GT500 Mods
 

I just thought I would put an update up as to what I have done to the car and what my thoughts are. As far as performance mods this year I have added: Ford Racing cold air intake, Ford Racing "KR" axle back exhaust, Ford Racing "KR" short throw shifter, Ford Racing 3.73 gears, SCT X3 flash tuner with VMP custom tune and a Steeda adjustable upper control arm. My only complaints about the car when I got it was the horrible wheel hop and the exhaust was way too quiet. I also found that the car felt heavy on take off. After these mods it ts like driving a different car. It feels much lighter on it's feet, the wheel hop is gone, and the exhaust has a great bark to it. All in all I am very happy with all of these parts and would recommend them to anyone that may be considering them.

How's traction with those 3.73s and all that torque? ...that's gotta be a hoot!
These cars are bad for wheelhop and I'm glad you were able to cure it. Even my V6 with one wheel peel did it when it was stock. It still does it occasionally, even with aftermarket upper and lower control arms.

Totally agree on the sound of the exhaust! This car was not intended to be quiet (at least not mine). Can I ask why 3.73 instead of 4.10? Is 4.10 too much for a daily driver?

Awesome to hear. Nothing is worse then doing mods with only feeling disappointment in the end.

It has a serious traction issue but it's lot's of fun. So far I haven't had a hint of hop and hopefully it stays that way.

Stock was 3.31 and 3.73 works great on these cars. 4.10 would be ok but isn't really necesary with this much power. It would be a blast though and I probably would have done it but I always think resale and 4.10's seem to scare people.

Great to hear you are pleased with the mods. If I drove mine harder I would certainly go your route. Any vids of the exhaust???

No but I do need to get one

Absolutely. I would love to have mine done with the lumpiest of cams as well as the perfect headers/exhaust etc. For me it's 100% look/sound. Speed meh

Ummmm....yeah...get on that please! I love those kind of vids. :)