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gtstang1253

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I need a really good but cheap way to get more performance and sound. Anyone got any ideas?
 

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Exhaust wise? Buy some dumps or hollow out your cats.

For HP...go with Nitrous....cheap and easy to gain power!
 

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s/c
 

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what's you definition of cheap?

your best bet would be a used nitrous setup, i've seen some for $300 and no, nitrous doesn't automatically blow up your engine

a 75 shot should be sufficient
 

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blower or '03 Cobra
 

BurningRubber

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Sell Mustang, buy LS1 Camullett, or TransAm.
 

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BurningRubber said:
Sell Mustang, buy LS1 Camullett, or TransAm.
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Did you really just say that?

Nitrous is cool, but I got rid of it because I wanted the power all of the time. And the only fill station was about 30 minutes away from my house. I say you get a blower
 
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cheapest way? I'd say steal a cobra. Can't beat free!
 
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Hey 02LaserRed2v,

I love that hood. what kind is and how much$.
 

BurningRubber

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the98stang said:
Did you really just say that?

Nitrous is cool, but I got rid of it because I wanted the power all of the time. And the only fill station was about 30 minutes away from my house. I say you get a blower
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Sure did, haha. In all honesty last gen F bodies and 5.0 Fox Bodies are the best as far as bang for the buck.

Id rather have a Fox, but its slower to start with than an LS1 car.

Dont worry, I wasnt serious about it. But if you didnt have a Ford/Chevy preference and just wanted a fast car the LS1 F bod is the way to go as far as bang for the buck.
 
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Look at MPH for sale section they usually have used blowers 4 sale. I think they had a Novi 1000 for 3k. Got to have money to play the game. Nitrous=Death
 

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CENTENNIALSTANG said:
Nitrous=Death
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Please explain your reasoning. Nitrous can be as safe as any other power adder with the proper precautions.
 

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BurningRubber said:
Sure did, haha. In all honesty last gen F bodies and 5.0 Fox Bodies are the best as far as bang for the buck.

Id rather have a Fox, but its slower to start with than an LS1 car.

Dont worry, I wasnt serious about it. But if you didnt have a Ford/Chevy preference and just wanted a fast car the LS1 F bod is the way to go as far as bang for the buck.
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LS1's are nice cars, but Fox's are DIRT cheap. You can pick up a nice 5spd for under $2500. Slap on a blower, and you have a $4,000 Chebby eater

I have nothing against Chevy, it's just that their cars are more expensive than Fords. Let's face it, Ford cars don't hold their value worth sh1t.
 
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02LaserRed2V said:
blower or '03 Cobra
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gtstang1253 said:
I need a really good but cheap way to get more performance...
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Don't we all
 

joshjwc9

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the98stang said:
LS1's are nice cars, but Fox's are DIRT cheap. You can pick up a nice 5spd for under $2500. Slap on a blower, and you have a $4,000 Chebby eater

I have nothing against Chevy, it's just that their cars are more expensive than Fords. Let's face it, Ford cars don't hold their value worth sh1t.
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Foxes arent dirt cheap anymore, a gutted one with flowmasters will probably set you back $4grand nowadays.

If my car could fetch around equal to what I've put into it I would sell it in a heartbeat, and that time has just about come and gone, I would definitely trade my car for a Camamullet or a T/A, and just simply walk any relatively stock 2v'ers.

I love GM motors but I love the Mustang's styling and aftermarket. But dollar for dollar I would prefer a LS1 powered car over my car right now.

I know this is blasphemy to everyone in here, but that is my opinion...
 
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