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

[@Beanszo]

this was filmed like those mechanic shows my dad watched in the 2010s, very nostalgic lol

[@Nothingtoseehere_25]

This IS the same show your dad watched in the 2010s on Saturday mornings lol. They are not on cable anymore. Just youtube

[@DesertRunner602]

​@@Nothingtoseehere_25 exactly

[@metalted6128]

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

[@overtorque]

I have a 2006 Mustang GT, all bolt ons (minus underdrive pulleys and shorty headers), full suspension, full performance synthetics and tune, EBC dimpled/slotted rotors with blue stuff. The car makes 368hp at the crank, 376hp with Octane Booste. The car is extremely fun to drive and you are so connected to it. It's very analog but so solid it gives you confidence in the corners. Such a well balanced car. These old 3 valves get a bit of hate, but they are literally bulletproof.

[@scottsmith31]

How on earth do you have any clue what it makes at the crank? 🤔

[@fly1ngpapaya]

​​@@scottsmith31I highly doubt he's making that without forced induction or cams. Considering the 4v needs a full exhaust, cams and a proper tune to get near that.

[@charleswaynewright2042]

Did you know that shorty headers Add nothing

[@davie55555]

Headers and high flow cats Mann wtf otherwise there’s no point to doing an exhaust modification, except to modify the noise it makes

[@WhoThisGuy515]

@@fly1ngpapaya Probably on a very generous dyno if it's not just a guess. My 3v with Detroit rockers, long tubes with Dumps in front of the rear and CMP deletes made 324rwhp at 6800 and 295rwtq at 4900 through 4.30 gears.

[@OriginalTrev]

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

[@Meat-Gzer]

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]

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

[@GRIM.2002]

@@nowhereman-389lol fr

[@dwyanejetersr6470]

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

[@michaelbradley7529]

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. 😉

[@brando7655]

The shirt pockets filled with 12 different pens is comedy

[@dannysmith9803]

That's for making spaghetti modles! 😆

[@metalted6128]

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

[@LukeEdward]

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]

​@@LukeEdward facts. They are tools and a light

[@timgunn3670]

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

[@MrLlama-rc8nj]

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

[@BerlinghoffRasmussen]

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]

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]

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]

@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]

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

[@MrMurph111]

I have a 3v from a 2008 GT going in my 1952 Ford F1 pickup…also picked up a Magnuson MP112 supercharger for $650 a few years ago specifically for the s197. Should be around 425rwhp when done. Can’t wait!

[@jaspal666]

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. 😢

[@claynewman2213]

I’ve only been waiting for this FOREVER!

[@myclassiccarstory]

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.

[@Gilbertajallecruz]

Too AWESOME how capable these beautiful machines are🔥💯🫡

[@craigstark2712]

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.

[@philipstewart4474]

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!🚗

[@Wooley689]

That Rollbar is a clean setup.

[@70MUSTANGMAN]

Have a ‘70 coupe and a 2014 V6. Just got a ‘06 GT from auction I am rebuilding. Already had cold air intake, Pypes H style exhaust. Not sure what else has been done, but have to put a radiator in before I can properly play. This car is going to be fun!

[@saleens330]

I had an 05 and did full bolt ons. Best bang for the buck was stage 3 cams that allowed me to rev to 6800 rpms and 4.10 gears.

[@metalted6128]

That’s a 281 CI motor!!! Ford is always on point!!!

[@MattSoppa]

Let’s get a Coyote in there using a Make It Modular Swap harness

[@paullane7489]

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!👍🇺🇸👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@95Sn95]

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.

[@Boatanchorperformance]

My ‘03 2v had a catless H-pipe w/ flowmaster super 44’s and the exhaust had an old school sound to it. Reason the 4.6 is “raspy” is that most run an x-pipe with some straight through muffler that causes the raspiness. Also had a ‘14 5.0 w/GT500 mufflers and Boss 302 side exhaust w/o the plates, no raspiness with that setup but it did sound more modern than old school.

[@istimamrian5300]

My favorite generation of Mustangs

[@redcatxb125]

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

[@c10seth]

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.

[@waynerohde1036]

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

[@chriswilson8493]

Mark VIII actually has the 4v version of the 4.6, love all the 4.6 versions

[@Mike_Regan]

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

[@tristanhoffman6974]

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.

[@cgallagher04]

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.

[@bandwagon240]

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.

[@wkjeeping9053]

Those racing stripes add 50 hp

[@princetheiii9864]

The interaction with the audience feels so personal.

[@MarkMeadows90]

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.

[@mikehall737]

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

[@Team_BW]

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

[@patriciobeltz1449]

Add a 60mm throttle body, new 3.55 rear gear and new plugs. Retune and have fun.

[@psycho3v]

Sheesh the 3v looks sick 😷

[@davidgalloway1526]

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...

[@GregMcAskill]

"I'd buy that for a dollar" hahhahaha RoboCop

[@Chris-ym5fp]

Awesome car

[@johnd5805]

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".

