Jeff Ashton's 2016 GT Build Thread

BUILD UPDATES:

-Post #7 | JMS Track Rims / Mickey Thompson ET Street R & Mickey Thompson Sportsman S/R
-Post #10 | BMR SP089 Front Springs + New Pictures
-Post #11 | 4K Video update! Track Wheels Mounted & Balanced
-Post #13 | JMS PowerMAX & JMS PedalMAX + New Pictures


What's up guys!

I should've started this thread a while ago, but I guess it's better late than never. I'm going to be adding/doing a lot of big things with my s550 in the near future so it will get fun. I also post a bunch of Mustang stuff on YouTube so if you can handle a crazy person you should consider checking out my channel (link in my signature).

The goal with my s550 as of right now is to build a great all around car that I can daily without being miserable. I'm going to be tracking the car and want it to perform well at the drag strip as well on the road course. While, I don't have a ton of experience with either of these, especially road course, it will be fun documenting my progress.

Spoiler Alert! Forced induction is happening very soon. ;)

Current Modifications:

Performance-
-Corsa Xtreme Cat-Back Exhaust System
-Barton Hybrid 3 Short Shifter (body mounted)
-BMR SP080 Springs
-BMR Cradle Lockout Kit
-Steeda Vertical Links
-Steeda Front & Rear Sway Bars

Appearance-
-Ford Racing Decklid Panel
-ROUSH Extractors
-ZL1AddOns Rock Guards
-MotoTech 25MM Spacers Front
-MotoTech 23MM Spacers Rear
-BlackVue DR650S-2CH Dash Cam (front/rear)
-Diode Dynamics Goodies

Not Pictured-
-AM 19x10 PP Replica Wheels (rear)
-Nitto NT05R Drag Radials 305/35/19

Anyways, here are some pictures to start and I'll be updating the thread with a ton of new mods very soon!



















Thanks for checking out the thread!

-Jeff Ashton
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Beautiful pics and looking fwd to following your FI build.

Jeff Ashton back with another video!...err post I guess in this case. (Sorry I couldn't help myself) Love the car man. I am really looking forward to seeing how fast you can go with a car that can be used on the road course or a dragstrip. I am sure lots of people on this forum have done this but they won't have the video's from you and/or the ML crew covering it.

Get Scooter to give you some tips on the road course...he seems like a pretty skilled driver out there. Don't tell him I said that. We don't want his head to get any bigger!

Looking forward to this build, Jeff. The YouTube content is always superb, too

Mustang_Lou said:

Beautiful pics and looking fwd to following your FI build.

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Thanks man! FI is almost here.

fast88fox said:

Jeff Ashton back with another video!...err post I guess in this case. (Sorry I couldn't help myself) Love the car man. I am really looking forward to seeing how fast you can go with a car that can be used on the road course or a dragstrip. I am sure lots of people on this forum have done this but they won't have the video's from you and/or the ML crew covering it.

Get Scooter to give you some tips on the road course...he seems like a pretty skilled driver out there. Don't tell him I said that. We don't want his head to get any bigger!

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haha. I really want to document everything as much as I can in picture and video form. Hopefully it helps some Mustang lovers out!

Twin Turbo said:

Looking forward to this build, Jeff. The YouTube content is always superb, too

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Thanks man, I really appreciate that. The supercharger should be shipping out tomorrow!

Jeff Ashton, back again with ANOTHER MUSTANG build thread

Update!

Here are my JMS track wheels in 17x10 and 17x4.5. I'm in love with the black/diamond cut finish and just felt it was a nice change up from all of the black chrome setups.

I decided to pair the rims with some Mickey Thompson ET Street R bias-bly tires and Mickey Thompson Sportsman S/R tires. The rear tires are 28x11.5x17 and the fronts are 28x6x17, which should be a killer combo with the Whipple. I was torn about pairing a radial front with the bias-ply rear, because of sway, but after speaking with a few people that run this same tire setup I don't anticipate any issues.

Anyways here are some pictures! They'll be mounted and balanced here shortly so I'll keep you guys updated.

https://flic.kr/p/V4YfAA https://www.flickr.com/photos/71003973@N03/

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Those should look great on the car!!

RidetechJosh said:

Those should look great on the car!!

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I just got them mounted, hopefully have them on this week. I'm working on a solution to try and fit them with the Brembos.

Update along with some new pictures!

I just received my BMR SP089 front springs and will be installing them to offset the additional weight added from the Whipple. I haven't installed them yet, but here are some pictures with my current BMR SP080 setup.

In addition my Whipple setup is set to ship on Tuesday!

https://flic.kr/p/TZoYJk https://www.flickr.com/photos/71003973@N03/

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Here's a video update!

I got the track wheels mounted and balanced and put together a solid 4K edit that you cant miss.

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The Whipple install will likely be starting on Wednesday. I'll update the thread with some unboxing and install pictures once it gets underway!

More goodies along with some pictures!

I picked up a JMS PowerMAX fuel pump booster to increase fuel delivery in preparation for the Whipple. I also got a JMS PedalMAX to improve throttle response.

https://flic.kr/p/V8tqF8 https://www.flickr.com/photos/71003973@N03/

https://flic.kr/p/UT1xsj https://www.flickr.com/photos/71003973@N03/

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I'm curious on what you have to grind down on the calipers.

armykyle1 said:

I'm curious on what you have to grind down on the calipers.

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I ended up deciding against it. I realized I would have to grind more off than I initially anticipated.

I'm searching for a lighter 6-piston setup that will save some weight and clear my track wheels. In the meantime, I'm going to stay with my current brakes since I won't be tracking the car until I have my new clutch, driveshaft, and half shafts.

I also have an extra set of four piston GT brakes too.

-Jeff