2005 Ford GT Rebuild: Suspension, Brakes, and Fuel System Installation

Project Overview and SEMA Reveal

• 🚀 The 2005 Ford GT, an American legend, is undergoing a full rebuild after a collision, aiming for a reveal at the 2025 SEMA show.
• ✨ The car features a Doran GT widebody kit with exposed carbon fiber, and a custom livery will be revealed later.
• 🤝 The project is a collaboration with WD-40 Brand, with a limited edition t-shirt celebrating the build.

Component Deep Dive: Brakes and Suspension

• 🛑 A massive Willwood brake kit, custom-made for the project, will be available for all Ford GT owners, featuring six-piston calipers and two-piece floating rotors.
• 🛠️ New Ford GT-specific parts, including control arms and uprights, are being used to replace crash-damaged components, making the car potentially better than new.
• 💨 Fortune Auto coilovers and Reed Performance custom suspension are installed to enhance track performance and street drivability.

Interior and Exterior Upgrades

• 🏎️ Sparco SPX seats with carbon fiber backs and Alcantara centers are being installed for a modern and lightweight interior.
• 💡 A GT 350 steering wheel with a custom airbag cover featuring the Ford GT logo and a Speed Hut custom gauge package are also added.
• 💨 Custom Vibrant Performance titanium tubing will be used to fabricate a unique exhaust system.
• 💡 Low Glow underglow is being added for a striking visual effect at night.

Wheel, Tire, and Fuel System Installation

• ⚙️ HRE Wheels has provided custom three-piece forged wheels for testing, with a focus on a street-oriented setup using Michelin tires (355mm rear, 265mm front).
• ⛽ The factory Ford GT gas tank is being refitted with two DW300 fuel pumps from DeatschWerks to ensure adequate fuel delivery for the 5.4L engine.
• 🧼 The fuel tank underwent a thorough cleaning to remove old, rancid fuel and debris from the original filter system.

Progress and Next Steps

• ✅ Front and rear suspension components, including Fortune Auto coilovers and Super Pro tension arms, have been successfully installed on one side of the car.
• 🏁 The Willwood brake kit is being fitted, with the massive calipers and rotors clearing the HRE test wheels.
• 🚗 The fuel system is nearing completion with the new pumps installed and the tank ready to be reinstalled.
• 🔜 The next video will feature more parts and components, potentially including the engine installation.