The BEST GT350 MOD? **FIRST MOD since the NEW MOTOR!

Xineering Downshift Blip Module: www.xineering.com/dbw.html
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In today's video we install hands down one of the best modifications for a GT350. I picked up an Xineering Downshift Blip Module, which I fully install and demonstrate in this video. If you track your GT350 or have an S550 Mustang that is not equipped with active rev matching then you need this mod. My first session out with it on Sebring, I fell in love and felt the need to spread the word about such a great product.

[@JeffAshton]

Damnnnnnn, a 33 minute video? Let me know if you guys enjoy videos like this and what you look forward/want to see most! Slap that like button for me as always (or dislike if you feel compelled to do so)!

[@justmat28]

Loved this 👍🏽 see you going around Sebring was cool definitely one of my favorite American tracks on video games that is.

[@lornewilliams3494]

Thanks Jeff for the detailed explanation, it would have been nice if Ford had included it as a built in on/off option on the 350's as they did on the 2019 GT's moving forward. It would give all of us the best of both worlds, a manual transmission that we can enjoy during normal and some spirited driving, but the assistance of auto blip when on the track at high speeds. I appreciate your disclaimer at the end that this is not something that is needed during street driving. In fact I have had many 2019 GT owners say they turned this off after a while.. it was cool at first, but annoying when auto rev matching pulling into the shopping mall (LOL). I just purchased a 2019 GT350 and have never been on the track. I am going this spring to see how I like it and if it is something I want to pursue further. If I would want to continue and really push the car this would be a must for me as well. thanks again for your detail and great content

[@sethmargadonna502]

Great stuff man! Huge fan - love your content!

[@JeffAshton]

Seth Margadonna thanks Seth! 🙌🙌🙌 Really appreciate the support!

[@sethmargadonna502]

Jeff Ashton absolutely! I have owned mustangs my whole life ( have a Sonic Blue 03 Cobra) - 26 years of driving! Love your car!

[@creamfalcon]

Is there any value to installing this for daily street use? I plan on getting an R soon. Seems like a great mod overall

[@agentorange_3025]

Might have to add that to the boss! I’m gonna try and make it out with you and Scotty one of these days Man! #AshtonGang 🐍🐍🐎🐎

[@JeffAshton]

KingBee_302 hell yeah Lee! It’s crazy addicting, I can’t wait to get back out there.

[@goons123flofy]

Nice garage, bro! This blipper should be oem. I love the blipper in my Porsche gt4

[@havocsfinest]

Really thorough video, thanks for sharing. What pedals do you have? Those don't look stock!

[@JeffAshton]

Thanks! SRP pedals, huge upgrade over stock. They have little teeth on them that do a great job of gripping your shoe. I went with the medium width gas pedal which is quite a bit wider versus stock.

[@havocsfinest]

@@JeffAshton Perfect. Thanks. Going to give these a shot on my gt350 before taking the plunge into the auto blip!

[@_fast4lfa]

I just installed and reviewed the Auto-blip on my Focus ST...why did you go with this one over that?

[@stacyp2744]

Great video Jeff. Might have to add this to my 2018 GT350. I was wondering what dealership in Central Florida you went to for the motor replacement on your car? Mullinax?

[@JeffAshton]

Stacy Prince it’s really an awesome addition to the car. I went to Coggin DeLand Ford. Whatever you do stay away from AutoNation.

[@mikelugo848]

So right I dealt with them a few times and I don't know how these guys are still in business

[@DucatiDiaries]

Great mod. The GT350 is hard to heal toe for sure.

[@JeffAshton]

Definitely an under the radar mod especially if tracking! #blownmotorbrethren 😁

[@DucatiDiaries]

@@JeffAshton I'm actually thinking hard about putting another tune on mine (one for race fuel and then reloading my E85R tune) but I'm petrified after Woman Driven got denied......... Choices, choices...

[@DucatiDiaries]

@@Oliver-pl5sk The sad thing is I thought I was a heal to toe pro until I went to Ford's Track attack and tried to heal to toe from 100 mph! NOT the same as on the street!

[@matthewhaworth5935]

Yeah, the pedal box is probably my biggest complaint with mine. I just cannot find the right seat position, shoes, and foot position to be comfortable with how I'm used to heel toeing.

