MotoIQ - Project Budget 400whp S197 Mustang Track Car

[Jimmy Pribble]

Thanks, Billy! I'll DM you.

Yeah, Dave. Back in (this is so embarrassing) 2013, I tried doing just that and I let perfectionism get in the way of progress. They weren't turning out the way I wanted and gave up. Even one of TMO's resident fabricators gave them a try to offer to other folks and he gave up after one set. Lots of pics of my effort in this old thread:

https://trackmustangsonline.com/threads/any-interest-in-302r-steeda-wing-adapters.4579/post-70948

 

[BillyJRacing]

Hey guys,

Part 9 is now live:

Project Budget 400WHP S197 Mustang Track Car: Part 9 - Apex Wheels and Nitto Tires


"Choosing wheels and tires are some of the most important decisions you can make for a car. For this project’s theme of using the best bang-for-your-buck components possible, there really was only one decision to go with: Apex EC-7 wheels wrapped in Nitto NT01 tires."

https://motoiq.com/project-budget-400whp-s197-mustang-track-car-part-9-apex-wheels-and-nitto-tires/

In the article:
-Apex EC-7
-Nitto NT-01
-Wheel & Tire weight comparisons vs the 19" setup
-Wheel spacer tech and clearances


-Billy

 

[BillyJRacing]

Hey guys,

Part 10 is now live:

Project Budget 400WHP S197 Mustang Track Car: Part 10 - MGW Short Shifter


"We greatly improve the feel and control of our S197 Mustang’s Getrag MT82 transmission with a short shift kit from MGW. It's expensive, but is it worth it? Read on to find out what I liked and didn't like about this short shift kit."

https://motoiq.com/project-budget-400whp-s197-mustang-track-car-part-10-mgw-short-shifter//

-Billy

 

[honeybadger]

Hey guys,

Part 10 is now live:

Project Budget 400WHP S197 Mustang Track Car: Part 10 - MGW Short Shifter


"We greatly improve the feel and control of our S197 Mustang’s Getrag MT82 transmission with a short shift kit from MGW. It's expensive, but is it worth it? Read on to find out what I liked and didn't like about this short shift kit."

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https://motoiq.com/project-budget-400whp-s197-mustang-track-car-part-10-mgw-short-shifter//

-Billy

To help with the throw issue, I added one of these spec miata shift knobs to my MGW. It's perfect now, IMHO.

5X Racing Grip Shift Knob for M12 x 1.25 Shifters

5X Racing Grip Shift Knob for M12 x 1.25 Shifters

5xracing.com

 

[Mad Hatter]

To help with the throw issue, I added one of these spec miata shift knobs to my MGW. It's perfect now, IMHO.

5X Racing Grip Shift Knob for M12 x 1.25 Shifters

5X Racing Grip Shift Knob for M12 x 1.25 Shifters

5xracing.com

Darn, took a peak, and saw they are out of stock

 

[Scootsmcgreggor]

To help with the throw issue, I added one of these spec miata shift knobs to my MGW. It's perfect now, IMHO.

5X Racing Grip Shift Knob for M12 x 1.25 Shifters

5X Racing Grip Shift Knob for M12 x 1.25 Shifters

5xracing.com

same here such a great shift knob/handle.

 

[TWF]

Those are easy to make, just 7/8 aluminum rod and slide bike grip on it
Could also use throttle side grip which is little bigger in diameter.

 

[Fabman]

Those are easy to make, just 7/8 aluminum rod and slide bike grip on it
Could also use throttle side grip which is little bigger in diameter.

You could also put a clutch lever on it to confuse the competition.
Win a few races with it and they will start popping up around the paddock. lol.

 

[TWF]

I made one for my s2000 few years back but did not like it. I prefer bigger and more round like mustang has. I find it easier to shift.

 

[BillyJRacing]

Hey guys,

Part 11 is now live:

Project Budget 400WHP S197 Mustang Track Car: Part 11 - Track Test!

"It is finally time to take our project car to the track and evaluate all of the components and work we have done up until this point.

The goal of Project Budget 400whp track car is to demonstrate that the 2005-2014 “S197” Mustang is not only a fantastic platform for an inexpensive track car, but that it is arguably the best and least expensive way to have reliable track car with over 400whp."

In the article:
-Review of the modifications made to "Project Budget 400whp Track Car"
-Motec data overlays of the S197 Mustang with a modified Gen II Viper GTS.


https://motoiq.com/project-budget-400whp-s197-mustang-track-car-part-11-track-test/

Enjoy!

-Billy

 

[EF1]

My car is not too different from your project car. Looking forward to the latest update.

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

It lives!! Nice update, Billy--love the data comparison w/ the Viper.

 

[bnight]

Great update ! Very nice build as well ! I enjoy this series !

 

[BillyJRacing]

Hey guys,

Part 12 is now live:

Project Budget 400WHP S197 Mustang Track Car: Part 12 - RTR Tactical Performance Coilovers

We installed the RTR Tactical Performance Coilovers on our Budget 400whp Track Car to give us adjustability in ride height, corner weights, and to soften and improve the ride quality of our daily driven S197 Mustang while having the adjustability to stiffen the suspension for track use.

In the article:
-RTR Tactical Performance Coilovers review and features
-How to PROPERLY adjust ride height on coilovers
-Front & Rear shock removal
-Front shock install
-Rear shock install and bumpstop modification


https://motoiq.com/project-budget-4...r-part-12-rtr-tactical-performance-coilovers/

Enjoy!

-Billy

 

[dragoon]

Now there’s a mustang than you could GO LIKE HELL Billy !!