My 2013 SG 5.0 Build/Update Thread [Archive] - Dallas Fort Worth 5.0 Mustang Club

JDBishopArts

09-11-2012, 07:58 PM

I guess I'll join the build thread club. I bought my 2013 in July. It is a 401A, Brembo Car, Comfort Package, M6 with 3.73's. I love it so far. Here are the photos I took a couple weeks after I bought it. I will update the thread as I add some things! Plans are suspension mods, BMR Panhard, Steeda LCR's with relo bracket. H&R Racing Springs. Hoping to get a Vossen Wheel next year or sooner if a deal works out for me. I'll also be putting on a 2013 GT500 rear valance and 2013 GT500 axlebacks hopefully next week. Thanks for viewing.

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JDBishopArts

09-11-2012, 08:00 PM

First Exterior Mod! I think I like it. Subtle but still pops a little.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8460/7978030401_ecba4cce3d_b.jpg
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Courtesy Flush

09-12-2012, 10:42 AM

Fresh Sticker bro.

Im glad i checked this build thread :facepalm:

JDBishopArts

09-12-2012, 12:58 PM

Got to start somewhere brosif.

JDBishopArts

09-18-2012, 07:55 PM

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/45321_10100434154972095_1568380811_n.jpg

Soon my friends...

I can give part numbers out to people who want to save a little money. Although LateModel was extremely helpful and if you don't have a 2013 GT500 axleback I'd say use their kit. If you come across an axleback I can help give part numbers and quantities for the valance kit.

Midnight11

09-18-2012, 08:14 PM

Nice! I priced everything and can get it for around 650

JDBishopArts

09-21-2012, 12:28 PM

Before

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/529965_10100436373695755_1359410871_n.jpg

After

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Midnight11

09-21-2012, 12:32 PM

Awesome!! How do you like it?

JDBishopArts

09-21-2012, 12:37 PM

It sucks. Sounds like crap, took me 5 million hours to do. Cost me 2k and no one should ever do this. EVER.

03MachMe

09-21-2012, 12:48 PM

awesome looks good

Midnight11

09-21-2012, 02:00 PM

I'm gonna take the exact opposite of why you said

Grandpa

09-21-2012, 02:10 PM

You know, I wasn't sure this was going to look at all that great, but I dig it. I won't do it, but I like it. lol.

JDBishopArts

09-21-2012, 02:21 PM

I'm gonna take the exact opposite of why you said

Haha yeah I was just saying that as a joke. In the Mustang world it's hard to be different. It was really easy. Took me about 4 hours by myself. I pulled the wheels, bumper and tails. Trimmed the bumper with a dremel. The valance snaps into place. Add 4 clips and put it all back together. The Valance and parts were 146 and I got the axle backs for 300 shipped. Sounds very close to the 2012 GT500 but the sound is more refined and toned. Hard to explain. Sounds like boobs and beer at WOT. If anyone comes to the GTG tomorrow I'll be there.

I'll keep it like this for a while and maybe upgrade to magnaflows later on down the road. She needs a drop bad.

Midnight11

09-21-2012, 02:26 PM

Where did u get that from? Tousley?

JDBishopArts

09-21-2012, 02:48 PM

The Valance and parts were from Tousley. The axlebacks were a take off from a member on SVTP.

Mdelongpre

09-21-2012, 05:11 PM

looks great, i'm jealous

Eaglei532

09-21-2012, 05:34 PM

love that look, good call

DirtyD

09-21-2012, 07:18 PM

Nice man! I'm going to try and stop by the GTG tomorrow if I can make it

JDBishopArts

10-06-2012, 08:09 PM

Baseline Dyno Pull

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3daTtFuNfT4&feature=g-upl

OG Fox

10-11-2012, 09:58 AM

the gt500 conversion looks great. Your definitely one of the first to do it!
In regards to the sticker. If you go with that, I think you gotta take off the 5.0 badge, they are clashing now. or take off the stripes, they almost remind me of timing stripes off the corvette grand sport. I dunno. somethings bothering me about it.

JDBishopArts

10-31-2012, 01:22 PM

At my new house...

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8336/8141893761_e931c9993f_b.jpg

...then I woke up...