[@ap-op1wy]

any more updates to your experiences with this? its been 5 months, since i m sure you have done more track testing by now....

[@andrewhayes88]

Is it possible to be able to toggle it on or off so you wouldn't be doing massive blips while coming to a stop at a red light or a residential 4-way stop all the time?

[@JeffAshton]

Yep! That’s what the switch is for, I was just demonstrating what would happen if you left it on.

[@F_________________]

Is that an aftermarket set of brake and gas pedals?

[@ScottSchubel]

26:40. Jeff's fresh camel sleds are back 🐪

[@JeffAshton]

Nothing like floating on a fresh set of camel sleds every day! 🐪

[@warrendennis84]

Hey Jeff. What settings did you settle on?

[@derekcooke491]

Hey Jeff got a question, do the mod come for 2009 gt and is this mod the same as it making it rev match easier

[@MStrange88]

Liked. Not answered 😂

[@launchcontrol6438]

When did you get the r splitter, looks amazing?

[@JeffAshton]

Launch Control I’ve had it for about a year, picked it up for a really good price so couldn’t pass it up!

[@DKLabs99]

I got one for mine, looks way better. Since you track it are you changing the rear wing?

[@Thebombshizzle]

Hey Jeff. How do you know what mods won’t void the warranty on a GT350?

[@JeffAshton]

No mods really void your warranty in general, the rule of thumb to follow is anything that brakes due to the modification you added will not be covered under warranty.

[@Thebombshizzle]

@@JeffAshton Thx. I have ordered a 2020 Heritage Edition and I'm looking at doing a few minor mods - oil catch cans, Seeda clutch spring and now this mod - as they will improve performance, longevity and driveability without hopefully affecting the warranty. All are easy to remove and return to stock and I believe without leaving a footprint behind that they were installed. Why did you remove this mod before taking the car back to Ford - just to be safe re: your warranty?

[@dmfd123]

Jeff, did you decide against Autoblip?

[@JeffAshton]

Yes, nearly every owner I’ve spoken too has removed theirs. I personally wouldn’t tap my DBW after all the stories I’ve heard. That’s exactly why I was searching for a better solution.

[@douglasm3310]

Glad to see you modifying stuff again. I miss the Whipple gt for that stuff. But heck I’m not really a keep it stock kinda guy. Also does this work on a standard gt as well?

[@JeffAshton]

Douglas m yep! Should work on GT as well that didn’t come with active rev match.

[@TheyCallMeProphet100]

Can this be used on the street?

[@Rob...]

what track was that?

[@316racingchannel9]

I use the Auto-Blip and have had it installed on my 18' Gt350 for well over a year now. I absolutely love it. Haven't had one issue and everyone I've talked to loves it. Very easy to use. I'm sure the one you got Jeff is really good too so I'm not gonna bash their product by any means. However, speaking from experience and in my opinion, Auto-Blip is the way to go.

[@JeffAshton]

316 RACING glad to hear it’s working for you. I know several people that have switched to the Xineering unit because of issues, which is how I found out about them. AutoBlip ignored my email too so there’s that. 🙂

[@316racingchannel9]

@@JeffAshton what issues were people having with the Auto-Blip so I'll know what to look for if something goes wrong with mine god forbid. Thanks man!

[@JeffAshton]

316 RACING what I’ve heard directly from multiple owners is the unit will not always work. Guys have been on track and it will literally just stop working. They’ve rechecked/retapped their DBW and still had issues, which resulted in them pulling the unit. Again, glad to hear a success story but like you said, just keep an eye on it. 👊

[@316racingchannel9]

@@JeffAshton thanks man and will do. If something ends up going wrong I'll look into your unit for sure. Let us know if anything happens with yours. Keep up the good content Jeff. Thanks.

