Best Bang for the Buck?

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exuviae1

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I have a 2012 Kona Blue Mustang GT with the Brembo Brake Package, and 3.73's. I have about $2500 to spend. Whats the best bang for the buck I can get out of that. Currently the car is stock with about 5K miles on it. I was thinking barton shifter, airraid cai and sct tuner, and american thunder cat back, thats around 2K...just not sure thats the best way to go

 

SpartaPerformance

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Steeda CAI tuner, Steeda LCA's is the best place to start, if your going with shifter Bartons are good but what the hell get a Steeda Tri-Ax

 

hydro37

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I would go Steeda...great people

 

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bam2012

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mgw shifter, offroad x-pipe, upr/lower control arms, sct tuner.

 

Stange86

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I would go with a frpp tune to keep warranty, also I have a steeda short throw shifter and absolutely love it.

 

SpartaPerformance

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If you go with a reputable place like Steeda there is no need to worry about warranty issues

 

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For SURE....do the Flowmaster American Thunder axle back mufflers!!! Did mine on day one of ownership
of my 2012 5.0 and just love the sound! I would say barely street legal but without the dreaded drone!
Fantastic sound with all the pops and gurgles you would ever want. SOP says 10 hp and maybe better.
Do it!! Panhard rod must be removed for install. My local shop charged me $120 for the install. Keep your
old mufflers....just in case!!

 

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bam2012

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I installed the american thunder axlebacks on my 2012 on jack and stands. It was a quick install maybe 35mins total. It does sound good, but i wanted more so i got the after cat to axle back pipe without resonators and will be deleting my cats when i get back home in April. Really don't think there is a gain in power 1-2 whp max. Axleback is for sound.

 

hydro37

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catbacks are a nice option

 

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exuviae1

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I ended up going with the Steeda Tri-ax shifter, roush axle backs, C&L cold air intake, and of course a local tune. All done by stang-hi performance in baton rouge. I am pretty happy with the results. Need some suspension work next.

 

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madweazl

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Funny to hear people complain about the drone. I loved it in my fox body and could point out a 5.0 by sound anywhere in the area. I wouldnt know what to do without the drone. If you dont want it, go buy an effin Kia. Manginas need not respond...

 

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exuviae1 said:

I ended up going with the Steeda Tri-ax shifter, roush axle backs, C&L cold air intake, and of course a local tune. All done by stang-hi performance in baton rouge. I am pretty happy with the results. Need some suspension work next.

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Thanks for using our shifter!

 

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Steeda CAI , Jon lund tune, Boss S springs plus flows youll be very content

 

wrathchild

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If your going to the track, the absolute best investment is sticky tires.

 

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durtjunkee

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Magnaflow Competition cat-back $650 - Ebay
FRRP after cat X pipe $220 Ebay
Barton shifter and brace $350 - Ebay
Eibach Pro Kit springs $130 - Ebay (not installed yet)

CAI and SCT tuner to come from A.M.

I do all my own wrenching....

When done I should still be under or right at $2000

 

Bad Boss 302

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I put the Steeda Tri-ax shifter and bushing on my '12 Boss. Greatly improved shifting. Also put the Steeda lowering springs on. Lowers it just enough so you don't lose you stearing geometry. I like the look of Steeda's CAI with tune. Will probably get that next.

 

Z to stang

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To me it looks like the boss 302 power pack that American muscle offers is the most bang for your buck 60 wheel hp for basically a. Grand seems like a great deal. On my 370 I would have to buy a supercharger to get that kind of power and that 5k lol

 

BackInBlack

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SpartaPerformance said:

Steeda CAI tuner, Steeda LCA's is the best place to start, if your going with shifter Bartons are good but what the hell get a Steeda Tri-Ax

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What if I dont have that kinda money for a steeda tri-ax shifter? since it takes me 4 paychecks to even save up for something that cost 2-- bucks!!!!

 

Bad Boss 302

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kwiltse08gtcs said:

What if I dont have that kinda money for a steeda tri-ax shifter? since it takes me 4 paychecks to even save up for something that cost 2-- bucks!!!!

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My friend you bought a Mustang not a Yugo or Kia.

 

BackInBlack

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Bad Boss 302 said:

My friend you bought a Mustang not a Yugo or Kia.

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i meant 200 XD but ya I know. I was tihnking about the Hurst competition