Turning A Stock Mustang GT Into A Weekend Racer

Turning A Stock Mustang GT Into A Weekend Racer - Engine Power S11, E7&8

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17 күн бұрын

Engine Power embarks on a new project for SCCA’s inaugural SPEC Mustang class. We’ll take a 2008 Mustang GT and begin getting it ready for this entry level, but competitive class. After we finish our upgrades, we head to a Summit Racing Event and put it to the test.
PARTS USED IN THIS EPISODE:
Forney Industries: Forney 220 AC/DC Tig Welder
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Summit Racing: Summit Racing Aluminum Race Seat Covers
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Summit Racing: Summit Racing Aluminum Race Seats
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Summit Racing: Summit Racing K&N 63 Series Air Intake and SCT X4 Flash Programmer Combo
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Summit Racing: Summit Racing Stainless Steel Exhaust System
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Maximum Motorsports: Sport 4-Point Mustang Roll Bar
EBC Brakes: EBC Blue Stuff NDX Full Race Brake Pads, Front
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EBC Brakes: EBC Blue Stuff NDX Full Race Brake Pads, Rear
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EBC Brakes: EBC Ultimax OE Style Smooth Vented Front Disc Brake Rotors
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EBC Brakes: EBC Ultimax OE Style Smooth Vented Rear Disc Brake Rotors
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Schaeffer Specialized Lubricants: Schaeffer's Supreme 9000 Full Synthetic Engine Oil 5W-20
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Summit Racing: Eibach Anti-Roll Sway Bar Kit
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Summit Racing: Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3 Tires
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Summit Racing: Koni Sport Shocks & Struts, Front
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Summit Racing: Koni Sport Shocks & Struts, Rear
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Summit Racing: UMI Performance On-Car Single Adjustable Panhard Bar
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Summit Racing; UMI Performance Strut Tower Brace
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Maximum Motorsports: Caster Camber Plates

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@OriginalTrev 15 күн бұрын

3-1/2 minutes in..."lets see what this thing can do!" Cuts to a shot of the car going down a straight stretch of country road at 30mph. Leaves lots of room for improvement LOL

@metalted6128 15 күн бұрын

As a 08 gt, manual. 60k miles. I’m very much enjoying this!! Video. A lot of fun! Even stock!! For now!!

@brando7655 15 күн бұрын

The shirt pockets filled with 12 different pens is comedy

@dannysmith9803 15 күн бұрын

That's for making spaghetti modles! 😆

@metalted6128 15 күн бұрын

But it’s not a t shirt! Please try and pay attention!!

@LukeEdward 15 күн бұрын

Have you ever seen when Pat explains his pocket pens? I can guarantee that he doesn’t have a one “pin” in the non-TShirt pocket, too.

@zachniverson8816 15 күн бұрын

@@LukeEdward facts. They are tools and a light

@timgunn3670 15 күн бұрын

Yeah the pocket full of pens etc. is kinda funny but Pat’s cool and very knowledgeable.

@MrLlama-rc8nj 15 күн бұрын

KEEP THAT 3V. They've got some astounding endurance under boost even with stock parts and a normal blended synthetic oil. These things benefit a lot frombig cams, a supercharger, and a lot of other bolt ons. I really hope to see more Modular content with these things

@TheOrangeManGood 15 күн бұрын

The 3v heads are just a few cfm shy of the 4v heads as well. The blocks are also stronger than the old Teksid blocks

@rayjay8322 14 күн бұрын

Three valves are okay, but they greatly benefit from custom cam chain components. That's mainly for longevity, especially when pushing the limits. I really don't like locking out the cams. I like the flexibility that they offer when adjustability is retained. Tuning's no big deal really. That car does need a catch can though! That video is a bit dated, I think. I'd definitely be doing the same thing but with a Coyote powered Mustang.

@keithjones455 14 күн бұрын

You basically need to replace the entire top end of the engine just to match a stock 5.0. It's a lot less expensive to get a used 5.0 and put tires on it.

