Technical Details

Last modified: Sun Jun 17 22:48:25 PDT 2001

1999 Ford Mustang GT Convertible

  • Crystal White Clearcoat exterior paint
  • Parchment top
  • Medium Parchment cloth interior
  • 4.6L SOHC V8 Powerplant
  • 5-Speed Manual Transmission
  • 3.27:1 Rear Axle Ratio -- changed
  • Goodyear Eagle ZR 245/45 ZR-17 Tires -- changed
  • Forged Aluminum 17" wheels -- changed
  • Power: 260hp@5250rpm -- changed
  • Torque: 302lbft@4000rpm -- changed
  • Mach 460 Sound System
  • "Smoker's Package" (an ashtray/coin tray)

Current Modifications:

  • K&N Air Filter (drop-in)
  • Deeper cupholders from 2000 Stang
  • MustangWorld Bumper Inserts -- removed
  • MustangWorld "Pony" Wheel Inserts -- not on current rims
  • Steeda Tri-Ax Short Throw Shifter
  • "35th Anniversary" Dash Bezel & Lens
  • Bassani Cat-Back system
  • Bassani X-Pipe (w/ Cats)
  • PIAA Platinum Series Super-White Headlamps -- removed
  • Abbott ERA (Electronic Ratio Adapter)
  • FRPP 3.73:1 Rear Gears
  • AFS Cobra R Replica Rims -- 17x10.5" (rear), 17x9" (front)
  • Dunlop SP Sport 8000 tires -- 315/35 ZR-17 (rear). 255/40 ZR-17 (front)
  • "35th Anniversary" side scoops
  • "35th Anniversary" hood scoop
  • Kar Kraft Convertible Windscreen
  • Scott Winger's Raised, Polished, Stainless Bumper Letters
  • Full Front Bumper from 99 Cobra, including Cobra fog lights, Cobra grille emblem, and grille delete
  • 2000 Cobra R "smoked" headlights
  • McLeod Kevlar Clutch
  • FRPP Heavy Duty pressure plate

Waiting to be installed:

  • Nothing! :)

Future Mods:

Suspension:

Not sure. Thinking about going for a full Kenny Brown or Steeda setup. If not, I may just do custom mods like so:

  • BBK Progressive Springs
  • Tokico Illumina 5-way Adjustable Shocks/Struts
  • BBK Offset Rack Bushings
  • Global West rear Lower Control Arms
  • Maximum Motorsports Camber/Caster Plates
  • Strut Tower Brace

Exhaust:

  • Bassani Shorty Headers

Induction:

  • Vortech V-2 SQ SuperCharger

Miscellaneous:

  • Cobra Leather-Wrapped Parking Brake


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