2018 PP2 - Centri/Driveline Build

[Tee-Dots79]

New guy here. Thought I'd share what I'm working on...

Car was purchased on 9/1/20. Premium, 401A. 11,800 miles. Came with Ford Performance hood struts, smoked sidemarkers, and a resonator delete.
Everything else was original.

I've since added a few thing, and kept track of power gains along the way. Here's a breakdown of my NA mods:

Baseline: 431 hp / 380 tq (logged 1/23/21) Vid
*E85: 451 hp / 400 tq (logged 5/15/21) Vid
2M Fab Catless Longtubes: 474 hp / 429 tq (logged 6/12/21) Vid
*Steeda Hardcore CAI (w/ insert): 489 hp / 446 tq (logged 7/3/21) Vid
*Steeda Hardcore CAI (w/o insert): 509 hp / 461 tq (logged 7/17/21) Vid

*tune/revision Tuning handled by Lund. Headers (and MGW short throw) installed by C&M Automotive in Camby, IN. Mustang dyno provided by Elite Tuning LLC in Bringhurst, IN.

Also running an MGW flatstick shifter and Steeda progressive springs. Hawk Yellows, too, although I'll probably try something else next time.

Here's how the car sits as of today:

I've been running a staggered set of supersports (295/35 fronts, 305/35 rears), but switched to PS4's in preparation for my next mods. Currently running 295/30 fronts w/ 325/30 rears. No rubbing. No problem.

So anyway, I bought my next round of parts over the past few days. Some of them should start trickling in today. Here's what's coming:

ESS G3 tuner kit w/ 110 mm pulley (9.5 psi.)
Fore Innovations Level 2 fuel system - E85 ready
ID1050-XDS injectors
Calimer stage 3 MT82-D4 transmission
Mcleod RXT clutch
Mcleod stainless braided clutch line.
Wilwood clutch reservoir
Boundary black oil pump gears & crank sprocket
UPR single valve catch can
Reich 170 degree thermostat
Brisk RR12S plugs
Steeda front crash bar
Steeda IRS ultimate stop the hop kit
DSS aluminum driveshaft
DSS 2,000 hp axles
Stifflers driveshaft safety loop
Autometer Pro-Comp oil pressure gauge.
Autometer Pro-Comp boost/vacuum gauge.
Revised Lund tuning for boost

I'm having C&M Automotive, a local shop in Camby, IN handle all of the install, as I'm about a month away from a kidney transplant, so I don't really feel like doing much. I'll update w/ pics and whatnot, if anybody's interested in how it all progresses.

Been lurking for a while, but I figured it would be nice to actually participate.

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[DougS550]

New guy, here. Thought I'd share what I'm working on...

Car was purchased on 9/1/20. Premium, 401A. 11,800 miles. Came with Ford Performance hood struts, smoked sidemarkers, and a resonator delete.
Everything else was original.

I've since added a few thing, and kept track of power gains along the way. Here's a breakdown of my NA mods:

Baseline: 431 hp / 380 tq (logged 1/23/21) Vid
*E85: 451 hp / 400 tq (logged 5/15/21) Vid
2M Fab Catless Longtubes: 474 hp / 429 tq (logged 6/12/21) Vid
*Steeda Hardcore CAI (w/ insert): 489 hp / 446 tq (logged 7/3/21) Vid
*Steeda Hardcore CAI (w/o insert): 509 hp / 461 tq (logged 7/17/21) Vid

*tune/revision Tuning handled by Lund. Headers (and MGW short throw) installed by C&M Automotive in Camby, IN. Mustang dyno provided by Elite Tuning LLC in Bringhurst, IN.

Also running an MGW flatstick shifter and Steeda progressive springs. Hawk Yellows, too, although I'll probably try something else next time.

Here's how the car sits as of today:

I've been running a staggered set of supersports (295/35 fronts, 305/35 rears), but switched to PS4's in preparation for my next mods. Currently running 295/30 fronts w/ 325/30 rears. No rubbing. No problem.