JDBishopArts

10-31-2012, 01:27 PM

Midnight11

10-31-2012, 02:33 PM

Yes I totally agree. If I do leave the stripe I will debadge the 5.0

There are two guide holes behind the badge

JDBishopArts

10-31-2012, 05:16 PM

Yeah I'll have to fill it and paint the fender. That's why I'm really trying to decide how much I like the hash marks.

JDBishopArts

12-13-2012, 12:08 PM

Installed side marker tint.

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Tried some of the new flickr filters. Super gay.

DirtyD

12-13-2012, 12:31 PM

Tried some of the new flickr filters. Super gay.

:lol2:

pohnjarker

12-15-2012, 04:01 PM

awesome pictures, car is looking good.

JDBishopArts

01-11-2013, 10:31 PM

BMR parts are in. H&R Race springs going on the car Tuesday.

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merlinmol

01-13-2013, 01:25 PM

I have a video for your soon to be gone 4x4 suspension. :headbang:

http://youtu.be/n6RoOwSKI7M

JDBishopArts

01-16-2013, 10:29 AM

New suspension!!

H&R Race Springs, BMR LCA's, BMR Relocation Brackets, BMR Adjustable Panhard. Now I just need wheels. I'll post better pictures tonight.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8189/8386960772_d2e66a5ce3_b.jpg

DirtyD

01-16-2013, 10:55 AM

Did y'all already do the alignment?

JDBishopArts

01-16-2013, 10:56 AM

No. I'm doing it today at 5.

JDBishopArts

02-03-2013, 11:19 PM

Now has Eibach adjustable sways! Thanks to Dale!

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/529877_10151289119099352_1331429640_n.jpg

Photo - Thanks to Nick!

Grandpa

02-04-2013, 12:03 AM

Looks like a fun garage day!

OG Fox

02-04-2013, 01:48 AM

Looks like a fun garage day!

not fun at all.

Midnight11

02-04-2013, 01:50 AM

I totally needed to watermark that photo lol

Grandpa

02-04-2013, 01:52 AM

not fun at all.

Yeah, I'm sure putting your car back to stock is kinda sad for you. :(

OG Fox

02-04-2013, 01:54 AM

Yeah, I'm sure putting your car back to stock is kinda sad for you. :(

for sure. lots of work.

JDBishopArts

02-04-2013, 08:32 AM

I totally needed to watermark that photo lol

Lol yes. That is nicks picture. I was dumb and didn't take one.

Midnight11

02-04-2013, 11:19 AM

Haha I'm just kidding man! Car looked great

merlinmol

02-04-2013, 11:37 AM

Love the pic

Yeah, I'm sure putting your car back to stock is kinda sad for you. :(

for sure. lots of work.

Sucks bad that you are putting her back to stock...

JDBishopArts

02-07-2013, 12:06 PM

Side splitters and alcantara GT500 shifter boot going on this weekend!

On a side note I highly recommend the Eibach Adjustable sways. They have made a night and day difference in cornering. She corners almost flat. Turn in improvement is incredible. When you get on it around a corner the rear now smoothly slides out if at all instead of the nasty Mustang kick out.

Also thanks to Dale for having a grease gun. After we greased the poly bearings on the BMR stuff no more squeak from the LCA's.

OG Fox

02-07-2013, 12:26 PM

merlinmol

02-07-2013, 12:34 PM

JDBishopArts

02-07-2013, 01:02 PM

Haha yes. The 2013 was by far the best handling Mustang I've had so far but coming from the STi it still felt like a boat. Still feels like a big car but MUCH better than stock.

The splitters are Roush. I hope they aren't speed bump draggers. lol

DirtyD

02-07-2013, 01:10 PM

I need moniez....so I can get goodiez....:(

JDBishopArts

02-07-2013, 01:13 PM

You have no idea how bad the Boss intake, tuner and CAI was calling my name. I. must. not. lol

DirtyD

02-07-2013, 01:38 PM

You have no idea how bad the Boss intake, tuner and CAI was calling my name. I. must. not. lol
ORH, tune, the rest of suspension, wheels and tires, GT500 wing and MGW are all calling mine.

I. Can't. Afford. Them. :lol:

JDBishopArts

02-07-2013, 01:43 PM

Haha yeah I think with this car I'm going to do some more suspension and appearance mods first and leave it alone a while.

DirtyD

02-07-2013, 01:48 PM

Haha yeah I think with this car I'm going to do some more suspension and appearance mods first and leave it alone a while.
Same here.

