What did you do to your S550 Mustang today?!

[GTP]

Got around to installing:

- FP Upgraded Rear Wheel Hub w/ARP Ext Studs + FP by ARP Ext Studs for Front Hub (To some wondering, FP sells a front bearing kit for the front w/ARP studs already installed also, but for non-magride cars only; FP sells the Ext studs though, I just installed on my factory front hub assy's)

@cmxPPL219 I think you win Thread Post of the Day.

Why are the hubs different between mag and non mag cars?

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[davidkrocks]

Mach 1 Handling Pack complete front end swap and 10R80 increase clutch count build.

Both mods look impressive! Where'd you buy a Mach 1 front-end bumper?

 

[cmxPPL219]

@cmxPPL219 I think you win Thread Post of the Day.

Why are the hubs different between mag and non mag cars?

They're different, IIRC, because of the uprated bearings themselves and the way the hub design mounts (they look similar to the way the rear wheel bearing looks).
On Magride cars, because the shocks are adjustable to stiffer settings than the fixed damping parameters of non-magride cars, IIRC Ford decided to upgrade the assy's for that reason - i.e., higher loads on the whole front suspension, esp during hard track driving, coupled with the weight of the front end.

Non-magride cars and their associated hub bolt up differently (on a stub axle integrated into the spindle), as opposed to the magride units, which bolt up with 4 bolts from the back of the spindle, but the bearing outer diameter of the hub is pressed into the spindle, and does not ride on a stub axle, like the non-magride cars. (I know this explanation is doo doo without pics, but I'll upload a few If I time - I saved some before. Another thread also highlighted some pics somewhere on this vast forum)

ETA -
Magride S550 Frt hub: (non-GT350; the difference for GT350 would be aluminum spindle, and longer factory studs to clear thicker caliper):

Non-Magride S550 Frt Hub: It bolts up to the spindle with a centre nut (like an axle nut - black plastic cap is covering it here) and on rear of the spindle, you can see the cast extruded stub axle through the other end, that hub rides on -- also covered up byhub itself)

 

[Baldilocks]

Try this...

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JGTL1KZ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Hmm. Says it doesn’t fit my 2020 GT/CS. I already have the PP1 splitter like all factory California Specials. Don’t see why this wouldn’t work. Maybe they just haven’t updated beyond 2019.

 

[compprep]

Mach 1 Handling Pack complete front end swap and 10R80 increase clutch count build.

Eric: Did your neighbor give you the A$$hole's garage sign?? LOL!!! I know a few that SHOULD have it!!

Yours is more a Garage Mahal.

 

[wcharon]

Mach 1 Handling Pack complete front end swap and 10R80 increase clutch count build.

Excellent mode @V8der ... Can you share information on the Match bumper?

Thanks in advance...

 

[V8der]

Both mods look impressive! Where'd you buy a Mach 1 front-end bumper?

Thx! Got access to a new take off bumper that had some minor paint damage/ splitter damage and was removed. Came complete with everything minis the handling pack lower splitter. Had to order all the underbelly aero,inner fenders and handling pack parts from Ford. Not a lot of part numbers and access to the Mach stuff. Took a while for find it all and order it. Bumper cover itself shows as “service only” so not sure you can even order that from Ford.

 

[V8der]

Eric: Did your neighbor give you the A$$hole's garage sign?? LOL!!! I know a few that SHOULD have it!!

Yours is more a Garage Mahal.

hahahahaha no that’s a self proclaimed from the “7am cold starts” thx!!

 

[kiksbutt]

Mach 1 Handling Pack complete front end swap and 10R80 increase clutch count build.

Wait, is that an OEM Mach 1 front end on 2018 GT? I didn't know a) they fit and b) if aftermarket, that anyone made it yet

Any more pics?

 

[GTP]

I want to change my Thread Post of the Day vote to @V8der.

 

[cmxPPL219]

I want to change my Thread Post of the Day vote to @V8der.

Aw mannnn lolol
He is deserving though lol

 

[Bikeman315]

Had a couple of hours before the rains came it. Tried Gyeon Bathe+ for the first time. Honestly can say it is the best car wash product I have ever used. I'll add a coat of the new Gyeon Ceramic Detailer tomorrow.

 

[GTP]

Aw mannnn lolol
He is deserving though lol

A tie? Two shared gold medals...

But a split open 10r80 ... I'm not sure I even understand what he is doing!

 

[V8der]

Wait, is that an OEM Mach 1 front end on 2018 GT? I didn't know a) they fit and b) if aftermarket, that anyone made it yet

Any more pics?

Yessir it is. OEM ford bumper and parts. My car is a fully optioned 18 magride premuim car. Mach 1 front end will bolt right on to any 18+ car. Only difference in the Mach to the GT is there is wiring differences in the turn signaling and blinkers. ( turn signals are actually the same part numbers as 15-20 GT350s/R's) Colors are mostly the same on wiring I just had to cut and make some OEM wiring harnesses to get them to work and plug in like factory. I acutally used the Diode dynamics GT350 LED turn signals on mine with have a DRL feature and sequential blinkers. Lot of Aero and brake cooling benefits doing this swap. Pictured below is the stock PP1 underbelly and the Mach underbelly(double the size). Also the Mach inner fenders are vented to get cold air from the side grills. There are ducting tubes also that is the same part/part numbers used on the GT350 on the Mach that route the air directly from the center lower grill corners to the brake rotors. I was lucky and got access to a complete bumper essentially that was brand new minus some minor defects from the factory. Im still into this front end swap almost $3k. That getting a deal on the bumper complete and my pricing on discounted Ford OE parts. If I had to buy everything regular price and separate it would prob be close to $5k for everything......A LOT for essentially a front bumper cover and some Aero. Looks wise tho it fixes my biggest pet peeve of this car, the front end. Before it was never aggressive like the higher trim cars. Spec wise now my car is essentially the same as a Mach if you'd buy one brand new. I was the first to figure out the rear OEM GT500 valance rear aero swap last year on 18+ cars. Levitown Ford parts built their rear valance swap kit off the part numbers I sent them when I first ordered all the parts. So only thing Its missing for a complete Mach swap is the badges now (which i'm not doing)lol. Even though the car is essentially the same as a Mach 1 in not going to up badge the car to something it really isn't. 18-21 aftermarket Aluminum GT350 front fenders get here tomorrow and those will be fitted and sent off to paint. Stoked to see it all finished and with a built transmission. ha!

 

[shogun32]

18-21 aftermarket Aluminum GT350 front fenders get here tomorrow and those will be fitted and sent off to paint

which ones?

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