94-04 Mustang Coin Holder Delete with Toggle switch.
]]>Attendance fee for two day HPDE track day at Willow Springs ($279), Admin Fee ($3.98) Total = $282.98
First Year Total = $3045.19
Second Year Total = $1766.98
Eibach Springs = Dropped 12 lbs
Magnaflow Cat-Back = Dropped 22 lbs
Misc Rear Items = Dropped 59 lbs
Bullitt Style Wheel/Tires = Added 46 lbs
New Estimated Vehicle Weight = 3142 lbs
Next up, we head to Auto Club Speedway for our next HPDE.
Getting ready to turn some laps on the big track!
Nitto NT 555's helped with traction.
And the MagnaFlow exhaust helped reduce weight and increase sound quality.
All this stuff removed nearly 60lbs from the rear of the car.
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Next up, our bone stock 96 GT felt a little underpowered and lacked grip so we’ll see if we can improve that before our next HPDE.
]]>Mishimoto Radiator = Added 4lbs
Mishimoto Radiator Stay = Dropped 6oz
Ford Racing A/C Delete = Dropped 28.5lbs
Misc Plastic = Dropped 6lbs
New Estimated Vehicle Weight = 3189lbs
New First Year Total = $2856.21
New Mishimoto radiator with stabilizers installed.
MotoRad high flow 180 degree thermostat kit.
Ford Performance Parts A/C delete for 96-10 Mustang GT and Cobra with 4.6 V8.
The only modification we had to make was for some clearance on the bottom of the radiator.
Top view comparison of the stock radiator and the new Mishimoto one.
30lbs of A/C removed!
6lbs of miscellaneous stuff from under the hood!
The new radiator is nice and visible with the A/C condenser removed.
]]>We fixed the leaks and annoying sounds coming from our project GTS. Once it gets a good washing and waxing it will be ready for the track next month at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, CA. Here is what we replaced: Used Dorman Intake Manifold (PN: 615178 $39.04), Dorman Replacement Intake Gaskets (PN: 615175GA $35.19), Dorman Belt Tensioner (PN: 419204 $33.34), Ford Idler Pully (PN: XR3Z8678BA $27.54), Ford Oil Drain Plug with Gasket (PN: F75Z6730BA $10.08), MTC Odometer Repair Kit (PN: 30302 $7.99). Total = $153.18
New First Year Total = 2433.84
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]]>We got a new (well, 20 year old) project car, a 1996 Mustang GT with the 248A (GTS) option. The plan is to use this car to race competitively in the Camaro-Mustang Challenge Class in the National Auto Sport Association (NASA) Southern California Region. This class is designed to be one of the more inexpensive and beginner classes. We are going to document everything we do with the car and how much it actually costs to go racing.
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About the car:
The Bad:
Minor oil leak, Minor coolant leak, Accessory drive is making excessive noise, Broken Odometer, Paint is oxidized, Clear coat missing on front and rear bumper, Not registered since 2014
The Good:
GT with 248A Option (GTS Package), 1 Owner (Car Fax verified), No accidents (Car Fax verified), 100% Stock (I mean EVERYTHING: From the Intake Silencer to the “Dog Bone” on the Differential), Very clean inside, Only cost $2100
The 248A Option:
Manual Transmission, Manual Windows, Manual Locks, Manual Cloth Seats, No CD Player (anyone have any cassette tapes anymore?), No Illuminated Sun Visors, No Rear Window Defrost, No Cruise Control, Non-Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel, No ABS, No Rear Spoiler, No Fog Lights, and 15 Inch Rims
Less Weight = Faster!!
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It finally happened, JSR has launched their very own website!!
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