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  1. rugedraw

    Wheel/Tire Dilemma

    I like the look of 20's, but you do sacrifice performance and fuel economy. I don't like the Bullits because everyone has them; although they are good looking wheels. I don't like the GT500 wheels because they aren't staggered; but you don't see those everyday so that's a plus. I don't know...
  2. rugedraw

    So I finally got to line up the...

    I've beat a bunch of modded SRT-4's. I don't know how modded they were, but I know they weren't stock. Like anything else, those SRT4's can be made into monsters, though. Stock-for-stock, it's an easy win for S197 GT.
  3. rugedraw

    SIDE SCOOPS!!!!

    I've seen the quarter panel scoops on eBay for under $200 painted and shipped. With OEM paint, of course; so it applies to you. I'm sure it won't be too hard to find if you search "mustang scoops" on eBay.
  4. rugedraw

    Rear axle ratio choices

    Five Oh Brian hit the nail right on the head. If anything, go with the 3.08 gear. Anything less than that, would be uncivilized.
  5. rugedraw

    LS or HEMI motor in an 05+...any conversion parts out there???

    Well, if that's the case: Looks like a new stock 3v record - WWW.S197FORUM.COM The previous N/A record was 11.87, I think. This guy hit 11.75 on an S197 with bolt-ons, weight reduction, tires, gears, and one bad-boy driver. No need for a Frankenstein conversion to reach that goal. :nice...
  6. rugedraw

    My stang felt like a turd!

    It looks like a good deal, if you trust the UPR CAI. I don't know much about it. Based on the price of the SCT3, you are paying only $100 for the CAI. If it flows well, then it's a good deal. I suggest you do some research on that particular CAI before committing. I would just buy the two...
  7. rugedraw

    Why black-out the rear of a S197?

    You ask why would anyone do that, yet you have it done to your car? lol I'm a bit confused by that, but I agree with most: It's to give it the retro look. By the way: The magnetic ones do come rolled up. The one on my car is magnetic, but I had no issues getting it on my car. It was a cheap...
  8. rugedraw

    Thoughts on Interior Vinyl Dash Kit?

    I ordered one of those $30 kits vinyl kits on eBay, and it's been sitting in my closet for 2 months now. I will not put that on my car. It looked MUCH better in the pics than it did in person. I say don't waste your time or money. Most importantly: Don't get your hopes up about it, because you...
  9. rugedraw

    looking for a new mod

    You may get some more sound out of the hi-flow cats, but I think a set of mufflers will do a lot more for the tone. As far as weight reduction goes: Every little bit helps. If you can install the k-member yourself, I'd say go for it. If you have to pay for parts and labor, It may not be...
  10. rugedraw

    Look what showed up today!!!

    Great looking wheels. Great choice.
  11. rugedraw

    Is it worth it?

    What made the Mach 1's bad-ass wasn't the Shaker system; it was the 32V engine. If you like the look; go for it. I think a regular CAI/tune would be cheaper and better; and you don't have to cut a hole in your hood!
  12. rugedraw

    What do you guys think about these?

    lightblade & nastystang113: I think you're both right. I think the car will run, but not as good as it could. Kinda like when you put an un-catted exhaust: the car still runs, but not as good as it does once you tune it for not having cats on it. I'm not going to be able to do it this weekend...
  13. rugedraw

    What do you guys think about these?

    That's just it.....with these, I shouldn't need a tune. Since the bar that holds the valves is still there, there is something for the electric motor that operates these valves to open and close; so theoretically, it should trick the computer into thinking everything is as it should be. However...
  14. rugedraw

    what to do?

    The longtubes have been proven to make a few more HP, but I cannot tell you the physics as to why. IMO: The few extra horsepower you get from longtubes is not worth the extra cost of those headers; unless you are trying to build an all-out car and want to squeeze every HP out of it possible...
  15. rugedraw

    Which Headers?

    Headers & o/r pipes will give you HP gains; my best guess is that is some kind of marketing tactic by KB. While I have to agree that the factory manifolds on these cars are infinitely better than those on older Stangs, they are still manifolds and not headers; 'nuff said. The problem with the...
  16. rugedraw

    what to do?

    To each their own. I think FlowMasters sound better than any other mufflers on S197's. OP: Steeda parts are great, but for a tune, you're going to want a custom tune from BamaChips, BrenSpeed, or VMP and the sort. The tunes that come from Steeda or on the tuners themselves are better than...
  17. rugedraw

    What do you guys think about these?

    I picked these on on eBay for $40 shipped. I know I've heard about these before, but I don't know anyone who has actually used them. Before I go pulling of my intake manifold to make the swap, I wanted to check with you guys and see if anyone has had or heard of any good/bad experiences with...
  18. rugedraw

    LCA's or Exhaust

    With a V6, I think a set of gears is the best mod you can do at this point. I read you don't want to open up the rear-end again, but you'll be glad you did if you do.
  19. rugedraw

    Your Thoughts

    CAI/tune is the biggest bang for your buck. Just make sure you get a CAI that is big enough to require a tune. The ones that don't require a tune will not flow anywhere near as much as the ones that do. Personally, I like the Steeda/Ford Racing CAI. It was designed alongside Ford engineers, and...
  20. rugedraw

    what to do?

    CAI/Tune made a great difference. Then, get some LCA's and exhaust. Gears are a great mod, too. Congrats on your purchase!
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