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The Spectro Racing 2008 Mustang GT

December 14, 2023

BUILD LIST

UPDATED 3-09-25

POWER MODS - 607whp 561wtq dyno’d
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  • Roush R2300 TVS 2.3L Supercharger

  • Grip Tech 2.7” Pulley

  • VMP Twin Jet 67mm Throttle Body

  • VMP Ported Elbow

  • VMP Intercooler

  • Manley 4.6 / 5.4 3V 6.5cc Dished Piston
    [4.6 / 5.4 Bore Size:+.020" Over Bore (3.572")]

  • Molnar Billet H-Beam Rods

  • King High Performance Rod Bearing Set

  • Clevite High Performance Main Bearing Set

  • VMP Triple Pass Heat Exchanger relocated to trunk

  • 2014 GT500 Heat Exchanger Pump

  • Dual Heat Exchangers. GT500 Front, VMP Triple rear with HVAC rear plenum

  • Mishimoto Radiator

  • Meizer Electric Waterpump

  • Ford Racing High Volume Oil Pump

  • Fore Innovations 07-12 GT500 Fuel System Upgrade for E85

    Dual Pump

  • Injector Dynamics ID1050X Injectors

  • Canton T-Pan 8qt Oil Pan

  • Canton Windage Tray

  • Comp Cams Stage 2 Blower Cams 127350, XE261H-1 6.5, VALVE SPRINGS, 1.101" H/L FORD,

    STEEL RETAINERS, 3-VALVE

  • ARP Head Studs

  • VMP Custom Dyno Tune

  • MGW Shifter - Competition Bushings - 1/2lb weight Pony ball

  • Exedy Mach 600 Stage 2 Cerametallic Clutch

  • Exedy Lightweight Racing Flywheel

  • Ford Racing 3.73 gears

  • SR performance steel braided clutch line

  • BBK long tube headers & X-pipe

  • SR Performance Mufflers

  • Ford Racing aluminum driveshaft

  • Ford Racing FR500S T2R Torsion Differential

  • Ford Racing 2013-2014 GT500 7 Blade Fan

  • Mishimoto Oil Cooler with 185 Degree Thermostat

  • Mocal 17-311 Transmission Oil Cooler (HMS TR3650 Oil Cooler Kit)

  • Reische Performance 170 Degree Engine Coolant Thermostat

  • Custom JLT Series 3 Oil Separator (driver side)

  • Royal Purple fluids: Engine/trans/gear

  • VP X85 Fuel

  • Ford Racing Air Conditioner delete

  • Stock 4.6 Block & Crank

  • 26 Spline Tremec 3650 with 0.81 5th

HANDLING MODS

  • Ford Performance six piston caliper Brembo brake kit

  • 2014 GT500 Girodisc 2 Piece Rotors

  • 2014 GT500 Rear Rotors

  • GLOC R12 Front R16 Rear Pads

  • Castrol SRF Racing Brake Fluid

  • Ford Racing 2014 GT500 dust covers

  • Steeda adjustable upper control arm

  • Ford Racing sway bar front

  • Steeda bump steer kit & X5 ball joints

  • Steeda X-brace & back seat removal kit

  • GT500KR Engine Strut Bar

  • BMR red lower control arm relocation brackets

  • BMR red lower control arms with spherical bushings

  • BMR spherical differential bushing

  • BMR tubular radiator support

  • Motion Control Suspension Coilovers - Rebound

  • Hyperco Springs 650# Front/ 275# Rear

  • Vorshlag Rear Ride height adjusters

  • Vorshlag Camber/Caster Plates

  • Enlarged Shock tower holes to gain more camber

  • Whiteline Camber Bolts

  • Whiteline Endlinks (from some mysterious different car)

  • Whiteline rear sway bar

  • Whiteline Performance Watts link rear end

  • Whiteline Anti Dive Kit (rear front control arm only)

  • Ford Boss 302R Delrin front control arm bushings

  • Full Interior and functionality

  • ARP 3" Front Studs

  • ARP 3" Rear Studs

  • AJ Hartman Aero American Iron Carbon Fiber Splitter (hard mounted to tow bar and radiator brace)

  • AJ Hartman Aero American Iron Wing

  • AJ Hartman Aero Canards (4)

  • Speed Form Pre-Painted Chin Spoiler

  • Track Spec Hood Vents S197 GT2 full kit

  • Race Louvers Fender Vents

  • Race Louvers Upper Fender Vents

  • Andersen Composites Carbon Fiber Trunk Lid

  • 2014 GT500 Steering Wheel

  • Speed Form Back Seat Delete Kit

  • 66 Polar Customs Rear Diffuser (more of just a gap cover)