@MrLlama-rc8nj 14 күн бұрын

@keithjones455 not so. Comp stage 2 cams are only about 750 bucks, and the stock valve springs can put up with some abuse. As long as you don't add boost, you can get really close to gen 1 Coyote numbers without spending more than 1500 bucks. That's quite the potential for so cheap if I do say

@reaperasylum 13 күн бұрын

As a person that owned a few 3v 4.6 I can say from experience they are decent but the cam phasers are trash the timing chains and guides are trash, factory to slightly modded it will last a good amount but cannot handle 10+ psi boost. I blew one only running 10psi so the cams, phasers and timing set have to be upgraded or swap out for upgraded 4v heads. On my 07 it went through a couple 4.6's so I got tired and put in a 5.8 forged pushrod engine and never had another issue, my 06 went forged aluminum 4v with vortec sc and 20psi

@michaelbradley7529 13 күн бұрын

Here's an easy tip for more stability and confidence in your steering inputs (to break some bad street driving habits). Keep both hands on the wheel at all times (except when shift gears), ideally at the 9 and 3 positions. Sit slightly closer to the steering wheel than you normally would daily driving, it allows you to put more torque into the steering with less effort and cuts down on muscle fatigue over multiple laps of racing. That's it, simple but effective. I raced with SCCA for over a dozen years, and it's the little things that make the biggest difference. Also, if you are going to have multiple drivers, spend the extra few bucks for adjustable seat mounts. 😉

@dwyanejetersr6470 12 күн бұрын

The 1971 Fastback Mustang was my first car, 302 & the Mustang will always be my favorite, love watching you guys work, giving me goosebumps 😊

@s197jer 15 күн бұрын

I love 3v content! One of the biggest underdog/unloved motors. When built and setup correctly....it can hurt A LOT of feelings this I know first hand :)

@nowhereman-389 9 күн бұрын

That can be said about any motor. It’s all about who has the deepest pockets when it comes to racing.

@GRIM.2002 5 күн бұрын

@@nowhereman-389lol fr

@jaspal666 13 күн бұрын

The 1st Gen S197 is solid. 3v is a workhorse, tremec with Hurst is perfect. Brakes and suspension are cheap and easy to install. I miss my Legend Lime ‘08. Tracking a 2012… I miss the Tremec. 😢

@Real-CB-News 15 күн бұрын

34:09 ok you guys made me jump LoL Love this build!

@95Sn95 15 күн бұрын

From what i can figure is the advent of swirl port heads and a bump in compression of oem engines changed the sound, every old school V8 like the ford windsor and the sbc pre TBI have a smooth rumble sound andthe ford mod motor up through to the coyote and the GM Tbi truck engine all have a raspier sound that starts as soon as throttle is applied vs older engines only get snappier with RPM. I put duals on an 88 c1500 with the tbi 5.7 and it was obnoxious other than idle yet all my older chevys with the same exhaust sounded great and very muscle car like.

@claynewman2213 13 күн бұрын

I’ve only been waiting for this FOREVER!

@craigstark2712 14 күн бұрын

Love how competition brought out the best in this class of sports car. Ford would have ran with the 4.6 for much longer if it weren't for Camaro coming out with the 6.2. Same with Dodge with their 5.7 Hemi. Meanwhile, Camaro wouldn't have done the ZL1 if not for the Hellcat or GT500.

@redcatxb125 15 күн бұрын

Love that you chose konig dekagram wheels! I have the exact same ones on my project

@paullane7489 4 күн бұрын

I’m not anti-mod motor but I’d like to see a Godzilla swap in a car like this at some point. Nice project either way!👍🇺🇸👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

@karatekid6026 10 күн бұрын

Thats a good buy mileage wise. It takes 26k miles to break in a 4.6. It makes a difference. They are very tight when new.

@Wooley689 Сағат бұрын

That Rollbar is a clean setup.

@johnd5805 15 күн бұрын

Miller Racing Series had these spec cars with the 2006 model. Basically the same. Stock bottom end. Upgraded heads and intake. HP was around 325. Suspension was a little more "raceyish".

@MapleHillMunitions 15 күн бұрын

Crowd control!

@davidgalloway1526 15 күн бұрын

i am a horse power to weight ratio guy...it would be nice to see gvw before and after... and the weight of parts coming of compared to the weight of the parts going on...

@sweettooth80 15 күн бұрын

That looks like such a fun job

@PseudoKirby 3 күн бұрын

my favorite part was them justifying the whole 5hp gain from a $2000 package by saying "you dont need 500whp"

@kowpow2259 Күн бұрын

Did you also see the 20ft/lb through a big chunk of the rev range?

@bandwagon240 11 күн бұрын

Those aluminum seats need to have the backs fixed to the rollcage as well. Most places will not let you pass tech if this is not done.

@princetheiii9864 16 сағат бұрын

The interaction with the audience feels so personal.

@withgrowinginsanity198 15 күн бұрын

33:46 🙃 relaxing music... nice

@sepg5084 15 күн бұрын

Are the rear seats require for it to be compliant with the racing regulations?

@pheonixfps9248 15 күн бұрын

Lads, Ford recommend 5w50 for race track use in their vehicles.

