Your First Boss 302 Mods

[1BadBoss]

Anybody think this gauage pack is a good option to add? Or, are there better gauages out there that need/should be added? The gauage pack might fit better and look the best.

 

[VoodooBoss]

You can always buy the pod and install non Ford gauges. I think the openings are a standard size.

 

[Jza1736]

The gauge pack is 1400.00 sounds expensive for gauges.

 

[cloud9]

Anybody think this gauage pack is a good option to add? Or, are there better gauages out there that need/should be added? The gauage pack might fit better and look the best.

I am reserving judgement on this until I can get more information. I already have a GPS based lap timer and speedometer that I bought for $250. It plugs into a 12V accessory port and velcros to the dash. For engine coolant temp, I use an Aeroforce CN-Series gauge that is mounted in the A/C vent in my GT500 and it cost $250. You can track anything you can read from the OBD II port with that Aeroforce gauge. If the car comes with an oil pressure sender/switch you can pick up oil pressure on the Aeroforce gauge. If not, they sell sensors for less than $100 and you'd have to install that with the FRPP kit as well. The question is does the FRPP gauge pack come with oil pressure sensors or are they already installed in the regular Boss?

 

[atrain1975]

Gary - did you end up installing a sensor/sender for oil pressure or any other analog info for your aeroforce? Just wondering how difficult that was / would be.

Thanks!

Alex

 

[ulev1st]

Gonna be putting an oil seperator on mine first day!

 

[cloud9]

Gary - did you end up installing a sensor/sender for oil pressure or any other analog info for your aeroforce? Just wondering how difficult that was / would be.

Thanks!

Alex

Not yet, but I would like to at some point. I think the oil temp goes in the oil pan, but I'm not sure on oil pressure. I need to do some more research on that or call Aeroforce.

 

[VoodooBoss]

My first goodies arrived. Now I wish my Boss would get shipped. I thought the wheels would have more packaging in the box. I'll weigh them a bit later and start a thread for weights of different wheels. I'm going with a Ford Racing theme. ;D

 

[cloud9]

I'll say you are! They all look good Where's your wing?

 

[VoodooBoss]

It was back ordered and should ship next week. I was hoping the wing would arrive first since I need to get it painted but it didn't. I have my dealer checking on the white roof paint code and should have it next week. I also have two of this decal I'll put on my shock tower brace on either side.

 

[cloud9]

My wing was ordered Monday, showed backordered until next week, then showed up on Friday. Weird.

 

[VoodooBoss]

My wing was ordered Monday, showed backordered until next week, then showed up on Friday. Weird.

So it's already installed then right?

 

[cloud9]

Hah! Well it's painted. Not sure if they were clearing it today or Monday. Sometime next week along with the Corsas hopefully.

 

[Fat Boss]

Anybody think this gauage pack is a good option to add? Or, are there better gauages out there that need/should be added? The gauage pack might fit better and look the best.

They're more than just gauges right? Isn't there the integrated 0-60 and G force stuff built in? It seems steep but if you get some pretty awesome funness from it what the heck.

 

[VoodooBoss]

I've cooled my jets on the gauge pack and if I do anything I'll get an Aeroforce gauge and mount it in the left AC vent with the Roush mount. Cloud9 has that setup.

 

[Fat Boss]

I wanna see an LS in person before really making a decision. I figure I've got my whole life to figure it out. Maybe at Laguna I'll see a Laguna? Getting stoked it's only two weeks away.

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

Sounds like we will see you there!

 

[racered302]

I vote to black vinyl wrap your roof.
Thats freak'in funny right there! javascript:void(0)

 

[roamer]

My first mod is free. I plan to remove the vinyl stripes and hood decal. The Boss's performance is "authenticate" enough without the tape and stripe job.

Also, that stuff just attracts the local deputies, as well as car thieves. Much better to fly under the radar with a PW Boss. The black roof looks like a mustang with the glass roof. In a small town people (good and bad) lock on to your car.

After that - window tint is a must.

Maybe the gauge pack later, or at least the mounting bracket with separate gauges to save some $$.

 

[cloud9]

The Corsa Extremes went on yesterday. Man they sound good ;D It moved most of the sound from the side pipes to the rear of the car so obviously there was still a lot of back pressure from the stock mufflers. Cut about 30 lbs of weight as well.