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darkjfman

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It's been 2 months since I've ordered my exhaust system, and I'm hooked I need more done to the car haha.

Just curious which one I should order first... Here's the list:

1) 3.73 Gears (I know which one to get and all not going with 4.10)
2) Lowering springs (Getting them from eibach... question about them is front and rear sway bar good for everyday driving)
3) Aluminum DS and short-shifter... As far as those I'm trying to look up cheaper one than steeda 760$, but please keep in mind if steeda is worth 760$ I will spend that I won't spend less money on a product that's not as good.... What about spydershaft and shaftmaster??

So yea... what order would you do it? And if you can answer the other question would be awesome.

 

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mustangdave

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If you already have the optional 3:55 gears, going to 3:73 won't be worth the expense. What do you have now?

Lowering springs can require alot of other parts and I suggest buying a system from one company such as Steeda or Roush that has tested them together.

Aluminum driveshafts are notorious for vibrations, but this one ,JDM Engineering has had the least problems from my research. Sifter I would use MGW.

That being said, it depends on what you want the most as to which comes first. Speed, do the d.s and gears first, (although a good tune would give you more power than both of them). Looks and handling, do the springs.

 

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Without a doubt the shifter and aluminum driveshaft. I recommend COAST, I bought mine for 589 shipped from Foward Performance and just installed it yesterday and wow what a difference in the way it spins the tires and revs so much faster. It took more time getting the car in the air on jackstand and cleaning off the old locktite from the bolts then the actual install of the driveshaft. Had it up to 90mph so far without vibration or any problems. Your car will benefit from the power it frees up.

 

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That is a great price for that DS you got, did it seem durable to you? good quality? Also did you get a new pinion flange with that or an adapter?

 

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blackgt460

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Seems durable, weighed 16lbs on a dial scale, adapter so it bolted right on with a perfect fit and required bolts. Seems durable and well put together and again performance was noticeable.

 

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darkjfman

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You had to buy the bolts or it came with it?

 

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blackgt460

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You re-use 10 bolts that you remove (4 up front, 6 in the rear) then they included 4 new bolts to complete the install with the adapter. All strong well-machined parts that all worked nice and clean.

 

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Thanks for all the info.

 

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Yeah I agree with mustangdave. 3.73's arent big enough difference. If you dont want to go as steep as 4.10's think about 3.93's.. A good in between but youll see great change.

I would reccomend the MGW Shorthrow shifter. Its like 400 but better than the steeda, its ranked as the top shortthrow for mustangs. I have it and my friend has it it works amazing. go to MGW's site and just at least research a little about it and what it offers compared to any other short throw. I think you might change you mind but it is all preference.

If I were you and had money to play with and those options Id go with the gears. I cant wait to get mine. It would be between gears or short throw IMO