Looking for advice on modding... help a gal out!

[Logan@Lethal]

Best entry level mods:

Lund Racing nGauge + E85 tune
BMR cradle lockout
BMR alignment bushings
BMR IRS bracing

Message me and I'll put the package together for you.. Should still be within budget..
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[Andrew@Lethal]

Good morning! I picked up a 2019 GT 10spd auto a few months ago, I’ve taken her to the track a few times (best time stock is 12.1@118) and now I’m starting to get the itch to mod. I’m the second owner and it has 21k miles. I’ve been trying to read through threads on this forum to better educate myself on the vehicle itself as I’ve previously owned a 2012 that I didn’t mod and a 2002 that I did but it’s obviously a completely different vehicle from that one.

Sooo I don’t want to make this post entirely about a CAI but I’ve read mixed reviews on how the CAI is kind of a waste on these years. I was originally planning on getting that and a tune and a third item (unknown right now which is why I’m here). I’ve got about $1500 to play around with for this first round so with that said, what would you do with that budget to get the most power for your buck?

If you list some mods please include info like the specs or manufacturer. I like to watch videos on different set ups and do my research before pulling the trigger on anything but thank you in advance for any advice / knowledge you can provide!

- Kristen

Hey Kris10! I can hook you up on any mods you would like here at @LethalPerformance. Shoot me a message if you have any questions or would like to place an order with us. I would be more than happy to give you some advice and tech tips!

 

[Armageddon Turbo]

This.

First thing to do in these s550 cars in my opinion is install the cradle lockout.

I have the Cradle lockout, Steeda vertical links(i don’t think they made that much difference for my stock daily driver), and newly installed toe knuckle bearings. The cradle lockout is by far the most affective mod I have done so far, and I will be getting an e85 tune once my warranty is out.

This is a great post and along the lines of what we recommend!

 

[irmoviper]

Good morning! I picked up a 2019 GT 10spd auto a few months ago, I’ve taken her to the track a few times (best time stock is 12.1@118) and now I’m starting to get the itch to mod. I’m the second owner and it has 21k miles. I’ve been trying to read through threads on this forum to better educate myself on the vehicle itself as I’ve previously owned a 2012 that I didn’t mod and a 2002 that I did but it’s obviously a completely different vehicle from that one.

Sooo I don’t want to make this post entirely about a CAI but I’ve read mixed reviews on how the CAI is kind of a waste on these years. I was originally planning on getting that and a tune and a third item (unknown right now which is why I’m here). I’ve got about $1500 to play around with for this first round so with that said, what would you do with that budget to get the most power for your buck?

If you list some mods please include info like the specs or manufacturer. I like to watch videos on different set ups and do my research before pulling the trigger on anything but thank you in advance for any advice / knowledge you can provide!

- Kristen

For $770 I would buy the bread and butter kit from Lethal Performance - this will lock your suspension down and almost eliminate wheel hop. (save $$$ for an alignment after it's installed) https://www.lethalperformance.com/bmr-suspension-2015-mustang-bread-and-butter-package.html
For the remaining $730 I would buy some used wheels and put Drag Radials on them. (i bought some Racestar recluses and mickey Thomson D/R's for $600)
If you have some money left over, the AFE Magum drop in fitler is about $75 and has been great for me.

Next step is to get a NGuage w/ e85 tune - I went with PBD b/c of the transbrake option (don't use it until you upgrade your DS and half-shafts).
Others have mentioned a one-piece DS, I concur with them 100%! I thought the vibration I was getting at high speeds was from the driveshaft, but it was the balancing weights on my rims - apparently the tires are spinning on the rims throwing everything out of whack. Put my street tires back on, smooth!
Hope it helps!

 

[Ghost50]

Tune and tuner from Lund: $600
BMR cradle lockout to help put it down: $220
A lot more serious mod but BK081 rear LCA bearings: $180

Getting it to the ground is more important than making a lot more.

I agree with BMac here.

Congrats on your purchase, Kristen. Love that you’ve already got it out on the track too!

I’m a six speed manual but I started with my suspension upgrades. My passes down the strip were fruitless (best 12.87) because I couldn’t hook up or keep the wheels from hopping.

So I decided to do all the stuff in my signature. The BMR CB005, vertical links, subframe alignment, diff bushings, rear LCA bearings all made a world of difference.

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