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Started its life as a 2011 GT. In 2013 the original owner started the process of converting the GT to a clone of the Boss 302R. The journey began at Capaldi Racing where they installed the roll cage, based on the cage in the 302R, and began work on the brakes and suspension. Unfortunately, I don’t have pictures of the entire build but here are a few of the car having the cage installed. They give a glimpse of where the car started and I’ll share more pictures of where it’s at today.
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Along with the cage, Capaldi Racing installed the Recaro Seats, window net, Sparco steering wheel and quick release hub, adjustable pan hard bar, Ford Racing adjustable handling pack, ARP wheel studs, Brembo GT500 brakes and ducts, 9.5” BBS wheels, fire suppression system and a Capaldi Racing radiator. The cost of this work was roughly $25K in Summer 2013.
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In August of 2013 the local Ford dealer installed the following;
Boss 302R transmission, shifter and driveshaft
Boss 302 intake
Oil and transmission coolers
Boss 302R two hooks front and rear
Torsen diff and gears
Parts and labor for this work was just over $10K.
Boss 302R transmission, shifter and driveshaft
Boss 302 intake
Oil and transmission coolers
Boss 302R two hooks front and rear
Torsen diff and gears
Parts and labor for this work was just over $10K.
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In May of 2016 the following was installed by Raymond’s Performance in Plainfield, IN.
Kooks long tube headers and catted X-pipe.
Traqmate GPS
Ford Performance carbon rear wing
Fiberglass Tiger hood
Parts and Labor: $9,500
Kooks long tube headers and catted X-pipe.
Traqmate GPS
Ford Performance carbon rear wing
Fiberglass Tiger hood
Parts and Labor: $9,500
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I got this out of order with the previous entry but in May 2014 the suspension was upgraded by Raymond’s Performance in Plainfield, IN.
Control arms front and rear
Watts link
Bump steer kit
Ford Performance suspension with JRI adjustable coil over kit
Parts and Labor: $12,500
Control arms front and rear
Watts link
Bump steer kit
Ford Performance suspension with JRI adjustable coil over kit
Parts and Labor: $12,500
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A Ford Performance front splitter was added in September of 2016 rounding out the build.
Parts and labor: $1600
Parts and labor: $1600
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Here are a few more pics of the car today.
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Looks like a solid piece with all the right parts
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Thank you. It’s a great car. We are having a lot of fun with it.
Bill Pemberton
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Now get some lightweight wheels and some fatter race rubber and she will really shock you ! Nice story and build.
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