Varisprings broad range of spring rates and lengths are suitable to the three categories of suspension tuning. Sep 21, 2017 replacing the stock coil springs with stiffer, lowered springs can make a huge difference in s197 mustang handling and appearance. Kenny brown performance handling cars, performance handling parts for 1520 mustang, gt350. Suspension tuning guide for high performance vehicles.
Xtremegrip s197 suspension system, track complete, 2005. Custom tune your ford 20112014 s197 mustang gt or boss 302 from beefcake racing. Whether it be dragstrip performance or road racing, the aftermarket has figured out the nuances of what it takes to hustle a mustang from point a to point b with a minimum of drama and a maximum level. Kspringkoni yellow like the look of and i beleive has a little more spring rate 3. We can help you make a big difference on the street and the track. Cortex updates the dampers and springs, adds a watts link to the rear, updates the rear suspension geometry to correct the geometry for lowered right height and adds front alignment capability. S197 mustang, instant center, anti squat, suspension. Mar 05, 2021 the macpherson strut front suspension continued to be used for the s197 mustang, but with a few alterations. Upgrading control arms, springs, and adjustable dampers are going to be the foundation for your suspension. The fifthgeneration ford mustang s197 is a pony car that was manufactured by ford from. The 20 mustangs suspension benefits from nearly a decade of performance development, as the chassis first debuted in 2004 as a 2005 model. Gen 1 20112014 my mustang gt gen 2 20152017 my mustang gt, ford performance m6007m50a gen 3 20182019 my mustang gt, ford performance m6007m50c the improvements to 2015 coyote or gen 2 coyote focus on allowing it to breathe better.
This book, by americas premier suspension specialist, makes the art and science of suspension tuning accessible to professional and backyard motorcycle mechanics alike. Pspringkoni yellow i have heard that 1 inch drop is good as it allows lots of suspension travel and i assuem thats why its part of ford handling kits 2. Like the fox suspension, there are two lower control arms, however unique to the s197, the rear coil springs arent on the control arms, but rather the axle tubes. S197 mustang guide 5th gen ford mustang cj pony parts. The fifth generation began with the 2005 model year, and received a facelift for the 2010 model year. S197 ford mustang 20052014 air suspension air ride air lift. Mustang weeks testntune drag race day moves to new location. New here and working on good base suspension upgrades, nothing is set. Join the conversation about best s197 mods for the money right here in the mustang source. Congratulations on your purchase of a cortex xtremegrip suspension system. Lower your s197 mustang the right way with these 4 upgrades. Vorshlag is an authorized dealer for whiteline products and we are now offering some exciting new parts for the ford s197 mustang. Re suspension has our roots in understanding advanced auto racing suspension technology, shocks and springs for asphalt racing, road racing and drag racing.
This manual describes a range of product features and options, sometimes before. However, the art and science of engineering a chassis can be difficult to comprehend, let alone apply. The deflection we see in the car is almost all in the suspension mounting bushings. In this book i have set out to show the enthusiast how electronic controls and emission controls work, and how current engines can be modified for performance with cam, exhaust and carburation changes, and still pass emission inspections in those lands with such requirements. I have tried all sorts of stuff and finally decided that the one i find best for daily driving, comfort and handling. Based on paul thedes wildly popular race tech suspension seminars, this stepbystep guide shows anyone how to make their bike, or their kids, handle like a pros. The boss 302 takes the mustang gts suspension and adds higherrate coil springs, stiffer bushings, and a larger diameter rear stabilizer bar. A missing links197 threelink suspensions race pages digital.
We will be glad to observe your cars performance and make tuning suggestions. We can reduce understeer and oversteer characteristics with the adjustments of antiroll bar sway bars, bump and rebound, ride height, spring rates, corner and static weights. Southern relocation bmr suspension s lower control arm relocation brackets pn cab005 allow you to run the rearend side of the lower control arms in either the factory. Offroad shock tuning guide how to tune and valve offroad racing shocks. The mustang gt features a stiffer, better handling version of the standard suspension, larger 12. This setting was developed on a 2005 ford mustang gt and may. If you have any doubts about particular tuning changes, feel free to give us a call or better yet, seek us out at an upcoming high performance driving event.
