Project S197 aka Shelly

[Kevo]

I had a project post created already but believe that must have been before the last melt down so it was possibly lost.

Vehicle: 2005 Mustang GT (Daily Driven)
Purchased in November 2008 from Gateway Lincoln Mercury with 30k miles
Car was bought completely stock other than some aftermarket stripes were installed and a nasty chrome grille overlay (which was removed a.s.a.p.)

I started off by doing exhaust. Andy @ WOLF did the work and installed a MAGNAFLOW (chambered) axleback exhaust with 4" tips. I then decided the stock wheels had to go and purchase 20" Shelby CS69 rims and Sumitomo Tires (255/35/20 front & 295/30/20 rear) and installed CDC Classic Chin Spoiler. After the rims the car desperately needs to be lowered. I ordered EIBACH sport springs (1.5" drop) and had then installed by Jimmy @ Columbus Custom Exhaust. I found out the car came factory with 3.55 gears so I was good on gearing and decided to order a JLT 2 intake and Tune from Bamachips. This woke up the car dramatically, which I was really surprised. I knew I wanted some kind of quarter window louvers but didn't want to pay out the ass for something so small. Found a painted set on ebay for $150 and I never turned back. They're an aftermarket ford part so they are pretty common which I really could careless. I was set on these mods for a couple months until I hears about the NSR cams that were starting to come out for these 3v motors. I researching the FORD Hotrod Cams and decided that would be the best set for a car that is daily driven. I got a great deal some a guy that had ordered all the parts needed but then traded his car for a GT500. I also had to order two specialty tools (valve spring compressor & timing chain wedge). I knew the install would take a weekend so I decided to go ahead and order Pypes LongTube Headers and Pypes O/R Hpipe from Brenspeed. The pypes headers and midpipe went in pretty easily but the cams took some patience to make sure the motor didn't get out of time in the process. Once that install was complete I went ahead and painted my brake rotors FORD BLUE to match my valve covers under the hood and tinted my brake lights and front marker lights...This past Christmas I installed HURST short-throw shifter, Agent47 side mirrors, and GT500 pedals. This is how the car sits until I find another DD, mostly likely a Ford Bronco (full-size). I've been showing the car quite a bit with good results, the can was bought with a bad passenger side fender (clearcoat is chipping) so I'm looking to get that fixed next. A blower is most likely down the road (whipple) and 302 forged rotating assembly when it comes time to rebuild!

Pics are below: - I will add more recent pics once I get the car cleaned up!

[jasonball]

very nice bro. is bamachips cheaper that SCT

[BlazinAzian]

NIce build.

[Kevo]

very nice bro. is bamachips cheaper that SCT

BAMAchips sells the SCT tuners (what I have) and Diablo, but instead of getting the 3 generic tunes you can 3 custom tunes to the mods you have on the car at that time. I forgot to post that after the cams were installed I had to get a new tune and decided to go with Brenspeed. My intake/tune were pretty steep as I had the intake custom painted to match the car.
:cool:

[carguy07]

car looks great man. my zx2 will soon have SCT, actually tuned by a guy that used to work for Bamachips. SCT is great software.

[jasonball]

I had the option to two custom tunes at one of the contour meets I wnet would have cost me 50 bucks.

[BlazinAzian]

car looks great man. my zx2 will soon have SCT, actually tuned by a guy that used to work for Bamachips. SCT is great software.

Will for someone who doesn't know what a SCT is, is it like kpro only for fords?

[carguy07]

Will for someone who doesn't know what a SCT is, is it like kpro only for fords?

Yes sir. There are actually many different types. You can get a chip with different tunes, a programmer (similar to what is very popular with diesels), or go custom and get the Livewire. I'll be doing a chip with a custom tune. http://www.sctflash.com/

To keep it on topic, Kevo what SCT setup do you have in the stang?

[Discontained]

nice, this is one of my favorite mustangs in the area.

[Kevo]

Yes sir. There are actually many different types. You can get a chip with different tunes, a programmer (similar to what is very popular with diesels), or go custom and get the Livewire. I'll be doing a chip with a custom tune. http://www.sctflash.com/

To keep it on topic, Kevo what SCT setup do you have in the stang?

I have the hand-held X3 with 3 custom tunes. I run the 93 octane Brenspeed tune mostly, would only considering backing down to a lesser octane if gas prices went CRAZY high.



nice, this is one of my favorite mustangs in the area.

