ordering some stuff tonight

autumn_again

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okay, basically first time ordering stuff for my car. i'm ordering the ford racing 3.73 gear kit.

what other things should i order that are cheap, that i would notice a difference with.

little things like underdrive pullies and etc.

i am not going with exhaust yet, until i can afford to do new headers and mid pipe and cat back at the same time.

i'm probably going to order from late model restoration, unless i am recommended a cheaper place.

thanks.

 

SN95StangMan

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You should replace the axle bearings and seals while you are down there.

Pulleys are definitely a cheap, and noticeable mod.

I would do the catback and midpipe if you can afford it. New headers won't do much for your stock car. Unless you plan on going with longtubes, then it's a smart idea to wait till you get both. But I would definitely do a catback as long as the funds are there.

 

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While the driveshaft is out (when replacing gears) replace the U-joints!!

 

RIO5.0

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Dump the cats, get an H or X pipe, even if you have stock mufflers it'll make a big dif...

A homemade CAI and pull the lower intake and have Tmoss port it... Do those and the gears at the same time and youll be amazed at the difference...

 

autumn_again

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SN95StangMan said:

You should replace the axle bearings and seals while you are down there.

Pulleys are definitely a cheap, and noticeable mod.

I would do the catback and midpipe if you can afford it. New headers won't do much for your stock car. Unless you plan on going with longtubes, then it's a smart idea to wait till you get both. But I would definitely do a catback as long as the funds are there.

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i've got flows for a catback now, but i'm thinking going

long tubes - off road x - slp lm2.

i dont want to spend too much, because in less then a month i'm buying another 5.0 that im going to be building up.

 

BlackVert

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SN95StangMan said:

You should replace the axle bearings and seals while you are down there.

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mustang6tee8 said:

While the driveshaft is out (when replacing gears) replace the U-joints!!

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both good advice. if i were doing it, i'd leave the rest alone for now and focus on the new motor

 

Adam95GT

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pick up some used $100 sportlines like i did