I'll give it a try a little later thanks .
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Hi Salil, you sure picked a great one for your first Mustang! What cars did you road race?
Welcome! As you already know...this IS the place for all things track mustang!
ummmm...ANOTHER used 350 with a new engine? Whaaaahappened...
These are known for shattering the oil pump gears and oil starving the enging causing catastrophic failure.....so, there's that.What actually happened, I don't know... The dealer told me "the piston skirt punched a hole in the head" which is laughable.
I assume it was an oil burner and ran out of oil and ate itself, that seems more likely, I think.
These are known for shattering the oil pump gears and oil starving the enging causing catastrophic failure.....so, there's that.
Welcome Salil! Nice ride -- and you're only one state away -- you should consider:
https://trackmustangsonline.com/thr...sept-14-16-2018-track-mustangs-ontrack.13170/
That would be fun. Keep us posted on your prep and results. Good luck!Re: how many tires I can fit in a GT350...that's an excellent question. I plan to run One Lap of America in the car in May, so I am banking on at least two.
You've come to the right place....looking forward to updates on your build.View attachment 3134
Hello everyone, I thought it was time to say hi after lurking a bit and posting a couple of times. Needless to say, I was bit by the "track bug" and wouldn't be here if I wasn't!
I used to race dirt bikes in Baja when I was younger and had been looking for a way to work into 4 wheels for some fun. I've always liked Mustangs, but I hadn't owned one since 91. Anyways, after reading the first reviews of the new S550 platform I bought a 2016 GTPP manual. It's not a dedicated track car, but it's not my daily driver either. I've been striving for a good compromise of track performance that is livable for the street.
After attending my first track event I started diving in with the mods. I installed RideTech II coilovers, Steeda sway bars with adjustable end links, MGW shifter, a CF driveshaft, BMR cradle lockout, and a host of other BMR and Steeda goodies for the rear suspension. I then attended a few more track events and have started again with the mods.
The car is up on stands in the garage right now while I have installed an APR front splitter, GT350 Track Pack rear spoiler, and longer ARP front studs for my new 19x11 BC Forged track wheels. I picked up a set of new (though a few years old) 305/30R19 Continental ContiForce Contacts for only $500. Track wheels where a given after I had worn out my stock Pirellis at the track.
I'm in the process right now of installing Steeda's front lateral links and tension links with the extended ball joints to reduce roll center height. The tension links have the spherical bearings as well. A bumpsteer kit is going in also.
I haven't done anything with the motor other than installing a Mishimoto intake tube and Solo catback exhaust. I figured it was wiser to work on getting through the corners first before I worry about power. I do see a flex fuel tune in my future though and I have modified the front grille for the Velossa Tech Big Mouth. I think the stock air box with a high flow air filter will work better for me with a tune at the track rather than going with an open CAI.
I've been busy trying to learn about the physics of tuning a car for handling and now I'm looking into alignment stuff. Hopefully I can learn a lot more from the experts and experience here.