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2005-2009 Saleen Mustang For all S281, S302, H281 and H302 models based on the Ford S-197 Mustang platform, with the exception of the S302 PJ (see below). Be sure to specify year, model and equipment if asking for help. |
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Today at the Mojave mile
We went to the Mojave mile with the folks at B and D racing today. This event is held at an airplane bone yard where you are running wide open on a airport runway for one mile or a mile and a half your choice.
The main cars were Mustangs Vettes Vipers one Rousch and no Saleens. The fastest car was a Ford gt doing the mile at 212 mph. We will roundup a few Saleens for the next event.
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Sounds awesome...better get hood pins!!!
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06-115 / S281 3V / SuperShaker / AirLift / Zenetti Baron forged / JDM / 3M Liquid Copper Wrap |
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You got that right, Hood pins are a must. There was a bike that did 247 MPH absolutely insane.
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Haha these guys on their crotch rockets really are crazy. In a related story, I was cruising through the Pocono mountains here in PA last weekend with the top down. At one straight section of road I was cruising in excess of 70 when a guy on a bike passed me pulling a wheelie. That was so cool.
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I don't have any Hood Pins! At what speed do you really need them?
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I've heard some say, at 130 you can see the corners of the hood start lifting. You would not want the hood latch to let go, that would be ugly. I know we will be going over 150 in the mile. The mile and half run, i'm not sure what the car will do. I do know I would not go that fast without hood pins on each corner.
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I've had mine up to 165 on the autobahn. I would set my cruise control to 120 and enjoy the view...
But I notice that my hood is now slightly bowed due to all my trips at speed for extended periods. My recommendation is better safe than sorry. Anything over 90 the hood starts to lift. I love my wms pins... I miss Germany...
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Mike Wigton #06-409 MMR 1000S 302 Stroker, BBR Stage 2 cams 3.0 pulley 39# injectors, upgraded CAI, 20" Chrome w/275/35ZR's, 14 in Front Brakes, GT500 Heat Exchanger and Walbro Super Car dual fuel pumps, Rear bumper inlays, Shaftmaster 3.5 Alum Driveshaft, AEM Wideband A/F guage, Pypes Long tube headers X-pipe w/o Cats, Extreme chin spoiler, Steeda Tri-Ax short throw shifter, Hood Struts WMS stealth hood pins, Adj upper and lower rear control arms. tuned by Lito. |
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I'm down for this if I can find another Saleen soon.
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From Inside the car.
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Nice.
I was out there also (been to 5 of their events, so you could say I'm hooked). It truly is a blast getting the chance to go all out for a whole mile and trying to beat your own prior top speeds. -Dan |
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Hey Dan,
What car did you bring? I did not see another Saleen out there. You are right it is addictive. That guy in that wicked twin turbo Roush mustang, ran a top of 198. I saw three passes where each was over 190 mph.
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Mine is not a Saleen, it's just a modified 08 GT. Mine was the twin turbo one, but it's also not a Roush, just cobbled together with pieces. Roush front bumper and rear wing, gt500 rear bumper, SMS style knockoff hood, Cobra jet style rear quarter louvers, Saleen 200mph gauge cluster ... nearly pinned the speedo. Next year I guess, need to squeeze a few more MPH out of it.
My first MM event was a speed limited 142 (whippled), second was 157 (whippled, with speed limiter removed), third was 162 (whippled plus bolt-ons), 4th was 179 (TT/low boost), then this time (TT/high boost). in-car video of the 198.5 run... |
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Hey Dan,
My gal and I ran into you at the Best Western, as you were pulling in. Are you going to the Ford show tomorrow? If not, I will see you in Mojave next year. I was hoping we would run again in October but they are not having that event. I saw your car run on Sunday, you ran very well. Wyatt
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No, I'm not doing the Knott's show this year, I spent too much in the prep and run-up for Mojave this year and need a few months to recover. I'm almost relieved there isn't a fall event... almost. I had been thinking about doing the Silver State Classic Challenge this fall since there was no Mojave scheduled, but it looks like that's on hold for me also, just too many dollars/days for a rookie to get started.
See you at another Mojave event sometime. |
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Congratulations!!!
That was a great run. Great effort. Beautiful car!! Thanks for posting.
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