Re tuning your factory ecu with a custom tune is required when adding cold air intakes, headers, free flow exhaust kits, methanol injection or any other bolt. They also had reverse l control arms and a new three link rear suspension that included a panhard bar. This allows for further tuning of the rear suspension geometry. And for dedicated street use, we retain them as nvh goes up quickly when replaced with a substitute. Best selling products newest products s197 20112014 s197 20112014 suspension s550 20152017 s550 20152017 suspension suspension air lift performance 4way manual air management system is an economical, simple and accurate control for all 4 wheels. Need your advice s197 suspension upgrades the mustang. Chassis engineering explains the complex principles of suspension geometry and chassis design in terms the novice can easily understand and apply to any project. To achieve maximum suspension performance, proper setup and tuning is essential. It retained the same basic live axle rear suspension setup of the mustang v6 and gt, with some minor durability. The rod end and aluminum spacers go towards the front of the car and the delrin. In particular, the springs were mounted over the front struts rather than separately.
Of them, cavallucci says one is a track monster that is rarely street driven due to it lacking a cooling system, and the other belongs to a friend of his. The soft setup worked great for both road course and autocross. As caster increases, the forces attempting to straighten the steering wheel will increase. Mustang suspension overview everything you need to know. Install the trz control arms using the stock hardware. Set the trz control arms to the same length as the stock ones by adjusting the rod end in or out. Choose from books such as convertible top guides, fox body recognition guides, technical reference books, decoder guides, and convertible top installation guides. S197 mustang parts while the s197 mustangs went through a wide variety of.
Nov 21, 2018 since the team at bmr suspension is wellversed in s197 performance, and can count many of the quickest racers with the threelink suspension as part of its customer base, we headed in their direction to chat with superstar tech dude kelly aiken, who is wellknown in the community as one of the goto guys when it comes to tuning the suspension. The following sections define and examine suspension mechanisms and their geometrical features. Plus, add one of the multitude of performance packages to bring a personal touch to every fast start. Look no further than the experts at steeda to help make your dream ford a reality. After the basics are done, its time to focus on controlling body roll further, keeping the axle centered, and fine tuning the rest of the suspension. This guide will help you identify and understand the features and adjustments that may be included on your rockshox suspension, as well as guide you through spring setup, damper adjustments and tuning, and air. Vehicle ride models are derived to study and discuss vehicle ride comfort. Synthesis lectures on advances in automotive technology. Right springs for autocrosshdpe events the mustang forum. I would move the control arms up one hole in the relation brackets. Read sportbike suspension tuning portable document format ebook by andrew trevitt book. Many of our readers have no doubt read the factory special tuning booklet, akd 4034, which contains much valuable information for stage tuning and competition preparation of the mgb. Ride quality, handling performance, and drag racing. With over 15 years of suspension tuning experience, we can adjust or modify your sportbikes suspension to specifically suit your riding style.
On the street, precise and predictable handling is the key to high performance driving. Unlike the 19792004 mustang, the 20052014 mustang used a macphersonstrut front suspension that featured the coils built onto the shocks instead of sitting in the control arms. Chassis engineering explains the complex principles of suspension geometry and chassis design in terms the novice can easily understand and. Whiteline ford s197 mustang rear adjustable upper arm. All three tuning categories have the common goal of controlled weight transfer, but have greatly differing vehicledynamic requirements. Energy suspension bushings for ford s197 mustang vorshlag.
Bmr handling springskoni yellow highest spring rates i have seen 240200 in a linear spring. Each shock spring is colorcoded according to the stiffness of the spring 22. On setup sheet write in the color of the shock springs you used. Finally decided on the best suspension setup for a s197 mustang. Swapping in an independent rear suspension setup for the s197 is possible, but very expensive and timeconsuming. Tt exhaust, intake or lowering their cars with some suspension par. Upgrading project grabbrs s197 suspension for double duty. Right springs for autocrosshdpe events the mustang. Taking your mustang to an open trackhpde event for the first time. Mar 05, 2021 s197 suspension boltons easymoderate if you want improved handling for autocross or just better dailydriving, there are some aftermarket upgrades to help. The factory s197 threelink suspension system does not allow for any instantcenter adjustability, but bmr suspension has some popular components that allow for this. Sportbike suspension tuning andrew trevitt by p6 pdf ceo. Sportbike suspension systems offer an unmatched variety of adj. Heres how to plot the instant center and antisquat of your s197 mustang.
