Most cost effective way to make a 2003 GT into a low 13 to high 12 second car??

[mustangman7989]

I am wondering what is the most cost effective way to turn a mildly modified 2003 GT into a low 13 to high 12 second car? Any help would be appreciated!!

 

[JayC]

Focus on the suspension, that and some sticky tires is the way I went 12.89 with 249rwhp

Jay

 

[hicalibrbulit]

Trade it for a Cobra??

 

[Dave00GT]

Ken Belle supercharger kit

I just wanted to say that.

 

[Blue Blurr]

KB supercharger a new clutch

 

[NDBullitt]

I don't see how gears, nitrous, and drag radials wouldn't do it. Maybe not the prettiest way, but it would do it.

 

[NasaGT]

A few bolt-ons and the most important mod of all - the good driver mod. Practice, practice, practice.

 

[scalder]

Good driving, suspension and a good set of sticky tires!

 

[GTsleeper]

Def. gears and drag radials, and possibly a shorty shifter. Those stock shifter are horrible from 2nd to 3rd, I swear that that I shaved a full second w/the tri-ax I purchased. Maybe exhaust X or H pipe and a little suspension can get the average driver into low 13's possibly high 12's with practice.

 

[droptop2001GT]

I don't see how gears, nitrous, and drag radials wouldn't do it. Maybe not the prettiest way, but it would do it.

Precisely.

4.10 or 4.30 gears, 100 shot, and drag radials should get you into the 12s - EASY.
If you want the much more expensive route, try these parts:
Steeda High Flow Intake, Accufab 75mm Throttle Body, Accufab Upper plenum, Steeda Underdrive pullies, Steeda Timing Adjuster, BBK Long tube headers, BBK off road X pipe, Bassani Cat back exhaust, Ford Racing 4.30 gears, Steeda Tri-Ax, Upper and Lower control arms, and drag radials. That should put you in the mid to low 12s if you can really drive the car.

 

[2k2fourpointsix]

I don't see how gears, nitrous, and drag radials wouldn't do it. Maybe not the prettiest way, but it would do it.

Gears $400, nitrous kit $700 and you have a solid mid 12 sec car.

 

[speed545]

One thing is sure, you dont need nitrous or SC to take a 03 stang into the 12s. A few right bolt-ons and you re in.
Friend of mine did 12.80 with a 02 GT with prochamber, borla, 4.10, TB. air intake. rear suspension, AL driveshaft, timing adjuster and few minors thing i cant remember.

 

[2k2fourpointsix]

One thing is sure, you dont need nitrous or SC to take a 03 stang into the 12s. A few right bolt-ons and you re in.
Friend of mine did 12.80 with a 02 GT with prochamber, borla, 4.10, TB. air intake. rear suspension, AL driveshaft, timing adjuster and few minors thing i cant remember.

Very true, thats what my goal is.

 

[02camarokiller]

I agree...NOS, Gears, Tires.

 

[04ShadowGT]

Suspension is a must. And your gears and tires.

 

[98SteedaStang]

N2O and DRs

 

[spikeGT_99]

go here, http://forums.modulardepot.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1877 great tech thread just wish i had the cash

 

[mustangman7989]

Thank you everyone with all the suggestions. I knew alot of the answers were going to be the bottle, but if I didn't want to go that route, what is the next best? Thanks again for all the help!!

 

[apk1971]

go here, http://forums.modulardepot.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1877 great tech thread just wish i had the cash

That is a great post. Thank you for pointing it out...

 

[Jackie Chan]

gears, sticky tires, midpipe and timing adjuster.
My vert went 13.0s with et streets, 4.10s, midpipe, chip and pullies.....oh yeah and a lot of practice