Steeda Silver Bullet 2.0 Becomes First N/A S650 Mustang to Smash Into 9s on Pump Gas

[tj@steeda]

The Steeda Silver Bullet 2.0 just made history as the first naturally aspirated S650 Mustang to run a 9‑second pass on pump gas.

What makes Steeda truly special is - we validate our parts on & off the track pushing them to the limits.

Even with cold, wet conditions working against it, the car pushed through and laid down an incredible 9.96 @ 137.07 MPH. This really shows what the S650 platform can do when you combine serious R&D with a team that knows how to extract every ounce of performance.

Huge shoutout to all the partners who helped make this milestone happen:

• Aerospace Brakes
• Kooks Headers & Exhaust
• Anderson Composites
• QA1
• Billet Specialties
• Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels
• Lund Racing
• Baer Brakes
• Circle D Specialties
• Auburn Gear
• 1320 Junkie Performance
• GSC Cams
• Boschma’s Speed Shop

The S650 record books just got a new chapter.

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[REV745DH24]

The Steeda Silver Bullet 2.0 just made history as the first naturally aspirated S650 Mustang to run a 9‑second pass on pump gas.

What makes Steeda truly special is - we validate our parts on & off the track pushing them to the limits.

Even with cold, wet conditions working against it, the car pushed through and laid down an incredible 9.96 @ 137.07 MPH. This really shows what the S650 platform can do when you combine serious R&D with a team that knows how to extract every ounce of performance.

Huge shoutout to all the partners who helped make this milestone happen:

• Aerospace Brakes
• Kooks Headers & Exhaust
• Anderson Composites
• QA1
• Billet Specialties
• Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels
• Lund Racing
• Baer Brakes
• Circle D Specialties
• Auburn Gear
• 1320 Junkie Performance
• GSC Cams
• Boschma’s Speed Shop

The S650 record books just got a new chapter.

Differences between Aerospace brakes and Baer brakes?

 

[Wiley Marmot]

Congrats! That's one way to get the kids to school in a hurry!

 

[broncoboy22]

Congrats! That’s super impressive!

 

[GeekGT5.0]

Dannnnnnng

 

[needforspeedirl]

The Steeda Silver Bullet 2.0 just made history as the first naturally aspirated S650 Mustang to run a 9‑second pass on pump gas.

What makes Steeda truly special is - we validate our parts on & off the track pushing them to the limits.

Even with cold, wet conditions working against it, the car pushed through and laid down an incredible 9.96 @ 137.07 MPH. This really shows what the S650 platform can do when you combine serious R&D with a team that knows how to extract every ounce of performance.

Huge shoutout to all the partners who helped make this milestone happen:

• Aerospace Brakes
• Kooks Headers & Exhaust
• Anderson Composites
• QA1
• Billet Specialties
• Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels
• Lund Racing
• Baer Brakes
• Circle D Specialties
• Auburn Gear
• 1320 Junkie Performance
• GSC Cams
• Boschma’s Speed Shop

The S650 record books just got a new chapter.

 

[needforspeedirl]

I’m curious how much this would cost to replicate? Is it cheaper than using boost? Is it better than boost when it comes to combatting heat? Would a twin turbo or Whipple/Vortech/Roush supercharger yield the same results with less money spent?

 

[D/\rK•650]

wow ! What modifications does this mustang have exactly? Is the the gearing stock? That is impressive to say the least.

 

[robvas]

wow ! What modifications does this mustang have exactly? Is the the gearing stock? That is impressive to say the least.

https://www.steeda.com/2024-mustang...k9meMuax9FNb9Z9Y0TMMN0hXfetk1SJ0dK4SzotIlKSRy

 

[tj@steeda]

It's been a lot of trial and error and our team can help fill in some of the details - outside of the current build list. A lot of the success was through our knowledge of the precious drag program and stalking the IRS - I'll see if our drag team can jump in.

 

[ZXMustang]

For kicks, I asked AI to total up the parts list on this. How did it do?



Below is a parts-only cost approximation (no labor, fluids, gaskets/hardware, dyno time, shipping, taxes, or core charges). Pricing is based on current published pricing where I could find it, plus reasonable market estimates where pricing isn’t publicly listed.

Key brands referenced once: Steeda Autosports, Anderson Composites, Kooks Headers, QA1 Precision Products, Circle D Specialties, Auburn Gear, Lund Racing, GSC Power-Division, Baer Brakes, Corbeau Seats, Anchor Room, Billet Specialties, Mickey Thompson, Air Flow Solutions.

