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DerekStangGT · Apr 16, 2004

ok, so ive been really good and havent bought anything for my stang in over 6 months, and all this money is burning a hole in my bank account. plus, my friend's dad is about to dump over 2gs into my friend's TT (downpip, catback, cold air intake, springs, blow-off valve, and chip), and frankly, im gettin nervous hes gonna be faster than me!! my possibilities for my next mod are as follows:

-UPR X pipe and C&L plenum
-C&L plenum and BBK 75mm t/b
-C&L MAF

or if you have any other idea as to how i can get the most hp for the least $$, please help. im getting new 275s all around, so traction should be good.
thanks for the help

BDRs02BlkGT · Apr 16, 2004

Well after reading your sig I would go with the plenum and tb. That is going to be my next mod. But you might also want to look into a cat back to help the improved breathing your engine will be doing.

DerekStangGT · Apr 16, 2004

just a thought, is a plenum useless w/o a 70-75mm tb?? or will i see at least 5 rwhp with just a plenum?

BDRs02BlkGT · Apr 16, 2004

DerekStangGT said:
just a thought, is a plenum useless w/o a 70-75mm tb?? or will i see at least 5 rwhp with just a plenum?

Well according to 5.0 Mustang & Super Fords April issue they tested the C&L plenum and recorded results of 5.3 hp and 6.4 lb-ft of torque with just the plenum.

twogts4us · Apr 18, 2004

Tough decisions. I think the plenum would gain the most, followed by the MAF, then the TB, then the X pipe. But you've got to open up that exhaust too (something I am getting to the point of). What goes in, must come out. Words of wisdom, work the exhaust from the rear to the front, getting a cat-back system first, then an X or H pipe, then headers. My two cents...

Beau · Apr 18, 2004

accufab plenum and 70mm TB unless you are gonna supercharge the car, then go with a 75mmTB

GT2000JAY · Apr 18, 2004

Have you guys taken a look at the midpipe on a 4.6? They've got 4 cats on them - imagine the restriction that causes! If it were my car that's were I'd start. As a bonus, with an o/r pipe you'll start to get that "mean as hell" sound even through the stock catback.

Just my .02.

Jay

DBMSTNG · Apr 18, 2004

x pipe and Accufab plenum

DerekStangGT · Apr 18, 2004

twogts4us said:
Tough decisions. I think the plenum would gain the most, followed by the MAF, then the TB, then the X pipe. But you've got to open up that exhaust too (something I am getting to the point of). What goes in, must come out. Words of wisdom, work the exhaust from the rear to the front, getting a cat-back system first, then an X or H pipe, then headers. My two cents...

wont i gain at least 5-8 rwhp w/ an o/r x-pipe?? i would think an o/r x and a plenum would net the most hp my only dilemma is wether or not to get a tb to go with the plenum, and if so, 70 or 75 mm. also, am i gonna notice much of a difference between a bbk tb, a fms tb, and an accufab tb??

GT2000JAY · Apr 18, 2004

DerekStangGT said:
wont i gain at least 5-8 rwhp w/ an o/r x-pipe?? i would think an o/r x and a plenum would net the most hp my only dilemma is wether or not to get a tb to go with the plenum, and if so, 70 or 75 mm. also, am i gonna notice much of a difference between a bbk tb, a fms tb, and an accufab tb??

I think that's an accurate assessment with an o/r x pipe. Personally, I don't think you can go wrong with the Accufab T/B - the quality is great, the finish is excellent. I've had zero problems with mine. No firsthand experience with others, though. Again, just my opinion.

Jay

DerekStangGT · Apr 18, 2004

GT2000JAY said:
I think that's an accurate assessment with an o/r x pipe. Personally, I don't think you can go wrong with the Accufab T/B - the quality is great, the finish is excellent. I've had zero problems with mine. No firsthand experience with others, though. Again, just my opinion.

Jay

the reason i ask about the other tbs is bc ive noticed the accufab is head and shoulders more expensive than any other product-both tb and plenum. and im so poor, i need to save every dollar i can.

damacman · Apr 18, 2004

DerekStangGT said:
ok, so ive been really good and havent bought anything for my stang in over 6 months, and all this money is burning a hole in my bank account.

OK, so which is it -- rich or poor? LOL

Nontheless, all good recommendations. An inexpensive mod that I really liked on my car was the Ignition Solutions Plasma Booster -- about $289. Certainly was a mod that I could tell an immediate difference with, plus my car just runs so smooth since I installed it. Something like 10 RWHP and 15 RWTQ is what the mags all claim. Unfortunately, I've never had mine dynoed so I can't say for sure.

Go HoTO! · Apr 18, 2004

An Off-Road X Pipe is the biggest bang for the buck of the mods you have mentioned. For what, less than $150, you can add 10 hp or so.

For $300 bucks, I would go with the X Pipe and Pullies. Cheapest way to gain maybe 20 hp, right? (Or, do you already have pullies?). Do you have emissions issues? I can't use an off-road X Pipe in PA anymore. Also, the off-rad X may make you car louder than you really want if you do other exhaust mods later.

I have the C&L plenum plus a 75 mm TB. The car pulls great at high rpms and you will get about 8 proven HP and 14 rwt. But you will need to drop close to $400 to get it. If you are going to add a TB, go with a 75mm. They 75 mm is the same cost as a 70mm and will be better to serve you if you add a power adder later.

Be careful about the C&L Maf. Do you know how this thing works? It leans you out. This is where the increased HP comes from. This may not be what you want.

Good Luck!

DerekStangGT · Apr 18, 2004

damacman said:
OK, so which is it -- rich or poor? LOL

Nontheless, all good recommendations. An inexpensive mod that I really liked on my car was the Ignition Solutions Plasma Booster -- about $289. Certainly was a mod that I could tell an immediate difference with, plus my car just runs so smooth since I installed it. Something like 10 RWHP and 15 RWTQ is what the mags all claim. Unfortunately, I've never had mine dynoed so I can't say for sure.

lol, poor.

anyway, what is a plasma booster and who makes it?? im about to do a search after this post, but what is it just in case i cant find anything?

GT2000JAY · Apr 19, 2004

The accufab is more expensive and there is a certain "bling" factor with it, but I have had no problems or whistle with mine.

I think the old "tried and true" mods are still the best - x-pipe, pullies, and timing adjuster.

It's funny - everyone used to immediately answer pullies & t/a to every thread like this. If someone even said throttle body, they were tarred and feathered! Now the plenum and t/b combo seems to be #1 on the hit parade. It seems there's good dyno data to support it, though.

Jay

DerekStangGT · Apr 19, 2004

a couple mentioned pullies, but thats not an option for me. i have a full audio system, and pullies would totally screw over both my audio and everything else powered by my alt. i didnt think of a TA tho. ive heard this is worth a solid 7 rwhp. is this true?

damacman · Apr 19, 2004

DerekStangGT said:
a couple mentioned pullies, but thats not an option for me. i have a full audio system, and pullies would totally screw over both my audio and everything else powered by my alt. i didnt think of a TA tho. ive heard this is worth a solid 7 rwhp. is this true?

Don't worry about the pullies and your audio system -- just DON'T install the alternator pully and you'll be OK. How do I know? Simple, I have them on my car, work for Rockford, have 2,500 watts of Rockford amps and no issues . . . Thanks for your support with the 401s! The T/A is certainly a worthwhile upgrade as well.

www.ignitionsolutions.com >> Plasma Booster info . . .

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