Swapping GT500 suspension over to my GT Mustang
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Swapping GT500 suspension over to my GT Mustang
I think I am going to swap out my stock GT suspension with the Ford GT 500 suspension. Since my engine was replaced and a heavy block was used my car now weighs a couple of hundred more pounds. I also have the Whipple on there as well. I am not looking to improve handling as mush as raising the front of the car. I know the GT500 suspension is not a real big performance upgrade but should help account for the additional weight that has been added. I would love to put on a performance suspension but I can have the drop. Does this line of thinking make sense?
KevinGT- BMMC Regular
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Re: Swapping GT500 suspension over to my GT Mustang
The GT500 suspension is not that much different than a stock GT. Heavier springs, thicker sway bar, etc. They making tons of suspension mods now-a-day. You're right a stock GT500 suspension is not all that great. I think their would be a bang for the buck out there.
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Re: Swapping GT500 suspension over to my GT Mustang
Paul, I agree but I cant lower the car anymore than it already is. So my problem is how to raise the car which is unheard of in the Mustang world. :)
KevinGT- BMMC Regular
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Re: Swapping GT500 suspension over to my GT Mustang
Ahhh... you had "Can" instead of "Can't drop"....
In that case... All you would really need is the Gt500 springs. And probably only the front.
Maybe Blair or David L have their stock set they would part with ???
In that case... All you would really need is the Gt500 springs. And probably only the front.
Maybe Blair or David L have their stock set they would part with ???
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Re: Swapping GT500 suspension over to my GT Mustang
Might also look into upgrading to better brakes. Will all that power and added weight. Stopping could be a concern.
What springs do you have on there right now? Might look into a set of Steeda...lowers the car only and 1'', not sure if the GT500 springs would make the car look like a 4x4 up front. Maybe not with the added weight.
Wow this is a fun experiment. Let us know how it works out.
See if you can snag David L's stock springs.
What springs do you have on there right now? Might look into a set of Steeda...lowers the car only and 1'', not sure if the GT500 springs would make the car look like a 4x4 up front. Maybe not with the added weight.
Wow this is a fun experiment. Let us know how it works out.
See if you can snag David L's stock springs.
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Re: Swapping GT500 suspension over to my GT Mustang
Done, it raised it a little over an inch. Before I could not even squeeze my hand between the tire and the fender well but now I can. I still cant use a standard jack but it is so much better. Ended up using the GT500 springs, struts and shocks since we had them. The car rides about the same but now I am not bottoming out. I am back to 4 inches in the front so that is also a relief. At 650.00 a pop I cant keep slapping the bumper and repainting every year. Especially now that I dont have a paint person. :)
KevinGT- BMMC Regular
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Re: Swapping GT500 suspension over to my GT Mustang
Glad it all worked out for you Kevin. How is the car running? Strong I hope! Are you enjoying the taimer sound of the exhaust?
Pretty nice having peice of mind about the bottom end of the motor. Once I go supercharged...Im going to definitely worry a little about the bottom end every time I get on it.
Did you ever end up upgrading the clutch? or are you still using the stocker?
Pretty nice having peice of mind about the bottom end of the motor. Once I go supercharged...Im going to definitely worry a little about the bottom end every time I get on it.
Did you ever end up upgrading the clutch? or are you still using the stocker?
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I haven't done anything to the clutch yet but when it goes out I am replacing it with the P-51 clutch by Roush. The car is running great with the stock 10 pounds of boost and I have the 13 psi pulley standing by.
I need to get other parts of the car in order first. My front suspension will have to be the way it is now but I can put some LCA's on and what ever else goes back there. The bad news is that this mishap has stirred up Mod Fever again so I expect to be selling some toys.
I need to get other parts of the car in order first. My front suspension will have to be the way it is now but I can put some LCA's on and what ever else goes back there. The bad news is that this mishap has stirred up Mod Fever again so I expect to be selling some toys.
KevinGT- BMMC Regular
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Re: Swapping GT500 suspension over to my GT Mustang
Let me know what you need Kevin. I can get ya a deal.
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Re: Swapping GT500 suspension over to my GT Mustang
KevinGT wrote:I haven't done anything to the clutch yet but when it goes out I am replacing it with the P-51 clutch by Roush. The car is running great with the stock 10 pounds of boost and I have the 13 psi pulley standing by.
I need to get other parts of the car in order first. My front suspension will have to be the way it is now but I can put some LCA's on and what ever else goes back there. The bad news is that this mishap has stirred up Mod Fever again so I expect to be selling some toys.
UH OH...careful with the fever, it can have some side effects in wallet area
Some suggestions for you:
1)One piece aluminum driveshaft
2)Fixed Lower control arms
3)LCA relocation brackets (if lowered more than 1'' in the rear)
4)Adjustable Upper control arm
5)Tochico D spec adjustable shocks
6)Bigger Breaks (GT500 Brembo ...economic choice, BAER if you want better stopping power)
7)Eibach Front and Rear Sway Bars
8)Adjustable panhard bar (if needed)
These are just a few off the top of my head.
If you dont want to mess with panhard bars and want a better all around car...might look into the Saleen WATTS link suspension....really cool. Acts like an independent rear.
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Re: Swapping GT500 suspension over to my GT Mustang
about the only upgrade-worthy suspension advantage youd get from the gt500 is the strut mounts. if your car is lowered these will help. they are beefier than stock GT ones.
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