So anyway, I bought my next round of parts over the past few days. Some of them should start trickling in today. Here's what's coming:

ESS G3 tuner kit w/ 110 mm pulley (9.5 psi.)
Fore Innovations Level 2 fuel system - E85 ready
ID1050-XDS injectors
Calimer stage 3 MT82-D4 transmission
Mcloud RXT clutch
Mcloud stainless braided clutch line
Wilwood clutch reservoir
Boundary black oil pump gears & crank sprocket
UPR single valve catch can
Reich 170 degree thermostat
Brisk RR12S plugs
Steeda front crash bar
Steeda IRS ultimate stop the hop kit
DSS aluminum driveshaft
DSS 2,000 hp axles
Stifflers driveshaft safety loop
Autometer Ultralite oil pressure gauge
Autometer Ultralite boost/vacuum gauge
Revised Lund tuning for boost

I'm having C&M Automotive, a local shop in Camby, IN handle all of the install, as I'm about a month away from a kidney transplant, so I don't really feel like doing much. I'll update w/ pics and whatnot, if anybody's interested in how it all progresses.

Been lurking for a while, but I figured it would be nice to actually participate.

Sounds Great. I plan on doing the ESS G3 next winter. Keep us posted. Good Luck

 

[Tee-Dots79]

Sounds Great. I plan on doing the ESS G3 next winter. Keep us posted. Good Luck

Thanks!
I was really close to going w/ the Vortech V3, but decided on the G3 after a fair amount of research.

 

[DougS550]

Thanks!
I was really close to going w/ the Vortech V3, but decided on the G3 after a fair amount of research.

Same here, plus the price for the ESS is Good

 

[Tee-Dots79]

Plugs, clutch reservoir, axles, and driveshaft showed up...

 

[DougS550]

Plugs, clutch reservoir, axles, and driveshaft showed up...

Sweet. Did you have any concern with the Increase in NVH with the Aluminum Drive Shaft? Which axles did you go with?
Thanks

 

[Tee-Dots79]

Sweet. Did you have any concern with the Increase in NVH with the Aluminum Drive Shaft? Which axles did you go with?
Thanks

I've not heard anyone else complain about NVH, but I guess we'll see when everything's installed. I went w/ the DSS 2,000 hp axles.

 

[Tee-Dots79]

Clutch, trans fluid, and cable are here...

 

[13GetThere]

That's gonna be one bad ass PP2.

 

[Tee-Dots79]

That's gonna be one bad ass PP2.

Maaaaaaan, I hope so!

 

[DougS550]

I've not heard anyone else complain about NVH, but I guess we'll see when everything's installed. I went w/ the DSS 2,000 hp axles.

I think it was harmonics created by having One Drive shaft instead of two. Very interested for sure. I was thinking about putting a 10psi pulley and use an electronic controlled BOV. I heard the 10 psi will ramp higher boost at lower rpm and then when it's spinning hard the electronic BOV will keep max Boost at what ever like 7-8 pounds. Thanks for sharing

 

[Tee-Dots79]

Not much in the way of deliveries today. FedEx came and went with my crash bar. Never heard them knock.

The thermostat showed up, but nobody needs to see a picture of that.

 

[Tee-Dots79]

Gauges showed up.
These will go in place of the factory Performance pack gauges.

 

[Coastal-Mach]

Gauges showed up.
These will go in place of the factory Performance pack gauges.

I had both of those in my 03 Mach, worked perfectly. My new one will have them as well. Be sure to follow the directions of the boost gauge, and do not remove the set key until you have completed the install, it will keep the needle solid.

Good luck with the transplant and the build. Keep us posted on both.

 

[Tee-Dots79]

I had both of those in my 03 Mach, worked perfectly. My new one will have them as well. Be sure to follow the directions of the boost gauge, and do not remove the set key until you have completed the install, it will keep the needle solid.

Good luck with the transplant and the build. Keep us posted on both.

Thank you!

I wouldn't normally do it like this, but I'm having my local shop handle all the install work. They're the go-to mustang guys around here.

At this point, I don't have the strength to handle much, unfortunately.

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