Both the 2011 to 2014 mustang gt and v6 are impressive cars straight off the showroom floor, but to really make them stand out, youll need to grab a few mustang performance parts and accessories from your friends right here at stage 3 motorsports. Looking for the best in 20112014 mustang suspension for your s197. Leave the front shock full loose and focus on the rear shocks. Car is tight on corner entry, when on the throttle.
Chevrolet corvette, ford mustang, chrysler pt cruiser, mini cooper, pontiac. Click here to download a pdf copy of the suspension tuning guide. Energy suspension only lists these as applicable to 0507 models they should work with 0510 cars, but we have tested multiple bushings in house on our 2011 mustang gt. The book ends with analysis on suspension design factors and component sizing. S197 mustang, instant center, anti squat, suspension dragzine. Justin cavallucci builds first 460 ci swapped s197 mustang. This tuning guideline can be used for late models, modifieds or b.
Since the california special package was only available on the mustang gt premium coupe or convertible, standard equipment included leather seats, a shaker 500 audio system, power everything, and of course the gts 300horsepower 4. Re suspension auto racing high performance parts springs. Pdf download race tech s motorcycle suspension bible. For the latest version of this manual, contact air lift company at. Jan 17, 2020 at the time of this writing and to the best of cavalluccis knowledge, his car is one of three running s197 mustangs fitted with a 460 swap. The xtremegrip complete suspension system address all the major shortcomings of the s197 platform. Help me choose a suspension setup page 2 s197 mustang. Since the team at bmr suspension is wellversed in s197 performance, and can count many of the quickest racers with the threelink suspension as part of its customer base, we headed in their direction to chat with superstar tech dude kelly aiken, who is wellknown in the community as one of the goto guys when it comes to tuning the suspension.
Stiffer springs help your suspension respond more quickly, but, because of their stiffness, they will not absorb smaller bumps as well. The weight isnt staying transferred for long enough to get you through the 60 foot. Hundreds of photos and illustrations illustrate what it takes to design, build, and tune the ultimate chassis for maximum cornering power on and off the track. Get s550level performance from your s197 ford mustang cj. Laguna seca with record setting cars, weve created a system that will deliver. A lot of the same principals from drag racing go into setting a car up for a road course. Long term suspension project the mustang forum for track. With that suspension the car should leave like a dog running full tilt tucking his ass under. Unfortunately, the factory suspension of nearly every s197 mustang outside of a few roush models, boss 302 and the laguna seca need some suspension work to sit right and actually handle well. The fifthgeneration ford mustang s197 is a pony car that was manufactured by ford from 2004 to 2014, at the flat rock assembly plant in flat rock, michigan. Similar to bmrs lower control arm relocation brackets, its adjustable upper control. More of everything that connects driver to asphalt. The handled held tuners allow for tuning at home with a lund racing ngauge combo or lund tune with sct x4.
Setting up your mustangs suspension for drag racing vs. Get s550level performance from your s197 ford mustang. The brand new 1979 to 1993, 1994 to 2004, 2005 to 2009, 2010 to 2014 and 20152020 americanmuscle mustang parts and performance catalogs are here, and theyre absolutely free. An upgrade made popular by s197 mustangs and has since spread out to other gens is replacing the main bits of the suspension with an air lift suspension kit.
With air lifts s197 mustang performance air suspension kit, you can get the. The 2005 to 2009 mustang gts are still some of the bestlooking ponies to have rolled off fords assembly lines, and the huge aftermarket available for their 4. In 2005, the mustangs rear suspension changed significantly as well. Looking for the best in 20112014 mustang dress up for your s197. And just lowering the car doesnt fix the problem if you drop the car without the right supporting modifications, the cars rear end will. Air suspension kits remove the shocks, struts, and springs, replacing them with a pneumatically controlled airbag and air spring. S197 rear suspension installation lower control arms.
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