Bill’s NEW 2018 Mustang GT: First Impressions and Build Thread

[marjen]

The EB's upper grille matches the lower portion -- non gloss, matte plastic. Only the GT's upper grille is gloss black.

If I get an EB hopefully I can find a GT owners to trade. I like the gloss grille.

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[MrWolf]

Did the spring install happen yet? Curious on fitment, ride, look and of course the video as always

Ditto. Also very interested in seeing results of this

 

[Cobra Jet]

Hey Bill,

What’s your experience so far with the new 2018 with regard to:

1) any hood flutter as experienced on the 2015-2017’s?
2) (subjective question here) do you like the factory rear spoiler? Does it look better in person than in pics?
3) how’s the view from driver seat compared to 2015-17’s hood view?

 

[CJ Pony Parts]

2018 Mustang GT JLT Performance Cold Air Intake Kit Installation

JLT Performance Black Textured Cold Air Intake Kit for 2018 GT Mustangs.

Bill shows you how to install this JLT Performance Black Textured Cold Air Intake Kit on your 2018 Mustang GT.

Delivering great power increases over your stock 2018 Mustang GT, this custom cold air intake upgrade is a high-performance focused American made way to take your pony to the next level.

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*A custom tune is required with this intake (not included).

Please Note: This product is not CARB (California Air Resource Board) exempt.

Order this JLT Performance Black Textured Cold Air Intake Kit for your 2018 GT Mustang from CJ Pony Parts today!

 

[CJ Pony Parts]

2018 Mustang GT JLT Oil Separator 3.0 Clear Anodized Passenger Side Kit Install

JLT Performance Clear Anodized Passenger Side 3.0 Oil Separator Kit for 2018 GT Mustangs.

Bill shows you how to install a JLT Performance Clear Anodized 3.0 Passenger Side Oil Separator Kit on your 2018 Mustang GT.

Don't let your pony suffer from the nasty oil vapors and mist that can both lower your performance and gunk up your underhood presentation, so protect the performance and look of your 2018 Mustang GT with this premium JLT oil separator.

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Also available in a Black Anodized finish HERE.

Please Note: This product is not CARB (California Air Resource Board) exempt.

Tech Tip: Once installed, CJ Pony Parts recommends to check the contents of your new oil separator every 1,000 miles until a baseline is established to avoid tank base overflow.

Order this JLT Performance Black Anodized Passenger Side 3.0 Oil Separator Kit for your 2018 GT Mustang from CJ Pony Parts today!

 

[CJ Pony Parts]

2015-2018 Mustang Steeda Clutch Spring Assist And Spring Perch Kit Installation

Steeda 35 Lb/In Clutch Spring Assist and Spring Perch Kit for 2015, 2016 and 2017 Mustangs with a Manual Transmission.

Bill shows you how to install this Steeda 35 Lb/In Clutch Spring Assist and Spring Perch Kit on your 2015-2018 Mustang with a Manual Transmission.

Acting as a direct-fit upgrade for your 2015, 2016, 2017, or 2018 Mustang with a Manual Transmission, making your pony's clutch feel exceptionally more responsive when engaged.

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Steeda Clutch Upgrade Kit Includes:
- Steeda Mustang Clutch Spring Assist 35lb/in
- Steeda Mustang Clutch Assist Spring Perch

Order this upgraded Steeda 35 Lb/In Clutch Spring Assist and Spring Perch Kit for your new 2015, 2016 or 2017 Mustang with a Manual Transmission today from CJ Pony Parts!

 

[chitlins37]

*A custom tune is required with this intake (not included).

Nice video guys...cant wait to see the dyno results! Would like to see more information about the tuning statement above. So far I have only seen it as a footnote on this product with no real information about how to accomplish?

 

[CJ Pony Parts]

Nice video guys...cant wait to see the dyno results! Would like to see more information about the tuning statement above. So far I have only seen it as a footnote on this product with no real information about how to accomplish?

At this moment, options are limited. SCT has their new BDX tuner that we offer (Videos coming soon) and it is 2018 compatible. With updates on this device there will be "canned" support. This means you would be able to use the device to create a strategy tune and actually select the JLT when building the file.

But custom tuning is where you will see the largest gains. There are several options out there for custom tuning on the SCT devices and I don't want to create a debate in this thread as to which is best, it almost comes down to personal preference and what your goals for the vehicle are. There will be much more information coming soon about tuning on the 2018 along with sevral tuning options that can be purchased through CJ Pony Parts, stay tuned!!!

*No pun intended...well maybe a little ;)

 

[Gibbo205]

Not bad for a tune only, especially this early on the game.

Can you feel the difference Bill?

 

[MrWolf]

Not bad for a tune only, especially this early on the game.

Can you feel the difference Bill?

That’s a reasonably big gain of torque at the lower rev area. Should definitely feel this at launch

 

[SergeyMelnik]

Those look like pretty good gains especially in the 2 to 4k rpm range

 

[cobra199711]

Is that Bills car?

Not bad for a tune only, especially this early on the game.

Can you feel the difference Bill?

I didn’t see it listed anywhere if it is? Waiting for Lund also, I thought I read they weren’t optimistic there is much left? That increase looks solid though!! Ok, I see it his car up top....

 

[UAmach1]

Not bad for a tune only, especially this early on the game.

Can you feel the difference Bill?

This intake only or intake+custome tune?

 

[Gibbo205]

This intake only or intake+custome tune?

That is bone stock + tune (stock CAI).

They are doing another run soon with the JLT and tune.

 

[Gibbo205]

Ok 444 RWHP. Ummm...500 flywheel HP?

And if that's Bill's car he made even more torque and horsepower than his first dyno run.

Yes as to make it fair they took stock tune, remove limiters and re-ran. Hence slight gains.

They then tuned it and re-ran getting a close to solid 20WHP gain.

More impressive to me though is how much power these 2018 have in the 5500-7500rpm rev range, power comes in sooner and it stays longer, no big drop off past 6500 like older gen had.

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