This is my future mod list, do you approve?

serviator · Aug 3, 2004

I haven't done anything to my 2001GT, 5 speed and now it's about time!

I don't want to sacrifice mileage for horsepower too much, and at the same time I wanted a few new "dress up" things for the car.

Here is my list with prices. Please let me know if I am totally off the track here or if there is anything you think I left out or should buy instead of one of the parts listed. Also, if you have seen it cheaper somewhere a link is appreciated .

Accufab 75mm 4.6L 2V Plenum & Throttle Body
Price: $429.95

MAC Straight Shot CAI 96-04 4.6L GT
Price: $ 179.95

Underdrive Pullies
Price: $149.95

Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter
Price: $179.95

MGW Shift Handle
Price: $30.00

Bullit Shift Knob
Price: $34.99

Bullit Pedals
Price: $48.99

MAC ProChamber 4.6L w/ LT Headers 99-04
Price: $219.95

MIL Eliminators
Price: $29.95

... and for rims, I was thinking of either:

or

Finally, I heard the Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 (see pic below) are very loud. What's a good alternative?

Thank you for any feedback.
:: SRV

scalder · Aug 3, 2004

Ummmmmm, sure. Ditch the CAI for now and get a timing adjuster and gears. Doesn't sound like you are planning anything to warrant that 75 mm TB yet either...

Q's Stang · Aug 3, 2004

get gears...thats what everybody says...3.73s if you do a lot of highway driving and 4.10s if not...and some suspension work after you throw on some HP mods

02camarokiller · Aug 3, 2004

Where do you get the bullitt pedals for 48.00?? The cheapest I've seen for O.E.M. is 65.00.

madmatt · Aug 3, 2004

Id have to say wait on the plenum and get some 4.10s first. That will be my next mod after the prochamber goes on. And make sure you order the prochamber for the stock manifolds instead of the one for the longtube headers unless of course you are getting longtubes. Good luck, hold off on the straight shot until c2see21 fills us in on how it performs.

3.8L_of_Pain · Aug 3, 2004

The Accufab TB / plenum, MAC CAI, UDPs, Tri-Ax, and Mac ProChamber are decent. Ditch the rest, change your gears, buy a Diablo Predator, and BFG Comp T/A KD or Nitto 555R drag radials.

kboy262 · Aug 3, 2004

Definetly get the gears as one of your first mods. Then move down the list. I wouldn't really worry about the plenum right now. I would say use the money from the plenum combo and buy some VT stage 1 cams. The cams are only about $100 more then the plenum/throttle body combo. Also driveablity will not be affect with these type of cams. Just my opinion.

twogts4us · Aug 4, 2004

kboy262 said:
buy some VT stage 1 cams. The cams are only about $100 more then the plenum/throttle body combo.

Ummm, but cams will hit ya when you go to have someone install them.

OK, as just about everyone else has said, ditch the CAI (it's more of a dress up than a performance thing), get gears, and you'll need a different mid pipe rather than the Pro Chamber for Long Tube (Headers). If you don't have plans for LT headers, get a mid pipe (like the pro-chamber, but one for the stock exhaust manifolds) and a catback system and scratch the plenum and TB combo for now (or scratch the wheels and tires for now) And if you get gears (and I must say again, this will be the biggest kick in the seat you're likely to see) I'd recommend the SCT or Diablo handheld programmer - this will correct the speedo and give you a few more HP (and you won't need the MILs either - it can take care of this as well). So, back to the drawing board, huh?!?! Enjoy!!!

kboy262 · Aug 4, 2004

The cams are easy to install. Just take your time. I did mine myself without any issues.

wms004 · Aug 4, 2004

02camarokiller said:
Where do you get the bullitt pedals for 48.00?? The cheapest I've seen for O.E.M. is 65.00.

48 is cheap for those..

Change your avatar and have a little respect.

peace

DTMach1 · Aug 4, 2004

instead of Eagle F1's get some Toyo T-1S's they're great tires and out performe the eagle F1's

Z28 KILR · Aug 4, 2004

You have to have gears and if you are doing the pullies might as well do the timing adjuster. They have MILS that you can plug in rather than solder. Also I wish I could find that shift knob for 34.99 the cheapest I have seen it is 44.99.