Estimated parts cost (USD)
Drivetrain / Power

Item	Est. cost​
Steeda ProFlow Cold Air Intake (2024+)	$719.95 (billetspecialties.com)​
Ported heads (Airflow Solutions)	$2,500.00 (est.)​
Factory intake carbon trap delete	$100.00 (est.)​
Kooks 2” long tube headers (assumes full kit w/ connection pipes)	$2,398.00 (Steeda)​
1320Junkie ported intake manifold	$775.00 (makperformance.com)​
QA1 SFI carbon fiber driveshaft	$2,279.00 (billetspecialties.com)​
Circle D torque converter (HP Series 10R80 used as baseline)	$2,249.00 (Circle D Specialties)​
Auburn Gear Super 8.8 Grip-N-Loc differential	$900.00 (est.) (commonly ~$850–$933) (Summit Racing)​
Lund Racing custom tune + RTD4	$924.00 (Steeda)​
GSC R2 239/241 cams	$1,776.00 (Lethal Performance)​

Drivetrain subtotal: $14,620.95

Suspension / Chassis / Brakes

Item	Est. cost​
Steeda Drag Front K-Member	$1,724.95​
Steeda Pro-Action Drag Front Coilovers	$1,593.95​
Steeda Camber Plates	$399.95​
Steeda Pro-Action Double Adjustable Rear Shocks	$799.95 (est.)​
Steeda Hardcore Rear Adj. Ride Height System	$714.95​
Steeda IRS Subframe Braces	$334.95​
Steeda Adjustable Rear Toe Links	$399.95​
Steeda Vertical Links (Delrin)	$399.95​
Steeda Billet Rear Adjustable Camber Arms	$639.95 (Steeda)​
Steeda Billet Rear Shock Mounts	$359.95 (Steeda)​
Steeda Drag Rear Sway Bar	$259.95 (Steeda)​
Steeda Subframe Bushing Support System	$219.95 (Steeda)​
Steeda IRS Subframe Alignment Kit	$89.95 (Steeda)​
Ford Performance knuckle-to-toe link bearing assembly	$150.00 (est.)​
Steeda adj. urethane diff mount bushing insert	$199.95 (Steeda)​
Steeda lightweight race front bumper bar	$399.00 (est.)​
Steeda lightweight race rear bumper bar	$399.00 (est.)​
Baer lightweight drag 4-piston front brake system	$1,326.95 (Beefcake Racing)​
Baer lightweight drag 4-piston rear brake system	$1,300.00 (est.)​

Suspension/chassis/brakes subtotal: $11,713.25

Interior

Item	Est. cost​
Corbeau front racing seats	$899.00 (est.) (seat model/options vary a lot) (Corbeau)​
Steeda rear seat delete	$259.95 (Lethal Performance)​

Interior subtotal: $1,158.95

Exterior

Item	Est. cost​
Anderson Composites double-sided carbon hood (2024+)	$2,299.00 (andersoncomposites.com)​
Anderson Composites Type-OE carbon decklid (2024+)	$1,699.00 (andersoncomposites.com)​
Anderson Composites Type-OE integrated rear spoiler module	$809.10 (andersoncomposites.com)​
Anchor Room front+rear lens tint (20%)	$83.98 (Anchor Room)​

Exterior subtotal: $4,891.08

Wheels / Tires

Item	Est. cost​
Billet Specialties Redline front wheels (pair)	$1,660.00 (lundracing.com)​
Billet Specialties Redline beadlock rear wheels (pair)	$2,586.00 (Steeda)​
Mickey Thompson drag tires (pair assumption)	$648.18 (On3 Performance)​

Wheels/tires subtotal: $4,894.18

Grand total (parts only)
Estimated total (using the assumptions above): $37,278.41

Because a few items are inherently “quote-based” (ported heads, some brake kits, shocks, bumper bars, etc.), a realistic parts-only range is:

≈ $34,830 to $41,741 (depending mainly on head-work scope, converter spec, rear brake kit pricing, and seat choice).

 

[robvas]

$100 for a carbon trap delete ?

 

[D/\rK•650]

I saw the list on steeda, but is the gearing stock? Like drag strip gears, im not sure about the proper way to say it.

 

[robvas]

I saw the list on steeda, but is the gearing stock? Like drag strip gears, im not sure about the proper way to say it.

Watch the videos they have on YouTube about the car
They put 4.09's in at one point but took them out

 

[Steeda-Sergio]

Watch the videos they have on YouTube about the car
They put 4.09's in at one point but took them out

Correct. We are currently on 3.73 Gears, switched back down when we changed the tire size.

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