2013 Paxton install question

[Mikegee1028]

Hey guys, my Paxton kit is arriving soon and ive been looking at the install manual. One thing I noticedis that in the 2012 models you have to cut the plastic molding under the car to make room for the intercooler piping. Does this also apply to the 2013 as well1?

 

[Blazer707@TBR]

I would think so. On my 2012 i left the plastic underpanel off.

 

[Mikegee1028]

I would think so. On my 2012 i left the plastic underpanel off.

Yeah that plastic piece plays a role with holding my roush front splitter so unfortunately I cant take it off completely like that. =/

 

[Blazer707@TBR]

All you will have to do is cut a 4x6 oval on both sides. Its not too bad at all if you need to keep it.

 

[bam2012@TBR]

The underside of the 13+ is way easier to cut than the 11-12. I have pretty large holes on my 12 due to the tial bov and the wastegate. The 13 I did the install on I cut two small ovals (with a razor blade) like Blazer said.

 

[truebluedevil02]

Same with my stock lip, but I went ahead and left it off. Had the car well past 160 several times and the front lip is still sitting pretty.

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[Pred_mech]

Put it back on. It is there for a reason. With my Paxton I thought, what the hell, tons of other mustangs never had that. Well around 120 the hood starts to shake violently from the turbulence/updraft. There are other posts talking about this. Ford did something right on that one.

 

[truebluedevil02]

Put it back on. It is there for a reason. With my Paxton I thought, what the hell, tons of other mustangs never had that. Well around 120 the hood starts to shake violently from the turbulence/updraft. There are other posts talking about this. Ford did something right on that one.

My hood does not shake, even at 160+.

 

[Pred_mech]

I'm lowered and on bags. I've tried playing with the rake to no avail. I do have a Saleen grille though. Maybe that plays into it?