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General Information

Year
2008
Make
Ford
Model
Mustang GT/CS
Color
Dark Candy Apple Red Metallic
History
Purchased in May 2009 with 14,739 km, was absolutely bone stock.

Limited-edition 2008 Ford Mustang GT California Special assembled at Auto Alliance International on 05/05/2008. This vehicle is #4,688 of a build of 4,918 coupes and is 1,215 of 1,278 manufactured in Dark Candy Apple Red.

Currently 585 RWHP through an automatic and cats.

Winter 2015 / Spring 2016 Build:

• Anderson Ford Motorsports Vortech Power Pipe
• Allstar Performance Oil Catch Can/Breather Tank
• American Racing Headers Off Road X-Pipe
• BlackVue Dash Cam DR650GW-2CH
• Relocate IAT Sensor to an Intake Runner
• 2011 Mustang Spindles for 19mm Ball Joints - Complete
• BMR Suspensions Adjustable Tubular A-Arms with 19mm Tall Ball Joints (to replace current Non-Adjustable A-Arms) - Complete
• BMR Suspensions Watts Link
• Relocate Rear Shock Upper Mounts Inboard 1/2” with a Shelby Performance Parts Rear Shock Brace
• Flowmaster Quad Exhaust Tip Conversion
• Fore Innovations Triple Hat (Dual Pump) Return Style Fuel System
• Fore Innovations Vacuum / Boost Manifold
• Flaming River Battery Disconnect Switch - Complete
• PA Performance 200 Amp 6G Polished Alternator
• SLP Line Lock Kit and Hurst T-Handle with Push Button
• Vortech 8-Rib Supercharger Serpentine Belt Drive Upgrade
• Innovators West 10% Overdrive 8-Rib Harmonic Balancer
• Vossen CV3-R Wheels, 20X9 and 20X10.5 in a Dark Graphite finish
• NITTO INVOS, Front 245/40ZR20 and Rear 315/35ZR20
• ORO-TEK Tire Pressure Monitor Sensors (TPMS) OTI-001B
2008 Ford Mustang GT/CS (Dark Candy Apple Red Metallic)

Modifications

Drivetrain
• Ford Racing Performance Parts (FRPP) 4.6 Liter Aluminator Short Block 9.8:1 Compression Ratio
• FRPP High Flow CNC Ported 3V Cylinder Heads , M-6050-463VP3 (LH) and M-6049-463VP3 (RH)
• FRPP 4.6L 3C Camshaft Drive Kit
• FRPP Performance Head Gaskets
• FRPP 3V Spark Plugs 12 MM (M-12405-3V12MM)
• ARP 4.6L 3-Valve Head Studs
• Vortech V-3 Si-Trim HO Polished Supercharger with Charge Cooler
• Vortech 6 Rib Supercharger Pulley (3.25”)
• ATI Harmonic Balancer – ATI Super Damper Serpentine Series
• ARP Harmonic Damper Bolt M12 x 1.50 x 2.085”
• AFCO High Performance Aluminium Radiator
• FRPP SVT Performance Cooling Fan
• AFCO Dual Pass Heat Exchanger with Dual Spal Fans
• Canton Racing Products Aluminum Coolant Expansion Tank
• Canton 4.6L / 5.4L Oil Pan Stud Kit
• Comp Cams Stage 2 Blower XFI™ SPR Ford 4.6L/5.4L Modular 3V Cams, 127550
• Livernois 3-Valve Cam Phaser Lockouts
• DiabloSport MAFia
• FRPP High Performance Oil Filter FL-820
• Hypertech Power Stat 160 Degree Thermostat Mustang GT (05-09)
• Metco Motorsports Four Piece Idler Pulley Set
• Meziere Enterprises 55gpm Electric Water Pump
• Meziere Enterprises Electric Water Pump Relay Kit
• Meziere 20GPM Electric Intercooler Pump
• Mishimoto Silicone Radiator Hose Kit
• Moroso Performance Parts Aluminum Intercooler Coolant Tank
• Moroso Performance Parts Ford Modular 7qt Capacity, 6 ½” Deep Sump Oil Pan
• PMAS HPX MAF Sensor
• PRW SFI 3V 8-Bolt Flexplate - PRW Platinum Series SFI-Rated Steel Flexplate
• ARP Flexplate Bolts (8), M10 x 1.00 (UHL .800)
• Royal Purple 5W20 Synthetic Oil
• Russell Performance -12AN Stainless Steel Hose and Aluminum Fittings for Intercooler Coolant Lines
• Shelby Performance Parts Oil Pressure Gauge Adapter
• Triangle Speed Shop 3V/GT500 Oil Pump Assembly w/ Billet Gears & 2013 SVT Billet Backing Plate
• TurboXS Racing Blow Off Valve
• UPR Billet 3 Bolt Belt Tensioner and 76mm Carman Goudey Pulley

Fuel Delivery:

