Beginner's mod order?
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Michael Yount
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The stock box IS a CAI; the aftermarket CAI's look good, but you can modify the stock box for similar performance.
Try these changes in the following order:
1) Remove the silencer in the inner fender from the stock air intake box, and install a K&N flat panel filter.
2) Set the initial timing to 14 degrees btdc (remove the spout before setting timing, replace it after)
3) Gears - 3.73 or 4.10 if you're feeling a bit more aggressive
4) Exhaust system - if the motor's gonna stay basically stock, shorty headers won't help compared to the stock headers, but long tubes will help (be sure to add O2 sensor 'extenders'); 2.5" system.
5) Either bolt on an aftermarket intake, or have tmoss port your lower stock intake.
6) Have a good set of sub-frame connectors welded in.
Those changes will make a huge difference in performance, without affecting drivability. You might not want to do anything else!
Try these changes in the following order:
1) Remove the silencer in the inner fender from the stock air intake box, and install a K&N flat panel filter.
2) Set the initial timing to 14 degrees btdc (remove the spout before setting timing, replace it after)
3) Gears - 3.73 or 4.10 if you're feeling a bit more aggressive
4) Exhaust system - if the motor's gonna stay basically stock, shorty headers won't help compared to the stock headers, but long tubes will help (be sure to add O2 sensor 'extenders'); 2.5" system.
5) Either bolt on an aftermarket intake, or have tmoss port your lower stock intake.
6) Have a good set of sub-frame connectors welded in.
Those changes will make a huge difference in performance, without affecting drivability. You might not want to do anything else!
DMAN302
My mom says thanks for the pearl necklace.
As per Mr Yount..you can not go wrong following that advice. Cai will take 100$ of your money and give you nothing but a little bling. Follow his list.
88LX
Founding Member
what about a good tune-up including timing? i was wowed by that alone! that was my first mod, then used Pro-5.0, then exhaust.
Tune up...and i mean a GOOD tune up with quality parts
Gears
Shifter
CAI
Exhaust from the engine back, headers included
Subframes...i dont list these sooner because they don't make the car faster and don't impress as much as the other stuff, but once you start making more power they become even more important
Gears
Shifter
CAI
Exhaust from the engine back, headers included
Subframes...i dont list these sooner because they don't make the car faster and don't impress as much as the other stuff, but once you start making more power they become even more important
payupsucka
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super302
I'd do anything for free Bapples
On a budget? do the junkyard upgrade...
Gears - 87-88 T-Bird Turbo Coupe rear axle - disc brakes and 3.55 or 3.73 gears in one package for $125-$300. Add another $100-$200 or so to complete the brake upgrade.
94-95 Mustang GT MAF - $40-$100. It is 70 MM instead of the stock 55 MM on regular stangs built prior to 94. It uses a slip on duct on the side that goes to the throttle body and a 4 bolt flange on the other. You need a $25-$35 flange adapter from Pro-M to fit the stock slip on air ducting that goes to the air box. Wiring plugs right in with no changes. *1
95-97 Ford Explorer intake manifold & throttle body $150-$300. The intake manifold flows 220 CFM +, much better than stock. Throttle body is 65 MM, bigger than the 60 MM on stock stangs. I got a 96 with EGR passages that match the stock setup, so my smog gear works just like factory. You’ll need a 65 MM EGR spacer & new gaskets for $65-$90 so you have a place to mount the EGR & throttle linkage.
3G alternator from 94-95 Mustangs or other Ford. $20-$120. A must have to make the electrical system work like it should. You’ll need a 4 gauge power wire and a 125-135 amp fuse to go with it about $15- $30.
Lincoln MK VIII electric fan -$40-$160. Free up some HP by not having to drive the stock fan. The 3G alternator upgrade is a must have prerequisite before you do the MK VIII fan. You won’t have enough electrical power if you don’t do the 3G upgrade.
*1.) Pro-M has revised their website lately, but here's what I found for the MAF adapter flange.
http://performancepartsmall.com/detail.asp?id=224 - plastic adapter
http://performancepartsmall.com/detail.asp?id=223 - metal adapter
I got a metal one from Powered by Ford for $35 and tax. That was over a year ago.
Powered By Ford
1516 South Division Avenue
Orlando, FL 32805
Hours 0800-1800
Phone 407-843-3673
http://www.poweredbyford.com/
Gears - 87-88 T-Bird Turbo Coupe rear axle - disc brakes and 3.55 or 3.73 gears in one package for $125-$300. Add another $100-$200 or so to complete the brake upgrade.
94-95 Mustang GT MAF - $40-$100. It is 70 MM instead of the stock 55 MM on regular stangs built prior to 94. It uses a slip on duct on the side that goes to the throttle body and a 4 bolt flange on the other. You need a $25-$35 flange adapter from Pro-M to fit the stock slip on air ducting that goes to the air box. Wiring plugs right in with no changes. *1
95-97 Ford Explorer intake manifold & throttle body $150-$300. The intake manifold flows 220 CFM +, much better than stock. Throttle body is 65 MM, bigger than the 60 MM on stock stangs. I got a 96 with EGR passages that match the stock setup, so my smog gear works just like factory. You’ll need a 65 MM EGR spacer & new gaskets for $65-$90 so you have a place to mount the EGR & throttle linkage.
3G alternator from 94-95 Mustangs or other Ford. $20-$120. A must have to make the electrical system work like it should. You’ll need a 4 gauge power wire and a 125-135 amp fuse to go with it about $15- $30.
Lincoln MK VIII electric fan -$40-$160. Free up some HP by not having to drive the stock fan. The 3G alternator upgrade is a must have prerequisite before you do the MK VIII fan. You won’t have enough electrical power if you don’t do the 3G upgrade.
*1.) Pro-M has revised their website lately, but here's what I found for the MAF adapter flange.
http://performancepartsmall.com/detail.asp?id=224 - plastic adapter
http://performancepartsmall.com/detail.asp?id=223 - metal adapter
I got a metal one from Powered by Ford for $35 and tax. That was over a year ago.
Powered By Ford
1516 South Division Avenue
Orlando, FL 32805
Hours 0800-1800
Phone 407-843-3673
http://www.poweredbyford.com/
So, to sum it up..
Gears
Shifter
Exhaust
CAI?
You guys got anymore? It's for another project mustang I'm thinking about doing. I'm just looking for the most bang for the $$$ right now.. and these mods should cost under $1000 each (I know turbo/supercharge has its points but I hardly call it a begginner's mod)
Gears
Shifter
Exhaust
CAI?
You guys got anymore? It's for another project mustang I'm thinking about doing. I'm just looking for the most bang for the $$$ right now.. and these mods should cost under $1000 each (I know turbo/supercharge has its points but I hardly call it a begginner's mod)
shttygtstang
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look at my sig theese all were my first mods exept the 331 ive oned my car 6 months and drove it 4 or 5 times only
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