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SO my problem is i just got my first stick and its my 88 gt of course mustang .. but im still learning to master stick....but i want to get some more power outa my car... what are some possible things i can do ..?? its completely stock right now. any advice would help.. the only thing done to it is its lowered...
 
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How much more power? You can go mild to wild.
Exhaust,Gear, Heads, Cam, Intake. It's all about much money your wanting to spend!!
 

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as much as i can get

i just dont no were to start the madness.. and money is kinda limited just engaged........
 

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What is your budget?
 

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budget

i have about a 3,000 dollar limit right now ... but i will b getting more
 

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Wow! Well you have a few options.

If you want a **** ton of power I'd go with the On3Performance turbo kit. Between the kit, fuel components, gauges, and supporting mods your looking at $3500-$4000 and you can push around 400rwhp.

If I were you I'd do a nice set of heads, cam, roller rockers and a higher flowing intake manifold. Add some 24lb/hr injectors, a larger throttle body & MAF, cold air intake, full exhaust, and a set of 3.55 gears you will be making some good reliable hp.
 

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perfect

thanx bro ima get on it ill upload pics and vids to show u my progress....
 

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you can go here to get plenty of ?'s answered..http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/825480-fox-talks-really-common-questions-thread.html. with your budget 1st figure over all state of the car. how up to snuff is the suspenion, brakes, etc. get those areas addressed 1st then work on power mods since 99% of the time adding alot more power will bring out the weakness of the rest of teh car. places to start..SFC's, gears and a quality H,C,I.
 

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thanx

thats really true i should get the brakes looked at first.
 

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if you want to make good power i would buy an engine stand and a 347 stroker shortblock and some good heads and build it up right from the ground up and when its done drop it in and haul ass, this would also give you time to find weak points in the rest of the car and fix them as they come up and get used to a stick without having so much power to tear stuff up.
 

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You may want to learn how to drive what you have now before throwing more hp at it.
 

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stykthyn said:
You may want to learn how to drive what you have now before throwing more hp at it.
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