT>
<LI><FONT size=1><FONT face=Tahoma>CDC Light Bar</FONT> </FONT>
<LI><FONT size=1><FONT face=Tahoma>AutoMeter Luna Gauges</FONT> </FONT>
<LI><FONT face=Tahoma size=1>Mach I shifter ****</FONT></LI>[/list]
<FONT face=Tahoma size=1>Over the process, some other things went on and them came off:</FONT></P>
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<LI><FONT size=1>K&N FIPK was replaced by C&N MAF and True Flow Pipe, which then came off when the Vortech went on </FONT>
<LI><FONT size=1>Flowmaster 40's were the first mod, but then became too loud - especially after the Vortech.</FONT></LI>[/list]
<FONT size=1>Items either ordered or in the garage waiting to be installed after the holidays:</FONT></P>
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<LI><FONT size=1>Anderson Ford Motorsports PMS for the EEC-V </FONT>
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<LI><FONT size=1>This will replace the Diablo Chip </FONT>
<LI><FONT size=1>I'll be getting one of the first ones out the door</FONT></LI>[/list]<LI><FONT size=1>Maximum Motorsports Full Length Subframe Connectors </FONT>
<LI><FONT size=1>Maximum Motorsports Heavy Duty Torque Arm (goodbye upper control arms) </FONT>
<LI><FONT size=1>Baer Touring 12" rear Brake Kit </FONT>
<LI><FONT size=1>Kenny Brown Rear Shock Tower Brace,<FONT face=Arial>Extreme Matrix Brace , and Jacking Rails.</FONT> </FONT>
<LI><FONT size=1><FONT face=Arial>JBA Titanium Coated Shortie Headers</FONT> </FONT>
<LI><FONT size=1><FONT face=Arial>Bassani X-Pipe w/cats</FONT> </FONT>
<LI><FONT face=Arial size=1>JBA Evol Cat-Back</FONT></LI>[/list]
<FONT face=Arial size=1>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.</FONT></P>
<FONT size=1>Anyway - just thought I'd join-up and say "Hey".</FONT></P><edited><editID>Patterson</editID><editDate>37967.4645023148</editDate></edited>
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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.</P>
thanx</P>
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#6
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.</P>
My "connection" (Jack @ MuscleMotors) is talking aout a 5.1 ltr stroker. Man - this is one very slippery slope I've found myself on!</P>
Thanks for the welcome!</P><edited><editID>Patterson</editID><editDate>37975.0007060185</editDate></edited>