What first?

If you are not in a rush I will have a Stiegemeier stage V ported blower, Dragon throttle body and elbow, 2.76" upper, Lethal off road X pipe, Bassani 2.5" catback, Lethal intercooler and radiator tanks, JLT carbon fiber intake, JLT 110mm MAF, new air filters, AFCO heat exchanger, Metco 100mm idler, 60lbs injectors, GT supercar pumps, dual FPDMs and some other odds and ends items.

With a 4lbs lower pulley (which I am keep for my new setup) I made well over 500 at the tire on several dynos.

Yes, I'll take most of those parts. Not gonna mess with power until next year. I'm gonna focus on fluids and making this ride better. It's got a rough ride to say the least.

CJHAMIL said:

If you are not in a rush I will have a Stiegemeier stage V ported blower, Dragon throttle body and elbow, 2.76" upper, Lethal off road X pipe, Bassani 2.5" catback, Lethal intercooler and radiator tanks, JLT carbon fiber intake, JLT 110mm MAF, new air filters, AFCO heat exchanger, Metco 100mm idler, 60lbs injectors, GT supercar pumps, dual FPDMs and some other odds and ends items.

With a 4lbs lower pulley (which I am keep for my new setup) I made well over 500 at the tire on several dynos.

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NightRide said:

Yes, I'll take most of those parts. Not gonna mess with power until next year. I'm gonna focus on fluids and making this ride better. It's got a rough ride to say the least.

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Compared to the s197 yes, but way nicer than a sra new edge lol

PC03GT said:

Compared to the s197 yes, but way nicer than a sra new edge lol

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geez idk man, I had an 01 gt vert back in the day don’t remember it being such a rough ride. Maybe this car needs some new shocks and struts. Either that or my expectations are just higher now or didn’t know any better back then. Still the coolest looking mustang of all time. It has replaced my boosted coyote in the garage lol.

NightRide said:

geez idk man, I had an 01 gt vert back in the day don’t remember it being such a rough ride. Maybe this car needs some new shocks and struts. Either that or my expectations are just higher now or didn’t know any better back then. Still the coolest looking mustang of all time. It has replaced my boosted coyote in the garage lol.

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I completely understand where you're coming from, I still have my boosted 13.

I am currently in the process of getting full suspension on the 03, I'm hoping it makes a big difference. I know just replacing the tires helped a lot.

What is the difference in the full tilt boogie kit 699 n 799? Are these all bushings for the IRS?

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What is the difference in the full tilt boogie kit 699 n 799? Are these all bushings for the IRS?

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The 799 one comes with the isolated rear diff lowering mount

PC03GT said:

The 799 one comes with the isolated rear diff lowering mount

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which the OP would want. Do it all
Milled diff cover etc

I bought my 03' DSG Vert in December and it was bone stock except for an aftermarket CAI. After a thorough cleaning, below are mods/detailing since purchase:
- Hood Shocks
- Seat Extenders (absolute must)
- Painted brake calipers DSG (they were red....)
- Painted pulley cover DSG
- polished rear IRS exhaust system
- Zaino Leather treatment on interior every month (looking great now!)

And that's it. Car is not fast at all, especially when compared to my sold 03' Cobra and the other cars I own now. But is a total blast to drive. Have thought about a 2.80" upper and tune, but that would be it. Not even going to mess with the exhaust. Absolutely loved my 03' coupe, but felt I took it a little too far and while the first 15 minutes driving it were great, it kinda beat me up a bit after that. And I just love cruising in these cars!

NightRide said:

Yes, I'll take most of those parts. Not gonna mess with power until next year. I'm gonna focus on fluids and making this ride better. It's got a rough ride to say the least.

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I'll let you know when the build is done and I get everything off and ready to sell. In my opinion it is the best setup for an Eaton car. Get a 4lbs lower from Metco along with a 3.20" alternator pulley, and get a good solid alternator with big three upgrade. You'd be super solid.