Practical upgrades for 02 GT?

jtsblkstang · Feb 17, 2006

I have an 02 gt obviously. Im wanting to mod it and upgrade some things on it, but i dont want to over do it. What i mean is i dont want to spend so much money that i would have been better off just buying a saleen or cobra. id like thoughts about what are good upgrades to do to keep with in those limits. right now im basically stock i have flowmaster weld ins and clear fog lights lol..

also would it be rice to put a saleen body kit on?

thanks

mineralgray2002 · Feb 17, 2006

No i dont think it would be rice to put on a saleen bodykit. If i was you i would put on some performance mods before you do the looks, becuase all i do is catch hell for a stock mustang with a bodykit on it.

VPStang · Feb 17, 2006

mid pipe, longtubes, shifter, gears, stage 1 cams or blower, springs

all will enhance the driving experience

xseler8 · Feb 17, 2006

Shifter, pullies, cold air intake, and when you have a little bit saved get some gears. These mods will serve you well.

dustang50 · Feb 17, 2006

I was in the same boat as you a few years ago. I've been buying little things here & there, and keeping an eye out for used stuff on eBay. That's kept me happy so far!

98blackmagic · Feb 17, 2006

I just did my first round of mods on my Cobra, they are listed in my sig, and they made it feel like a complete diffrent car........trust me .

a97mustang · Feb 17, 2006

GO GEARS FIRST,THEN WHATEVER YOU WANT TO DO NEXT ALL KINDS OF GOODIES OUT THERE,AS FAR AS THE PULLEYS NOT WORTH THE MONEY,JUST MY THOUGHT !

Built98GT · Feb 17, 2006

Body kits = Just do simple bolt ons and like everyone else sais you will be happy!!

Kilgore Trout · Feb 17, 2006

Gears yes, pullies hell no.

I think performance, exhaust, and suspension mods are all higher priority than appearance. So I say no body kit...

007 · Feb 17, 2006

Gears yes. Pulleys yes. Pulleys save you gas and pay for themselves.

98blackmagic · Feb 17, 2006

you guys are slamming the pulleys why? I dont think I have seen one dyno sheet where they did not free at least 5hp at the wheels. You may not think that is much but for 100 bucks or so its worth it. I dont know anybody around here that doesnt have them 4.6 or 5.0

Kilgore Trout · Feb 17, 2006

Pullies are not worth the risk and here is just one example of whatcan happen:

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4.6L 4V Pulley Instructions
Some 1996-2001 Mustang owners, for engine performance purposes, are adding a special front drive pulley kit to reduce front accessory drive speeds. When removing and replacing the crank pulley, if the large bolt used to hold the crank pulley undertorqued, the keyway will shear and cause major engine damage. The resulting engine damage is not warrantable. If the crankshaft pulley bolt is removed it should be replaced as it is a torque to yield bolt. The installation of the crankshaft pulley requires that a specific torque operation be adhered to. The crankshaft pulley bolt must be installed using these 4 steps: 1) Torque to 75 lbs/ft 2) Back out one turn 3) torque to 45 lb?ft 4) continue to tighten and additional 90 degrees.

BlackenedSVT · Feb 17, 2006

MGW Short Shifter
Just do it, dont question it...you can thank me later =)

...maybe some gears too

98blackmagic · Feb 17, 2006

Kilgore Trout said:
Pullies are not worth the risk and here is just one example of whatcan happen:

14520
4.6L 4V Pulley Instructions
Some 1996-2001 Mustang owners, for engine performance purposes, are adding a special front drive pulley kit to reduce front accessory drive speeds. When removing and replacing the crank pulley, if the large bolt used to hold the crank pulley undertorqued, the keyway will shear and cause major engine damage. The resulting engine damage is not warrantable. If the crankshaft pulley bolt is removed it should be replaced as it is a torque to yield bolt. The installation of the crankshaft pulley requires that a specific torque operation be adhered to. The crankshaft pulley bolt must be installed using these 4 steps: 1) Torque to 75 lbs/ft 2) Back out one turn 3) torque to 45 lb?ft 4) continue to tighten and additional 90 degrees.

So follow the directions and make sure you do it right, like I said everybody here has them and I have never seen anyone with trouble from them. Everybody has their own opinions, and it seems a handfull of you guys dont like them, this just come as a little supprise to me because I was under the impression most every stang had pulleys, its cheap hp

Kilgore Trout · Feb 17, 2006

I would never put pullies on my car, that is all I am saying. Its all good

Good quality pullies installed properly should not be a problem but I will never find out personally...

Some say Bullitts had pullies from the factory

98blackmagic · Feb 17, 2006

Kilgore Trout said:
I would never put pullies on my car, that is all I am saying. Its all good

Good quality pullies installed properly should not be a problem but I will never find out personally...

Some say Bullitts had pullies from the factory

Yea thats where the extra 5hp came from.....

Kilgore Trout · Feb 17, 2006

From the great Bullitt Archive

Q: One of my buddies said that the Bullitt has under drive pullies on it and another said no???
A: They are both right, the stock Bullitt has underdrive accessories but the crank pulley is the same.

03SteedaGT · Feb 17, 2006

4.10 gear,TB/Plenum combo,Drop-in K&N with the silencer removed. This should net you right around
240-245rwhp and makes for a great running car.

Shifter and a set of springs would be next on that list. good luck with the car.

02LaserRed2V · Feb 17, 2006

I have a pulley.

mity2 · Feb 17, 2006

Ya at least you want to get shortshifter. Makes big diffrence. Subframe connecter, mid pipe and real exhaust. Prochamber and Magnaflow will give your car little athority.

I say no to pully too. I hear more horror story about them then their benefit.
I would like to, however, add pully, not underdrive pully, but stock size pully that is chrome plated, so it doesn't look too rusty, as most of them are. Thats my only opinion about pully

Get mach1 grill delete, and Mach1 chin spoiler. and may be different spoiler. and lower it to back up the grill and spoiler. U'll be very happy with way it'll look

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