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02stangbang · Nov 12, 2007

hey guys... im going fi (centri) somewhere in the future but im on a budget. i was wondering if i can go ahead and do some of the upgrades now as money permits. can i go ahead and upgrade the maf (was thinking 90mm lightning) now and install it, before i get injectors? cuz im not sure what supercharger route im going in and dont want to waste money on wrong size injectors. i have an sct x-cal 2 by the way. also, is it ok to upgrade the fuel pump with a basically stock set-up? thanks.......

Gearbanger 101 · Nov 12, 2007

Yeah, you can go ahead and upgrade to the Lightning MAF meter now, but you're also going to have reflash the ECU with proper transfer function in order to make it work. I'd also look into a Throttle body, upper plenum, exhaust and gear mods to make the post of your soon to be new found Centrifugal power.

02stangbang · Nov 12, 2007

sorry dont know why my mods never show up but ive got 75mm tb/plenum and 4:10's. how about the fuel pump?

Gearbanger 101 · Nov 12, 2007

Yup...you could upgrade it, but depending which blower you buy and where you buy it, it might come with fuel pump and injector upgrades as part of the kit. I know the MPH kits do.

Scorcher2005 · Nov 12, 2007

You can do the MAF (but make sure you select that in your Xcal), get 42lb injectors (you will need a special tune for them cuz there isnt an option in Xcal for that big), TB, plenum, exhaust, gears. Dont get CAI or pulleys as they wont work w/ sc. Also, if you have the money, blower cams and heads for the s/c.

02stangbang · Nov 12, 2007

yeah i got most of the bolt-on bonanza..x-pipe, flowmasters, k&n fipk, sportlines, mm cc plates, 4:10's, pulleys....blah. but damn these things are S L O W! time to get serious and im just trying to build a good foundation for future mods. ie., headers, cams...then fi

CobraRed_96_GT · Nov 12, 2007

better take off those pulleys too

Winters98GT · Nov 12, 2007

chances are, your x pipe wont work with the new headers unless it is cut and welded. What brand is it? If I were you, I would look into getting that power to the ground. 350-400rwhp+4.10's+street tires= wheel spin. Id invest a little in suspension

tiptone · Nov 12, 2007

Winters98GT said:
chances are, your x pipe wont work with the new headers unless it is cut and welded. What brand is it? If I were you, I would look into getting that power to the ground. 350-400rwhp+4.10's+street tires= wheel spin. Id invest a little in suspension

+1

Those sportlines aren't helping you at all.

02stangbang · Nov 12, 2007

well they make the car sit great, handle way better, and look great. thats kinda why i bought them!

Scorcher2005 · Nov 12, 2007

Winters98GT said:
chances are, your x pipe wont work with the new headers unless it is cut and welded. What brand is it? If I were you, I would look into getting that power to the ground. 350-400rwhp+4.10's+street tires= wheel spin. Id invest a little in suspension

heh, my 250-260 rwhp + 3.73s + crappy tires + stock suspension (besides springs) = spin through 1st and 2nd :-/

tiptone · Nov 12, 2007

02stangbang said:
well they make the car sit great, handle way better, and look great. thats kinda why i bought them!

Sorry, I was assuming you were looking to drag race. I have no doubt they do just what you say, they're just not exactly 1/4 mile friendly.

Winters98GT · Nov 12, 2007

you can still work on getting the power to the ground while retaining your springs. With that power, chances are pretty high that you are going to be spinning a lot. Your car will be much faster by simply hooking up better.

02stangbang · Nov 13, 2007

sry, i didnt want to sound unappreciative, but having too much power sounds like an excellent problem to have! im just trying to concentrate on the motor for now and i know the suspension will need to be upgraded also...just later

blkhorse · Nov 14, 2007

if your buying mod's before you buy the fi of choice,maybe buy things that go with any type of fi, you never know,you might change your mind

SVT32VDOHC · Nov 15, 2007

A MAF change and all that BS is going to offer minimal gains. I wouldn't waste you money on that stuff right now. Save every penny for the supercharger because you will need it. The supercharger itself will give you huge gains. I made 414 on a Cobra with 8lbs, stock TB, stock MAF, 42lb injectors with no FMU, 255lph in tank, 255lph in line, pump gas....been running perfect for 4 years outrunning many things on the street..even my Dads 07 GT500!!!

Gearbanger 101 · Nov 15, 2007

SVT32VDOHC said:
A MAF change and all that BS is going to offer minimal gains. I wouldn't waste you money on that stuff right now. Save every penny for the supercharger because you will need it. The supercharger itself will give you huge gains. I made 414 on a Cobra with 8lbs, stock TB, stock MAF, 42lb injectors with no FMU, 255lph in tank, 255lph in line, pump gas....been running perfect for 4 years outrunning many things on the street..even my Dads 07 GT500!!!

2V vs. 4V = Totally different animals. Although I agree that the blower itself will provide the best bang in any case, supporting intake and exhaust mods on a 2V will take you quite a ways towards making up the difference between the two engines. That same 7psi you’re snorting through your Cobra engine will likely only put down 330-350rwhp on your average PI headed 2V without them.

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