  • Antigravity ATX20-HD Lithium 12v Battery - relocated to trunk

  • Sparco Ford Racing Steering Wheel

  • Made steering rack limiters removable (10 degrees more angle for drift)

WHEELS & TIRES

  • 19x10 ET40 APEX EC-7 Satin Bronze

  • STREET & Track Battle ; 285/30/19 Bridgestone RE-71RS

  • DRIFT: 265/35/18 Federal RSR on American Muscle 18x9 “2010 style OEM wheels” 20mm Offset, 1.5 inch spacer

  • APEX Lug-nuts

SAFETY

  • Black Armor Circuit Pro Helmet

  • Simpson Racing Hybrid S (Neck Restraint)

  • AlpineStars GP Tech V4 Race Suit

  • AlpineStars Tech-1 ZX V4 Gloves

  • AlpineStars Tech 1-T Shoes

  • AlpineStars Undergarments

  • OMP Full Containment Seat(HA/780E/N HTE-R Black)

  • OMP Harnesses

  • SR Performance 8 Point Roll Bar

  • Fire-charger Engine Fire Supression

  • Fire Extinguisher

  • OMP Rear Tow Hook

APPEARANCE & DatA

  • SCT Tuner for IAT2 Temps

  • Garmin Catalyst

  • Front clear corner blinkers

  • Color matching mirror covers

  • LED license plate light

  • LED third taillight/Interior LED’s/Fog light LED’s

  • Boss 302 gloss black roof vinyl

  • BOSS 302S Tow Hook Bar

  • Flush Hood Latches

  • Hood Scoop Removed

  • Billet Performance Grill

  • Ford Racing Oil Pressure Gauge

  • Autometer Oil Temp Gauge

  • 2010 Mirrors

  • 2010 OEM style taillights w/ custom wired in dual LED reverse lights & sequential brake/turn lights Switchback LED front blinkers (runs white, blinks yellow)

  • Yi Dash Cam

  • MANY DECALS THAT TOTALLY ADD A TON OF PWER!??!

Alignment - 1-26-18

  • Camber: -3.5

  • Caster: 7.2

  • Toe (out): .125

Tracks Its Run

  • Roebling Road Raceway

  • Florida International Rally & Motorsports Park (Full)

  • Road Atlanta Raceway (Full)

  • Daytona International Speedway (Rolex) (154mph)

  • Sebring International Raceway (Full)

  • Atlanta Motorsports Park

  • Carolina Motorsports Park

  • Gingerman Raceway

  • Road America

  • Lime Rock Park

Other Notable Events

  • Heavens Landing Airport Half Mile Drag Race

  • 100+ Autocrosses

  • Canadian Autoslalom (Autocross)

  • 30+ Quarter Mile Passes

  • Drift Events

HUMBLE BEGINNINGS

The SR Mustang was purchased as a Certified Preowned 2008 GT Premium with 39,000 miles. This is the first few photos i have of her! At the time I was driving a 2008 Mazda Miata. Needed something with a bit more space and power!

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THE MODS BEGIN - STREET/SHOW CAR

I can almost never leave a car stock. Once i bought the Mustang I quickly realized that I started wanting to put some money into it. First thing i did actually was to buy another beater to drive to work. Cue the car everyone hates! Police Crown Vic! Loved that thing! Some basic power mods and some handling mods at this point.

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DISCOVERING RACING IS A BAD THING FOR YOUR WALLET

in February of 2012 I stumbled across Bucks Crazy looking Toyota Yaris (seen here in this review video). Asked him what the heck sorta racing he does with it. He said that fateful word.....AUTOCROSS. The moment after my first training event I went nuts with handling parts! This album below includes some of the begging handling parts i bought.

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Dyno Run

COMPETING REGULARLY IN AUTOCROSS

After my first season as a rookie I decided to go out, get race slicks and a trailer. The Mustang doesn't make the best autocross car but it sure is fun.

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NATIONAL AUTOCROSS COMPETITION, TRACK DAYS AND BEYOND

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Starting in 2015 I placed 2nd in my first regional event. The car is getting more and more into a serious hardcore track car. 

2016 Autocross Season

I LOST MY MIND

At the end of 2016 I was determined to make the car a fully prepped Street Mod car. That meant buying a race set of coilovers and bumping up the power somehow! MCS Coilovers and Roush R2300 TVS!

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The ultimate money pit!

In 2017 the car was beat up a bit. The wing flew apart at a track day and some more tweaking was done. A new wing is coming and larger wheels. The end is near as the motor build is coming too!

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The end is near?

In 2018 the car underwent a transformation to fit 335 size Hoosiers. This involved fender flares and significant modification. The motor build is coming which means there isnt much left to do!

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FENDERS!

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2023 Track Build

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