Gt vs gt350 base difference

[DekiDoo]

Ok, I may be wrong here.... but, the rare 2015, and 2016 GT350 base cars didn't have magna ride, am i right? If so, other than the engine, the Tremec, and obviously wheels, tires and brakes, are there any significant other, or suspension differences between PP GTs and the base GT350?

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[2015Etrac]

Ok, I may be wrong here.... but, the rare 2015, and 2016 GT350 base cars didn't have magna ride, am i right? If so, other than the engine, the Tremec, and obviously wheels, tires and brakes, are there any significant other, or suspension differences between PP GTs and the base GT350?

GT350 base suspension is still much better than the PP suspension with better springs, shocks, and sway bars. It's basically the GT350 springs with the Ford Performance Track shocks/struts. A lot of people actually add this setup to their GT's. I run GT350R springs but with adjustable Koni's as well as GT350R sway bars. Also, the 2015/2016 base GT350 did not have coolers and also had a smaller spoiler and chin spoiler.

 

[Coyote Red]

I know Ford sold a lot of the "base" GT 350's but an informed road warrior would not settle for anything less than an R type.
I am slowly building a base GT with "track days in mind".

 

[WhiteyDog]

I know Ford sold a lot of the "base" GT 350's but an informed road warrior would not settle for anything less than an R type.
I am slowly building a base GT with "track days in mind".

Did the same with loads of Steeda suspension parts. I have a sh*t load installed already, and will soon have literally every Steeda suspension upgrade available installed. It handles absolutely fantastic now, and will be even better when the rest go on.

 

[Hack]

The GT350s also have more rigid hubs than a GT IIRC.

 

[JohnVallo]

Ok, I may be wrong here.... but, the rare 2015, and 2016 GT350 base cars didn't have magna ride, am i right? If so, other than the engine, the Tremec, and obviously wheels, tires and brakes, are there any significant other, or suspension differences between PP GTs and the base GT350?

YES
In the front suspension, the aluminum front hubs (Knuckles) on the GT350 are lighter, have bigger bearings, and are designed with more kingpin inclination to accommodate the change in scrub-radius needed with the wider wheels, tires. The front track width on the GT350 is 1" wider.
In the rear suspension, the rear springs on the GT350 are wound in opposite directions (R & L), requiring different lower control arms.

 

[nastang87xx]

The shocks are indeed different as well and I think they're actually NOT the FP shocks or whatever they are for the GT upgrade package. I think they're a tick above even.

 

[DekiDoo]

Thanks a lot for everyone's replies. Much appreciated.

 

[monte87]

YES
In the front suspension, the aluminum front hubs (Knuckles) on the GT350 are lighter, have bigger bearings, and are designed with more kingpin inclination to accommodate the change in scrub-radius needed with the wider wheels, tires. The front track width on the GT350 is 1" wider.
In the rear suspension, the rear springs on the GT350 are wound in opposite directions (R & L), requiring different lower control arms.

Hi,
So if one were doing a upgrade base gt spring upgrade using the GT350 base springs, how would i go about it? how would you install? which would you order?
Thanks Anthony

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