Hello SVTP'lers,
some of you may have followed the post I made in the 2013GT500 cluster retrofit thread. I decided to make a build thread to describe the complete transformation of my car.
A couple of words: I understand, that there will be folks that completely disagree with what I am doing here. That's ok, but please do not turn this thread into a "clone" discussion. If you like, create a new thread in the appropriate forum and I am happy to comment.
Ok. Let's start in the beginning. I bought the car back in September 2010 brand new. This is how it looked. My first Mustang ever. Pretty good deal and I was happy as a little kid during Christmas.
Over the last 5 years it transformed into this (I cloned everything. Even the fuel label in the fuel door - there is nothing except the engine and VIN that distinguishes this car from a real one - and I am working on the engine
):
I have to admit, the intention of cloning a 2013GT500 came very late in the game. Basically when we figured out, that the 2013 GT500 cluster retrofit would only work 100% on a 2010, if the PCM is swapped, I decided late last year to go for it. This Mustang was supercharged, ready to be sold for a GT350, but then I came across some cheap parts for my build and decided to move ahead.
I was adding mods to it since the beginning. Some of the work I did was adding the 2013 Headlights (my own custom wiring in early 2013) the 13.8" rear brakes in Jan 2013 - (here is the how to: View attachment Ford Mustang 2013 GT500 Rear Break Install Guide for Mustang GT 2005.pdf) seats skins, exhaust (with welding in the reducers to 2.5") - basically slowly over time all the parts from the GT500.
What's missing now? The drivetrain, the Bilsteins and swapping the 4 piston brembo's to the 6 piston ones.
And here is where I am. The Brembo upgrade is for later, the Bilstein will be done, once the drive train is completed (I have the VDM - vehicle dynamics module - and the wire harness needed will include the plugs for the electronic dampers).
I am very close to the drivetrain conversion. I have all major parts, missing is only:
Engine bay harness - The one I got with the engine is cut at too many locations
Body harness
Dual Fuel Pump from a 2010-12 GT500 (can't use the 13-14 as they use the coyote plastic tank and have an angled head)
Brake Booster
Clutch kit
This thing is the best to look at. 225miles, not even broken in. I had to swap the battery harness on the engine, as they have torn some wires and bent the tabs while removing it from the wreck. Otherwise it is pretty complete. Starter motor will come Wednesday. As my car is a 2010, the EVAP is different. Basically the EVAP purge valve on the 2013 GT500 is located on the supercharger. the existing EVAP valve on the drivers side in the engine bay will be removed with all hoses and the new EVAP hose from the fuel line to the TVS supercharger will be used (P/N BR3Z-9G271-C).
Transmission is off a 2012 GT500 and I added Tob's adapter to fit the 2013 CF driveshaft. I sourced the intercooler and the engine actually came with all IC hoses and the pump. I have the OE midpipe and got new OTA's as I had to cut mine for the reducers. VDM, SJB, Amp, FPDM's are all sourced. The only custom wiring I have to do, is add the two wires to the drive mode switch. I will do that, while the dash is out.
Well, yes, the dash has to go out. The body and engine bay harness are going to certain extends behind the dash. That give me the opportunity to finally add the dual climate housing, that I didn't do when retrofitting the NAV.
I will continue to add the progress on this project.
LEXiiON
some of you may have followed the post I made in the 2013GT500 cluster retrofit thread. I decided to make a build thread to describe the complete transformation of my car.
A couple of words: I understand, that there will be folks that completely disagree with what I am doing here. That's ok, but please do not turn this thread into a "clone" discussion. If you like, create a new thread in the appropriate forum and I am happy to comment.
Ok. Let's start in the beginning. I bought the car back in September 2010 brand new. This is how it looked. My first Mustang ever. Pretty good deal and I was happy as a little kid during Christmas.
Over the last 5 years it transformed into this (I cloned everything. Even the fuel label in the fuel door - there is nothing except the engine and VIN that distinguishes this car from a real one - and I am working on the engine
):I have to admit, the intention of cloning a 2013GT500 came very late in the game. Basically when we figured out, that the 2013 GT500 cluster retrofit would only work 100% on a 2010, if the PCM is swapped, I decided late last year to go for it. This Mustang was supercharged, ready to be sold for a GT350, but then I came across some cheap parts for my build and decided to move ahead.
I was adding mods to it since the beginning. Some of the work I did was adding the 2013 Headlights (my own custom wiring in early 2013) the 13.8" rear brakes in Jan 2013 - (here is the how to: View attachment Ford Mustang 2013 GT500 Rear Break Install Guide for Mustang GT 2005.pdf) seats skins, exhaust (with welding in the reducers to 2.5") - basically slowly over time all the parts from the GT500.
What's missing now? The drivetrain, the Bilsteins and swapping the 4 piston brembo's to the 6 piston ones.
And here is where I am. The Brembo upgrade is for later, the Bilstein will be done, once the drive train is completed (I have the VDM - vehicle dynamics module - and the wire harness needed will include the plugs for the electronic dampers).
I am very close to the drivetrain conversion. I have all major parts, missing is only:
Engine bay harness - The one I got with the engine is cut at too many locations
Body harness
Dual Fuel Pump from a 2010-12 GT500 (can't use the 13-14 as they use the coyote plastic tank and have an angled head)
Brake Booster
Clutch kit
This thing is the best to look at. 225miles, not even broken in. I had to swap the battery harness on the engine, as they have torn some wires and bent the tabs while removing it from the wreck. Otherwise it is pretty complete. Starter motor will come Wednesday. As my car is a 2010, the EVAP is different. Basically the EVAP purge valve on the 2013 GT500 is located on the supercharger. the existing EVAP valve on the drivers side in the engine bay will be removed with all hoses and the new EVAP hose from the fuel line to the TVS supercharger will be used (P/N BR3Z-9G271-C).
Transmission is off a 2012 GT500 and I added Tob's adapter to fit the 2013 CF driveshaft. I sourced the intercooler and the engine actually came with all IC hoses and the pump. I have the OE midpipe and got new OTA's as I had to cut mine for the reducers. VDM, SJB, Amp, FPDM's are all sourced. The only custom wiring I have to do, is add the two wires to the drive mode switch. I will do that, while the dash is out.
Well, yes, the dash has to go out. The body and engine bay harness are going to certain extends behind the dash. That give me the opportunity to finally add the dual climate housing, that I didn't do when retrofitting the NAV.
I will continue to add the progress on this project.
LEXiiON
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