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<blockquote data-quote="RedVenom48" data-source="post: 15797176" data-attributes="member: 166576"><p>Congrats and welcome! As a former San Diegan, its nice to know there's another GT500 in the city. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> I used to race a ton down at Qualcomm. There's next to no grip there, so youll want a set of Bias Ply slicks to have a prayer of hooking up.</p><p></p><p>Youll probably want to invest in a full suspension. BMR makes great stuff, but if handling is REALLY your thing a call to Griggs Suspension would be your best bet:</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.griggsracing.com/index.php?cPath=4332_4309&osCsid=3b3d50b7b1458be701d276f893096e0f" target="_blank">http://www.griggsracing.com/index.php?cPath=4332_4309&osCsid=3b3d50b7b1458be701d276f893096e0f</a></p><p></p><p>Id start with a rear suspension package WITH Watts link instead of a panhard Rod. You will immediately feel improved handling by addressing the rear first. Watts link will transform your rear end feel. [USER=121775]@GT Premi[/USER] Just installed a watts link and seems to be very pleased with the results.</p><p></p><p>S197 front lower control arms and the McPherson strut setup works pretty well. Realistically, a swap to some takeoff 11-12 SVT Performance pack takoff struts and springs would tighten up the front. At that point, along with the rear being addressed, you can determine if your front end needs more help.</p><p></p><p>Lastly, you will want to make a dual fan heat exchanger a priority installation. Iron block GT500s are known to heat soak on the stock intercooler setup. Its simply inadequate. The intercooler itself is fine, but the heat exchanger and pump are laughably under spec for sustained hard driving.</p><p></p><p>A VMP Dual fan Triple pass heat exchanger is among the best value, quality and performance:</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.vmpperformance.com/VMP-Dual-Fan-Triple-Pass-Heat-Exchanger-for-Mustan-p/vmp-hedual.htm" target="_blank">http://www.vmpperformance.com/VMP-Dual-Fan-Triple-Pass-Heat-Exchanger-for-Mustan-p/vmp-hedual.htm</a></p><p></p><p>You can also reference my How-To on installing a much higher performance 13-14 intercooler pump (assuming the VMP kit has already been installed) here:</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.svtperformance.com/forums/threads/installing-a-2013-14-intercooler-pump-on-07-12-gt500.1152100/" target="_blank">https://www.svtperformance.com/forums/threads/installing-a-2013-14-intercooler-pump-on-07-12-gt500.1152100/</a></p><p></p><p>If youre looking for a speed shop to install all your new go fast goodies, I cant recommend JBA Speed Shop enough. They are off the 163 and Clairemont Mesa road right behind the BMW motorcycle dealership.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://jbaspeedshop.com/" target="_blank">http://jbaspeedshop.com/</a></p><p></p><p></p><p>Once you get your heat under control, sustained driving will be absolutely a joy! Welcome to the addiction!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RedVenom48, post: 15797176, member: 166576"] Congrats and welcome! As a former San Diegan, its nice to know there's another GT500 in the city. :D I used to race a ton down at Qualcomm. There's next to no grip there, so youll want a set of Bias Ply slicks to have a prayer of hooking up. Youll probably want to invest in a full suspension. BMR makes great stuff, but if handling is REALLY your thing a call to Griggs Suspension would be your best bet: [URL]http://www.griggsracing.com/index.php?cPath=4332_4309&osCsid=3b3d50b7b1458be701d276f893096e0f[/URL] Id start with a rear suspension package WITH Watts link instead of a panhard Rod. You will immediately feel improved handling by addressing the rear first. Watts link will transform your rear end feel. [USER=121775]@GT Premi[/USER] Just installed a watts link and seems to be very pleased with the results. S197 front lower control arms and the McPherson strut setup works pretty well. Realistically, a swap to some takeoff 11-12 SVT Performance pack takoff struts and springs would tighten up the front. At that point, along with the rear being addressed, you can determine if your front end needs more help. Lastly, you will want to make a dual fan heat exchanger a priority installation. Iron block GT500s are known to heat soak on the stock intercooler setup. Its simply inadequate. The intercooler itself is fine, but the heat exchanger and pump are laughably under spec for sustained hard driving. A VMP Dual fan Triple pass heat exchanger is among the best value, quality and performance: [URL]http://www.vmpperformance.com/VMP-Dual-Fan-Triple-Pass-Heat-Exchanger-for-Mustan-p/vmp-hedual.htm[/URL] You can also reference my How-To on installing a much higher performance 13-14 intercooler pump (assuming the VMP kit has already been installed) here: [URL]https://www.svtperformance.com/forums/threads/installing-a-2013-14-intercooler-pump-on-07-12-gt500.1152100/[/URL] If youre looking for a speed shop to install all your new go fast goodies, I cant recommend JBA Speed Shop enough. They are off the 163 and Clairemont Mesa road right behind the BMW motorcycle dealership. [URL]http://jbaspeedshop.com/[/URL] Once you get your heat under control, sustained driving will be absolutely a joy! Welcome to the addiction! [/QUOTE]
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