Now that's extreme, but honestly, did you expect otherwise?
With the Stang being one of the main focal points of the Nitto booth at SEMA, Jonathan couldn't let the appearance modifications stop with just paint, body components, wheels, and tires. For the interior of the car, South County gave the cabin a classic yet high-tech look and a custom feel. The stock gauges are complemented by a set of dashboard-mounted Stewart Warners that give the Mustang a musclecar appearance. Opposing the classic feel of the gauges is the high-tech look of the carbon-fiber interior trim, while suede inserts on the seats and door panels scream customization. Tunes come from the high-end stereo system complete with audio and visual improvements.
Not one to have a car with just a pretty face, Jonathan put the spurs to the Pony on both the induction and exhaust sides. A Vortech V-2 S-Trim blower pumping 12-13 pounds of pres-surized air into the modular engine found its way into the engine bay. Emptying the Three-Valve 4.6's combustion chambers of the spent fumes is a job handed to a pair of JBA headers mated to Flowmaster mufflers. Keeping the blown mod mill cool under fire is a Snow Performance water/ methanol injection kit, while a Vortech tune handles the fuel and timing tasks. Backing the powerful Ford is the stock five-speed transmission, although the stock clutch and flywheel were ditched for Fidanza replacements. Gear selection is handled by a Steeda Sport shifter.
The Stang pounds the pavement with a fierce hand thanks to numerous suspension upgrades both front and back. Tokico D-spec shocks made their way onto the front end along with a Steeda sway bar, while the 8.8-inch rear, now featuring 4.10 cogs, is kept in check by Tokico shocks, Metco control arms, and a Steeda sway bar. Filling up the huge area behind the 20-inch Konigs are Steeda 14-inch stoppers up front with accompanying Steeda brake upgrades out back.
"Most people think that with the bigger 20-inch wheels, the car drives poorly," Jonathan says. "However, with the full Steeda suspension, it drives smooth, though the part I like best about the car is the sound. We didn't put any cats on it, so it's extremely loud."
The racy look of this S197...
The racy look of this S197 can be attributed to the 3dCarbon "Boy Racer" body kit and the handiwork of the crew at South County Customs. The 10-piece kit gives the Stang the slot-car look, while the contrasting black/silver paint job and pinstripe enhancements make you want to take a closer look.