• FRPP 62mm GT Billet Throttle Body
• FRPP 4.6 Liter 3V Performance Intake Manifold
• FRPP GT 500 Dual Fuel Pump System
• Injector Dynamics ID 1000 Fuel Injectors
• Fore Precision Billet Fuel Rails
• Fore Precision Mustang GT Fuel Rail Install Kit
• Russell Performance Stainless Steel Fuel Hose Kit
• Gasoline - Petro Canada - 94 Octane

Exhaust:

• American Racing Headers Stainless Steel Long Tube Headers 1 ¾” Primaries
• American Racing Headers X-Pipe Crossover with Cats
• MBRP Cat-Back 3” T304 Stainless Steel Exhaust System with “Street Version” Mufflers
• FRPP 3V Header Gaskets
• Stack Racing Stainless Steel Exhaust Hangers

Under Hood Styling:

• California Pony Car Radiator Extension Covers
• Cervini’s Auto Design Hood Struts
• Kirban Performance Chrome Plated Hood Latch
• Moroso Fabricated Aluminum Valve Covers
• Moroso Aluminum Brake Reservoir Cover
• Moroso Aluminum Fuse Box Cover
• Polished Stainless Steel Fender Bolts
• Steeda Polished Billet A/C Check Valve Cover
• Stack Racing Chrome Cap Dress Up Kit
• UPR Polished Vapour Vent Cap Cover
• UPR Polished Billet Cowl Pin Cap Covers
• UPR Polished Billet Throttle Body Actuator Cover
• UPR Polished Billet Coil On Plug (COP) Covers
• UPR Polished Billet Oil Dipstick Handle

Tuning Software:

• SCT X3 Tuner - Tuned by DaSilva Racing
Interior
• Amustangrocksleather.com ¾ Length Leather E-Brake Arm Cover
• Amustangrocksleather.com Padded Leather Arm Rest Cover
• Black Accent Trim Welt on Doors
• Classic Design Concepts GT/CS Illuminated Door Sills
• Corbeau Harness Bar
• Diode Dynamics Custom GT/CS Aluminium Door Handle Plates
• Ford Racing Logo Floor Mats
• Ford Racing GT500 Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
• Ford Racing Boss 302 X-Brace and Rear Seat Delete
• Glove Box Trunk Release Push Button
• MMS “Bright” White LED Map Lights
• Shelby Performance Parts GT500KR Trunk Lid Liner
• Steeda Billet Pedal Covers
• UPR Polished Billet Front Speaker Rings
• UPR Polished Billet Mirror Control Knob & Bezel
• UPR Polished Billet Door Pins
• UPR Polished Billet E-Brake Handle
• UPR Polished Billet Power Plug
• UPR Polished Billet Cup Holder
• UPR Polished Billet Ultra Light Door Handles
• UPR Polished Billet Designer Door Pin Bezels
• UPR Polished Xtreme Billet Window Switch Plates
• UPR Polished Billet Map Light Buttons
• UPR Polished Billet Seat Recliner Lever
• UPR Polished Billet Power Lumbar Seat Switch Button
• UPR Polished Billet Power Seat Button Covers
• UPR Polished Billet Headlight Knob Cover
• UPR Polished Billet AC Knob Covers
• UPR Polished Billet Large Oval Clothes Hangers
• UPR Polished Billet Lock Switch Covers
Exterior
• Agent 47 Brake Cooling Scoops
• American Muscle Mirror Covers
• Anzo USA Euro w/Amber Reflector Park Lights
• Cervinis Ram Air Type IV Hood with Billet Inserts
• Covercraft Technalon Car Cover – For Car Storage
• Ford Racing Performance Parts SVT GT500 Spoiler
• Raxiom Smoked Halo Fog Lights
• Raxiom 2010 Style Smoked Halo Headlight
• Raxiom Gen 5 Sequential Tail Lights ( 2013 Style )
• Silver Horse Racing California Special Honeycomb Lower Grille
• Silver Horse Racing Honeycomb Deck Lid Panel
• Stack Racing 8” Shorty Antenna
• Street Scene Center Fog Light Honeycomb Grille
• SVT GT500 Front Air Splitter
• UPR Polished Billet Aluminum Gas Cap Cover
Audio
• AeroForce Interceptor Scan Gauge (Monitors Intake Air Temperature & Fuel Pump Duty Cycle)
• Auto Meter Nexus Series Gauges: Fuel Pressure, Wideband Air/Fuel Ratio, Vacuum/Boost, Oil Pressure, Coolant Temperature and Transmission Temperature
• Auto Meter Nexus 8 Channel Sensor and Remote
• Pioneer Electronics In-Dash Navigation Receiver with 7” WVGA Capacitive Touchscreen Display AVIC-8000NEX
• Pioneer Electronics Front Speakers TS-D6802R
• Pioneer Electronics Parcel Shelf Speakers TS-D6892R
• Pioneer Electronics ND-BC6 Backup Camera
• Roush Performance Vent Gauge Pod
• Speed of Sound Dove Gray “A” Pillar Triple Gauge Pod
• Speed of Sound Center Dash Triple Gauge Pod
• Taylor Performance Parts Trunk Mounted Aluminum Battery Box
• Optima Yellow Top D34 Battery
• Flaming River “Push Off” Battery Disconnect Switch
Suspension
Air Ride Suspension by Air Lift Performance:

