Day Two Enhancements to a 2016 GTH

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We will take you through a trip on day two enhancements to one of the current Works of Art by Shelby American Las Vegas a 2016 GTH or as some affectionately call them "The Cult Cars" "Black and Gold" baby !

Enjoy the journey

# C.S.M. cars

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As everyone knows by now or will if you have a coyote motor in your vehicle that the one of the weak points are the oil pump gears.

It is highly recommended that you upgrade from stock gears when adding more power such as cams, intake, exhaust as well as supercharger, nitrous or turbo kits.

Frequent high RPM use and hitting the rev limiter will damage the stock OPG causing engine damage.

 We used the Boundary oil pump gear and is the answer to extended engine protection.

 Make sure to add the Boundary crank sprocket for a complete upgrade.

 We went with the complete kit which includes the correct oil pump gear, timing chain,  crank sprocket, harmonic balancer and water pump pulley kit. 

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Very important but was not mentioned, now that you cracked the motor open also replace the tensioners.

Let's continue we decided on the choice of product and installation.

We chose the Whipple, why because you can "build back better" (excuse the pun lmao) from this stage

A Whipple supercharger offers significant performance benefits including: high horsepower gains, excellent cooling efficiency due to its patented dual intercooler design, refined drivability, reliable power delivery, and a robust system with high-quality components; making it a popular choice for serious performance enthusiasts seeking a substantial power upgrade while maintaining good manners on the road.

Indeed it does

Delivers significantly more horsepower and torque compared to a stock engine, allowing for a noticeably quicker acceleration.

Advanced Intercooling:

Utilizes a dual-pass intercooler system for superior heat dissipation, ensuring consistent power delivery even under heavy load.

Improved Drivability:
Designed to maintain smooth throttle response and excellent manners on the street, not just for track use.

Reliable Performance:
Known for its quality construction and proven track record of reliability.

Customizable Tuning:
Can be further optimized through tuning software to suit individual vehicle needs and driving styles.

High-Quality Components:
Features premium components like a large heat exchanger, robust intercooler pump, and high-flow throttle body for optimal performance.

This is The Ticket  !

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"There is never enough horsepower...just not enough traction"
Carroll Shelby


Soooooooo how do you transplant ALL that new found power to the ground???

Elementary my dear Watson or should we say Whipple.....

With a little help from our friends at....you know those "guys"

Just add water and

First is the Alignment dowel kit.

This fills the factory bolt hole voids with CNC machined delrin inserts that will square up the rear subframe to the chassis.

 By filling these voids we are also limiting the side to side and front to back movement of the subframe that is present under hard acceleration and braking.

Second is the tried and true IRS Subframe Bushing Support System.

 This eight piece kit was a first of it's kind in the performance aftermarket and so innovative and popular its a patented design.

 Made from billet 6061 aluminum and featuring stainless steel hardware, this kit fills all the factory voids in the IRS subframe mounting locations.

 It's job is to prevent up and down movements of the subframe.

The 3rd and final piece to this kit is the strongest support brace for the S550/S650 IRS on the market

 Made from chrome moly steel, this brace is designed to support the factory subframe by directly tying it into the chassis at key mounting locations.

 Using factory mounting locations on the factory frame, this 5 point brace supports the front factory mount and the lower control arm mount as well.

A simple bolt in design this brace ties the subframe to the chassis in the best possible way.

And it's all made proudly in the United States of America

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Welcome back to "Day Two"


"There is never enough horsepower...just not enough traction"
Carroll Shelby

What he said...but with a little help from our friends (Beatles sung that) the pounding gets grounding....

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Adjustable Urethane Differential Mount Bushing Insert System.

Features and Benefits:
- Limits IRS Differential Movement
- Significant Increase in Traction
- Helps with Eliminating Wheel Hop
- No Increase in NVH
- Easily Removable, Not a Permanent Modification
- Includes 80 and 90 Durometer Bushings
- Made In The USA

And they have succeeded in that. You know have the ability to minimize pinion angle changes, noticeably increase traction, and help eliminate wheel hop and differential deflection with this new kit. Made from high-strength urethane

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So now you need more fuel, what to do ?

You can go crazy and read all the good stuff out there

Or

Go Walbro or B.A.P.

Increased fuel demand:
A supercharger significantly increases the amount of air entering the engine, which means more fuel is needed to burn that air efficiently.

Fuel pump limitations:
The stock fuel pump may not be able to deliver enough fuel to meet the increased demand created by the supercharger.

High-flow fuel pump:
To address this, most people install a high-flow fuel pump that can deliver a larger volume of fuel to the engine.
Other considerations when supercharging a Mustang:

Fuel pressure regulator:
You may also need to adjust the fuel pressure regulator to maintain proper fuel pressure at higher boost levels.

Fuel system upgrades:
Depending on the level of power you're aiming for, further upgrades like larger fuel lines or injectors might be necessary.

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Continuing with our "pursuit of happiness, joy and traction" add these lovely components to the mix.

New rear axles that are some what bullet resistant and rear aluminium vertical billet

Also we have been asked "when will this project be completed?

Our answer is "NEVA EVA"....to be eternally continued

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A little item but a very important item in this equation, your thermostat.

We went with the Reische 170° thermostat that is custom made with the same size diaphragm and bypass control as the OEM units.

This provides proper bypass control, which means maximum efficiency from your Mustang's cooling system.

Each of these thermostats is carefully modified by hand, using the only U.S. made parts and then quality inspected to ensure reliable and consistent opening temperatures.

This Reische Performance 170 Degree Thermostat is a direct replacement for the old, standard-issue thermostats in your late-model Mustang.

This Reische Performance Thermostat is intended to be used in vehicles that are running a custom tune.

