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Well everyone, I've hinted on a few posts of my 2015 CO Mustang GT build. Here is a link that gives you a preview of my car. The car is a few days from getting to Oxnard California home of Vortech Superchargers. Let me know what you guys thank.

A big shout out to Bowen's Garage (Jonb347) Ford for having the absolute best customer service and for busting his butt to get the car out of Flat Rock so fast.

www.bowensgarageinc.com
Thanks Jon for everything!

Thanks to the Vortech team and all supporting sponsors.

Huge shout out to Neil Tjin from www.neiltjin.com

Preview:

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THE STORY

I have been out of the racing scene for quite some time. After retiring from the Army I had a lot of therapy and hospital care to go through. So between that and work it took up most of my time. Not a day went by that I did not think about getting back into a car in looking at the clouds as a tree turns green.

So as soon as the 2015 Mustang was unveiled December 5th 2013 I called Bowen's Garage in Eastford Connecticut. I spoke with Jon Bowen (aka jonb347).

John immediately began to display his willingness to help and have a high level of customer service. He put me on a order list to make sure I was given the opportunity to order the S550 asap. On the morning of May 20th as soon as the order banks came open, he put my order in exactly how I wanted it.

I emailed a few power adder companies about helping me go through this build. I was initially going to look for a beta program. Quite a few responded. I received an email from Vortech subsequently expressing interest in building a beta program for the 2015 Mustang GT. Once Neil Tjin stepped in SEMA became a priority.

The car will arrive in a few days to Oxnard California to begin its transformation from an S550 to an S550 on steroids.
The car will be used as a daily driver. The car will also be used to go to various veterans organizations and ceremonies. I am a veteran service volunteer in the state of Massachusetts. I am going to be working with Wounded Warrior Project to set up track thrill days fir disabled veterans to get a taste of speed and excitement with hugh end sports cars as well as purpose built race cars.


THE SPECS

The car is a competition orange.
401A, Nav, PP, premier accent interior.
Planned mods include but not limited to:
-Vortech V3si Supercharger with intercooler and supporting mods
-Magnaflow Competition Series Cat Back
-Forgestar F14 wheels 20x9.5 & 20x11 Matte black
-Nitto NT05 275/35/20 in front 315/35/20 outback.
-Steeds Coil overs on all four corners
-3d Carbon Lip Kit
-Glow Shift boost & A/F gauges
-Redline Tuning Hood strut kit
-Baer Brakes 6S brakes Tjin Edition (custom competition orange powder coat)
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That last link, no worky.
 

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This looks like it's gonna be one sweet build, can't wait to see it

Are you going to have any seat time before it goes to SEMA?
 
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This looks like it's gonna be one sweet build, can't wait to see it

Are you going to have any seat time before it goes to SEMA?
maybe on the dyno. Oh ya and from the shop to the trailer lol
 

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Did your car get built yet?
 
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The rendering looks great OP. Should look even better in the metal.

I hope they were able to get you into SEMA seeing as how it is your car and all.
 
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The rendering looks great OP. Should look even better in the metal.

I hope they were able to get you into SEMA seeing as how it is your car and all.
Oh ya I'm in. Along with 3 other guests, hotel and other cool stuff. ALS my wife is part of the official media team. She's a photographer. It will be a very memorable experience
 

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That car looks killer ! :hail:
 

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Looks awesome. Can't wait to start my build on my Ruby Red GT. Definitely a convincing build to go with Vortech. Thanks for sharing! Please let us know how the kit runs with the car when you get the chance. Still in the middle between whipple, roush, and vortech. :thumbsup:
 

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Looks awesome. Can't wait to start my build on my Ruby Red GT. Definitely a convincing build to go with Vortech. Thanks for sharing! Please let us know how the kit runs with the car when you get the chance. Still in the middle between whipple, roush, and vortech. :thumbsup:
Definitely let you know. We plan on stepping up the numbers to see what shakes loose .
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