2014 5.0 installs for season 2014

[ROUSH 4]

All of my mods have now been acquired for installation in November. The Long tube headers will be purchased in November. MODS are as follows: Boss 302 intake and engine covers, Steeda Cai, Boss 302 alternator kit, Boss 302 brake lines, GT 500 SVT fan , Borla Atak exhaust, Ford Racing Aluminum radiator, GT 500 front brake dust shields, Ford Racing Torsen LSD T2, Ford Racing 355 gear kit, Ford Racing sway bars,New Dual pillar with gauges oil and water temperature, Roush pod vent with Ford Racing fuel pressure gauge, Power slot rotors with Hawk Hp pads, GT500 rear axle girdle, GT 500 rear lower control arms , Boss 302 coil covers already installed, Grant steering wheel already installed,Roush hood struts already installed. A New dyno tune to complete the modifications. Installation will be done by Real Speed after my 2010 GT returns from there in October . TO BE COMPLETED FOR SEASON 2014........

 

[mwilson6192]

ROUSH 4 - Very impressive set of modifications planned. I am ready to apply a significant set of performance modifications to my 2014 GT500 Convertible which did include ARH long tubes and an H pipe.

You caught my eye on installing long tubes. I really want to do that on my GT500 HOWEVER there seems to be a consensus among the 2013/2014 GT500 SVT Performance community that cats (both OEM which does not lend itself to long tubes and H pipe) and aftermarket cats will not pass NYS emissions testing.

Perhaps the 5.0 is different but do you mind me asking you how you plan on passing NYS emissions? If you go cat delete as most GT500 folks are, visual inspection is guaranteed to fail. The tune (if you have one) also needs adjusted to turn on all 4 O2 sensors to avoid a failure (non-ready O2 condition). I am very reluctant to do as some plan, which is to once a year install stock (or at a minimum install aftermarket cats and a "temporary" tune to enable all O2 sensors).

Thanks for sharing any thoughts.

 

[ROUSH 4]

ROUSH 4 - Very impressive set of modifications planned. I am ready to apply a significant set of performance modifications to my 2014 GT500 Convertible which did include ARH long tubes and an H pipe.

You caught my eye on installing long tubes. I really want to do that on my GT500 HOWEVER there seems to be a consensus among the 2013/2014 GT500 SVT Performance community that cats (both OEM which does not lend itself to long tubes and H pipe) and aftermarket cats will not pass NYS emissions testing.

Perhaps the 5.0 is different but do you mind me asking you how you plan on passing NYS emissions? If you go cat delete as most GT500 folks are, visual inspection is guaranteed to fail. The tune (if you have one) also needs adjusted to turn on all 4 O2 sensors to avoid a failure (non-ready O2 condition). I am very reluctant to do as some plan, which is to once a year install stock (or at a minimum install aftermarket cats and a "temporary" tune to enable all O2 sensors).

Thanks for sharing any thoughts.

This is the conversion that addresses some of the issues you stated to some degree. New CATs installed of course with this aplication. NO CAT DELETE . The O2 sensors are an issue. The car would run on an emissions compliant tune. Performance gains would be somewhat less of course. This example passed......The Kooks Green cat systems along with the O2 extenders will pass in NY/NJ with stock emissions settings.

 

[mart3915]

I passed you last Saturday on the PA turnpike going to Media. We have a 2012 white vert.
Saw your car at the show but didn't see you, maybe just your wife? With all the mods you do, and a new 2014, are you printing money in your basement? Or did you hit the lotto?

 

[ROUSH 4]

I passed you last Saturday on the PA turnpike going to Media. We have a 2012 white vert.
Saw your car at the show but didn't see you, maybe just your wife? With all the mods you do, and a new 2014, are you printing money in your basement? Or did you hit the lotto?

Yes, I saw your vert. The person I was with, was not my wife . Not married. I was traveling the speed limit. Nice when you went by. The mods . Well instead of buying a GT 500 and spending another 20k ,I chose this route. This is my second project. The 2010 GT has only 14000 miles. Maxed out on MODS almost. GT 500 does not come with an auto. No manual for NYC driving and with traffic. The 14 is almost completely loaded. Did not want the track GT . I liked the Acantara seats which comes only in the stock GT/CS. The mods posted are accurate and the parts are acquired. The cost is far less than a fully loaded GT 500. The 500 is a sweet ride. The expense is relative to anything one does . Both are SHOW cars not driven alot. Neither is a daily driver, but the 14 could be even with the new MODS. Kept the exterior more stock looking. I was going to get a 15 but decided to get the last year of S197. Mods already available now. I enjoy all stages of the builds. Neither car is EXTREME on HP. Modest RWP and TQ gains.

 

[ROUSH 4]

The new Boss 302 alternator arrived today from american muscle. Install, November 2013 for SEASON 2014.

 

[redlawyers]

With all the mods you do, and a new 2014, are you printing money in your basement? Or did you hit the lotto?

^^^^ THIS

 

[ROUSH 4]

^^^^ THIS

 

[ROUSH 4]

Roush engine bay dress up arrived today. Black anodized ,adds a nice touch.

 

[mart3915]

Thanks for replying. I'm just a bit confused. what is the 2014, just a GT with the 412 HP? I'm asking since You mentioned mods for your 2014 GT 500?

 

[ROUSH 4]

Thanks for replying. I'm just a bit confused. what is the 2014, just a GT with the 412 HP? I'm asking since You mentioned mods for your 2014 GT 500?

The mods are for my 2014 GT/CS. 420 HP ,increased for 13 and 14. The install issue of headers is similar with GT 500. Emissions passing issues in NYS. Some of my mods are from GT500 and Boss 302 and 302S. I do not own a GT 500 , but i could have bought that version .

 

[ROUSH 4]

The new Ford Racing aluminum radiator has now arrived. The 5.0 also gets an Axle Exchange aluminum driveshaft , Ford Racing P springs, Eibach struts and shocks with GT 500 strut mounts. Engine , suspension and drive train mods are now completed. Next step installation November 2013. SEASON 2014..........

 

[ROUSH 4]

The final install MODS, have arrived from American Muscle. Axle Exchange aluminum drive shaft, Steeda panhard bar, Ford Racing GT 500 strut mounts, Ford Racing P springs 1" drop front and rear and Eibach struts and shocks. After further consulting with the shop , no long tube headers will be installed in November. Exhaust : Stock cats, stock H pipe, and new Borla "ATAK" axle backs. The GT wil enter the shop in November. All modifications are currently now scheduled for installation for SEASON 2014.