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Well, for once, I have to agree with Wayne 
The replacement for the Can-Am is now being run in, before being practically stripped down and rebuilt with a huge list of modifications. I've had a few offline inquiries as to what was going to replace the Can-Am, so for those who were interested - here you go.
Some pics of the unmolested 'Pony' below. Obviously a different beast from the Ult (and the engine bay needs some serious attention - coming
), but suits my needs perfectly. 500+ 'genuine' horsepower is not far off too....
The replacement for the Can-Am is now being run in, before being practically stripped down and rebuilt with a huge list of modifications. I've had a few offline inquiries as to what was going to replace the Can-Am, so for those who were interested - here you go.
Some pics of the unmolested 'Pony' below. Obviously a different beast from the Ult (and the engine bay needs some serious attention - coming
), but suits my needs perfectly. 500+ 'genuine' horsepower is not far off too.... Edited by stig on Friday 16th March 22:06
peterpsg said:
I hope you're at least going to upgrade these!!!
Indeedy - Brembo calipers and rotors sat in my dining room as I type
All the modifications from here on in are performance related. That's basically an entire suspension replacement, chassis stiffening/lightening, wheels, brakes and engine performance mods.
Stage 1 of the engine performance mods will shoot for about 400hp N/A. Then I'll consider supercharging which will squeeze another 120-150+ ponies under the bonnet.
Hugely capable car and I've been very impressed with the 'stock' performance.
Anyway, I won't clutter the Ultima forum with my ramblings, though obviously the Mustang forum on here has got busier of late
looks good stig!
cant wait to see what stage 2 power mods you go for. there are some VERY nice turbo setups out there for these cars! also Kenne Bell and ProChrager do some pretty neat stuff to.
oh is it the 4.6 or 5.0???? heard the 5.0's (like in the Ford GT)can run over 800bhp on stock internals!
thanks Chris.
cant wait to see what stage 2 power mods you go for. there are some VERY nice turbo setups out there for these cars! also Kenne Bell and ProChrager do some pretty neat stuff to.
oh is it the 4.6 or 5.0???? heard the 5.0's (like in the Ford GT)can run over 800bhp on stock internals!
thanks Chris.
chuntington101 said:
looks good stig!
cant wait to see what stage 2 power mods you go for. there are some VERY nice turbo setups out there for these cars! also Kenne Bell and ProChrager do some pretty neat stuff to.
oh is it the 4.6 or 5.0???? heard the 5.0's (like in the Ford GT)can run over 800bhp on stock internals!
thanks Chris.
cant wait to see what stage 2 power mods you go for. there are some VERY nice turbo setups out there for these cars! also Kenne Bell and ProChrager do some pretty neat stuff to.
oh is it the 4.6 or 5.0???? heard the 5.0's (like in the Ford GT)can run over 800bhp on stock internals!
thanks Chris.
It's the 4.6l 3V. The 5.4l is only available for the GT500. You're safe to about 450-500hp on the stock internals with the 4.6 which is ample
You could run to 800hp - for about 1/4 mile
chuntington101 said:
true stig, but with a forged bottom end and.............yeah your right! lol
what do you thing of the handling compeard to the Ultima?????
Chris.
what do you thing of the handling compeard to the Ultima?????
Chris.
Well, at the moment it's competent, but rather soft. The 3-link live axle has been very impressive. I ran live axle on my Seven when racing, but this is a very different animal - far more competent. Great for tail out tomfoolery too
Anyway, once all the suspension/brake mods are done - the car will be completely tranformed.
Performance on the track has yet to be experienced, but I reckon it will hold its own
splatspeed said:
tried a jag xjr and the monaro on a track and was just too damn heavy in the twisty bits
you endup driving like a TVR owner
flat out down the straights
and slow around the corners
you endup driving like a TVR owner
flat out down the straights
and slow around the corners
Edited by splatspeed on Tuesday 20th March 15:43
To be fair - I've seen Ultimas being driven like that too!
stig said:
splatspeed said:
tried a jag xjr and the monaro on a track and was just too damn heavy in the twisty bits
you endup driving like a TVR owner
flat out down the straights
and slow around the corners
you endup driving like a TVR owner
flat out down the straights
and slow around the corners
Edited by splatspeed on Tuesday 20th March 15:43
To be fair - I've seen Ultimas being driven like that too!
are you trying to depress me
splatspeed said:
stig said:
splatspeed said:
tried a jag xjr and the monaro on a track and was just too damn heavy in the twisty bits
you endup driving like a TVR owner
flat out down the straights
and slow around the corners
you endup driving like a TVR owner
flat out down the straights
and slow around the corners
Edited by splatspeed on Tuesday 20th March 15:43
To be fair - I've seen Ultimas being driven like that too!
are you trying to depress me
no mate - but a slow driver in a fast car, will still be slow As I've said before, I like to drive a car and feel like I'm giving it 10/10ths - rather than knowing the car's far more capable than I am brave and only getting 3/10ths from it
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