2015 upgrade issues

[DanielLD]

I purchased a while back a 2015 Ford Mustang with the 401a group and every possible option except the automatic and the PP. I upgraded to a carbon fiber driveshaft, roush quad tip exhaust, ford racing x-pipe and clutch line, JLT oil separator. on a side note, not only did the carbon fiber driveshaft improve response, it felt like a short throw shift kit was installed and I am routinely rocking 33mpg @55mph in semi-hilly highway driving

My original goal was to put in penske coil over's, Brembo GT-R brakes front and GT brakes rear, the roush supercharger as soon as the phase 3 is out, ford racing half shafts, and some other upgrades. But then I read an article about the 2015 Shelby Super Snake and basically it is far too upgraded for the computers to handle its advanced capabilities lets say.

Just how much of this will affect the car? I guess the other argument would be don't buy something to make it into something else?

At this point am I better off buying a GT350 or for that matter a slightly used GT-R? I also liked the fact that for the most part my mustang is more of a sleeper car, and wouldn't have all the badging of the 350 but I do like the magnetic suspension.

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[Haloperidol twice daily]

honestly, just get the GTR or GT350..its not really worth the headache.. you will end up throwing money down the drain. play chess not checkers homie lol

 

[Blue Horse]

Buy a Dodge Hellcat,and be done with it,it"s fast and it looks great and you will be king of the street,now that is a chess game.

 

[speedfrk]

I purchased a while back a 2015 Ford Mustang with the 401a group and every possible option except the automatic and the PP. I upgraded to a carbon fiber driveshaft, roush quad tip exhaust, ford racing x-pipe and clutch line, JLT oil separator. on a side note, not only did the carbon fiber driveshaft improve response, it felt like a short throw shift kit was installed and I am routinely rocking 33mpg @55mph in semi-hilly highway driving

My original goal was to put in penske coil over's, Brembo GT-R brakes front and GT brakes rear, the roush supercharger as soon as the phase 3 is out, ford racing half shafts, and some other upgrades. But then I read an article about the 2015 Shelby Super Snake and basically it is far too upgraded for the computers to handle its advanced capabilities lets say.

Just how much of this will affect the car? I guess the other argument would be don't buy something to make it into something else?

At this point am I better off buying a GT350 or for that matter a slightly used GT-R? I also liked the fact that for the most part my mustang is more of a sleeper car, and wouldn't have all the badging of the 350 but I do like the magnetic suspension.

Any problems with driveline vibration with the CF driveshaft at hwy speed and up?

 

[brandonsmash]

You should absolutely just buy the GT350. Also you should restore your car to factory prior to trading/selling it, and then you should contact me about selling me the CF driveshaft.

 

[RegDir]

You should absolutely just buy the GT350. Also you should restore your car to factory prior to trading/selling it, and then you should contact me about selling me the CF driveshaft.

What he said, and I'm second on that driveshaft.

 

[Sick03L]

Maybe I'm stupid.. maybe. Please explain to me what the ECU can't handle about bolt ons, suspension, driveline goodies a blower. Its been done over n over again with no problems.

 

[Chameleon]

Keep it and mod it, and get ready for ADM if you don't.

 

[mustang_guy]

id keep it. Those Shelby motors are expensive to fix if something happens and its not warranty covered. Most cars depreciate anyway, I doubt the gt350 will be any different then the gt500s. They aren't going up in price. Might as well get the most of it and keep what you have.

 

[ForTehNguyen]

i like the voodoo but kind of dont want to be the first year voodoo either.

 

[Excelerater]

honestly, just get the GTR or GT350..its not really worth the headache.. you will end up throwing money down the drain. play chess not checkers homie lol

a supercharged GT will smoke a GT350 and cost loads less

 

[DanielLD]

http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/road-tests/a26666/shelby-super-snake-road-test/

no issues with the carbon fiber drive shaft, the RPM's rise a bit quicker, you can feel it it's weird and much better gas mileage, when I saw the stock drive shaft I saw why.

 

[NvrFinished]

33 MPG's from a drive shaft change? What am I missing here?

 

[GT P-TREE]

I owned a GT-R, so if you want some insight let me know. Prepare for $$$ for maintenance, and $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ for mods. The GT-R tax is a alive and real.

 

[DanielLD]

I have the x-pipe and the driveshaft which took off close to 45lbs of weight from the car. I think the biggest thing with the driveshaft to improve efficiency is the fact that it is a one piece so it directly transfers more power. It is also a lot lighter and being that it is rotational mass every pound taken off means that much more, allowing the motor to spool it that much easier.

Only reason I have considered a GT-R is because it seems to be much faster stock than what a modded mustang would be to a point. What are you looking at in terms of maintenance dollar wise?

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