Mod suggestions

[Josh97GT]

Ok, I have a 97 GT, and I have added one of the little intake chips and a K&N Air Filter. I wanted ask for some suggestions on what are the first mods I should do, preferably some not too expensive since I'm a bit low on cash right now.

Thnx!

 

[jrc_03_gt]

exhaust. get an off road h-pipe and some original 40 series flowmaster mufflers.

 

[Josh97GT]

Yeah, I was planning on getting some flowmasters, but I'm kinda looking for some smaller mods first, while I save up for the flows. any other stuff?

 

[02_2VStang]

get a shifter, pro 5.0, or steeda tri-ax are real tight. you wont regret it. probly around $180, i cant remember for sure. you can install it yourself, save some money, its easy

 

[smokin'Red35th]

get a shifter, pro 5.0, or steeda tri-ax are real tight. you wont regret it. probly around $180, i cant remember for sure. you can install it yourself, save some money, its easy

$161.95 from stangnet partshopper. thats where i got mine from
also check out the quicklift hood strut kit. There is a group buy going on right now and may only be for another few days.
$47 + S&H - good cheap mod! heres the link: http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?t=462584

 

[Josh97GT]

Sorry to break it to ya guys, but it's an Auto Transmition. I know, I know, but it wasn't exactly my choice. So lets keep future mod suggestions in that range

 

[smokin'Red35th]

Sorry to break it to ya guys, but it's an Auto Transmition. I know, I know, but it wasn't exactly my choice. So lets keep future mod suggestions in that range

my bad, whats your price range?

 

[Josh97GT]

About 500 bucks, but keep in mind I'm new at this, and if it's something I cant do myself, installation would need to be included in the 500. Thanks :/

Even if it's a bit more, go ahead and feel free to suggest, looking to learn.

 

[smokin'Red35th]

personnally i would suggest gears (4.10s) i bought mine online from Motive performance. Got the FRPP gears for $149 which is $20 to $40 cheaper than anywhere else i have seen. install supposedly should run from 200 to 250. I haven't gotten them installed yet but i was quoted 250. many have said this is one of the first mods you should do to your car.

again, my .02

 

[Ice Cold]

Gears 4.10's or 4.30's $179 shipped to your door.From Stangnet plus $230-$275 installed.
UPR O/R X pipe $159shipped to your door plus $60 for the MIL's.From UPR.

 

[Go HoTO!]

I agree. Gears!!!

 

[Josh97GT]

IceCold, please explain what you said after gears in easier terms :/

As for the gears, 4.10 or 4.30 and what exactly do these do? how do they help my car? and what kind of changes will I see?

 

[02_2VStang]

i definatly agree w/ these guys, gears are a great bang for your buck IMO. dont fear the gear though, go 4.10s atleast. unless ofcorse you have future plans to go w/ a blower or something. 4.10s are great if your just gonna stay N/A

 

[smokin'Red35th]

Like i said, if you go with gears, check www.mustangtuning.com i have seen the cheapest prices there. yes, cheaper than stangnet.

 

[smokin'Red35th]

IceCold, please explain what you said after gears in easier terms :/

As for the gears, 4.10 or 4.30 and what exactly do these do? how do they help my car? and what kind of changes will I see?

Gears help your car accelerate much faster, thus getting you into the powerband quicker. Its a great mod, should be the first thing you do!

4.30s are steeper than 4.10s making you accellerate quicker. but at the same time your engine will be at higher rpms during cruising speeds. its all depends on how you drive your car. if you are on the highway alot, personally i would go with the 4.10s. thats what i did.

 

[Josh97GT]

Naa I"m not on the Highway too much, so I guess I'll go with 4.30's. Can anyone explain what Ice Cold said? Also it asks me something about adding master bearing kit, do/should I get that?

 

[smokin'Red35th]

Naa I"m not on the Highway too much, so I guess I'll go with 4.30's. Can anyone explain what Ice Cold said? Also it asks me something about adding master bearing kit, do/should I get that?

yes, the master bearing kit replaces bearings, seals, and such that is involved with replacing your gears. Being that your car is a 97 im guessing it has some miles on it. It should only run you about $89 for the complete kit. Also, get your gears installed professionally. dont do it yourself. the tolerances with gears must be withing 1/1000ths of an inch. If you do it yourself and dont do it correctly, you could get gear whine at a minimum and quite possibly do damage to your rear end.

Ice cold said you could get 4.10s or 4.30s, and an off road X-pipe and MILs from UPR.

Do you plan on supercharging? if so, i would think twice about the 4.30s.

 

[Josh97GT]

Not sure, maybe eventually, why would that matter?

Also if I get the 4.30's, what do you think about these? :

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...tem=2479297973&category=33731&sspagename=WDVW

 

[02_2VStang]

Not sure, maybe eventually, why would that matter?

Also if I get the 4.30's, what do you think about these? :

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...tem=2479297973&category=33731&sspagename=WDVW

thats for a 9" axel, you need an 8.8" if im not mistaken

 

[Josh97GT]

Ok so I'll look for some 8.8, Now should I really get 4.10's or .30's? I rather have acceleration really, but you mentioned something about 10's being better if I ever get a supercharger. Also is there any extra stuff I need to get with the gears? I know about the bearing kit, but what else?