Uploaded September 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
A detailed review of the S197 Mustang GT (2005-2009 in particular), including common issues, specs, tips, a guide to upgrading your S197 and which mods will give you the best bang for buck! This car has gone far beyond my initial expectations and the potential these S197's have can only be truly understood once you get behind the wheel of one and drive HARD! It only takes a handful of well-chosen upgrades to really wake up the beast inside! Thanks for watching, additional details below. Feel free to ask questions!
*Stock S197 GT Specs:
-3v Modular V8 4.6L SOHC, (Stock: 300BHP/320BTQ)
-Tremec TR-3650 5-Speed Transmission, 3.55 final drive
-Curb weight: 3483lbs.
*After full Bolt-Ons: 347WHP/383.5WTQ = 399BHP/441BTQ ~3400lbs.
Max HP: 4975rpm (Holds to 5500rpm), Max TQ: 4525rpm
Exhaust Sound Comparison: youtube.com/watch?v=6uJKwSuMIhU&list=PL4ZMnG2TBIenZafsO6cVYoTOyW2zUg7Cn&index=8&t=0s&ab_channel=BlazebeatRacing
Onboard Drive: youtube.com/watch?v=qGOE7zEuQHA&list=PL4ZMnG2TBIenZafsO6cVYoTOyW2zUg7Cn&index=5&ab_channel=BlazebeatRacing
List of Upgrades on my Mustang GT:
Performance Upgrades:
-Airaid Race Cold Air Intake
-SR Performance Front Strut Tower Brace
-AMR 18” Staggered Rims
-Nitto NT555 G2 Ultra High Performance Tires (275 Rear, 255 Front)
-Barton Short-Throw Shifter
-Corbeau DFX Sport Fixed Back Racing Seat
-Pypes Violator High-Flow Mufflers
-Ford Performance One-Piece Aluminum Driveshaft
-MSD Programmable Shift Light
-GMS Twin 62mm Throttle-Body
-Kooks Long Tube Headers
-Kooks X-Pipe Performance Exhaust w/ High-Flow Cats
-Power Stop Z26 Street Warrior Brake Rotor & Pad Kit
-91 Performance Dyno Tune
Other Upgrades:
-SpeedForm Eleanor Style Honeycomb Grille
-Axial Smoked Front Turn Signal Lights
-Axial Smoked Headlights
-Raxiom Elite Headlight Bulbs
-Raxiom Gen5 Sequential Tail Lights
-Ford Performance Intake Plenum and Fuel Rail Covers
-6 Spline Lug Nut Kit
-GT500 Pedal Covers
-Coverlay Door Panel Inserts
-Modern Billet Chrome Power Plug w/ Tri-Bar Logo
-OEM Steering Wheel Trim Set
-OEM Trunk Opening Trim Panel
-OEM Trunk Light Assembly
-Lloyd Rubber Trunk Mat
-Lloyd Shelby Logo Floor Mats
-Covercraft UVS100 Heat Shield
-SpeedForm Fixed 8in. Antenna
-Rear Windows Tinted
-Mustang Third Brake Light Decal
-Shaker1000 Sound System (Factory with GT Premium Package)
A detailed review of the S197 Mustang GT (2005-2009 in particular), including common issues, specs, tips, a guide to upgrading your S197 and which mods will give you the best bang for buck! This car has gone far beyond my initial expectations and the potential these S197's have can only be truly understood once you get behind the wheel of one and drive HARD! It only takes a handful of well-chosen upgrades to really wake up the beast inside! Thanks for watching, additional details below. Feel free to ask questions!
*Stock S197 GT Specs:
-3v Modular V8 4.6L SOHC, (Stock: 300BHP/320BTQ)
-Tremec TR-3650 5-Speed Transmission, 3.55 final drive
-Curb weight: 3483lbs.
*After full Bolt-Ons: 347WHP/383.5WTQ = 399BHP/441BTQ ~3400lbs.
Max HP: 4975rpm (Holds to 5500rpm), Max TQ: 4525rpm
Exhaust Sound Comparison: youtube.com/watch?v=6uJKwSuMIhU&list=PL4ZMnG2TBIenZafsO6cVYoTOyW2zUg7Cn&index=8&t=0s&ab_channel=BlazebeatRacing
Onboard Drive: youtube.com/watch?v=qGOE7zEuQHA&list=PL4ZMnG2TBIenZafsO6cVYoTOyW2zUg7Cn&index=5&ab_channel=BlazebeatRacing
List of Upgrades on my Mustang GT:
Performance Upgrades:
-Airaid Race Cold Air Intake
-SR Performance Front Strut Tower Brace
-AMR 18” Staggered Rims
-Nitto NT555 G2 Ultra High Performance Tires (275 Rear, 255 Front)
-Barton Short-Throw Shifter
-Corbeau DFX Sport Fixed Back Racing Seat
-Pypes Violator High-Flow Mufflers
-Ford Performance One-Piece Aluminum Driveshaft
-MSD Programmable Shift Light
-GMS Twin 62mm Throttle-Body
-Kooks Long Tube Headers
-Kooks X-Pipe Performance Exhaust w/ High-Flow Cats
-Power Stop Z26 Street Warrior Brake Rotor & Pad Kit
-91 Performance Dyno Tune
Other Upgrades:
-SpeedForm Eleanor Style Honeycomb Grille
-Axial Smoked Front Turn Signal Lights
-Axial Smoked Headlights
-Raxiom Elite Headlight Bulbs
-Raxiom Gen5 Sequential Tail Lights
-Ford Performance Intake Plenum and Fuel Rail Covers
-6 Spline Lug Nut Kit
-GT500 Pedal Covers
-Coverlay Door Panel Inserts
-Modern Billet Chrome Power Plug w/ Tri-Bar Logo
-OEM Steering Wheel Trim Set
-OEM Trunk Opening Trim Panel
-OEM Trunk Light Assembly
-Lloyd Rubber Trunk Mat
-Lloyd Shelby Logo Floor Mats
-Covercraft UVS100 Heat Shield
-SpeedForm Fixed 8in. Antenna
-Rear Windows Tinted
-Mustang Third Brake Light Decal
-Shaker1000 Sound System (Factory with GT Premium Package)
