Roushcharged GT

[KJL]

Hello Mustang world,

I currently own a 2016 Camaro SS (but I come in peace lol) and have doing a little research on this supercharger package that ford is offering on the GT's. Around 40k for a 700hp car sounds like too good of a deal to pass up, so I'm considering bringing in the SS to see what can happen. What I can't seem to find in my research is what supporting mods are needed to make all this power stick to the ground? I've seen one dealer on YouTube claim that "it's only a set of tires away from the infamous 10's" and was wondering what real members are needing to do.

Sorry if this is a repost, but I've tried to search here and really couldn't find definitive answers.

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[Khyber]

that $39,900 deal is for a base gt just fyi. not performance pack or premium. you can get one for about 46k though with the roush blower with pp and premium.

tires is the start then some bmr or steeda suspension mods to stop the irs hop. if you get into the real power from it, get some stronger half shafts.

 

[KJL]

Yeah I was playing on ford's website, and to comparably equip a gt, I would need to get the premium package. Would the perf pack help in irs wheel hop with that kind of power or would it be better to forgo that package if I'm upgrading suspension anyway? I know you also get brembos and 3.73's too, but would just those additions justify the cost of upgrade when you can just spend 500 to get the 3.55's?

 

[Dark_Knight_Mustang]

Power to the Ground

I've had the phase 2 Supercharger Kit from Roush since January.

I do not drag race the car. If you intend to the upgrades would include Ford Racing Half Shafts $1,400(you will likely snap the stock ones) and the Hop Not IRS package from Steeda with sticky tires. The PZeros are useless on the drag strip with that much power.

I DO use the car on the road course quite a bit. Make sure you opt for the GT performance Package to get among other things the Brembo front brakes, larger radiator, rear diff cooler and 3:73 rear gear. The Pirelli PZero summer tires are "ok" for the street but lack grip when you are on track... I'll post a photo of them. Steeda progressive springs helped a lot as well as the sway bar kit. You lose the strut tower brace when you install the supercharger so lowering the center of gravity and reducing body roll will help. I also found the Toe on the alignment was way off on my car so make sure the alignment is right shortly after you get the car. Make sure someone close to your weight sits in the driver seat when they dial in the camber, caster and toe so its correct when you are driving.

Hope this is a start for you. I converted from an SRT Challenger and this is WAY more car, especially for the money.

 

[mustang1]

... I currently own a 2016 Camaro SS (but I come in peace lol) and have doing a little research on this supercharger package that ford is offering on the GT's. Around 40k for a 700hp car sounds like too good of a deal to pass up

manual or automatic ?

 

[jwhite]

I'm not going to discredit what was said above, just give you my experience with my research and experience. Unless you put drag radials on and major suspension upgrades, half shafts are a wast of $ . I put the Eibach Pro line kit with swaybars and it helped with traction but I'm still nowhere near to breaking half shafts. I'm actually surprised someone hasn't mentioned the clutch?
I've had my Roush system for about 6/7k miles and all good on stock factory clutch and half shafts.
The biggest thing that the perf package will offer you is the larger radiator for cooling. The Brembo's are nice though too.
I will say the low end torque is outstanding with the Roush SC'er setup!!!

 

[KJL]

manual or automatic ?

My Camaro is an auto. I've had manuals before (my c6 being one) but this new 8 speed in the Camaro is no joke.

So there's a noticeable difference in the upgraded cooling you get with the perf pack? Is it something y'all notice while casually driving or is it something noticed only when pushing the car hard? The car probably won't see any road course days but it will see the track.

 

[jwhite]

Always remember that for every 1 lb of boost it rises air temp 10 degrees. Every inch of radiator and ounce of water is important. And yes it will still get hot with some good old spirited driving.

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