Ford Package Upgrade?

[overd0sed]

Hey, not sure if this is the right section but has anyone had their base models upgraded to a premium package after they received the car by ordering parts from Ford? Thanks in advance!

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[ElAviator72]

Parts of it are pretty easy (e.g. radio), but others aren't. Ford puts different wiring harnesses into cars based on base interior vs premium. IIRC, the premium blender box (i.e. what the cabin air goes through to get heated by the heater core and cooled by the evaporator) is completely different for premium interior cars vs base package. The reasons should be obvious: dual zone climate control vs single zone.

I've always wanted the pony logo puddle lights on my base car, but I've been assured that 1) the wires to power them aren't there, and that 2) the physical mirror housing/mirror cowl are completely different from a base package car to the premium interior cars.

Even if you did somehow manage to do the work and swap everything necessary, you'd end up with a car that was a misfit. Your vin would be completely wrong for a 200-201A car :lol:

 

[Redcruzer]

I’m not sure I’d call the radio easy. Just check the infotainment section. If you want premium features, you should get a premium or at least do your homework on the work/costs involved to get to premium like features. This site has plenty of useful info for you.

 

[Brian V]

You could always build a PP though .. gathering the parts is time consuming with the added benefit of reaching out for that expert advice . Just remember to get new bolts .

 

[ElAviator72]

You could always build a PP though .. gathering the parts is time consuming with the added benefit of reaching out for that expert advice . Just remember to get new bolts .

Just raid your nearest wrecked GT...a PP car has stock GT brakes and radiator. That's the big bits. The 3.55 rear end from a GT should work as well. The hard part is going to be duplicating the suspension tuning. Not sure about converting the dash to PP spec...you'd need parts from an actual PP car for that. If you got a GT PP center console/insert, you'd be looking for the (highly sought after) ecoboost PP boost gauge (guys who supercharge and/or turbocharge GT's are after this part).

EDIT: should you get the wild hair to do this, be warned that the differential cases are different between automatic and manual cars. Sticks get a steel differential case, while automatics get an aluminum alloy case...

 

[GuardEcoBeast]

Just raid your nearest wrecked GT...a PP car has stock GT brakes and radiator. That's the big bits. The 3.55 rear end from a GT should work as well. The hard part is going to be duplicating the suspension tuning. Not sure about converting the dash to PP spec...you'd need parts from an actual PP car for that. If you got a GT PP center console/insert, you'd be looking for the (highly sought after) ecoboost PP boost gauge (guys who supercharge and/or turbocharge GT's are after this part).

EDIT: should you get the wild hair to do this, be warned that the differential cases are different between automatic and manual cars. Sticks get a steel differential case, while automatics get an aluminum alloy case...

GT and EB radiators are not the same.

 

[ElAviator72]

GT and EB radiators are not the same.

But the EB Performance Pack (which we're talking about) uses the GT radiator

 

[GJarrett]

I knew it uses GT brakes - I've already installed them on mine as an upgrade - but I thought the Eco PP radiator was a unique item. If it really uses a GT radiator I'll be looking for one.

 

[GuardEcoBeast]

But the EB Performance Pack (which we're talking about) uses the GT radiator

Thats weird, i cant find any evidence to support that.

 

[JamesinLittleSilver]

I didn't think it was the same but could be wrong. All the step up radiators are either GT or EB from what I have seen.

 

[DontoMelbo]

Originally Posted by ElAviator72
But the EB Performance Pack (which we're talking about) uses the GT radiator

That's weird, i cant find any evidence to support that.

I don't believe they are not the same as in the aftermarket comparisons the GT radiator is longer in height by ~5" than the EB, as the intercooler sits under its radiator. Maybe the PP has the same core thickness as the GT but it's not the same unit.

 

[Regs]

Isn't the suspension tuning just a tower shock brace, stiffer front springs, and rigid thicker front and rear sway bars?

Of course, done at the shop would cost you 6 hrs of labor and a alignment.

 

[PRG3k]

Get leather Recaro's and upgrade the radio.

 

[TorqueMan]

Isn't the suspension tuning just a tower shock brace, stiffer front springs, and rigid thicker front and rear sway bars?

Of course, done at the shop would cost you 6 hrs of labor and a alignment.

The strut/shock tuning is different too. The following links show components for Ford Performance street/track handling kits:

• Street.
• Track.

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