FRPP Handling Package installed and impressions

[BigGuy81]

They aren't out yet.

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[Lagformance]

Sorry, but how will this not fit v6 fastback models? or even ecoboost. I get that there may be weight differences, but not that substantial that it would make that huge of a difference....

 

[70sstrat08]

Sorry, but how will this not fit v6 fastback models? or even ecoboost. I get that there may be weight differences, but not that substantial that it would make that huge of a difference....

So in that Edmunds article it says it fits ecoboost models too if I remember correctly.

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[Lagformance]

My goal was to build planted light mustang with the right amount of power. Im trying to do it with the v6 but every site has parts that they say wont fit or are not applicable.. i don't see how a suspension upgrade wouldn't be the same across the board (excluding convertibles obviously.) They said the FFPP strut k brace with shock brace wouldnt fit. It fits.. so i assume this would make my boaty V6 handle like shes on rails with this suspension upgrade.
Again when going aftermarket coilovers, they are never engine specific. so why bs here?

 

[leszek]

The kit is for GT coupe only. The spring rates are incorrect even for a GT convertible let alone a V6 or an Ecoboost.

 

[BigGuy81]

The kit is for GT coupe only. The spring rates are incorrect even for a GT convertible let alone a V6 or an Ecoboost.

No it isn't. I called Ford Performance and they confirmed it fit the Ecoboost.

 

[Vernichtung]

No it isn't. I called Ford Performance and they confirmed it fit the Ecoboost.

Someone else posted that, while the parts will fit an Ecoboost or GT convertible, the spring and damper rates are tuned for GT fastbacks only. This was apparently per a conversation this particular person had with a Ford Racing representative. Of course, I can't find that particular post anywhere at the moment...

 

[leszek]

No it isn't. I called Ford Performance and they confirmed it fit the Ecoboost.

I called them as well. - it will fit physically but the spring rates will be incorrect. I spoke to:
Mike Goodwin
[email protected]

who did you speak to?

 

[Lagformance]

Again, even if the spring rates would be stiff to compensate the torque squat, still doesn't make sense why it wouldn't fit v6. I may just bite the bullet and get it anyways just very frustrated with information...

 

[Lagformance]

Makes sense why the convertibles would be excluded because of the different balance of the chassis. But all the fastbacks should be identical.

 

[BrimstoneBill]

So what's the weight difference from the GT to the V6 and the EB?

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[Poppacapp]

Again, even if the spring rates would be stiff to compensate the torque squat, still doesn't make sense why it wouldn't fit v6. I may just bite the bullet and get it anyways just very frustrated with information...

You would knowingly throw springs with incorrect rates on your car?
The springs/dampers are obviously setup for the GT weights at the corners. I would think it would not do too well in a car they were not designed for... whether they "bolt" up or not.

 

[BigGuy81]

I called them as well. - it will fit physically but the spring rates will be incorrect. I spoke to:
Mike Goodwin
[email protected]

who did you speak to?

I don't know. I called the number on the Ford racing web site and spoke to someone who told me that initially they were making the kit as GT only but after confirming the fitment are now saying it will fit the ecoboost as well.

 

[Gibbo205]

Are the sway bars in this kit tubular (hollow) or solid and what size are they please?

 

[jpilone]

I am considering wrapping this package into my upcoming special ordered GT/PP. I can get a killer deal being an employee.

In hindsight, if you had to do it all over again, would you do just springs and swaybars and square tire setup and get similar results? Seems like it'd be more cost effective.

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