03MachMe

02-07-2013, 02:48 PM

Damn now I have to add sway bars to the list...

JDBishopArts

02-07-2013, 04:20 PM

I need to give you a ride. lol You'll go buy some asap.

JDBishopArts

02-07-2013, 06:21 PM

Got home early today so I decided to go ahead and put on the GT500 shifter boot.

Got it for cheap and the stitching matches the rest of the car.

BEFORE
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8367/8453493713_b926ca34c6_c.jpg

Pop the console off and this is what you get. It's actually more of a PITA than I thought it would be to get the boot off. One of the clips wouldn't let loose.
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Apparently this is were Ford keeps the crack.
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The different boots.
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AFTER
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Stangmaster281

02-07-2013, 06:27 PM

Nice. Didn't think there would that much of a difference between the two.

RedRaider5.0

02-07-2013, 06:32 PM

I had the same problem with one of the clips when I replaced mine. Car looks great!

JDBishopArts

02-07-2013, 06:41 PM

Updated pics of the car.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8333/8430383429_5eda16920a_b.jpg
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JDBishopArts

02-09-2013, 03:49 PM

Roush side splitters!

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Grandpa

02-09-2013, 04:26 PM

Looks great, Josh! Now all you're missing is some Cv3's! (satin of course:D )

JDBishopArts

02-09-2013, 04:30 PM

If my tax return is as good as it should be that might change.

JDBishopArts

03-11-2013, 11:36 PM

New Rims!

Finally got some bigger meats on the car. Found a pretty good deal on some forgestar CF10's. Brushed Titanium Finish. They are very bright in the sun but in the shade have a darker tint to them. 20X10 fronts 20x11 rears. 275 INVOs on the front and 295's on the rear. The fonts clear the Brembos by 1mm...maybe. I'm going to get a 2mm spacer made or might just get the 3mm. Rears have no fitment issues. Love the look. Might end up getting them powercoated sterling grey later down the road. They make a gunmetal finish but from a couple people I spoke with they don't match the sterling grey so it looks like you tried to match the paint and failed. I didn't have a scale but just from picking them up side by side the forgestars did feel noticeably lighter. What do y'all think?

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BEFORE

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AFTER

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merlinmol

03-12-2013, 12:31 AM

Holy shit that looks good on the car. I think the finish goes perfect.

Courtesy Flush

03-12-2013, 12:40 AM

Looks awesome.

Phuck Phace

03-12-2013, 12:54 AM

Very nice, let me know when you get sick of those wheels.

Grandpa

03-12-2013, 12:54 AM

Lookin good, Josh!

JDBishopArts

05-01-2013, 06:52 PM

Added some more stuff today. Custom Spacers for the front and CF Read Deck Panel and Engine Cover.

Here are the spacers. All I needed to clear the Brembos. Got it hub centric so I don't have to worry about them moving at all when rotating. They were made by Aaron Sockwells company out of Billet Alum.

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Next was the deck panel. Not too hard of a job. Take out the (2) screws holding it on the truck. Then pop it out. I was told it would take a lot of force but apparently even though I was careful I broke off 3 of the tabs. Had to take out the lining in the trunk to fish them out.

I put on the blue tape to align the new panel.
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What it looks like off.
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CF Panel!
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CF Engine Cover. It was modified for a blower but I picked it up cheap. Hopefully by the end of the summer there will be something sticking out of that hole in my car too.

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I plan on doing a few small, tasteful CF mods. I've never really been a big fan of it on Mustangs but I love it on the Sterling Grey. CF vents and CF shelby spoiler are next. I'll be painting the top of the spoiler sterling grey and leaving the back/underside CF with a CF gurney flap.

Phuck Phace

05-01-2013, 07:06 PM

Vortech time!

merlinmol

05-01-2013, 08:19 PM

Vortech time!

Either that or twins... haha

JDBishopArts

05-01-2013, 11:56 PM

I wish I could afford twins so bad but after doing all the pricing it's still way out of what I want to pay. They are so awesome though.

JDBishopArts

07-31-2013, 09:19 PM

New Mods. Koni Yellows and a TVS! Tuned by Kevin Dunn and running great so far. Will put it on the dyno soon. It feels like 550-560 to me. I'd like to get close to the 600 mark and leave it alone till it goes.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7311/9413164408_c2e5f22fe8_b.jpg
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03MachMe

08-01-2013, 12:09 AM

I still hate you.