[@overtorque]

Right! The FR500S, sealed 4.6 liter for the Miller Cup

[@johnd5805]

@@overtorque yes

[@Nam_9456]

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

[@karatekid6026]

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.

[@AndyPat239]

Pat 'The Pen' Topolinski😊

[@BlickolasCage]

imma watch tf outta this when i wake up

[@pheonixfps9248]

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

[@johngidman4574]

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

[@withgrowinginsanity198]

33:46 🙃 relaxing music... nice

[@mll7674]

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.

[@REALSHYT666]

Those race seats are trash. Get some comfortable Fixed back Seats with a slider & low seat mounts.

[@newfie-dean5803]

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.

[@bozone9564]

Where exactly did you place the lifting pads? I've used the jacking points on the rocker panels but I don't thinks that's the correct spot

[@sepg5084]

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

[@livingsnake3903]

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

[@GrandPitoVic]

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]

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]

@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]

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

[@GrandPitoVic]

@@cormaro13 My next Vic will be a 5.0

[@cormaro13]

@@GrandPitoVic there you go , more power baby lol

[@ethan_s550]

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

[@ghunt81]

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]

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

[@Sergeantgrunt]

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

[@CrewExpendable2007]

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

[@gregdykie9924]

I want those perfect stock seats

[@Gargoyle2556]

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.

[@jesusm2159]

Wheel hop support kit?

[@PseudoKirby]

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

[@kowpow2259]

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

[@wkjeeping9053]

The turner is what made the power different. It's really the only new mode they added.

[@GC_420]

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

[@SamP0rterBridges]

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

[@ghunt81]

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.

[@saleens330]

Can’t always look at the max output. You have to look at the full power band. Might be 5 total but some areas you could have 10, 15, 20 rwhp.

[@oldheadneverlacking7010]

Coulda took a nap while this thing reached redline

[@kenschurman4839]

What springs did you use?

[@ronaldnathoo]

The bottom bum I will have to remember that one

[@sspddmon]

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

[@BillClinton-x9f]

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

[@wsfwsf1497]

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

[@sweettooth80]

That looks like such a fun job

[@gilbertosegundo001]

No mention on why you changed the intake manifold??

[@cormaro13]

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

[@millll111lllI]

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.

[@jilewis683]

#157 here. There's not many left in good condition so go for it. $20k+ prices are usually the ones with low mileage. Bet you can find one for less

[@millll111lllI]

@@jilewis683 #157 is black? Maybe

[@jilewis683]

@millll111lllI yea I think black is slightly cheaper since highland green is the original. Paid 18k for mine but only had 14k miles on it. Some ppl think I'm crazy for paying that much for a 3v but I always wanted one. Don't regret it one bit

[@ldstirling]

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???

[@shanebarron2384]

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

[@sp4604]

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

[@clarksgarageofbadhabits6803]

Why not? It’s just aesthetics.

[@sp4604]

@@clarksgarageofbadhabits6803 its tacky and looks cheap

[@nowhereman-389]

Because race car….

[@sp4604]

@@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]

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

[@magnus9165]

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.

[@dipe277]

Was the back seat a requirement?

[@art-is-lazy4509]

God dam, feed that little 4.6 some boost.

[@patrickchavez3848]

I gotta ask, did you all mate the breaks to the rotors? You didnt show that being done so ya I'm a bit concerned..

[@edwardzamorski3711]

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

[@Watchingyou-daily]

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

[@cormaro13]

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

[@hardknocc922]

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

[@cormaro13]

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

[@spatulaman2753]

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

[@MapleHillMunitions]

Crowd control!

[@lmcoolk12]

That seat is moving a lot

[@longsleevethong1457]

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

[@GCE-i4x]

It saved 4 lbs instead of any cardio after work

[@longsleevethong1457]

@@GCE-i4x that’s about what I figured. It’s a waste of time.

[@NWPencrawler]

Maybe I don't know the rules for the class, but "usually" in SCCA racing, there is a safety cage, not just a rear roll bar. So no halo or door bars or dash bar? Just wondering... Looks like a fun build and class to race in.

[@gregkoblentz7872]

Spec mustang is for autocross and time trial type of events. Not wheel to wheel racing. For just autocross you don't even need the roll bar.

[@NWPencrawler]

@@gregkoblentz7872 ah, go it. Didin't know what class or rules it was built for. Looks like a ton of fun to drive though.

[@Xplorer60]

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

[@Xplorer60]

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

[@bluestangGT2001]

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

[@onescaryapothiconboi7475]

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.

[@rickyjackson5160]

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

[@Khalidsvt101]

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

[@kevinlewis9151]

So far just need some spray and a scramble button?

[@marvinbenjamin.]

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

[@dbarr8261]

I wish you would have tested before the tune then after.

[@jonrstinkton365]

Not the fastest but a canned 4.6 sounds sexy!

[@ssnsocalfan]

So you made a BULLITT

[@k-rizzel9952]

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

[@sneezinhatch]

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

[@hardknocc922]

Damn! You got a Instagram or something?

[@RepoDraghon]

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...