Jmeo's 2020 GT500 Build

[Jmeo]

I just went through your take 2 thread....

How tall is your garage...i just built a new one but dont think 9ft tall ceiling is tall enough for a 4 post to park a mustang under the shelby when it's on it

Just about 14' and I agree, you wouldn't be able to park under it unfortunately.

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[Tonymustang302]

Just about 14' and I agree, you wouldn't be able to park under it unfortunately.

Fml...Stupid city codes

 

[Jmeo]

I received my 1320 Junkie WD152 CAI (Ford Performance Blue) today.

Let me start by saying this kit is absolutely beautiful. The quality is top notch, and it's performance has been proven on the dyno, by many customers. After seeing the results posted, I knew this was the intake for me. That, and the fact that it can be customized with paint to match, or CF wrapped intake tube.

You will need the following tools:

Ratchet
7mm socket
8mm socket
10mm socket
Clip removal tool

I also used some assembly lube to assist getting the intake tube into the rubber elbow, and getting the IAT sensor into the grommet.

You can do the following in any order that works best for you, but here is how I went about removing the stock setup.

Unwrap the taped connection on the drivers side PCV tube, and unplug the sensor. You will be able to re-wrap the connection again after plugging it it.

Using a ratchet, and 7mm socket, remove loses the clamp holding the stock intake tube to the throttle body.

Using the clip removal tool, or something similar, release the rubber vacuum line from the intake tube.

Remove the IAT wiring g=harness, and the coolant line on the back side of the intake tube form the studs bu pulling up on the clips.

Release the PCV time by releasing the blue plastic tab while pulling the tube away from the intake tube.

Release the other end of the PVV tube from the drivers side cam cover. You may need a pick, or small flat head screwdriver to release the tab, as its hard to get your finger tip on.

Remove the 10mm bolt holding the air box to the fender well. Now you can remove the stock air box and intake tube assembly as one complete unit.

Remove the stock IAT sensor from the stock intake tube by turning it counter clockwise and set it aside for installation into the 1320 Junkie tube.

Remove the stock air intake snout form the stock air box by popping it off the 3 tabs.

Take this time to wire tie the IAT harness to the coolant line because the new location will be on the underside of the 1320 Junkie tube.

I took advantage of this time to use a wire tie to secure the coolant line from the SC coolant tank to the brake line up against the side of the engine compartment. It was in the stock supplied clip that holds it to the radiator hose, but it is not a great design, and others have reported it falling out and rubbing on the alternator pulley.

Now start assembling the 1320 Junkie CAI by installing the stock TB adaptor into the appropriate end of the massive 6" ID elbow. This can be removed to accommodate a larger TB in the future, if need be.

Use your finger to apply a little lube to the rubber grommet on the 1320 Junkie intake tube, and insert the stock IAT sensor until it bottoms out. You can apply pressure to the grommet from the inside of the intake tube to prevent the grommet from popping out while pushing the IAT into place. Lube of some kind is the key to a successful instal of the sensor. Turn it so it faces perpendicular to the air flow.

You can either purchase an already modified PCV tube, or modify yours. I decided to get the already modified tube, so I could see the stock one for the possibility of returning it to stock some day. Here is a comparison photo of the two tubes. I have also included 1320 Junkie's modification video incase you decide to go that route.

You have an option of getting a blue, black, red, or white air filter (red picture coming soon).

This phot shows why you will want to run the IAT harness to this location. It also shows the IAT sensor perpendicular to the air flow.

You will now use the 8mm socket to secure the 1320 Junkie elbow to the TB, and the filter to the intake tube.

Black and blue installed

Don't forget to place the stock intake snout back in place

I chose to use the white filter for now (also a sneak peak of my next install post, haha).

 

[Jmeo]

I decided to go with the Shelby American aluminum fuse panel cover, brake reservoir cover, and coolant tank. I think they look pretty great on the Ford Performance Blue car, and complement the aluminum blower, and cam covers on the engine.

 

[Tony Alonso]

Moving along!

 

[Jmeo]

I finally got to installing the engine caps. I have ordered another coolant cap for the IC tank, but its backordered for a bit, and I am waiting on the oil dipstick handle as well. For me, I like the blue "SHELBY" lettering, and think it looks good on this color car.

I also decided to remove the oil fill extension tube so the cap screws directly into the cam cover.

I put a 90º on the overflow hose while I was at it.

 

[Jmeo]

Things are getting real now! Hopefully within 2 weeks these beauties will be on my car

 

[BeastAR]

Nice updates and excellent walkthrough! Keep up the good work.

 

[Jmeo]

Nice updates and excellent walkthrough! Keep up the good work.

Thanks Josh

 

[Jmeo]

Completed the second to last engine cap thing today. The dipstick cover that came in the kit didn't quite fit the handle on my car, so I had to grind it down to fit. Also, my good Texas buddy @kilobravo made a decal for it, as it comes blank. It looks way better in person, the picture is such good quality, it makes the clear overlay more noticeable than it is to the naked eye.

 

[Jmeo]

My good buddy @kilobravo did something really cool for me, he converted this black GT350 business card holder to a replica of my GT500. I just thought this was cool enough to post, and I wanted to thank Kent (once again) for his mad skills. I love it buddy!

 

[Jmeo]

Wheels landed at the tire shop. Roughly 1.5 week wait till I get them.

 

[Stage_3]

Wheels landed at the tire shop. Roughly 1.5 week wait till I get them.

Gorgeous Jaime.
I can't wait to meet up some time and check out the car along with those killer wheels.

 

[Jmeo]

Gorgeous Jaime.
I can't wait to meet up some time and check out the car along with those killer wheels.

We definitely, and finally, need to make that happen buddy.

 

[52voodoo]

I had the rain tray painted to match the hood vent, and I installed a custom made vinyl cobra decal. When the very first pictures of this car were hitting the internet almost two years ago, it had a cobra on the rain tray that never made it to production....until now.

I really like the Cobra! How did you get the rain tray smooth before paint?
Kevin B

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