Modding is expensive, we shall never forget this.
So to start 2021 with a bang. I’m going full on into my GT350R. I debated allot of different setups and directions to go with this. And like most any build this extensive, it’s subject to changes along the way and will most certainly take months and months of testing along the way to get the car “dialed” in. I’m still in allot of research phase. I’ve been in the mopar world for the past 3 years and haven’t been back to mustangs for a while. Half mile and 1/4 mile have been fun. But ever since my dad bought me the two day Ford performance driving school, I got the road race bug.
I am going to road race this car. Locally here in Palm beach they have the Palm beach Driving Club. This gets us on the track every week for 4 hours to run as hard as we want. It’s a 2 mile track and there are a bunch of Porches and other exotics to play with. I’m in the process of getting my competition license with SCCA, im in the very beginning stages of that. Will be lots of fun. The car will have fun on the street as well. Although I already have a Hellcat running 1000 whp on street setup now and a terminator as well. So this GT350R won’t get tons of street mileage.
I want to keep weight as low as possible. So I will be measuring these parts along with the stock components to see where the gains and loss is at.
As for power levels, I do not plan on high boosting the car for the track. For track I don’t see the need for more than 700-750 whp. I would like to get it around 650-700 to start and work up from there. The idea is a very solid powerband and turbos that bring the power on smooth. Tuning will be key, and I have a good Tuner who has done some other cars of mine.
So on to the build.
The Engine will be fully built by MPR racing engines in South Florida. Going full tilt. This is a brand new engine being built separately. My stock engine is still in my car. I’ll be driving it and racing it while I’m procuring parts for this build. I’ll keep my stock engine as a backup once I make the swap. Engine will be able to hold 1600-1800 crank HP. RPM good to 8800-9000
Intake Manifold: Stock
Throttle Body: still researching, open to ideas from others.
Power Adder: Hellion Twin Turbo under mount kit. Looking at different turbo options, will be ordering in the next 2-3 weeks. My builder likes the PTE 62mm ball bearing turbos. I want something that can spool quick and work well with the RPM ranges of this car. I’m open to suggestions and am still researching this. Will be calling Hellion as well. This is primarily a road racer.
Clutch: I’m in between the Mcleoud Twin disc or the Mantic Triple disc. Will be calling Mantic to discuss road racing.
Trans: Stock tremec. We will see how it lasts.
Shifter: MGW short throw with stock knob.
Competition Motorsports Roll bar custom powder coated in Guardsman Blue.
Shelby 5 point racing harness
HANS device Ultralight carbon
Stilo ST5 2020 Carbon Helmet with integrated Ear Muffs and Mic. Racing electronics receiver, push to talk, Motorola, and roll bar mounted Antenna.
SRP Racing Pedals
Steeda Sub frame alignment kit
Steeda Vertical links
Steeda Road Race K member (around 25lb savings)
Steeda IRS support brace
Steeda Rear toe links
Steeda Rear adjustable camber arms.
Steeda Jacking rails
Tow Hook
Archangel Lithium battery 15-20 lbs savings
Driveshaft: QA1 Carbon fiber shaft. Looking at some other options. Anyone have a review on this or other options. don’t want a finicky and vibrating ride. I’ve been down the driveshaft rabbit hole on my Hellcat trying to find something that didn’t shake. Should be some weight savings in a carbon shaft also.
Titanium Brake shields
Cool Tech Brake Completion Kit
Oil Separators driver and passenger
Head Cooling mod
Auto Blip: not sure on this yet. I enjoy heel toe but if this can save seconds I might do it.
I’ll play with losing weight as the build progresses.
Possibly add carbon fiber hood and deck lid. Should be 20-30 lbs there.
Check on the front and rear bumper supports and see what they look like when the car is apart. Maybe 10-20 lbs?
Carbon ceramic rotors will get added once the stock rotors are toast. They are worth around 40 lbs.
Fuel system: Undecided
Radiator: Undecided
Caliperfection Studs: researching
Titanium Lugs: researching
I will add more or remove things as this build progresses. Estimated timeframe to completion is 3-5 months. The engine is ordered. And all the steeda stuff is ordered and few other items.