Thanks...

[j-stang]

car looks great man. my zx2 will soon have SCT, actually tuned by a guy that used to work for Bamachips. SCT is great software.
Is it Matt?

if so be careful.. there is a reason he's no longer with bamachips.

[carguy07]

I stand corrected, Doug is the guy at Bamachips (and still there). Either he or a guy from Oregon will tune it. They are probably two of a very few (that I know of at least) who can tune a ZX2, they are really weird.

[j-stang]

I stand corrected, Doug is the guy at Bamachips (and still there). Either he or a guy from Oregon will tune it. They are probably two of a very few (that I know of at least) who can tune a ZX2, they are really weird.
doug is an awesome guy. sometimes hard to get in touch with but knows his stuff and one of the few people i would trust tuning anything ford. he is a sport compact enthusiast too.

[Kevo]

Got my Classic Design Concepts Shaker Hood and AMSOIL air filter on order should arrive sometime this week. Hopefully have them installed and the new stripes fixed by Sunshine before the all ford show down in Pensacola, Florida @ the end of this month.

[Filthy Dub]

Ou that hood should look good.

[carguy07]

Got my Classic Design Concepts Shaker Hood and AMSOIL air filter on order should arrive sometime this week. Hopefully have them installed and the new stripes fixed by Sunshine before the all ford show down in Pensacola, Florida @ the end of this month.

tell me more about this all Ford show. . .

[Kevo]

Gulf Coast National Mustang and All Ford Show
Date: MARCH 26-28
Location: Pensacola, Florida
Link to flyer: http://www.gcrmc.com/_mgxroot/page_10746.html

[Kevo]

CDC Shaker Arrived today!
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[Kevo]

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Let the pics do the talking! Also note the install isn't 100% complete. Have to wait until the vinyl is re done before finishing it all up...take it in on my lunch break today for the vinyl fix.

[Filthy Dub]

Looks good!

[theboostedsnail]

looks great man love the look of a functional shaker on a car lol

[Rbelaez21]

the car is looking awesome!

[Kevo]

New pics from Pensacola All FORD Show:
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[theboostedsnail]

damn man looks good, the shaker really sets it off

[Kevo]

Installed a 6 gauge 'my color' cluster this weekend and picked up some take-off GT500 sway bars for free. Also got some 4.56 gears for the truck (rear axle). Once I find a set for the front I'll be running it down to Columbus Custom Exhaust for Jimmy to do the install. Also still looking for the switches to control the new gauge cluster (4r3z10d889aaa). No luck on ebay, might have to settle ordering from FORD.

[carguy07]

Not sure if you have a local Ford dealership you deal with, but the ZX2 world always orders online from John Bleakley up in Lithia Springs. Their price is usually fair and they actually have good customer service.

[Kevo]

Gene Evans is usually who I use for FORD stuff (www.gefracing.com - they are a SVT dealer and install FRPP products.

[carguy07]

Hmm thanks for the tip. They have a good price on FR struts, which are getting harder to find.

[SteamHammer]

just when i thought that Mustang couldn't get much cleaner, you go and throw on a shaker hood! looking awesome Kevo.

[Kevo]

just when i thought that Mustang couldn't get much cleaner, you go and throw on a shaker hood! looking awesome Kevo.
Thanks, I'm pretty much done with the exterior now. Going to work on the interior and suspension now...can't forget the paxton supercharger also!

My friend ended up having the switch I need so now 'my color' cluster is working and I got them changed to white to match the LEDs I changed in my radio and rest of my center console.
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[theboostedsnail]

very nice man looks good as does everything you do to the car lol...and paxton sounds very nice lol

[Kevo]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpAFMgxVfuY

[carguy07]

That cam is awesome. Definitely need to plan a track day just so I can see it run.

[Kevo]

The car is faster than the driver...lol
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[theboostedsnail]

ha i drag the little modular around :P lol but i love the car man, you need some drags so you can shed those 20s along with some time

[Kevo]

ha i drag the little modular around :P lol but i love the car man, you need some drags so you can shed those 20s along with some time

Trying to decide if I want to find a set of 17s or 18s to run NITTOs on or just purchase their new 305/35/20 drag radial and surprise some people. I could go all out with skinnies for the front and fatties out back, bogarts sure would be nice but need lots of $$$. Boosted you talk a lot of crap for a guy whose car isn't finished yet...lol

[carguy07]

Boosted you talk a lot of crap for a guy whose car isn't finished yet...lol

HHAAAHAHAHAHAHA owned.

