Mod suggestions

Josh97GT · May 21, 2004

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 · May 21, 2004

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

Josh97GT · May 22, 2004

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 · May 22, 2004

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 · May 22, 2004

02_2VStang said:
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 · May 22, 2004

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 · May 22, 2004

Josh97GT said:
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 · May 22, 2004

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 · May 22, 2004

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 · May 22, 2004

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! · May 22, 2004

I agree. Gears!!!

Josh97GT · May 22, 2004

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 · May 22, 2004

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 · May 22, 2004

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 · May 22, 2004

Josh97GT said:
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 · May 22, 2004

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 · May 22, 2004

Josh97GT said:
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 · May 22, 2004

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 · May 22, 2004

Josh97GT said:
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 · May 22, 2004

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?

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