• AutoPilot V2 Digital Controller and Manifold
• Twin VIAIR 380C Chrome Compressors
• Polished Aluminum 2.5 Gallon Trunk Tire Well Mounted Air Tank
• Triple SMC ¼” Water Traps

Front Suspension / Bracing:

• Air Lift Performance 30-way Damping Adjustable Struts with Camber Plates
• Air Lift Performance Front Sway Bar End Links
• BMR Suspensions Tubular K-Member
• BMR Suspensions Adjustable Tubular A-Arms with 19mm Tall Bal Joints
• BMR Suspensions A-Arms Support Brace
• BMR Suspensions Radiator Support with Sway Bar Mount
• BMR Suspensions Chassis Brace Radiator Support
• Ford Boss 302 Strut Tower Brace
• Maximum Motorsport Strut Mount Hardware Kit, Strut to Spindle
• Steeda Adjustable Front Sway Bar

Rear Suspension / Bracing:

• Air Lift Performance Tapered Sleeve Air Springs
• Air Lift Performance 30-way Damping Adjustable Shocks
• BMR Suspensions Xtreme Anti-Roll Bar or Steeda Sway Bar or Steeda Sway Bar
• BMR Suspensions Upper Control Arm Mount
• BMR Suspensions Polyurethane Differential Bushing Kit
• BMR Suspensions Boxed Subframe Connectors
• BMR Suspensions Lower Control Arm Relocation Brackets
• BMR Suspensions Sway Bar Relocation Brackets
• Sway Bar Axle Housing Mounts Trimmed for 15”x10” Rim Clearance
• Bump Stop Frame Brackets Removed
• Ford Racing Performance Parts Mustang GT Jounce Bumpers
• Custom Jounce Bumper Relocation Plates
• Steeda Adjustable Panhard Bar
• Steeda Heavy Duty Panhard Bar Brace
• Steeda Adjustable Upper Control Arm
• Steeda Billet Lower Control Arms

Driveline:

• Axle Exchange One-piece Aluminum Drive Shaft
• BMR Suspensions Front Drive Shaft Loop
• Canton Racing Products Automatic Transmission Fluid Expansion Tank
• Circle D Specialties 5R55 Multi Disk 245mm 3000 Stall Performance Torque Converter
• Performance Automatic 5R55 Deep Aluminum Pan, Stainless Steel Fasteners and Filler Tube Set with Dipstick
• Performance Automatic Hardened Transmission Input Shaft for Ford 5R55S
• TCI Auto StreetFighter Ratchet Automatic Shifter
• TCI Auto Hi Performance Transmission Servo Kit, 3rd Gear Servo Kit
• TCI Auto Hi Performance Transmission Servo Kits, 4th Gear Servo Kit
• Shorten Differential Housing 1” Per Side
• Strange Engineering 35 Spline Axles, Spool and C-Clip Eliminators
• Ford Racing Performance Parts 4.10 Ring & Pinion
• Ford Racing Performance Parts Ring and Pinion Installation Kit (B)
• Ford Racing Performance Parts 8.8” Aluminum Differential Girdle/Cover
• Ford Rear Axle Vent Hose Assembly
• Moser 8.8” Bearing Cap Stud Kit
• Lube Locker 8.8” Differential Gasket
• Amsoil SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Gear Lube
Wheel and Tire
Brakes, Tires and Wheels

Front:
• Nitto NT-555 - 255/45 R18 103W (Street)
• SVT GT 500 Mustang - 5-Lug, 4.5” Bolt Circle, 7.125” Backspacing, 45mm Offset 18” X 9.5” (Street)
• Ford Racing Performance Parts Open End Wheel Nuts for SVT Wheels (Street)
• BFG Advantage T/A 215/60R17
• Race Star Industries Dragstar Wheel 5-Lug, 4.35” Backspacing 17” x 7” (Off Road)
• McGard Drag Racing Lug Nuts (For Race Star Wheels with ARP Studs) (Off Road)
• Agent 47 Brake Cooling Kit
• Baer Pro+ 6P, Six Piston Calipers, 2 Piece 14” Slotted and Drilled Rotors & Stainless Steel Lines
• Ford Racing Performance Parts Front Hubs with ARP Long Wheel Studs
• Russell Performance Speed Bleeders

Rear:

• Nitto NT-555 - 285/40 R18 101W (Street)
• SVT GT 500 Mustang - 5-lug, 4.5” Bolt Circle, 7.125” Backspacing, 45mm Offset 18” X 9.5” (Street)
• Ford Racing Performance Parts Open End Wheel Nuts for SVT Wheels (Street)
• Mickey Thompson ET Street Radial 325/50/15’s (Off Road)
• Race Star Industries Dragstar Wheel, 5-Lug, 7.5” Backspacing, 15” x 10.0” (Off Road)
• McGard Drag Racing Lug Nuts (For Race Star Wheels with ARP Studs) (Off Road)
• ARP 3” Long Wheel Studs
• Baer Decela Slotted and Drilled Rotors
• Russell Performance Speed Bleeders
• Stop Tech Stainless Steel Brake Lines

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