[theboostedsnail]

ha my car is boosted at least and its k gettin heads this weekend soooooo :) and i kno i instigate but its all in good fun lol but skinnys would be sick lol as would big DRs out back on 20s but that extra weight is still there but just wait kevo ill come get you soon enough :P i would like to see wut i can do as i sit though all stock on 5 psi so not to much vs a cammed and bolt on 3v, you comin to wing night man?

[Kevo]

ha my car is boosted at least and its k gettin heads this weekend soooooo :) and i kno i instigate but its all in good fun lol but skinnys would be sick lol as would big DRs out back on 20s but that extra weight is still there but just wait kevo ill come get you soon enough :P i would like to see wut i can do as i sit though all stock on 5 psi so not to much vs a cammed and bolt on 3v, you comin to wing night man?

Not going to make it this time, Thursday isn't a good night for me. Especially this week since I've been kind of sick.

[theboostedsnail]

man that sucks hope ya get to feelin better man and hope to see ya around soon man

[Rbelaez21]

nice, this is one of my favorite mustangs in the area.

i agree your mustang is sweet... but someone in my neighborhood has a brand new supersnake. i followed it from my house to columbus going about 90 or so on 185. it was awesome, but your car looks great and clean as heck. congrats!

[Kevo]

i agree your mustang is sweet... but someone in my neighborhood has a brand new supersnake. i followed it from my house to columbus going about 90 or so on 185. it was awesome, but your car looks great and clean as heck. congrats!

There are a couple supersnakes around town...one is owned by a guy would lives in Eufala (orange w/black stripes) and the owner of Sports N Imports has a blue one...I'm not sure of any others. Those cars are stupid quick...

[theboostedsnail]

yea but still a ford...o wait i drive a ford :( lol jk they are a sick piece of machinery

[Kevo]

I removed the shaker after work yesterday and trimmed it down quite a bit. I'm trying to make a little room under the hood and also show off my painted valve covers a little more. I'm going to re-install the shaker after work today and then snap some pics...

[theboostedsnail]

do work man :) and you should really consider goin to nopi :)

[Kevo]

I start the task of trimming the shaker Wednesday after work and just got done getting everything buckled back together...first and before and then some after pics!
Before:
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AFTER:
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I did this for a couple reasons...first off I believe the shaker holds in "HOT" air for the motor. Also I needed to create some extra room for a oil separator and possibly a Vortech V3. Now I got to get the engine bay all cleaned up...

[carguy07]

That Ford blue sure is perdy.

[Kevo]

Matches my air filter for an extra 40hp...

[Filthy Dub]

lolz

[Kevo]

Installed my 8k HIDs last night in the headlights. Read to do the fogs the front bumper has to be removed (not kidding) therefore that will have to wait until the weekend. Here is a comparison shot!

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[carguy07]

Get some euro guys over and they can have that bumper off in no time!

[theboostedsnail]

haha thats funny...stupid front bumpers, who needs em? O wait civics dont and neither do crxs at NOPI

[Kevo]

Found a quick how-to on removing the grille without taking the front bumper off so I'm going to try it later.

[Filthy Dub]

Yea man I've got that down to an art. 2 minutes flat and that shits on the ground...I had to check my wiper fluid the other day and it only took me a minute and a half to get the bumper off.

[drewyoutoo]

I had to check my wiper fluid the other day and it only took me a minute and a half to get the bumper off.

Thanks for the reminder of why no matter how much I love a VW I can never talk myself into owning one. lol
Just messing with you ;)

[Kevo]

Got the LED switchbacks installed (blinkers/driving lights) and looking to remove the vinyls currently on the car and get some stuff painted. Should be getting a GT500 spoiler for Christmas a long with new chin spoiler. If I've been really good hopefully I'll see a new grille/side scoops/and suspension mods. Here is an idea of how I want the finished look to be...to me it looks much cleaner, there are a lot of imperfections on my current vinyls that bother the hell out of me!

[carguy07]

I think Santa is going to hook your car up pretty nice. I like that stripe setup you're looking into, just make sure you love it before you paint.

