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Y Try LS1

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Just bought a 03gt, 5spd and I was wondering where I should start with some mods... CAI, BBK Plenum, etc... Any suggestions would be appreciative.. Also what gear ratio, comes in these? The older ones had 2.73's.... Thx again..
 

1tirefire

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you have 3.27 r&p. You should first do 3.73 or 4.10 gears and dallas speed cal, then high flow mid pipe and cat back. Next plenum and t/b and then cams.
just my 2cents
 

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Quick question.

I was told by a few people to put 3.90s on my stang.

Why doesnt anyone have them on theirs?

Was I misinformed and 3.90s dont even fit on 8.8s?
 

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1) High flow catback system (Magnaflow), K&N air filter. Don't worry about a cold air induction system, the filter will do.

2) Short throw shifter, gears, 75mm Throttle Body.
 
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It is called a twin screw (Kenne Bell), short throw shifter, and exhaust. I would stay away from the CAI unless you are going for looks, but you could lose some performance, I know I did with mine. And congradulations on the stang. As for gears, a lot of people do them, but I feel the 3:27 are just fine. Unless you are going to track the car a lot (in which case a 3:73 would be good). What ever you do, I just want to let you know that you are not going to be able to stop buying stuff, it is a vicous(sp?) cycle. Have fun and keep it shiny side up.
 

myponyrocks

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Engine wise I started out with weld in mufflers, I wish I would have used that flow for cat-back with bigger pipes, any how then I got a K&N, Steeda Pulleys, My Shaker that might not do anything hp wise (CDC claims 2% or maybe its 2hp?), I just put on a 75mm Accufab combo (havent dyno'd it with that yet) any how thats all pretty basic stuff for the HP I've gained I'm quite happy.
 
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