Project Deceptive GT: The Coyote Swap Reboot

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The driver’s side suspension is all removed. I need to remove the passenger side then I can remove the K Member. Once I remove the K my plan is to scrub clean, prime, and repaint the engine bay.

I am still debating on changing the radiator.

My A Arms and Head Change Kit are shipping.


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Saw Stiffler, but not his mom, and picked up my T56 mount along with new hardware for my K Member, A Arms, and rear control arms.

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Speaking of A Arms, my order of A Arms from BMR showed up yesterday. They are quite the piece.

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I'll be curious to see how you like the BMR A arms.




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I'll be curious to see how you like the BMR A arms.




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I can tell you that against a stock arm they look amazing.

They are supposed to be 10lbs lighter that stock. So 20lbs lost on the A Arms, 19lbs on the K Member, and 75lbs on the block.

Obviously some weight will be added back due to the Tork Tech Kit and 2.3 TVS. I don’t know if there is any weight difference between stock heads and the TFS Heads.


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Got the rear end dropped off at the fabricator. They are making certain it is straight, welding the tubes, removing the quad shock mount, and installing and machining Strange Billet Caps. I believe I am also going to add a Swarr Bar or CHE Brace to it.

Looking to sell my J&M Upper and Lower Control Arms and I stead going to buy some BMR Adjustable Control Arms. So if anyone wants a deal on some brand new Control Arms, hit me up.

Also bought a set of Cobra R Brembos. I currently have a stock set of 13” Cobra fronts.



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This really looks sharp! Very subtle, no wing, very nice! I really like the color combo also!

I'm curious about the A arms with the spring perch. I have seen both ways done between these and coil overs in the front. They do look fairly stout, do they sit above the scrub line when installed?
 

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IDK how many iterations of builds my cars have gone through. Buying parts and then selling it all off changing plans etc. All these shows and youtube channels with crazy budgets do these build so fast. Keep it up man! Did you find a torq tech kit yet?
 
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This really looks sharp! Very subtle, no wing, very nice! I really like the color combo also!

I'm curious about the A arms with the spring perch. I have seen both ways done between these and coil overs in the front. They do look fairly stout, do they sit above the scrub line when installed?

Thank you.

As far as the A Arms, my K Member has two mounting points for these depending upon spring choice. With the H&R SS Springs I am going to go with the upper mounts to dial everything in.

I am using a Steeda K Member.


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IDK how many iterations of builds my cars have gone through. Buying parts and then selling it all off changing plans etc. All these shows and youtube channels with crazy budgets do these build so fast. Keep it up man! Did you find a torq tech kit yet?

I did get the Tork Tech Kit. I am looking at some minor modifications to it.


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Things are getting warmed up with the build. The rear end is at the fabricator which means it is going to be time to start putting the car back together.

I am ditching the 2 piston 13” front brake setup that I put on the car back in 2011 as an upgrade in favor of 13” 4 piston Cobra R Brembos. I am also stepping up from the stock GT rear brakes to 11.65” Cobra rear Kit.

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I also knew that with the 2.3 TVS and power it makes the question would not be if but when would the 10 spline input shaft tap out. So I am upgrading to a 26 spline input shaft and steel TOB retainer.

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The next question was what clutch and Flywheel? After researching I decided on the McLeod RXT Twin Disk clutch good for 1000hp and their matching Aluminum Flywheel.

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Shifting duties fall to a MGW with their standard handle.

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I hope this car will be as stout as I am trying to build it.


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Forgot to add pictures of the Tork Tech Kit. I will me making some modifications and personal touches to the kit. Should be only the third person with a 2.3 TVS. Going to paint the pulley bridge. The Steeda HD Tensioner should fit but need to take some measurements to make certain. Also, need to figure out a modification to clean up the coolant crossover.
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So, unfortunately I am at a standstill until I can figure out an issue.

I went to mount the BMR A Arms to the Steeda K Member and it seems like we are off an 1/8” or so either on the A Arms or the K Member mounting for the A Arms.

I am hoping to at least get the gas tank dropped this weekend and start removing all the factory fuel lines.



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So, unfortunately I am at a standstill until I can figure out an issue.

I went to mount the BMR A Arms to the Steeda K Member and it seems like we are off an 1/8” or so either on the A Arms or the K Member mounting for the A Arms.

I am hoping to at least get the gas tank dropped this weekend and start removing all the factory fuel lines.



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Did you have the factory control arms on the K? Or maybe try to see how the factory arms fit if you didn't. That could help tell you which is off.
 
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Did you have the factory control arms on the K? Or maybe try to see how the factory arms fit if you didn't. That could help tell you which is off.

Here is some pics of the K Member issue I am running into. Called Steeda and emailed them pictures. I feel good about them taking care of it.

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You can see it fits in the stock k member.

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Man that sucks when your thinking you got the best and find it does not fit.

Yes but after a few minutes on the phone you realize you are dealing with a good company.

I gave them the facts of what was going on in a calm and professional manner and I received professionalism back and what I felt was a true desire to make things right.

They didn’t try to blame me or the other parts.

I am certain they are going to take care of the issue.


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Did pick up another puzzle piece today. Stock 2013 GT500 heat exchanger. Big 3 row unit.
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Maybe I can get back to progress soon.

I should be getting new K Members next week.


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