[Kevo]

GT500 spoiler installed:
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Up next looking at the front end...either new chin spoiler or possible aftermarket front bumper.

[Kevo]

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Picked the car up yesterday from the bodyshop...now shopping for a new chin spoiler and the exterior will be complete and back to suspension/performance.

[Discontained]

Nice, looks good man. You should have got your roof matte. I like it without the vinyls looks alot cleaner. Any thoughts about a light tint possibly?

[Kevo]

Nice, looks good man. You should have got your roof matte. I like it without the vinyls looks alot cleaner. Any thoughts about a light tint possibly?

I always have tint planned but it is usually one of the last things done...might do tint some spring/summer.

[carguy07]

I always have tint planned but it is usually one of the last things done...might do tint some spring/summer.

I've been planning to tint my windows for at least 5 years, never get around to it.

The car looks great, black and silver is a perfect color combination every time. I might miss the black stripe down the side, but then again I might forget it was ever there.

[Kevo]

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[theboostedsnail]

looks good man, but thats nothing new there lol

[Grizzly]

Def should get the roof done to match the hood

[Filthy Dub]

I'm still in love with the shaker...

[Kevo]

Thanks guys, the roof is definitely not getting painted.

[theboostedsnail]

Who said paint was the only option lol the rest of the matte stuff is vinyl so vinyl the roof too lol

[Kevo]

Who said paint was the only option lol the rest of the matte stuff is vinyl so vinyl the roof too lol

There are no vinyls are the car now, that part on the hood is painted...

[theboostedsnail]

Really i thought it was vinyl lol my bad

[Kevo]

Really i thought it was vinyl lol my bad


Naw, I got tired of all the imperfections in the vinyls so I decided to go paint...Don't think I will ever touch another vinyl again.

[theboostedsnail]

lol i feel that, im just not brave enough to paint it, cause i change my mind way to much

[drewyoutoo]

beautiful as always man. :)

[Kevo]

New chin spoiler arrived today, hoping to have installed after work. Resprayed valve covers / brake calipers over the weekend. Installed new 8k HID bulbs and UPR stainless dressup kit. I've ready for the trip down to Pensacola for the Gulf Coast Regionals. Once back time to start ordering brakes and suspension upgrades. Also looking into replacing my Magnaflow mufflers with their Magnapack for a little more sound and 3.90/4.10 gears.

[carguy07]

Sounds like the warm weather got you back in the mood.

[theboostedsnail]

glad to see you tinkering with it again, one of my favorite sn197s in the area for sure :)

[Kevo]

Sounds like the warm weather got you back in the mood.

Yeah, my son will be born on April 12th (c-section) so I realized this is my last toy for at least awhile. So with that in mind I might as well make the best of it. Probably going to finish the rest of the bolt on mods / suspension / interior and then ride on out. Maybe later on down the road put some kind of forced induction on the car but with two kidos it will be awhile. When you got other things in life cars kind have to fall into their place (which isn't very high on the list). I will still be out every once in awhile at Sonic just because I like talking cars. I don't care if it is a YUGO or a Ferrari...

Thanks for the compliment James...

Here is the newest updated pic with new chin spoiler installed:
http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/1012/img00022y.jpg

[mauko]

looks so much better. never looked bad but ya.

[theboostedsnail]

love the lip man :)

[SecondLetter]

car is top notch!

[Cheek]

Looks really good!

[Kevo]

FRPP 4.10 gears ordered!!!

[theboostedsnail]

Sweet deal man

[Kevo]

Gears arrived on Wednesday, Twisted Fusion Motorsports doing the install on Friday.

[Kevo]

Gears installed, a much need improvement with the cams already in the car. Get to the powerband much much quicker. Looking into aluminum driveshaft now after feeling how much the two piece factory weighed. After driveshaft going back into saving for blower time.

[theboostedsnail]

I like the last part the best :) you gonna be out tonight kev?

[carguy07]

I like the last part the best :) you gonna be out tonight kev?

He's going to Fast 5 at 7. I'm planning to as well, hopefully I can round up some other people.

[theboostedsnail]

O yea, my memory is failing me as of late lol but doubt ill be back in time to go see this with you guys but I should be in town by nine so ill be out

[Kevo]

I might swing by Sonic later in the night, just have to see how far my wife will let me off the leash. Still trying to plan for Saturday as well, but has some family come in last minute as well.

