Just got a 1988 Mustang GT Convertible

Now, I don't know what you're planning on doing with the vehicle, but I ALWAYS start with something cheap and easy for a few more butt ponies, like a cold air intake.

Exhaust is DEFINITELY a must have for obvious reasons.

1) few more butt ponies

...but most importantly...it's the reason why the Mustang is so unique

2) it will produce for you the BEST sound in the world


Oh...and I don't know about the short tube headers, but if you're going to be in to serious modifications, you'll eventually want the long tubes for better top end flow.

Just my .02

By the way, I have the 1987 hatchback, so if you need ANY advice as to what to do with YOUR vehicle, just lemme know.

...or glance at my signature.

Welcome to the vert club. Of course you should put on an exhaust. I'd go with 2 chambers and an H-pipe. If you are on a budget just go with a catback setup for now.

dklsheehan said:

Aside from the exhaust, what other easy mods do you recommend?
Will a throttle body make much difference?

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Yes....I noticed a 5 hp increase when I installed mine, but at the same time I have quite a few mods done to my vehicle. I would definitely consider looking into one, especially since BBk can get you one at around $169. Again, cheap and easy mod. Something else you might want to look into would be a MAF. It will be a liitle more expensive than a throttle body but it is a MUST when you go to do some serious mods later on down the road.

Maybe some underdrive pulleys, take a little stress off of your alternator, power steering, and crank pulleys.

But the intake and the exhaust are where you want to start.

I chose a 70mm TB, but I would probably go with a 65mm from BBK. Oh, and it's a good idea to do the MAF before the TB that way you don't lose velocity in your intake.

A set of subframe connecctors, K-memeber brace and strut tower brace should be in your very near future...........welcome to the "flexible flyer" club...........