@philipstewart4474 12 күн бұрын

I’ve always thought giving your machine more ability to BREATHE in and out (Cold Air, Injectors Headers, High Flow Exhaust) should do the trick, is a MUST. Anything after that, is up to the User, of course you gotta upgrade your suspension and brakes to handle the EXTRA performance upgrades that you installed. Fasten your seatbelts and GO BABY GO!🚗

@tristanhoffman6974 10 күн бұрын

I feel so bad for the previous owner if he’s watching this lol probably super proud of his mods just to get crapped on by power nation 😂 “Wacky exhaust” “Questionable intake” “Probably not even tuned” Give the guy a break 😂 Love, love, love the 4.6 mod motors. Would love to see a 281ci hit the boys at Horsepower and see how much reliable power they can make on a budget.

@GC_420 15 күн бұрын

I looked at the charts, after the pipes and intake/tune, you got [roughly] +5 hp? Is that correct?

@SamP0rterBridges 15 күн бұрын

Yeah but a gain of 24 lb/ft of torque with a much smoother power band.

@ghunt81 11 күн бұрын

You have to think, it already had a CAI so it probably had a tune because they don't run correctly with a CAI and no tune. Considering they kept stock cats, any gain at all after doing those mods was actually surprising.

@c10seth 4 күн бұрын

Great information, thank you. My only gripe is safety related - I'm surprised you're using a hardness without any kind of neck restraint unless there is something I'm missing.

@jesusm2159 15 күн бұрын

Wheel hop support kit?

@psycho3v 4 күн бұрын

Sheesh the 3v looks sick 😷

@myclassiccarstory 5 күн бұрын

Looks like this car would be a blast to drive both daily and on the track! My dad bought a 2005 Mustang new off the showroom floor and I've always loved this body style.

@ldstirling 12 күн бұрын

You did a brake job on the car, but is it still using stock DOT3 brake fluid, rather than DOT4 or DOT5 for the track? Did you even replace the original brake fluid from 2008 with fresh brake fluid at all? No coolant flush or transmission fluid replacement at all either???

@wsfwsf1497 14 күн бұрын

Interesting that bolt-on braces are used in the back seat area and are structually needed.

@Gargoyle2556 14 күн бұрын

It always seems that these builds are very easy when the parts are supplied free of charge. All you have to do is mention the name of the supplier and abracadabra the parts show up at your door. Not the same here in the real world.

@Nam_9456 8 күн бұрын

I'm hoping to get into the 25 season, CSM will hopefully be my footwork for the real deal!

@Sergeantgrunt 14 күн бұрын

He likes that shifter but how about that rocking chair he's in? A lot of movement in that fixed back bucket seat.

@waynerohde1036 5 сағат бұрын

Tony Angelo got 600+ horsepower out of that same motor in his sleeper Lincoln Mark VIII. His motor is built and turbocharged

@ghunt81 11 күн бұрын

I have an '05 GT and it has always been a fun car. Not the fastest but that doesn't matter to me. 93 octane tune, headers and cams wakes these things up! I've never dynoed mine but would be cool to someday. BTW those Hurst shifters are junk. I had one and the shift pivot ball was sloppy and worn after just a couple years use, put in a Steeda Tri Ax and it's been in there almost 10 years at this point with no issues.

@leightonpolk1731 8 күн бұрын

I just removed my hurst last week because I hated it. Replaced it with a Barton and it is a whole new car.

@istimamrian5300 9 күн бұрын

My favorite generation of Mustangs

@livingsnake3903 3 күн бұрын

With these mods, your 3v will finally hit break into the 3 digit mark on the dyno

@shanebarron2384 13 күн бұрын

It would have been nice to see the alignment to take advantage of the suspension mods.

@oldheadneverlacking7010 2 күн бұрын

Coulda took a nap while this thing reached redline

@dipe277 13 күн бұрын

Was the back seat a requirement?

@cgallagher04 4 күн бұрын

But a used car and do all of these upgrades and didn’t spend $40-50 for some new spark plugs. This should be an awesome series to follow, I’m excited to see where this cars end up.

@BillClinton-x9f 15 күн бұрын

I would work on them seat mounts. Looks like the seat would just fly out

@newfie-dean5803 10 күн бұрын

You need a chin spoiler on it to get rid of the factory overbite look. A CDC classic one pre-painted with the middle section plasti-dipped black gives a front look similar to the 07-09 California Special models.

@mll7674 23 сағат бұрын

When did the intake change. Didn’t see that mod. From the beginning it looked like a boss style intake. Then wrong 34:41 showed a stock 4.6L intake manifold. Didn’t see that change through the video. As I watched it 27 times looking for the switcheroo.

