2014 Mustang GT Modifications Photo Log - VMP BMR MGW MSD Pypes Shaftmasters

[MikeWads]

After taking delivery of my 2014 Mustang GT 6M I went right to work by first getting a set of 19" AMR Charcoal Wheels and Mickey Thompson 255/40R19 Front and 285/35R19 Rear Street Comp Tires. However, the rears were not up to the job and were quickly replaced with 305/35R19 M/T drag radials.

Next I installed all BMR suspension parts and welded up the axle tubes. I went with their adjustable UCA w/ relo bracket, LCAs w/ relo brackets, Panhard rod, and Lowering Springs. GT500 mufflers were also installed at this time for a better sound and the larger tips.

After speaking with Justin and BJ at VMP I decided to go with their Stage 2 kit. The reason I selected this kit over the Roush kits is that it includes the big JLT intake, ported elbow, larger AFCO heat exchanger w/ dual SPAL fans, and tuning support from Justin.

My base line 1/4 mile run before installing the supercharger was a 12.86 @ 109mph on 93 octane. I also performed a 60-130mph VBOX test which took a depressing 13.4 seconds. After installing the supercharger I was back at the dragstrip and clicked off an 11.33 @ 125mph. What really surprised me was the change from 60-130mph. It was now capable of doing 60-130 mph in 8.1 seconds! The only change was the installation of the supercharger.

That's a 1.5 second ET and 16 mph improvement in the 1/4 mile ....and the car was able to do 60-130mph 5.3 seconds faster than before!

Since then I have installed a Shaftmasters DS, Pypes Off-Road H-Pipe, MSD 2-Step, Autometer Boost Gauge, and MGW shifter.

Overall I have been happy with the VMP kit. Justin has been good about communicating with me and sending me updates to the tune as I make changes.

 

[jojobee]

Your rear axle, is it powdercoated..?
Looks 100% better than my rusted one.

 

[davidhuff]

All your mods look great!
What tool did you use to mod the front timing cover?

 

[Justin@VMP]

looks great!

 

[BMR Tech]

Looks awesome Mike!

It has been a pleasure working with you, and I look forward to seeing what the future has in store - especially knowing the car that you previously put together, lol.

 

[SID297]

That's a great list of mods.

 

[bmoney50]

looks great....nicely done!

 

[MikeWads]

Your rear axle, is it powdercoated..?
Looks 100% better than my rusted one.

No. Checkout my other thread on the rearend.
http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/2011-2014-mustangs-354/990900-thats-one-ugly-rear-end.html

All your mods look great!
What tool did you use to mod the front timing cover?

I used a 4" angle grinder with a cut-off wheel.

Thanks for the positive comments! Here is a video of my car at the track working the 19" drag radials.

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[BMR Tech]

Nicely done sir.

Have you tried being a little more aggressive with the launch?

 

[hand-filer]

No. Checkout my other thread on the rearend.
http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/2011-2014-mustangs-354/990900-thats-one-ugly-rear-end.html


I used a 4" angle grinder with a cut-off wheel.

Thanks for the positive comments! Here is a video of my car at the track working the 19" drag radials.

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That's what I used to mod my cover and the results look remarkably similar. A little patience and a steady hand and you can almost make it look like it was machined.
How are you liking the driveshaft? I installed mine last weekend but there's a long wait ahead for me to test it. Tons of snow up hear this winter.
Very tastefully executed mods by the way.

 

[MikeWads]

Nicely done sir.

Have you tried being a little more aggressive with the launch?

I'm working my way up with the MSD 2-Step. That was at 2300rpm. It's real easy to spin these 19" DRs with a manual. Going to an event called Pony Wars @ SGMP in a couple of weeks and that track hooks, so I will try 2500-2800 rpm then. I plan getting some 15" ET Streets eventually w/ an RXT clutch ...then I can really launch it!

That's what I used to mod my cover and the results look remarkably similar. A little patience and a steady hand and you can almost make it look like it was machined.
How are you liking the driveshaft? I installed mine last weekend but there's a long wait ahead for me to test it. Tons of snow up hear this winter.
Very tastefully executed mods by the way.

DS is smooth. I've been up to 130mph with it and noticed no difference. Thanks!

 

[FIFTY]

Very nice set-up, looking good bro!

 

[MikeWads]

Had a good day of racing at the Pony Wars event at SGMP!

I flashed the car with a race gas tune for the first time and added 5 gallons of MS109. This combo allowed the car to go faster and faster with each consecutive run. My last run of the day was an 11.03 @ 132mph!

 

[nosscort]

Damn.. from your picture looks like no safety equipment needed??

 

[A1ex]

nice build!

 

[lyndon915]

Very nice