DirtyD

08-01-2013, 12:34 AM

I still hate you.

Join the club.

03MachMe

08-01-2013, 02:48 AM

Join the club.

Pretty sure I started the club since I helped put all his shit on lol

OG Fox

08-01-2013, 03:28 AM

Nice rolling shot

DirtyD

08-01-2013, 09:08 AM

Pretty sure I started the club since I helped put all his shit on lol
Well then...lead the club! lol

Grandpa

08-01-2013, 10:23 AM

I'm so jealous. Did you get the burned wire fixed, Josh?

JDBishopArts

08-01-2013, 04:08 PM

I still hate you.

MUEYESSSSS MUEYESSS

Nice rolling shot

Yeah it's pretty hot.

I'm so jealous. Did you get the burned wire fixed, Josh?

Yes. It's still ghetto wired up for the moment. I blew the ECM ignition fuse when it shorted out. The new harness for the intercooler pump came in today though. Roush said it would take a week. It took 4 days. This time I'll make sure it's tied to the others.

03MachMe

08-01-2013, 06:49 PM

MUEYESSSSS MUEYESSS

Yeah it's pretty hot.

Yes. It's still ghetto wired up for the moment. I blew the ECM ignition fuse when it shorted out. The new harness for the intercooler pump came in today though. Roush said it would take a week. It took 4 days. This time I'll make sure it's tied to the others.

Good so you will have it fixed for autocross sunday!

JDBishopArts

08-01-2013, 10:28 PM

How much is that to run?

merlinmol

08-02-2013, 12:54 AM

Lookin sexy as hell Josh, grats again on the new S/C and koni's.

Grandpa

08-02-2013, 10:15 AM

Did you notice a big difference with the Koni's?

JDBishopArts

08-02-2013, 10:30 AM

They made a big difference from stock yes. It's still a very "sport" inspired ride but it's not banging around like the stock ones. I have it set on full soft and it's a lot better than stock for sure. I can't wait to tighten them down and see what happens on a good road.

JDBishopArts

09-01-2013, 05:17 PM

A couple updates. New pulley and front grille. I'll be installed a black mesh backing with the TriBar emblem like 03MachMe. The lower CF grille is being made and should be here in 4 weeks.

Here is a new pull. Still on a very conservative tune. Thinking about doing E85 very soon.

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Antothoro

09-05-2013, 10:52 PM

Wow, those pics are great. I love what you did with your ride.

bird_dog0347

09-05-2013, 11:12 PM

sexy car man!

JDBishopArts

09-06-2013, 09:56 AM

Thank you

re-rx7

09-06-2013, 10:05 AM

Goddamn I want this car!!!!

Boomer

09-28-2013, 01:43 PM

This car is one bad bitch!! Enjoyed seeing it at TSM today! Very nice!

JDBishopArts

09-28-2013, 02:28 PM

Thanks. Probably going to put a couple more degrees of timing in it. Still very conservative.

Put down 535/493.

Dan12GT

09-28-2013, 05:21 PM

Ya the car okay I guess. The van is the real beast. Breaking the damn dyno! :)

JDBishopArts

12-03-2013, 11:09 PM

I guess I should update this. We put two more degrees of timing into it so it's def a lot quicker. Went 11.6 at 124 on the 20s.

What's new:

Vorshlag C/C Plates
Roush Chin Splitter & rear side splitters
3DCarbon GT500 spoiler
Vanity plate
AutoX Wheels: Real 2000 CobraR Wheels
BigWorm Taillight/3rd Brake Light/Lower Valance tint

Upcoming:
CF lower grille delete should be here next week...HOPEFULLY.
Redline Hood struts and shorty antenna should be here Thursday.
Here are some updated photos.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7331/9734241353_2684445e4a_b.jpg
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Some AutoX fun
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3709/10179749015_1d06168e60_b.jpg
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All the Sexy Stangs
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7451/10368602154_d147670955_b.jpg

At TMS
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7380/10368648255_c0f7c25466_b.jpg

At C&C
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Vorshlag Plates
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7450/10953508415_cf8ef2c01e_b.jpg
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3752/10952910476_641ae0c914_b.jpg

AutoX Wheels
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3723/10997517525_e4915f52f4_b.jpg

Vanity Plate
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5515/11190261785_c7d3094d4a_b.jpg