Take a look at this 8-second 2018 Mustang & it's owner...
Name: Zack Meyers
Instagram: @WhippleS550
2018 Mustang GT
The Build:
POWER:
L&M Short Block
Kooks Longtubes
Cobra Jet intercooler/lid
Cobra Jet 150mm cold air intake
UPR Catch Can
DRIVETRAIN:
Driveshaft Shop Carbon Fiber Driveshaft
McLeod 10R80 Steel & Friction Kit
Stock Converter
TUNING:
Custom tuned by Lund Racing via Lund Racing nGauge
SUSPENSION:
Lethal/BMR 'Bread & Butter' Suspension Package
BMR IRS Cradle Support Bracing Kit
AA Performance K-member (in development)
FUEL:
Injector Dynamics ID1300 Injectors
DivisionX Triple-pump Return-style fuel system
OTHER SUPPORTING MODS:
PNR Welding Trunk Mount Ice Tank
CM Components Rear Seat Delete
Weld Wheels wrapped in Mickey Thompsons
NMRA 2021
The Questionnaire:
Let's face it. Customer features are cool. But it's not all just about the car. We wanted to know a bit more of Zach and how he got into this beautiful hobby. So Pabs picked his brain with a few questions and this is what he had to say...
Q: Where did your love for cars come from?
A: “My dad was a service advisor for a car dealership so I was around cars all the time. He would take me for a test drive in some cars and I was hooked.”
Q: When?
A: “Early 90’s”
Q: Tell us a little about the car we have here today.
A: “It’s a 2018 Mustang GT. It has a sleeved motor with forged rods and pistons, Bret Barber ported heads, Whipple Supercharger, Lethal’s BMR Bread and Butter suspension, Lethal’s Whipple fuel system." "Basically all the major go fast parts came from Lethal", he said.
Q: What made you get this car?
A: “Watching the results and upgrades on Jared’s GoldMember Mustang.”
Q: Favorite thing about this car?
A: “The acceleration”
Q: What gives it character?
A: “The carbon components (soon to be painted) from Anderson Composites.”
Q: Favorite mod?
A: “The Whipple Supercharger”
Q: If you could have any car, what is your realistic dream car?
A: “A Twin Turbo Lambo from UR.”
Q: You can only drive one car for the rest of your life, what would it be?
A: “That’s a tough one, likely a Ram TRX. I am a contractor and need a truck.”
Q: If anyone ever told you to leave cars and enter another hobby, what would it be?
A: “First I wouldn’t listen to them, but if I chose another hobby it would likely be motorsports related. Either ATV’s, side by sides, jet-skis, something with speed and and an engine.”
Q: Do you remember the first car that ever got your attention?
A: “1992 Dodge Viper”
Q: List of your past cars. Which one is your favorite?
A: “I have had a bunch, many daily's which aren’t interesting, the Dodge Vipers I have had are the ones I miss the most.”
93 Chevy Camaro
86 Ford Mustang
82 Mercury Capri
86 Omni GLHS
2003 Corvette Z06
2004 Corvette Z06
2008 Jeep SRT8
2006 SRT Dodge Viper
2013 Chevy ZL1
2013 SRT Dodge Viper GTS
2018 Mustang GT
2020 Explorer ST
Q: Favorite lunch?
A: “Chipotle”
Q: Favorite dinner?
A: “Pizza”
Q: Favorite color?
A: “Blue”
As mentioned before, we love how simple and reliable this build is. It runs a consistant 1.24-1.26 sixty foot on a STOCK CONVERTER. This allowed Zack to set the record for the quickest supercharged 10R80 Mustang with an 8.534 @ 161 mph! Yup. That's what happens when you make somewhere north of 1200 horsepower. Since then, the car has gotten 2" headers and ported heads. Wouldn't surprise me if the car makes closer to 1250HP now. Our jaws dropped too.
We managed to snag a picture with Zach moments after he ran his first 8's in the quarter!
TO WRAP THINGS UP...
As far as customer features go, Zach definitely set the bar pretty high. We loved how this build is a prime example of “less is more” and how reliable simplicity can be. If you like what you see in this build, you can click each individual part and that will link you to the website. Or if you have any questions about the build itself, you can call in and we would be glad to help you out. YOU could be next to have a chance to have your build shown off by Lethal Performance! Send Pabs an email or DM us on Instagram! And be sure to check out our upgrades like aftermarket Mustang rims and Mustang superchargers!
Until the next one,