just had the 3.73's installed!!

bensttype · Nov 15, 2004

This is my first "performance Item that I added to the car. Wow!! The car is much more fun to drive around. Gas milage doesn't seem to have suffered. What do you guys think of an intake swap next? Yah, and I got the 3.73's over the 3.55's because I have 235/60/16's on Centerlines in the back. Next step...? Recomendations welcome!

willys1 · Nov 15, 2004

5spd,or aod?

5spd GT · Nov 15, 2004

Congrats on getting the 373's installed...I have always believed that gearing is the best performance/daily driver gear there is...with the 3:55 option being there for the slightly more gas conscious driver...whether it be auto or 5spd...

Gas mileage will suffer on the highway some...

bensttype · Nov 15, 2004

The car has the AOD with a B&M converter that the previous owner installed when he had the tranny rebuilt.

dastang2 · Nov 15, 2004

i'd get headers or subframes

88_GT_5_oh · Nov 15, 2004

gears were a great place to start. i wish i woulda done mine first, and i do love my 3.73's............. pullies will give you abit more pep, but exhaust is a good place to start, not just for the performance but the sound too

squeeeg · Nov 15, 2004

Aren't they great. I remember when i bought my car and they had them on there. I swear by them.

Anyway I would throw a set of subframes on there next.

super302 · Nov 15, 2004

gotta love them gears

HISSIN50 · Nov 15, 2004

bensttype said:
Next step...? Recomendations welcome!

TT, and i dont mean tick tock.

congrats - glad to hear you like them.

the other recommendations are very good. you really cant go wrong with any of them.
dont forget - if you are building speed, dont forget the brakes.

good luck.

NCStang86 · Nov 16, 2004

A good exhaust system is a good place to go next.That'll free up some good power. Theres nothing better than a good sounding stang!!

50 4 Fun · Nov 16, 2004

I think I am going to do my gear soon, after winter tho. I have an AOD, but I don't kow if I want 3.73 or 4.10 I don't drive the car much so MPG is not an issue.

v8only · Nov 16, 2004

What's your ultimate direction with this car? If you're gonna be a track junky, you need to address more suspension issues first.

I wouldn't spend too much money on exhaust and intake upgrades just yet, they won't do a whole lot with the stock heads and cam. I'd start off with some good rear control arms such as max motorsports lowers with ford racing uppers. Those gears are useless if you're arms won't transfer the power to the ground. That would be my very next mod

willys1 · Nov 16, 2004

You are in love with that 5.0 now

mustangramair · Nov 16, 2004

I love my 3.73's! I Would say go headers and exhaust next. You'll love the sound and it will give you some HP.

BaXTeR3221 · Nov 16, 2004

I remember when i sold my first stang-stock 2.73's-and drove the new one for the first time-3.90's. What a difference, felt a hell of a lot faster. I would say 3.73 or 3.90 are your best bet as far as gears.

willys1 · Nov 16, 2004

Keep your stock headers & h-pipe.Get a loud cat back,,it will sound awsome and you will keep your low end torque

GT Drifter · Nov 16, 2004

Get an exhaust set up going or some sub frame connectors. Or both is cash permits.

CManT1914 · Nov 16, 2004

Well I dunno what you have done to the stang already, or even what year/model it is, but I would do subframe connectors (ESPECIALLY if it's a vert!) and then exhaust. Probably just a mid-pipe and some mufflers or cat-back. No need for headers at this point. An intake would help out a lot. I would get the Edelbrock Performer 5.0 right NOW if I weren't saving for my supercharger (see sig ) cus it's supposed to help out a lot. I noticed a NICE gain when I did my pulleys too. Something to keep in mind. But then again, these other guys are right about the suspension, if you want it for the track mainly, beef up the rear end. Maybe do some 31-spline axles so you can run slicks. Let us know what you decide.

BTW: good choice on the 3.73's

luckyae · Nov 16, 2004

dastang2 said:
i'd get headers or subframes

I swear, if I hear one more person suggest subframes as one of the first upgrades to a mustang. You have no need for them until you begin to produce more power and a set of gears will not put you over the critical point. Your right that subframes are a great investment but certainly not to begin with.

dastang2 · Nov 16, 2004

i don't think an intake will do very much for a stock motor

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