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[FalconGuy016]

Hey, I am pretty new to the forums and new to the Mustangs. While I am getting useful information out of all of it, a lot of information is conflicting and out of context. I have been hearing that a lot of mod's to the Mustang, while cost around the same, have a huge difference in terms of priority. Things like the MAF, CAI (? I dont even know what this is), and even exhaust.

I wanted to see if it was possible to build a general mod priority list. I know everyone has different opinions, and there are different situations that can change things, but I wanted to knock at least the big things out. Generally I wanted to stay with a N/A Mustang, just because I wont be throwing on a supercharger anytime soon, but if you have information for modding with a power adder please say so too

So, tell me what to do first

 

[Darkhorse845]

MAF means Mass Air Meter and CAI means Cold Air Induction.I would start
small with a CAI and mod more as you learn more about Mustangs if you must
mod your stang.Tell us about your stang!Welcome Aboard!

 

[artificial HP]

1.) Shifter
2.) Adjustable Clutch Quadrant
3.) Gears
4.) Full exhaust
5.) CAI, TB and Plenum
6.) Underdrive Pullies / Timing Adjustor
7.) Suspension.....LCAs, UCAs, SFCs, springs,struts, etc
8.) Port + Polish Heads
9.) Cams


That should give you a good start

 

[FalconGuy016]

Thanks!
What shifter would you reccomend?
What do you mean by an adjustable clutch quadrant?


I hear a lot of flak on the CAI's and MAF, I was wondering if anyone could tell me about that

 

[tomustang]

1. Gears Gears Gears! 4.10's
2. exhaust
3. lower spring eibach

 

[FalconGuy016]

About the gears, how does that affect the gas mileage? And, for driveability, is or worth it to downgrade to 3.73's or is the speed tradeoff too large if I was going to upgrade anyways?

 

[tomustang]

holy carp, sleep is kicking in.

for the gears, 3.73's aren't really worth it. since you got a 5sp go with the 4.10's you'll see like a 1mpg difference. small price to pay for excellent feel

 

[Darkhorse845]

I love my 4.10's!

 

[lazerred02]

I love my 4.10's!

With 4.10's what RPM are you at going about 70mph?

 

[Darkhorse845]

With 4.10's what RPM are you at going about 70mph?

2900-3000 rpm at 70mph

 

[lazerred02]

2900-3000 rpm at 70mph

Ok thanks for the info

 

[Donw35]

weld in frame connectors first
shock tower brace second
and so on...

my 2 cents

 

[Mach1Run]

i did catback first so it would pretty much sound the way i wanted first off =)

 

[Darkhorse845]

What shifter would you reccomend?

Steeda Tri Ax

 

[JonJon]

shifter, gears, long tube headers, cams
then all the little things
but it depends on what you want out of the car

 

[Darkhorse845]

Ok thanks for the info

Your Welcome bro!

 

[FalconGuy016]

So a pretty big consensus is gears, so I can get that one tucked away

Now what about induction? And MAF's? I hear there is an issue with running lean, and if thats the case, can that be fixed with a tuner? I have an SCT tuner I was wondering if that was a quick fix for the problem, so that I could get the HP without the problems

 

[mustang70]

2900-3000 rpm at 70mph

I thought everyone was turning those rpm's at 80mph?

 

[propellerhead]

1.) Shifter
2.) Adjustable Clutch Quadrant
3.) Gears
4.) Full exhaust
5.) CAI, TB and Plenum
6.) Underdrive Pullies / Timing Adjustor
7.) Suspension.....LCAs, UCAs, SFCs, springs,struts, etc
8.) Port + Polish Heads
9.) Cams


That should give you a good start

If you get a tuner like a DiabloSport Predator for around $350, you can do a bunch of things plus

a) you won't need a Speedcal for #3 (around $70)
b) you won't need MIL Eliminators for #4 (around $50)
c) you won't need the TA in #6 (around $120)

 

[DerekStangGT]

With 4.10's what RPM are you at going about 70mph?

2900-3000 rpm at 70mph ?

you both have different trannys. im taching 3000 @ 80, lazerred02 has a 3650 tranny, so he is turning ~2700-2800 at 80, so thats, what, ~2450 @ 70? not 3000