2013 Geee T · Aug 4, 2004

Dont forget springs to get rid of the 4x4 look and add some subframe connectors to your list!

2013 Geee T · Aug 4, 2004

I dont think you need the MGW Shift Handle unless the Tri-ax handle is too short for you. I have a Pro 5.0 but the handle was too short so I bought an MGW and it was too tall So I got the Tri-ax handle and put it on my Pro 5.0 and its perfect.

As for the rims Im not into the first one but kind of liking the second. All you see on Mustangs are 5 spokes these days.

02camarokiller · Aug 4, 2004

wms004 said:
48 is cheap for those..

Change your avatar and have a little respect.

peace

What are you my MOM!

Sure thing I'll get right to that....

02camarokiller · Aug 4, 2004

Z28 KILR said:
You have to have gears and if you are doing the pullies might as well do the timing adjuster. They have MILS that you can plug in rather than solder. Also I wish I could find that shift knob for 34.99 the cheapest I have seen it is 44.99.

I have seen them on ebay for 29.99. It says oem on the auction.

stimmler · Aug 4, 2004

Goodyear saaaaaauuuuuuuuuuuuucks. I've had my firehawks on for 4 mo and they are way better than my old eagles.
I would suggest a cat back before a plenum.
then a programmer
then maybe a plenum but not the 75mm with that mod list.
gears are always good as an early mod too. I haven't done them yet because I cant fix my speedo with my programmer because it is the older computer (98)
Pulleys won't do as much for a 4.6 as they will for a 5.0 pushrod. AFM had an article in MMFF or 5.0 that is on their website in which they modify an engine. When they put on the underdrives they got like 2-3 rwhp. Same as what they got for a drop in k&N.
If you want *bling* always start with chrome rims.

serviator · Aug 4, 2004

First of all thanks to all of you for the helpful tips!

I have compiled a new list of modules based on your suggestions. I haven't included everything suggested, as I just can't afford it yet - but I will keep it in mind (or rather on file) for later.

I want to do as much of the installation myself. I am not a pro, but I am pretty confident I can install atleast some of it. With the following list in mind, can you advise me to which I should install first based on difficulty and whether or not it makes sense in relation to the dependency on other mods. Also, which mods I would need to go to a garage to have them fine tune - if any?

"3.8L_of_Pain" suggested me buying a Diablo Predator. As it is pretty expensive, do I need it that bad? And if I do, is it straight forward, or do I "need to take a class" to use it?

"Madmatt" mentioned I should remember to get the Prochamber for the stock manifolds. I found a "MAC ProChamber 99-04 2V/4V Mustang" (see image below) on partshopper's website. Is this the right model?

Finally, to those who asked for the cheap bullit pedals... I just went in to buy them on the mustangtuning.com website, and on the order screen they suddenly asked $15 more for the "foot rest pedal", which was included on the previous screens with the sales tag of $48.99 for the entire kit; bad sales tactic which I fell for. I will look around for a good price and post it here if I find anything close to $49.

******** NEW MOD LIST BASED ON YOUR SUGGESTIONS ********

Pro 5.0 Ring & Pinion - 3.73
Price: $ 184.95

Underdrive Pullies
Price: $149.95

Steeda Timing Adjuster 94-04
Price: $139.95

VT Custom Billet Cams
Price: $550.00
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MAC ProChamber 99-04 2V/4V Mustang
Price: $219.95

Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter
Price: $179.95

Bullit Shift Knob
Price: $34.99

Bullit Pedals
Price: $66.49

Unsure about...

Predator Programmer 99-04 V6/V8 Mustang
Price: <$374.95

... wheels and tires on hold ...

wms004 · Aug 4, 2004

Don't get the Timing Adjuster.

You can use a custom chip to advance timing and adjust your speedometer for the 3.73's.

-wade

Modular2v · Aug 4, 2004

with all that your car will haul A$$!

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