So to start 2021 with a bang. I’m going full on into my GT350R. I debated allot of different setups and directions to go with this. And like most any build this extensive, it’s subject to changes along the way and will most certainly take months and months of testing along the way to get the car “dialed” in. I’m still in allot of research phase. I’ve been in the mopar world for the past 3 years and haven’t been back to mustangs for a while. Half mile and 1/4 mile have been fun. But ever since my dad bought me the two day Ford performance driving school, I got the road race bug.
I am going to road race this car. Locally here in Palm beach they have the Palm beach Driving Club. This gets us on the track every week for 4 hours to run as hard as we want. It’s a 2 mile track and there are a bunch of Porches and other exotics to play with. I’m in the process of getting my competition license with SCCA, im in the very beginning stages of that. Will be lots of fun. The car will have fun on the street as well. Although I already have a Hellcat running 1000 whp on street setup now and a terminator as well. So this GT350R won’t get tons of street mileage.
I want to keep weight as low as possible. So I will be measuring these parts along with the stock components to see where the gains and loss is at.
As for power levels, I do not plan on high boosting the car for the track. For track I don’t see the need for more than 700-750 whp. I would like to get it around 650-700 to start and work up from there. The idea is a very solid powerband and turbos that bring the power on smooth. Tuning will be key, and I have a good Tuner who has done some other cars of mine.
So on to the build.
The Engine will be fully built by MPR racing engines in South Florida. Going full tilt. This is a brand new engine being built separately. My stock engine is still in my car. I’ll be driving it and racing it while I’m procuring parts for this build. I’ll keep my stock engine as a backup once I make the swap. Engine will be able to hold 1600-1800 crank HP. RPM good to 8800-9000
Intake Manifold: Stock
Throttle Body: still researching, open to ideas from others.
Power Adder: Hellion Twin Turbo under mount kit. Looking at different turbo options, will be ordering in the next 2-3 weeks. My builder likes the PTE 62mm ball bearing turbos. I want something that can spool quick and work well with the RPM ranges of this car. I’m open to suggestions and am still researching this. Will be calling Hellion as well. This is primarily a road racer.
Clutch: I’m in between the Mcleoud Twin disc or the Mantic Triple disc. Will be calling Mantic to discuss road racing.
Trans: Stock tremec. We will see how it lasts.
Shifter: MGW short throw with stock knob.
Competition Motorsports Roll bar custom powder coated in Guardsman Blue.
Shelby 5 point racing harness
HANS device Ultralight carbon
Stilo ST5 2020 Carbon Helmet with integrated Ear Muffs and Mic. Racing electronics receiver, push to talk, Motorola, and roll bar mounted Antenna.
SRP Racing Pedals
Steeda Sub frame alignment kit
Steeda Vertical links
Steeda Road Race K member (around 25lb savings)
Steeda IRS support brace
Steeda Rear toe links
Steeda Rear adjustable camber arms.
Steeda Jacking rails
Tow Hook
Archangel Lithium battery 15-20 lbs savings
Driveshaft: QA1 Carbon fiber shaft. Looking at some other options. Anyone have a review on this or other options. don’t want a finicky and vibrating ride. I’ve been down the driveshaft rabbit hole on my Hellcat trying to find something that didn’t shake. Should be some weight savings in a carbon shaft also.
Titanium Brake shields
Cool Tech Brake Completion Kit
Oil Separators driver and passenger
Head Cooling mod
Auto Blip: not sure on this yet. I enjoy heel toe but if this can save seconds I might do it.
I’ll play with losing weight as the build progresses.
Possibly add carbon fiber hood and deck lid. Should be 20-30 lbs there.
Check on the front and rear bumper supports and see what they look like when the car is apart. Maybe 10-20 lbs?
Carbon ceramic rotors will get added once the stock rotors are toast. They are worth around 40 lbs.
Fuel system: Undecided
Radiator: Undecided
Caliperfection Studs: researching
Titanium Lugs: researching
I will add more or remove things as this build progresses. Estimated timeframe to completion is 3-5 months. The engine is ordered. And all the steeda stuff is ordered and few other items.
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