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This is my 2001 True Blue Roush Stage 3 Premium convertible. I purchased
it August 26, 2001. The car started as a fully loaded GT Mustang, then
had the Premium Stage 3 package
applied by Roush Performance. I bought this car after selling my 2000
Stage 2 convertible - the car that started this site. She will be missed.
You can see the Stage 2 modification page here.
This page is to list all of the modifications that I am doing to my
Stage 3. One of the coolest parts of owning a Mustang is customizing
it. There are a lot of aftermarket parts and accessories available for
the late model Mustang. As I modify my car, I try to take pictures and
write articles on How-I-Did-It.
Hopefully you will find some of the articles useful.
Many people as why I would even modify such a nice car, or what could
this car possibly need? Many answers to that, but the main one is that
I enjoy it. I think having a personalized car is the only way to go.
I did a lot of performance modifications to my Stage 2, and was never
quite happy with the overall driveability. The Stage 3 has given me
lots of power, and still allows me to modify the small things to make
it truly mine.
A lot of people also ask if I get my parts for free because I have
this web site. Unfortunately no. I pay retail (sometimes I can talk
a little discount) for all my mods. It would be nice if someone
wanted to showcase a nice part on my car and get some
free advertising. But, by paying retail, I think it allows
me to be honest about how I feel about each part I buy.
So, bring on the mods! {mods listed newest
to oldest}
(click the thumbnail for larger pic)
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2.8" Supercharger Pulley - 04.18.03
Added a smaller supercharger pulley to the Eaton. Went
from 6psi to ~ 9psi. Dyno results soon.
To purchase a pulley, check out the the Forum.
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"380 Burn" PCM Upgrade
Upgraded the Roush PCM to the newer 380 HP computer.
Upgrade available from Roush
Performance.
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Installed Hood Props - 04.09.03
My car got major props!! Installed a hood prop kit from
Interactive Systems.
One of the coolest mods I have done.
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Custom Carbon Fiber Mirror Covers and Cowl -
02.19.03
Got some one-off carbon fiber pieces for the exterior.
I think they came out real nice. The tooth fairy brought
these ;-)
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Maximum Motorsports Castor Camber Plates - 02.02.03
Installed MM C/C plates. Will use for better adjustments
in alignment.
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fnsweet.com Brass License Plate Frame - 12.01.02
Picked up a custom frame from the SF Auto Show. Looks
cool on the car.
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Roush Shifter Handle - 11.18.02
Very nice shifter handle by Roush. Attached to my short
throw shifter base. Reminds me of my '65 shifter and
knob.
How To Install
Here
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Stereo System - 10.02
This was a month-long process. Kind of sucked. Stereo
sounds great tho.
Pioneer AVX-P7300DVD Head Unit
with motorized 7" screen
Pioneer AVM-P7000R Main Processor Unit
Pioneer DEQ-7600 Equalizer
MB Quart PSD 213 Component Speakers
JL Audio 10W3-D2 Driver in a JL Audio ProWedge Box
2- Autotek Super Sport SS-200.2 2-Channel Amp
JL Audio 250/1 Mono Block Amp
- custom amp rack in spare tire well
David Navone Engineering Stereo Volume Control (sub
gain)
AudioPipe Wiring, Fuse Blocks, Distribution Blocks
New wiring to all speakers
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Roush Cold Air Induction - 04.05.02
Installed a cold air induction kit from Roush. Good
kit, but the piping is made for a stock throttle body.
The Stage 3 uses a 75mm throttle body, so I had to motivate
the tube onto the T/B. Nice looking kit however. Painted
the Roush stamp red.
How To Install
Here
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Roush Shift
Knob - 04.04.02
Purchased from Roush
Performance. Nice addition. Feels good in the hand.
I later painted the indentations in the metal with red. |
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Windguard and Soft Tonneau Install - 04.04.02
Purchased the kit from Haney
Motorsport and installed in about 3 hours. Very
complete kit.
Made a huge difference driving on around with
the top down. Very nice kit. See
How-I-Did-It here.
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Roush Car Cover
- 04.04.02
Very nice car cover with Roush embroidery. Made specifically
for the Stage 3. Purchased from Roush
Performance. |
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ProFit Linear
Fuel Door - 03.27.02
A fine modification, and easy to install. Purchased from
the MustangWorld
Speedshop. |
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Battery Relocation - 03.25.02
Purchased Steeda
Relocation Kit, Optima battery, various connections,
made custom lid for battery box.
Nice mod, no performance difference. Seems the front
end is a bit lighter in corners, but may be perceived
:-)
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Roush Stage
2 Mufflers - 03.09.02
Replaced the long Magnaflow stock mufflers with the short
Magnaflows that come on Stage 2s. Huge difference in sound
- I have that rumble again! The sound of the car has been
my only complaint. Have nothing to whine about now!! |
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Roush Short Throw Shifter - 02.18.02
Shifter purchased from Roush
Performance. It is a Steeda TriAx with a Roush private
label. Very nice shifter.
Love the short throw. All cars should come with a short
throw as standard equipment. See
How-I-Did-It here.
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Dyno Run at
Apex Motorsports - 02.14.02
Did my first dyno in the my Stage 3 - got 329.2rwhp and
341rwtq!! Pretty excited about that. Figures out to be
about 390hp at the engine. |
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Stainless Steel
Door Sills w/Roush Logo - 02.07.02
Purchased plain door sills on Ebay, then applied the square
Roush fender badge. Looks cool and very unique. |
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A-Pillar Pod
Gauges - 01.12.02
Installed Autometer boost and fuel gauges in the a-pillar.
I had the gauges and pod left over from my Stage 2. See
How-I-Did-It here. |
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Bassani Catted
X-Pipe - 11.08.01
Purchased the X-pipe slightly used from Stan, and he even
helped me with the install! Sounds great, and I am sure
it gave a little bit of power. More
pics here. |
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