[@brandonoliver5665]

Hey all if anyone in the comment section has more knowledge or experience than myself, I'd love to hear your thoughts on modding out a 5.0 coyote, or nodding a new gt350r. I've heard the 5.0 has a better platform to take mods? But I haven't found evidence to support this. I'm a huge shelby fan, I'd love to have one over a Gt mustang. I realize the 350 isn't a drag car but mainly a track one. I do not want the 500. So after break in period and everything is done on the gt350r I'd most likely add a supercharger among various other mods. If I got the gt same with that. Just wondering which is the better platform? I'd think the 350 would have upgraded parts, and better block. I know you could get a gt for half the price of a shelby and save money but I've been saving for a shelby for a long ass time. Just looking for some thoughts and facts

[@ricardosimon1975]

Should have stayed with the GT whipple and would have wait for the gt500

[@rhatala27]

Another choice from autoblip is a pedal adjustment to make the brake and throttle closer so you hardly have to move your foot

[@JeffAshton]

RV H I actually have wider pedals already (SRP), but when braking from 145mph going into turn 17 at a course like Sebring, having a blip module is still much more confidence inspiring. Last time out I ran three sessions heel-toe downshifting and three sessions with the Xineering blip module.

[@rhatala27]

@@JeffAshton Oh I'm sure it is more effective and faster. But i got a GT350 because it was so analog. I don't like too many computer aids.

[@testpirate2570]

In theory the idea of it is good for those not familiar with rev matching. However the purpose of “heel toe” or rev match, is to precisely match engine speed to wheel speed to avoid breaking the car loose... listening to it operate, especially in 1st gear it’s a complete overrev from what I’m hearing and seeing.... which means the inexperienced driver that comes off the clutch too fast in that overrev ends up breaking loose , defeating the purpose of rev assist. the real crime here is the Camaro comes with computer controlled auto rev match for guaranteed precision, no lift shift ... and while I’m at it ediff and pdr ... I don’t get why gt350 owners pay 20k more without the features to be less of a track car... ive had mustangs, Shelby’s ... i just think it’s a crime these cars don’t come competitively equipped and arnt really comparable ... especially with grenading voodoos all over... oof here we go with the hurt feelings ... just fact 😭... nice vid Ashton , your happiness is all that matters, it’s not accurate down shifting that compares engine speed to wheel speed , it’s a blip machine... sell it while you can and get the true track star... not naming names

[@JeffAshton]

You would never really need to rev match down to first gear, in the video that was just an example of what it will do if you’re driving it through the pits, clutch in and hit the brakes, that’s what the switch is for so it’s only turned on when needed. You can completely fine tune the blip module to exactly how you want to set it up, the rest of it comes down to the driver understanding how it’s set up via the blip percentage, duration, etc... The 18+ GT does come with active rev match, but I’m not sure why the 18+ GT350 does not.

[@edthomas8486]

All I guess you could do as people have done since car racing started which would be to learn how to heel and toe correctly and practice it and feel the car much closer to you.

[@lenf3641]

what the point having MT and don't enjoy blipping throttle. doesn't make any sense for me. we buying gt350 to drive it manually.

[@JeffAshton]

Len F do you track your car? Have you ever heel toe downshifted while braking from 145mph? If you have, then you would understand the point. 👍

[@treyalderson-cloutier5012]

Jeff Ashton ha. I hear you man. I tracked my GT350 for the first time last year and I thought I was competent at heel toe until I had to do it at 135mph coming into a tight turn. It’s stressful for sure. Thanks for the video my friend!

[@timeatak5248]

Lot of dummies here flapping their lip about “learning to heel toe.” Unless you run in advanced run group or race on a Road Course not some BS “canyon” drive, don’t comment about crap you know jack about. I’ve been racing and driving motorcycles and cars on a road race course since late 90’s. So I know what I’m talking about. We track rats want to get better lap times through threshold braking at near anti skid cycling. Unless you are a highly developed amateur or pro driver with loads of track time, heel toe while hard aggressive braking and downshifting smoothly can be inconsistent and takes brain power away from cornering the car. Also a street car doesn’t have a race car’s big boosted brake so it requires high pedal pressure to get hard braking which makes heel toe more difficult. And F up a downshift or have a pulsing brake application and go off track at best or destroy your gearbox or car at worst. It’s about smooth weight transfer and stability on the contact patch while entering a corner on track. Also it protects the gearbox and synchros. Ok I feel better. It’s just a shame Ford was cheap and didn’t already have this feature like GM and Porsche does.

[@phantomstratocaster]

first mod to the next blown motor

[@350R19]

Adding mods already to again blow the engine. User error man. You chump!

[@markfilip6458]

Or you can just learn how to do it properly.... Kids start with training wheels then take them off, everyone these days just want to put aids on to make them better and not willing to take the time to learn.