Hello, I just bought a 2014 Mustang GT about 6 months ago. Not sure how my approach to building it will go, but I do like the car. It has a level of being unrefined that makes it appealing to me. I do have to work around a budget so it will not be thrown together rapidly.
The first thing that had to go was the terrible factory shifter. I replaced with a Hurst Comp+ and to help out with the leftover sloppiness I installed a Whiteline transmission poly insert bushing. This helped out dramatically with the shifting issues I was experiencing.
I installed 2 JLT 3.0 oil separators. Changed the air filter to a reusable K&N and also switched my oil to Pennzoil platinum 5w 30 with a K&N oil filter.
The last parts that I currently have to install (Hopefully this weekend) are some Whiteline adjustable lower control arms and upper third link. With a BMR upper third link bracket. (Couldn't find one made by Whiteline)
I plan on also fabricating my own frame connectors as well as some strut braces when time permits. My philosophy is why build the motor further when the rest of the car cannot handle it yet. Also I am hoping the Whiteline parts will in fact cure the terrible wheel hop issue that the car currently experiences whenever I lose traction.
The car is mainly for fun will probably not see the track to often and is not my daily driver. Been trying to learn as much about this car as I can, and have enjoyed owning it. It is my second mustang the first was a 71 Mach One that was not savable. Will probably like to have some opinions on parts that I am considering since I hope the people here have a broader range of experience with parts than the current pool of people that I talk to.
First question would be about the 8.8 axle. Is it worth while to weld the axle tubes to the housing? Also has anyone had any experience with mini lockers? I like the idea of the Torsen, but I am wanting to hear more about them. I will be going back to the site and looking up the options on my car again with the VIN to see what I have for rear end gearing.
Thanks!
The first thing that had to go was the terrible factory shifter. I replaced with a Hurst Comp+ and to help out with the leftover sloppiness I installed a Whiteline transmission poly insert bushing. This helped out dramatically with the shifting issues I was experiencing.
I installed 2 JLT 3.0 oil separators. Changed the air filter to a reusable K&N and also switched my oil to Pennzoil platinum 5w 30 with a K&N oil filter.
The last parts that I currently have to install (Hopefully this weekend) are some Whiteline adjustable lower control arms and upper third link. With a BMR upper third link bracket. (Couldn't find one made by Whiteline)
I plan on also fabricating my own frame connectors as well as some strut braces when time permits. My philosophy is why build the motor further when the rest of the car cannot handle it yet. Also I am hoping the Whiteline parts will in fact cure the terrible wheel hop issue that the car currently experiences whenever I lose traction.
The car is mainly for fun will probably not see the track to often and is not my daily driver. Been trying to learn as much about this car as I can, and have enjoyed owning it. It is my second mustang the first was a 71 Mach One that was not savable. Will probably like to have some opinions on parts that I am considering since I hope the people here have a broader range of experience with parts than the current pool of people that I talk to.
First question would be about the 8.8 axle. Is it worth while to weld the axle tubes to the housing? Also has anyone had any experience with mini lockers? I like the idea of the Torsen, but I am wanting to hear more about them. I will be going back to the site and looking up the options on my car again with the VIN to see what I have for rear end gearing.
Thanks!