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  1. Red03Mustang

    Joined the Stang crowd again! (V6 manual)

    Hey guys! I'm glad to say I'm back. I bought a Tungsten Gray V6 manual Mustang this weekend. I got it brand new for $18,2xx. It's a 2006. Feels great to be back in the Mustang! I had some doubts about getting a V6, but I do not doubt it at all now. It is very strong! It's amazing that...
  2. Red03Mustang

    '04, '05-'06 GT - deciding between the two.

    Ok, I'm actually thinking about an '06 V6 as well (just wanted to throw that in there before I get started). I'm looking to trade my Mazda6 for a Mustang. I just want to get back into one. I've considered the GTO, but it's just not as good looking to me even though I think it is...
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    GT or V6?

    I might be looking to trade my Mazda6 for a Mustang at some point. I was going to do it for a GT, but the trade will put me over $500 a month and I don't want to spend that much. I haven't driven a V6 manual Mustang yet. Would it be worth looking into one? I want sound and power, and I...
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    Necessary mods?

    I may be getting an '05 black GT this weekend. It's used with just over 10k miles on it. Are there any mods you guys would deem as necessary to make the car perform better, or is it great stock? To me it looks like Ford listened to folks and gave it the short throw shifter, mandrel bent...
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    Possibly making a quick turn around.... :)

    Trading in a new car if I don't like it - how ruined $$$ will I be? Ok, so I made a mistake (maybe) of buying a Mazda6 and trading in my '03 GT. But, there were things about the GT I didn't like (auto, auto... auto?) Anyway, I thought I'd go with something new that got good gas mileage...
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    Hammer or Hurst auto Shifter for 2003 GT auto?

    Does anyone know if there is a shifter available for a 2003 GT auto? If so, how do they work exactly? Is the care dependent on that mode of shifting from then on after the install, or can it still be placed in Drive and driven normally, but put into a "manual shift" mode by notching the...
  7. Red03Mustang

    4.10 but no tranny cooler

    I've had 4.10 for about 20k-30k miles, but no tranny cooler. Could this be causing any damage, especially if I use my car as a daily driver? I don't drive it hard often, as gas is too expensive for that now anyway. Is it safe to drive the car without a tranny cooler as I have? I haven't...
  8. Red03Mustang

    Idle in neutral and drive - why are they different? Auto trans

    Does anyone know why the idle is higher in neutral than when the car is in drive? My car has an auto trans. I noticed that in my Predator, the neutral idle is around 760rpm while the drive is set around 560rpm (roughly). I'm just wondering, why the difference? Also... I'd love for my...
  9. Red03Mustang

    Strange shifts! Auto! Advice/comments please.

    My car sounds like it is shifting more times than it has gears. I'm driving it normally. Giving it more gas makes the car less likely, or eliminates, it doing this. WOT shifts are excellent, it's only partial throttle, or low RPM shifts that this happens. I'm pretty sure the 4.10s are...
  10. Red03Mustang

    Types of superchargers, also turbos.

    My mustang is pretty much stock as far as the engine goes. What would be a good supercharger to get that isn't super expensive? I've heard the Kenne Bell makes more power all the time, but is harder on the bottom end at launch, which wouldn't be good for a stock motor. Other superchargers...
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    Aftermarket CD Player

    Will a regular aftermarket CD player work with my Mach 460 sound system by doing the usual install of a harness and the player? Or is more needed? I was looking into getting a Pioneer or Sony player from Wal-Mart or somewhere. I know I'll lose the 6 cd changer (dang!) but I want a cd...
  12. Red03Mustang

    Exhaust leak, or some other problem?

    When I accelerate (just to get around, as well as harder acceleration) my car is making this ticking/slapping sound on the right side. I can't tell if it's the Magnaflow catted X not sealed properly to the manifold, or if it is some other issue. The car feels like it has a loss in power (I'm...
  13. Red03Mustang

    Higher pound injectors - worth it for my car?

    Hey all. I've been looking at some higher pound fuel injectors. I figured they would help keep my car supplied with all the fuel it needs, plus keep the idle smooth since mine tends to get a little jumpy every once in a while. I was thinking 24lb injectors. I don't really have any engine...
  14. Red03Mustang

    Stock timing as compared to the Diablo Tune

    Does anyone know how much one has to retard the timing in the Diablo Tune to equal the Ford factory tune? Does it need to be retarded -40, or is that even below the factory tune? I'm looking to run 87 octane gas. I was told to retard the timing -20 to run 89 octane, so it's a good guess...
  15. Red03Mustang

    Is this a Droneless Exhaust Setup?

    Hi All. I'm looking to upgrade my exhaust to either a Magnaflow Catted X or a Bassani Catted X. I also want a 2.25 inch catback exhaust system. Is the only one that size the stock setup? Basically, I want good flow and no interior drone. I'm talking stock-like interior drone, which...
  16. Red03Mustang

    GT auto to V6 stick - is this a good or bad idea?

    Hey all. I need some opinions, quick! I'm going to look at a V6 Mustang tomorrow that's a 5 speed. The reason I'm interested in it is because of the 5 speed mainly, and better gas mileage. I'm wondering what you GT guys think. Do you think this is a terrible idea to downgrade 2...
  17. Red03Mustang

    Undercoating for road noise?

    Has anyone had their car undercoated for noise reduction? If so, how much did it help, what did you use, did you have a shop do it, and what all is involved? I bought a can of professional undercoat from Advance Auto, but I haven't even sprayed it yet to see what it looks like. It was...
  18. Red03Mustang

    4.10 and Auto Tranny Shift Smoothness = other GT owners' opinions!

    Hey guys. I have a 4.10 rear and an automatic transmission. My car seems to shift more jerky since the 4.10 install even though I have it set to 4.09 with my Diablosport Predator tuner. I have made sure my shift settings are setup for the smoothest possible shift, such as setting all...
  19. Red03Mustang

    Cam Work - cost vs. performance

    Hey all. I wanted to know a good ballpark figure for having a shop install new cams. I've heard they can give around 30HP extra, plus a great sound. Also, what kind of tuning would need to be done after that? I have a Diablosport Predator tuner. Would I be able to do the tuning that I...
  20. Red03Mustang

    Is an '05 V6 a good upgrade from '03 V8?

    Hey all. I am trying to make up my mind to keep the '03 GT I have now (see sig for what I have done with it) or to go with an '05 V6. Here's my thoughts: I drive a lot. So, I like to have something I enjoy driving, yet something decent on gas. Every month my gas bill for my GT rivals my...
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