@CrewExpendable2007 6 күн бұрын

Its crazy how nobody ever knows anything about these 3V’s

@spatulaman2753 13 күн бұрын

Man, you guys really cheaped out with those flimsy seats.

@sspddmon 6 күн бұрын

No high temp fluid or brake cooling? Is that not legal for the spec? Where'd the alignment end up?

@mikehall737 15 сағат бұрын

Y'all should do a Ford 4.6 to 5.3 modular stroker motor build id love to see that

@sp4604 15 күн бұрын

why did they keep the fake hood scoop after the hood stripes?

@clarksgarageofbadhabits6803 9 күн бұрын

Why not? It’s just aesthetics.

@sp4604 9 күн бұрын

@@clarksgarageofbadhabits6803 its tacky and looks cheap

@nowhereman-389 9 күн бұрын

Because race car….

@sp4604 9 күн бұрын

@@nowhereman-389 ROTFL. race cars dont have fake hood scoops that doesnt channel air inside the engine bay to cool or add HP

@nowhereman-389 9 күн бұрын

it’s giving the competition an opportunity to catch up to it due to increased drag…

@longsleevethong1457 10 күн бұрын

Why do myopic people remove the sound deadening and seam sealer?

@gilbertosegundo001 9 күн бұрын

No mention on why you changed the intake manifold??

@cormaro13 8 күн бұрын

What do you think fool ? , it’s pretty obvious the new intake is ported and flow better than the other

@magnus9165 11 күн бұрын

Someone was good with TIG welding to do that standing up overhead. That takes some practice. I know, I have tried that. It is not easy.

@RepoDraghon 15 күн бұрын

I question the legitimacy of the brake rule for Mustangs cause the performance spec are Brembo Big Brakes so technically those would be a stock replacement but also an upgrade...

@ethanjohnson8107 13 күн бұрын

Don't be shy, throw in a 302 stroker crank, some cams, ported heads, etc.

@GrandPitoVic 15 күн бұрын

Great deal guys!!!! Great build. That looked like alot of fun. I am building a Ls3 03'Crown Vic for a street track car. It's long, its heavy as a 2010 Camaro and unconventional. Once I get the big brakes and suspension upgraded done she would handle way better. For a big car she handles pretty decent. But will be better.

@cormaro13 8 күн бұрын

Are u assuming this is the first time someone ever thought of doing this to a Vic ? 😂 don’t worry you’ll be fast after the supercharger install 😂

@GrandPitoVic 8 күн бұрын

@cormaro13 NAH, there are plenty of Ls/Vics out there. Not going all out trying to squeeze every bit of horsepower out of the engine. But she will be fun.

@cormaro13 8 күн бұрын

@@GrandPitoVic no kidding , I’m just saying maybe do something different than everyone in the neighborhood lol

@GrandPitoVic 8 күн бұрын

@@cormaro13 My next Vic will be a 5.0

@cormaro13 8 күн бұрын

@@GrandPitoVic there you go , more power baby lol

@bluestangGT2001 15 күн бұрын

Surprised they didn't do any cooling upgrades. I could go swore those 3v motors were notorious for overheating

@onescaryapothiconboi7475 13 күн бұрын

5.4 3v were notorious overheating. The 4.6 didn't have the same problem. Something about the heads or cooling system on the truck motors made them prone to clogging.

@johngidman4574 11 күн бұрын

Should have left the hood scoop off. It's air drag you don't need.😊

@MarkMeadows90 11 күн бұрын

My dream is to own one of these 2005-2009 Mustang GTs and make it look similar to the concept version from 2003. Not a lot of people like the looks of the concept GT Mustang from 2003, but I do. It looks clean to me.

@millll111lllI 8 күн бұрын

The only 08 Mustang I want is a Bullitt, but for some reason they are $20K and up when any regular 08 GT is like 8-9K.

@kevinlewis9151 6 күн бұрын

So far just need some spray and a scramble button?

@art-is-lazy4509 8 күн бұрын

God dam, feed that little 4.6 some boost.

@keithgaming7027 13 күн бұрын

the window banner is backwards

@richardmann4422 15 күн бұрын

The brakes look like a weak point. Per rules. Race strategy would be to save brakes early. Pass everyone who's brakes are gone.

@KitchinMotorsports 11 күн бұрын

Well it’s only a 30 minute race for a spec class so don’t really need to save brakes. Plus there’s really 2 spots where you need to be hard on the brakes so they would be cooled down by the time you need them again. Mid Ohio is a fun track to be at.

