What to do next "thread" ???

[04gtdrop]

Ok, so what are my options? I have been out of the game for a while. Been in school and that’s where all my $$$ has been going. I will be graduating soon and I have the mod itch. I want to do something else to my stang. I want to make her faster or handle better.

Here is what I have so far

2004 mustang GT Drop Top

About 36,400 miles on her.

CAI, 70mm TB, Trick Flow Plenum and spacers.

Stock MAF

Stock headers

Mac Pro chamber with hi flow cats (I live in CA)

Mac Cat back

FRPP Aluminum Drive shaft

FRPP Gears 3.73's

Eibach Springs, everything else on the suspension is stock.

Bullet brake calipers cross drilled-slotted 13" rotors. Stock rear rotors and calipers.

And a Diablo predator with custom dyno tune.

My dyno results were about 255 RWHP and 293 RWTQ.



Sooo...Any suggestions or ideas? I would love to do a S/C, but $$$ will be tight for at least a few more months.

Also where can I buy this stuff and about how much will it cost? thanks SN :SNSign:

 

[Miles]

Good list of mods. I'd personally suggest a short-throw shifter (nice match to your gears) or headers (although I think in CA this is not an option).

Another route is a tuner, like an Xcal2, or if you're into suspension a set of LCA's.

Good luck!

 

[02FastblackGT]

There are quite a few things you can do to your stang. I would recommend a shifter (about $200.00--assuming you are a 5spd). I recently got the MGW, very nice piece. Shorter shifts, tighter gearbox, easier to nail speed shifts, plus the handle is not extremely low, so you don't have to reach too far. Also, shifter is not very loud at all, in comparison to other short shifters. I would also suggest an undrive pulley kit (not sure on price, would guess somewhere $150-200 ). I prefer Steeda, they are the non "piggy-back" style setup, which I hear is the way to go. I've seen 7hp, 10lb tq. unlocked w/ just the pulleys, plus a little quicker acceleration for the SOTP feel. Maybe some appearance mods, if you haven't already done too many. There are many different ways to change the look of your stang, it's all on personal preference. Some aftermarket shocks would help handling (about $300-500+ for decent set), and improve ride quality. These are just some basic ideas, I'm guessing CA proably wouldn't approve of some new headers for your stang?? Good luck!

 

[the98stang]

Just hold out and save your money for a mongoose kit. That's what I'm doing (seems impossible not to buy mods for my car! )

 

[bakos24]

You can get a shifter, personally i like MGW. That would go good with the
gears. Suspension - LCA, Subframe Connectors would be a good start. MaxiumMotorsports or steeda are good companies. Or just save up for the blower.

 

[04gtdrop]

ohh cool. all good ideas. Yes she is a 5 spd.

I already have a programer, its the diablo predator.

Uhh i am a little un sure of the idea about U/D pullies. But still an option.


She is a Sonic Blue Drop Top, with a black top.
She has OEM 03 cobra rims, clear headlights. Tinted windows, Billet grill, Tail light sequencers. Bumper Inserts and thats pretty much it.

I was thinking about Lower Control Arms or maybe sub frames. I like the idea of the shifter....


anything else from anyone else? i have pics if ya'll wanna see. Just need someone to post them for me

 

[01Steeda]

Take it from another Vert... SFC's. you will be amazed at the feel of the car afterwards

 

[04gtdrop]

really? how will it help? what will it improve? please explain...

04gtdrop

 

[01Steeda]

itll make your ride alot firmer. you dont realize the flex that you have till you get rid of it, thus making it quieter and itll hook a tad better.

 

[BLK_ROUSH]

Yeah...SFCs and a shifter .... also are you modding with the idea of a S/C later?
That way you can eliminate the idea of the UD pulley set.

After the SFC, shifter and LCAs ... the only thing left is a power adder.

Reads like a sweet ride.

 

[loosescrew79]

I know this won't add any ponies but you could do some more suspension work like control arms and good shocks. It will help plant the ponies you do have. OR you could just keep saving your $ for the ever so popular S/C.

 

[hognutz]

IMO you have two options.

1. save the $$$ and boost it. If your not into cornering I would do this

2. spend some money on suspention no matter what you do I would do some LCA and weld in subframes. it will pay dividends once you apply the boost. much more stable car in the rear which is nice when traction sucks.

I would definatly buy a shifter as well.

 

[DocG]

SFC's, LCA's, and some Bilsteins!

 

[04gtdrop]

ok , cool. All great ideas. I think next up will be some Sub Frames or a shifter. I'll do the LCA's a little later...Yeah i really want to do the S/C later so even though i want power now, it might not be a good idea to go with U/D pullies.


Well thanks for the ideas. Now the question is who makes the good stuff? I heard MGW is a great shifter, but didnt they stop making the blue handle?

Also who makes good Sub Frames? i dont know much about them.

LCA's I was thinking MM. But any input is welcome. I got a few days before i get paid so it gives me a little time to look around.

Thanks again to everyone that chimed in.



Also one more thing, Do i need to get a diff kind of SFC's becuase its a vert?????

 

[40th GT]

MM makes high quality parts so you can't go wrong with any of their products. Just make sure you get a set of full-length SFC's and not some standard length ones. The brand of subframes don't matter, as long as they're full-length.

Yes, they stopped making the blue and red handles for the MGW shifters. They now have the orange handle as a substitute-it's supposedly the shortest handle yet.

I heard Pro3i makes nice LCA's.

 

[04gtdrop]

ok cool. Yeah i dont think i have heard anything bad about any MM products.

and for the SFC's, will it say if they are full length or not?

thanks

 

[bakos24]

ok cool. Yeah i dont think i have heard anything bad about any MM products.

and for the SFC's, will it say if they are full length or not?

thanks

Yes, they should say if there full length or not. I believe MM does tell you.

 

[04gtdrop]

ok, so i ordered the maximum motorsports new full length sub frame connectors (just a few min ago). They said i will have them by monday or tuesday! whoot whoot! so i guess i'll put those in and see how they feel.

I have a freind that is going to weld them in for me.

But has anyone put these on before? any suggestions or tips before during or after the install??

I think my next mod will be either a MGW shifter or MM LCA's


Thanks SN!!!!

 

[stanggt00]

i have found it is best to target one part at a time when it comes to putting your car together

example build up the driver train (gears,clutch,flywheel,axles,differ,ect)

target car looks (spoiler,bodykit,paint job,tire,ect)