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A little late to the build thread party, but figure better late than never! After owning a 2011 GT, and 2 2013 GT, both a Premium and Base Track Pack, I made the step to the S550 Platform in early April, 2017. Purchased used, 1 owner prior, mainly because of the deal I got. Only downfall was I wish it was a PP car, but that was no where near a deal killer for me!

The main reason for the step to the S550 was, besides a Flowmaster Axleback, the car had a 2.9L Whipple Kit installed by the previous owner at around 2500 miles by DBR High Performance in Spring Hill, TN. I've always wanted a Whipple'd GT, and when I came across this one, I decided it was time!

Car:
2016 Premium 401A Package
3.31 Gear
6MT

Few photos of the right after I brought it home.

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Exterior:
Grille Delete
UPR Products 5.0L Black Badges
Roush Rear Wing
Tint
UPR Products Decklid Badge - Black
Anchor Room Light Tint Kit
CJPP Rear Diffuser ( Not Painted/Installed )

Interior:
Stock af besides a Ford Racing Shift Knob :headbang:
Lund N'Gauge
Custom Mount

Engine:
Whipple 2.9L Stage II
132 MM Throttlebody
ID1000 Injectors
Kenne Belle BAP
3.75 Pulley
Whipple Billet Tensioner/Standoffs
Boundary OPG / TSS Crank Sprocket
Lund Tuned

Suspension:
CJPP Lowering Springs ( 1.5"F/1"R )
BMR Cradle Lockout ( Not Installed )
UPR Vertical Links ( Not Installed )
UPR Adjustable Toe Links ( Not Intalled )
Plan on adding Viking Crusader Struts & Shocks

Exhaust:
Ford Racing X Pipe
Corsa Sport Axleback

Wheels
Verde Axis Gloss Bronze 20X9/10.5 +38/+45
MPSS 275/35R20 & 295/35R20

Believe that's about all I can think of at the moment! Plan here soon is either American Racing Longtubes, or possibly Stainless Works depending on funds. Then plan to use the Sai Li Fuel System, E85 and a 3.625 pulley, which I hope will be plenty for the street :lol: also a set of 305/35R20 MT Street SS, because these MPSS ain't worth it now ha!

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A few photos of current stages.

After the CJPP Lowering Spring Install ( Pre-Alignment )
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And a few after the Verde Wheels went on :clap2:
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Great looking 'stang you have there. Any idea what kind of HP it's making?
 
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Great looking 'stang you have there. Any idea what kind of HP it's making?
Thank you! And I've yet to put it on a dyno, but should be roughly 635/515 or so. Hate the fact that the Roush 2.3 makes more torque easily, but.
 
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Bad news is, car was involved in a little accident last Tuesday. Road debris hit. Damaged hood beyond repair, bumper is fixable. But. Looks like I will be doing the Cervinis 4" Cowl Hood sooner than planned :D thank god for comprehensive.
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