@lmcoolk12 3 күн бұрын

That seat is moving a lot

@Xplorer60 4 күн бұрын

what's all that stuff you put on retail for?

@Xplorer60 4 күн бұрын

did that K&N filter ruin the MAP sensor like it did on my F150?

@sneezinhatch 10 күн бұрын

Have a 3v with a ported whipple 3.65 liters upgraded fuel pumps and injectors, suspension pulleys makes 902 whp

@hardknocc922 6 күн бұрын

Damn! You got a Instagram or something?

@thelifeofjp1996 6 күн бұрын

Honestly, im a little disappointed there wasn't a 3.73 or 4.10 gear change

@jonrstinkton365 8 күн бұрын

Not the fastest but a canned 4.6 sounds sexy!

@LetsGoBrandon-FJB 15 күн бұрын

01:10 that's a 5th gen not a 1st gen

@dean_4.6 14 күн бұрын

1st generation of the S197. There's 3 different styles, 2005-2009, 2010-2012, 2013-2014

@bu.ika8channel963 13 күн бұрын

Ferry good

@marvinbenjamin. 9 күн бұрын

Should of did a cam heads pistons single turbo 383 diff upgraded oil pump.

@Crodgers88 15 күн бұрын

When you do the Dyno at least stop it at the same rpm

@rickyjackson5160 5 күн бұрын

Go 1° over on the gap on the spark plugs it was the 24 put 25 on it and test it

@edwardzamorski3711 5 күн бұрын

I have a 2008 its a fun little car could be faster but it is what it is.

@magnus9165 11 күн бұрын

You have to remember that it is only 280 cubes.

@dirkdig3628 8 күн бұрын

Why did they add the ugly stripes for

@BlickolasCage 14 күн бұрын

imma watch tf outta this when i wake up

@thezfunk 12 күн бұрын

Too bad you can't do something with that solid rear axel.

@wb5mgr 14 күн бұрын

3-4 years on a set of race pads 😂… Try every race my friend.

@micahrlusk 15 күн бұрын

5W20? for a track use 4.6??? ouchie lol

@josemontes9105 10 күн бұрын

Keep the engine swap the trans for a tremec t56 mag

@TheSeangerber 10 сағат бұрын

anyone with more than 2 pens in their pocket is suspect

@melvinharrison9138 15 күн бұрын

How much will sell them seats 💺 for? I like to buy them for my 1989 Mustang GT convertible 5 speed Manual transmission .

@PANTYEATR1 14 күн бұрын

Who's the oldest motor oil manufacturer between Valvoline and Schaffers? 🤔

@cormaro13 8 күн бұрын

Both trash , amsoil all day

@PANTYEATR1 8 күн бұрын

@@cormaro13 that doesn't answer the question, but thanks for comment😕

@cormaro13 8 күн бұрын

@@PANTYEATR1 cause google isn’t a click away… u wanna learn how to use the computer right ? Lol And I did answer your question , both are trash for oil brands , get amsoil if u want the best and no problems , being the oldest manufacturer doesn’t make it good 😂

@Watchingyou-daily 15 күн бұрын

2008 Mustang GT with the 4.6 V8 300 HP at block.

@cormaro13 8 күн бұрын

Cool now times it by 15% for drive train loss , enjoy your slow mobile 😂

@hardknocc922 6 күн бұрын

@@cormaro13I'd bet you'd jump at the chance to get a fox body mustang

@cormaro13 5 күн бұрын

@@hardknocc922 eh , already got a new one , I wasn’t trying to go back that far lol

@k-rizzel9952 14 күн бұрын

> 300hp with a roll cage is down right hilarious whats next beadlocks??

@moehoward01 15 күн бұрын

Much nicer looking than the new, sorta, in name only, Mustangs.

@vickypratamaputra4363 15 күн бұрын

Ford Mustang GT 2005

@reaperasylum 13 күн бұрын

The scca races that come by local said i needed a full exhaust on my car they also said i needed cats, what i did was run a set of high flow cats but i cut and welded the stock shields back on to fool those idiots and just put glass packs in backwards to keep it legal with specs but kept it loud lol.

@Khalidsvt101 Күн бұрын

am a ford guy but a roll cage for 289 rwhp car wtf ! 😂😂 at least give it 150 shot or on3 turbo kit

@MarkusTammel 15 күн бұрын

Second here

@lightgeekusa8606 5 күн бұрын

I have a CSM myself... The SCCA is unfortuantely way to aburd with rules..Your car is actually not up to spec with a couple of those upgrades. and the old men inthe CSM class are a bunch of turds so i just kept going with my upgrades and left the class behind