[theboostedsnail]

im off the leash this weekend woot :) but hope to see some of you guys out, its been a good minute

[Kevo]

Window tint scheduled for Saturday morning...will post pics afterwarks. Mod fund has started...

[Discontained]

i assume tint? orrrrr???????????

[Kevo]

All tinted up...20%

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[Discontained]

nice, looks alot better!

[theboostedsnail]

Looks good man :)

[carguy07]

Looks good man, just don't ever change your mind and try to take it off.

[Kevo]

I wouldn't remove it...I know how much a pain it is. I very happy with the outcome.

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[Kevo]

JLT catch can installed...CMDP in the closest (tune needed)

Updated interior a little...got bored of all black so wrapped with carbon fiber vinyl
http://www.silvermustangs.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2636&d=1311264942
http://www.silvermustangs.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2637&d=1311264966

[Discontained]

I saw the pics, they look good .. Need a complete install pic for sure. Your car is coming along nicely!

[xypher]

I haven't seen it person since the new interior updates. I'm hoping to see it this next weekend.

[Kevo]

I haven't seen it person since the new interior updates. I'm hoping to see it this next weekend.

Hopefully be out and about...Need to get the CMDP installed but got to order a tune first. Looking for some Steeda UDP as well and possibly some dyno time.

[xypher]

I need to be getting more familiar with your car. Got my eye out for a GT/CS.

[theboostedsnail]

Im trying to make it out this week, not looking promising due to my apartment complex being douches lol but if not this week then next...so be prepared im coming out looking for dollars :ninja: and looks good kevin

[Kevo]

Granatelli UDP picked up for $75/shipped...installed last weekend. Now time to get the CMDP in there along with new tune or possible dyno-tune.

[Pillion88]

When you getting tuned I should be ready

[Kevo]

When you getting tuned I should be ready

Really have to decide if I want to spend $75 for email tune or $400 for dyno-tune. Really getting close to breaching the point of email tunes especially with the cams/LTs but would like to get a 100 shot on the car beforehand. I'll run you at any point, not sure if I'll have much for ya but only one way to find out.

[Pillion88]

I would suggest getting the dyno tune each car is unique generic tunes scare me.

[theboostedsnail]

I would suggest getting the dyno tune each car is unique generic tunes scare me.

All mustangs are the same so generic tunes FTW lol :ninja:

[Kevo]

CMDP closer to install, got the tune saved in my SCT currently. Just looking for some free time to turn some wrenches but Halloween kind of got in the way and got my daughter's bday coming this weekend.

Also ordering UPR adjustable upper and solid lower controls arms - still looking for an adjustable panhard bar
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[Pillion88]

Well hurry up old man I need to collect your dollar lol

[Kevo]

Well hurry up old man I need to collect your dollar lol

Sorry to hear about your intake...guess you owe me a dollar cause your car couldn't handle a little baby bottle. jk

[Pillion88]

it will still be ready this weekend, and more go fast parts will be on the way if everything turns out alright.

[Kevo]

it will still be ready this weekend, and more go fast parts will be on the way if everything turns out alright.

Sounds good, just got to give ya a hard time...

[Kevo]

Got the lower control arms installed (found one tire had a tack in it plus the passenger side rear emergency brake is broke). Also installed the CMDP and loaded the new tune. Car didn't like it at all...idle is all over the place and majority of the time chokes out. When driving the car cuts off at each stop. I've contracted Brenspeed this morning for them to make a few tweaks and see what happens. Going to do the upper control arm and panhard bar later on when I got a lift (hopefully).

[Pillion88]

I warned Ye of the "Mail order Tune" hahaha

[Kevo]

Received new tune yesterday and she started idling like a champ. Probably drive around after work today and got to re-install the shaker. Next up is upper control arm, pan-hard bar, and aluminum driveshaft. Early 2012 going back into the bodyshop for touch-ups and some possible changes...got to be prepared for Gulf Coast Nationals in Pensacola, Fl in March 2012.

[Kevo]

To-be installed:

3.5" Aluminum driveshaft - Dynotech
UPR adjustable UCA
J&M adjustable panhard bar

This should get rid of the vibrations I've been getting around 80mph...

[Kevo]

All parts installed...

Awaiting pinion angle adjustment (taking to a shop) and panhard bar adjustment to re-center the rear axle.