Thinking of going to the darkside...

[Mike94ZLT1]

Well, not COMPLETELY, but it looks like curiosity is about to get the best of me. I've owned more f-bodies than I can shake a stick at, but I've always wanted a Mustang. I'm looking for a nice clean un-modded 01+ GT in blue or grey, 5 speed of course. I have a few questions, if you don't mind answering them!

1. What are some good bolt ons to start off with? I can build an LS1 in my sleep but Ford motors are alien technology to me.

2. How much power can the stock 5-speed handle?

3. Comparitively speaking, how hard are they to work on?

Thanks guys, I've been looking forward to this!

 

[timeless2]

Dark side? You are now seeing the light!

The modular motors are easy to work on, but not as easy as the pushrod days of the 5.0.

Mods are more $$$ than 5.0s, but you also get more bang for your buck, as these engines respond well to enhancements in air and fuel intake/exhaust.

The stock 5 speed for part of 2001 is the T-45 and mid 2001-2004 is the Tremec 3650. There is a TSB on the 3650 and you can read about it here:
http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?t=328655
It is acclaimed to handle up to 600hp, I think.

Good bolt-ons are gears, TB and plenum, mid pipe, mufflers, heads, cams. Oh yeah, and a blower! That is, if you have the cash.

Browse the 4.6L Tech forum and you'll find a lot there! There are some stickies that have mod surveys and gear videos.

Have fun and let me know if you want any other info!

 

[zincyellow03]

You call that the darkside? I thought that you were going to say that your going to get a camero or a honda.

 

[ss93cobra]

Welcome to the intelligent minority!

 

[timeless2]

You call that the darkside? I thought that you were going to say that your going to get a camero or a honda.