"'Stang Modification for Dummies"

[lowepg]

As a newer owner, recently bitten by the bug- I've been trying to do a lot of research on modifying my new baby ('o6 GT Vert, auto)....

Well- I'm finding a lot of info- but I'm all over the place! I think if I had a $10K budget- it would be easy- but doing it in moderation is a lot harder!

So, I guess what Im looking for is a "Mod for Dummies" site or FAQ or something. Or, if others have put together a PLAN for their work- Id love to see it! Im trying to create a prioritized list. Perhaps starting with the "bolt-on" options- netting the best bang for buck.

What are your opinions on the "no-brainer" performance mods (if such things exist)?

For instance, I seem to see a general agreement on K&N filters as a cheap and easy upgrade.... but then again- their CAI kit looks solid too?

Ditto for things like re-programming the chip, slapping on Flowmasters, etc.

Has anyone found or created a comprehensive shopping list?

(the only thing I've changed so far in the license plate holder) :-)

[CAMELEON]

I don't know if you go to any other forums, but there are quite a few out there with a lot of this type of info.


http://bradbarnett.net/mustangs/

http://www.stangnet.com/

http://www.horsepowerjunkies.com/

http://www.corral.net/

I have only added stripes and clear bra ( dealer added plate frame ), not a whole lot of performance there ......... I need to get some of those stickers like the ricers:D .... 5-10 HP apiece

[CAMELEON]

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[kryptonite]

I don't know if you go to any other forums, but there are quite a few out there with a lot of this type of info.


http://bradbarnett.net/mustangs/

http://www.stangnet.com/

http://www.horsepowerjunkies.com/

http://www.corral.net/

I have only added stripes and clear bra ( dealer added plate frame ), not a whole lot of performance there ......... I need to get some of those stickers like the ricers:D .... 5-10 HP apiece

You have stripes????? :confused:

[lowepg]

I don't know if you go to any other forums, but there are quite a few out there with a lot of this type of info.


http://bradbarnett.net/mustangs/

http://www.stangnet.com/

http://www.horsepowerjunkies.com/

http://www.corral.net/

I have only added stripes and clear bra ( dealer added plate frame ), not a whole lot of performance there ......... I need to get some of those stickers like the ricers:D .... 5-10 HP apiece


Thanks- didnt have those links- had been looking over at allmustang.com and mustangforums.com.

btw- are the increase from the stickers at the RW? :icon_bs:

[LoudEnuf]

lowepg, I had several mods done to my 05' the one thing I did learn was to decide what I wanted, for instance, the first set of mods I did, was exhaust, CAI, Pullies, and an SCT Tune, I got pretty good numbers, but no more then two weeks later I decided on getting a supercharger.

With the SC, I no longer needed the SCT tune, the pullie, or the CAI, so I ended up wasting quite a few dollars for the install and those parts I no longer needed. Basically I guess just know what furure plans you want with mods and how they will effect your car rather then ended up wasting money.

Good luck

[lowepg]

lowepg, I had several mods done to my 05' the one thing I did learn was to decide what I wanted, for instance, the first set of mods I did, was exhaust, CAI, Pullies, and an SCT Tune, I got pretty good numbers, but no more then two weeks later I decided on getting a supercharger.

With the SC, I no longer needed the SCT tune, the pullie, or the CAI, so I ended up wasting quite a few dollars for the install and those parts I no longer needed. Basically I guess just know what furure plans you want with mods and how they will effect your car rather then ended up wasting money.

Good luck

Damnit- please dont inject fiscal responsibility into my decision-making- it'll all go to hell! :bash:

With $4k-$5K investment for a SC..... I'm thinking thats a long way off for me right now.... plus it sounds like as soon as you drop in the SC- you will necessarily want to bump up the suspension, exhaust, tires, etc....

So many choices!

[CAMELEON]

Thanks- didnt have those links- had been looking over at allmustang.com and mustangforums.com.

btw- are the increase from the stickers at the RW? :icon_bs:

Unfortunately, it is only FWHP, not RWHP

[LoudEnuf]

SC- you will necessarily want to bump up the suspension, exhaust, tires, etc....

So many choices!

And that's the big picture, trust me I know. New Tires, New Suspension, New Clutch, and whatever else I'm forgetting I had done. I thought oh 4000 grand for a SC great, and didnt think about all the other expenses, along with the upgrade in gas, from 89 to 93, but was it worth it? Oh hell ya!!!:rockon:

[lowepg]

Well- I think Im leaning towards a CAI and SCT tune. Any recommendations?

[761.2MPH]

[SMARTA$$-ON] How much is 4000 grand
anyway? :grinking: [SMARTA$$-OFF]

Sorry George had to ask

[LoudEnuf]

4,000 grand would mst likely equal 4,000,000 if I added the zeros right
hahahahaaaa you got me

[Paulman]

gears (4.10's for you) and exhaust are always good starting mods for a Mustang. The late model cars responsd well to cold air kits with a tune, so I would wrap the cold air and gears into one tune.

[lowepg]

gears (4.10's for you) and exhaust are always good starting mods for a Mustang. The late model cars responsd well to cold air kits with a tune, so I would wrap the cold air and gears into one tune.

Thanks- I broke the new GT's Stock status this week with a C&L CAI and Xcal2 tune from Brenspeed. Wanted to buy from BAMA- but I had a helluva time getting ahold of the guy- only then to find out it cold be a couple weeks (or more) till he had the kits in stock).

Now to figure out which preset tune.... leaning towards 93Oct perf. setup... I will spring for a custom dyno tune once Ive added a few more items....

Exhaust, gears and pulleys seem to be the next step.... SC is a long way off (maybe after the factory warranty runs out) :D

[CAMELEON]

Thanks- I broke the new GT's Stock status this week with a C&L CAI and Xcal2 tune from Brenspeed. Wanted to buy from BAMA- but I had a helluva time getting ahold of the guy- only then to find out it cold be a couple weeks (or more) till he had the kits in stock).

Now to figure out which preset tune.... leaning towards 93Oct perf. setup... I will spring for a custom dyno tune once Ive added a few more items....

Exhaust, gears and pulleys seem to be the next step.... SC is a long way off (maybe after the factory warranty runs out) :D

I have heard nothing but good stuff on Brenspeed also.

[lowepg]

Yes- Brenspeed and BAMA both had nearly universal positive feedback from all my research....

The top CAI kits all seemed fairly even too.... so not too difficuly a decision.

Now, exhaust on the other hand...... whoa- I think Im in for another serious research session..... and with a LOT more subjective feedback to deal with too since a lot of it (to me at least) seems aesthetics rather than actual performance (at least with my non-SC'd GT).

[mustang1369]

I've worked with Brenspeed before too, very nice folks!

[jnatale3]

Good people there.