What next?

[95mustang_gt]

So what should I do next? All the mods ive done so far are in my sig. Here are my ideas

1) I was thinking about switching from auto to T5.
But I was wondering, can I just throw a shift kit and a stall converter and be just as fast?
OR
2) Suspension-I will do my springs, struts, shocks, control arms, and k-member.
OR
3) Intake-I was thinking about doing my intake, but will that do anything? I still have the stock heads.

Which of these should I do first? Right now I have 115,000 on the car. My goal is to get in low 13s.I know it will take time, but will ever get me closer. I do have a vert.

So help me out. If anyone wants to add anything, let me know.


Thanks
Jesse

 

[CManT1914]

Well you said you want to get to low 13's. None of those mods are gonna get you there by themselves. The suspension is gonna be the least likely to improve straight line performance (except for the control arms), so I'm gonna focus on the other 2 things.

1) Intake: A GREAT mod, even on an otherwise stock motor. You can get a used Cobra for $200 a lot. Check on eBay. I picked up a ported SVO Cobra intake for $200 with a 1" phenolic spacer (which I didn't use). That and the addition of a 70mm throttle body took me from a 14.8@95mph to a 14.17@99mph. It pulled a LOT harder from 3500 up. Definitely the best $200 I've spent on the car.

2) Shift kit: I don't know much about them since I'm a 5spd, but I have heard that they will drop up to half a second off your 1/4 mile time, but that might be with gears too.

If it were me, I'd do the intake, I think it's better bang for the buck. Then do the shift kit, and maybe some lower control arms for better launches. Drag radials will definitely help get you closer to your goal too.

 

[95mustang_gt]

When should i upgrade my fuel injectors, and mass air meter?How about ignition?will any these help me out.

 

[gt-351]

Don't forget some pulleys. Good bang for the buck.

 

[MattZ281LE]

When should i upgrade my fuel injectors, and mass air meter?How about ignition?will any these help me out.

When you do H/C/I and.

19# are sufficent for any N/A Bolt on.
Stock MAF is fine until you upgrade injectors.
The stock TFI ignition is pretty stout no need to change that yet. I was over 400rwhp before upgrading mine.

Suspension work will drop your 1/4 mile times. Every 1/10 off your 60ft almost doubles itself of ET.

Mods are albout building on a good foundation. To say 1 mod or another is the best is hard....Now a series of good quality mods working together will net you far more for far less.


I think the Stall/Shift kit and some 4.10 with some stickies will put you deep into the 13's.

A good intake would compliment your exhaust. Its all about airflow.

 

[final5-0]

You ask about trans choice.

An auto with shift kit & tc is really different from a stock auto. They can be pretty impressive for sure.

IMHO ...... the first thing to decide when talking about trans choice and it certainly does apply to this thread is ..........................

Why have you been considering moving to the stick trans? If you wanna stick trans for how it is to drive a stick trans ........... don't try to fool yourself ............ no matter what you do to the auto .......... it never will be like driving a stick Stang.

Not here to bash on autos but just tryin to give you a thing or two to consider.

btw ...... autos do sap a bit more power than sticks.

Grady

 

[dstanggt50]

My 87 had a B&M tc, and shift kit, after having my 95 w/the 5spd, I would recommend going to a stick. Its a lot of fun, and easier to go fast in at your stage.

 

[95mustang_gt]

You ask about trans choice.

An auto with shift kit & tc is really different from a stock auto. They can be pretty impressive for sure.

IMHO ...... the first thing to decide when talking about trans choice and it certainly does apply to this thread is ..........................

Why have you been considering moving to the stick trans? If you wanna stick trans for how it is to drive a stick trans ........... don't try to fool yourself ............ no matter what you do to the auto .......... it never will be like driving a stick Stang.

Not here to bash on autos but just tryin to give you a thing or two to consider.

btw ...... autos do sap a bit more power than sticks.

Grady

well i was thinking about it today.I am going to put the car up for the winter,so i will have about 5-6months to do this.But i never work on a transmission.How hard will it be?What is the hardest part of switching?Now, since i have longtubes and a midpipe for an auto,will i have to swich that to.

thanks for any info

jesse

 

[final5-0]

well i was thinking about it today.I am going to put the car up for the winter,so i will have about 5-6months to do this.But i never work on a transmission.How hard will it be?What is the hardest part of switching?Now, since i have longtubes and a midpipe for an auto,will i have to swich that to.

thanks for any info

jesse

Jesse

I can't give you any personal info on the swap as I've never done it.
Many others on this site have done it however.
You'll have no trouble calling up all the details you need in a search I'm sure.

Grady

 

[Green 94 5.0]

well i was thinking about it today.I am going to put the car up for the winter,so i will have about 5-6months to do this.But i never work on a transmission.How hard will it be?What is the hardest part of switching?Now, since i have longtubes and a midpipe for an auto,will i have to swich that to.

thanks for any info

jesse

i had never touched a transmission before either until i did my swap. to tell you the truth, the most difficult part for me was switching out the pedal assembly. if you feel comfortable with basic mechanics, you will be able to do the swap yourself without a problem. as far as the longtubes and exhaust goes, what you have will work fine with the manual. the 5spd was by far the best mod i ever dide to the car. i broke the auto twice within 3 months of owning the car which is what made me switch it over. 3.5 years later and the rebuilt t5 is still alive and well. make the switch, i gaurantee you wont regret it. nothing against the AODE guys, but the manual actually makes the car feel like a sports car. the only was i would recommend sticking with the auto is if you are going to be doing a lot of bracket racing and consistency is of the utmost importance. good luck.

 

[95mustang_gt]

Well i think im going to do the transmission swap.Should i get a transmission from a 94-95 or will the foxbody transmission work as well.What tools did you use,so i can make sure i have everything.

 

[95mustang_gt]

I going to be getting a c&L kit with a 76mm.What kind of gain could i get?Is that kit better then CAI?Could i just switch my mass air for my cai,instead of getting the whole c&l kit?

thanks
Jesse

 

[Green 94 5.0]

Well i think im going to do the transmission swap.Should i get a transmission from a 94-95 or will the foxbody transmission work as well.What tools did you use,so i can make sure i have everything.

i would look for a 94-95 t5 since the fox tranny will require a driveshaft spacer to fit correctly.

 

[CManT1914]

I going to be getting a c&L kit with a 76mm.What kind of gain could i get?Is that kit better then CAI?Could i just switch my mass air for my cai,instead of getting the whole c&l kit?

thanks
Jesse

Both of those are a waste of money on a stock motor. With the money you'd spend on a C&L kit, you could pick up a used Cobra intake, and be a WHOLE lot faster than with the maf.

 

[final5-0]

I going to be getting a c&L kit with a 76mm.What kind of gain could i get?Is that kit better then CAI?Could i just switch my mass air for my cai,instead of getting the whole c&l kit?

thanks
Jesse

As Chris talked about, your stock maf is fine until you start to move a good bit more air.

When I was running my ported E7 combo I rigged up a home made cai with the filter in the fender.

Made a difference you could feel and even more so at night when the temps cooled.

Just a few bux to do it also.

One of my favorite bang for the buck spent mods.

Grady