It is important that the fan settings in your tune are set up properly if you want to see the best possible heat dissipation from your cooling system.

Otherwise, a low-temperature thermostat will only be effective when the vehicle is moving because heat cannot be removed unless there is air passing through the radiator.

 Whether you are using an aftermarket radiator or not, this thermostat will provide the best possible heat dissipation from your setup, along with a faster warm-up time and better cold-weather performance than a 160° unit or a thermostat that merely had holes drilled in the diaphragm.

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Hoses, did someone mention hoses?

We would recommend that you replace ALL the factory hoses with silicone high performance / temperature hoses.

These  Hoses feature a 100% silicone construction for greater heat and pressure resistance than your stock rubber hoses.

They will last forever and one day, unless they are punctured or cut intentionally.

We ordered all our hoses in black, because we dont want to be the Royal Cornelius with Red or Blue hoses in our car.

Riceeeeer !

A direct-fit upgrade for 2015-2023 GT Mustangs, the Mishimoto Silicone  Hose Kit is available in black, blue, or red to enhance your underhood visuals.

Features and Benefits:

- Direct-Fit Upgrade
- Four Layers of Silicone with Heat-Resistant Embedded Fibers
- Improves Heat and Pressure Tolerance
- High-Quality Worm-Gear Clamps for Ease of Installation
- Available In Black, Blue, or Red
- Max Temperature of 330-Degrees

Prone to degradation, the stock rubber hoses don't respond well to the high heat produced by your Coyote engine.

In contrast, each Mishimoto Ancillary Hose features a four-layer silicone construction that's reinforced with heat-resistant embedded fibers for high heat and pressure tolerance.

Kit Includes:
- Engine to Expansion Tank Hoses
- Radiator to Expansion Tank Hose with Integrated Check Valve
- Worm Gear Clamps

Whether you're making moves out on the track or hard launching down the drag strip, these Silicone  Hoses ensure a leak-free engine.

 The radiator-to-expansion tank hose even comes with an integrated check valve so you  can enjoy stock-like operation while you're at it.

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My reply was Au contraire mon ami

Yes Virginia those are high grade silicone hoses for our "Cult Car"

To Be Continued

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Once you have the Whipple installed, things start to happen "very fast" and although our car does not have high mileage at all it looks like the stock pump does not work that well under duress.

It was leaking through the weep hole so slightly.

We opted to upgrade with this Ford performance water pump with stronger components and much better flow.

Don't cheap out.

Ford Performance GEN 2 Water Pump Kit for 2011-2020 Mustangs with a 5.0L engine and 2015-2023 Mustangs with a 5.2L engine.

It's about that time when you'll need to break apart your engine's components for a fresh start at another 100,000 miles.

The Ford Performance "GEN 2" Water Pump Kit M-8501-M52A for 2011-2023 5.0L and 2015-2020 5.2L Engines is an ideal upgrade with a promise of up to 30 percent flow improvement.

Included in the water pump kit:
- Water pump
- Water pump pulley
- Attachment hardware (3 bolt pulley to pump attachment)

Increase the longevity of your engine, and consequently its parts with this Performance water pump kit for 2011-2023 5.0L and 2015-2020 5.2L engines.

 With an exceptional improvement in flow over the factory pump, this High-Performance series uses OEM components with minimum allowable tolerances to promote longevity.

Again don't cheap out, dont hesitate buy this improved pump.

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Another must have item is the addition of an Air-Oil Separator for your supercharged coyote.

You have many options in this category, we chose the Moroso product for the following reasons.

Product Benefits
Prevent oil deposits in your intake track or valves
High-quality aluminumHeavy-duty steel mounting bracket
Stylish black anodized finsih


This Moroso S550 Mustang GT Small Body Black Air Oil Separator for your 2015-2017 S550 Mustang GT is manufactured from high-quality billet aluminum featuring heavy-duty brass fitting for the inlet and outlet tubes.

The body of this air oil separator is finished in black using an anodizing process.

The oil separator also features a billet mounting clamp that connects to a steel mounting bracket for easy installation.

This mounting bracket insures the oil separator is always sitting in a level position and not moving around during normal driving conditions.

Moroso S550 Mustang GT Small Body Black Air Oil Separator is engineered to capture crankcase vapor run off, lingering oil mist/moisture from making its way back into Ford's 5.0L engine intake manifold.

 Over time the oil separator will prevent the excess oil from forming in the intake track or even the valves.

This preventative piece ultimately will extend the life of your 5.0L engine in your S550 Mustang GT.

 The excess oil that is captured in the air oil separator can be easily drained by unscrewing the two-piece oil separator.

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Throttle bodies  132 or 150 ?

With the ever increasing demand for power, Whipple now offers one of the highest quality and highest flowing (2000) fly-by-wire elliptical blade throttle body available today.

The elliptical throttle body, dubbed the "Roval" fits the unique supercharger inlet housing for simple bolt-on.

Performance gains of nearly 40hp can be achieved on the Whipple Mustang kit with the standard boost levels. With modified motors, power gains of nearly 200hp can be achieved!!

The Whipple "Roval" uses the factory electric motor and bolts directly to SC inlet. Each throttle body is pre-flowed and set for repeatable idle characteristics. 

Up until now, their front feed kit used the 132mm throttle body. Although that setup performs excellent, they know there's always a need for more.

By adding the 150mm throttle body kit, you can expect more boost with less restriction, which equates to more horsepower and torque.

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Highly recommended

The Whipple tensioner plate is designed to work with all 2011-2019 Mustangs running the 3.0L Whipple Supercharger with the 10 Rib belt setup.

The new tensioner plate uses an additional 10 rib idler pulley to help create better belt wrap and prevent belt slip.

This upgrade is beneficial for those looking to make max boost and not have to worry about boost / power loss due to belt slip.