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

mustangman7989

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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!!

 

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

Jay

 

hicalibrbulit

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Trade it for a Cobra??

 

Dave00GT

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Ken Belle supercharger kit

I just wanted to say that.

 

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KB supercharger a new clutch

 

NDBullitt

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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

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

 

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

 

GTsleeper

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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.

 

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NDBullitt said:

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

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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

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NDBullitt said:

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

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

 

speed545

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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

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speed545 said:

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.

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Very true, thats what my goal is.

 

02camarokiller

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I agree...NOS, Gears, Tires.

 

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Suspension is a must. And your gears and tires.

 

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N2O and DRs

 

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spikeGT_99

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

 

mustangman7989

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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

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spikeGT_99 said:

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

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

 

Jackie Chan

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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