Newbie Needs Help
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Newbie Needs Help
Just bought 1996 convert mustang.I just got out of the import world entering the v8 world.Where do I start?What are the best mods to start with?
Thanks for the help!!
Thanks for the help!!
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Cobra or GT?
96 wasn't the best year for the GT.
GT = 3.73 gears
Cobra = 4.10 gears
Cobra that will not see too much highway = 4.30 gears
Cobra that will not be a daily driver and see little highway = 4.56 gears
If GT, manual trans?
Yes = short throw shifter
No = save for a T-56 (just kidding)
Is it lowered?
No = LOWER IT!!!!
Cold air induction - I liked UPR's power pipe
Now get some drag radials and take her to the track and get-- intimate...
96 wasn't the best year for the GT.
GT = 3.73 gears
Cobra = 4.10 gears
Cobra that will not see too much highway = 4.30 gears
Cobra that will not be a daily driver and see little highway = 4.56 gears
If GT, manual trans?
Yes = short throw shifter
No = save for a T-56 (just kidding)
Is it lowered?
No = LOWER IT!!!!
Cold air induction - I liked UPR's power pipe
Now get some drag radials and take her to the track and get-- intimate...
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SOLD 6-17-06
'01 Silver Cobra #2709
Procharger P1SC w/10# pulley, 3 core IC, Bassani OR X, Steeda catback, 42# injectors, Lightning 80mm MAF, Tri-Ax, Fat Knob, Battery in da' trunk, JMS Tune 432rwhp / 390rwtq 12.54 @ 115 on street radials
SOLD 6-13-03
'98 Laser Red Cobra #634 of 5174
UPR Power Pipe, BBK off-road H, Flowmasters, 4.10 gears, battery relocated to da' trunk, rear seat delete, Cobra R 17x9 rims with Nitto 315's out back, shaved door locks, 13.35 @105
'01 Silver Cobra #2709
Procharger P1SC w/10# pulley, 3 core IC, Bassani OR X, Steeda catback, 42# injectors, Lightning 80mm MAF, Tri-Ax, Fat Knob, Battery in da' trunk, JMS Tune 432rwhp / 390rwtq 12.54 @ 115 on street radials
SOLD 6-13-03
'98 Laser Red Cobra #634 of 5174
UPR Power Pipe, BBK off-road H, Flowmasters, 4.10 gears, battery relocated to da' trunk, rear seat delete, Cobra R 17x9 rims with Nitto 315's out back, shaved door locks, 13.35 @105
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Originally Posted by Fordified
Although you may want to go with 4.30 gears because its a vert. The steeper gears will get it moving.
Think about getting a cat back exhaust. You'll love the sound and you'll think you're going much faster
Think about getting a cat back exhaust. You'll love the sound and you'll think you're going much faster
Exhaust makes a big difference in how fast the car seems. Easy mod too. You could do that one by yourself, along with the shifter, and CAI.
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SOLD 6-17-06
'01 Silver Cobra #2709
Procharger P1SC w/10# pulley, 3 core IC, Bassani OR X, Steeda catback, 42# injectors, Lightning 80mm MAF, Tri-Ax, Fat Knob, Battery in da' trunk, JMS Tune 432rwhp / 390rwtq 12.54 @ 115 on street radials
SOLD 6-13-03
'98 Laser Red Cobra #634 of 5174
UPR Power Pipe, BBK off-road H, Flowmasters, 4.10 gears, battery relocated to da' trunk, rear seat delete, Cobra R 17x9 rims with Nitto 315's out back, shaved door locks, 13.35 @105
'01 Silver Cobra #2709
Procharger P1SC w/10# pulley, 3 core IC, Bassani OR X, Steeda catback, 42# injectors, Lightning 80mm MAF, Tri-Ax, Fat Knob, Battery in da' trunk, JMS Tune 432rwhp / 390rwtq 12.54 @ 115 on street radials
SOLD 6-13-03
'98 Laser Red Cobra #634 of 5174
UPR Power Pipe, BBK off-road H, Flowmasters, 4.10 gears, battery relocated to da' trunk, rear seat delete, Cobra R 17x9 rims with Nitto 315's out back, shaved door locks, 13.35 @105
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96 GT vert? Hmmmm....
To start: 4.10 gears, boxed aluminum upper and lower rear control arms, springs, subframe connectors (weld on).
Next level: shifter, clutch quadrant.
Tuffcore level: PI heads, different intake manifold, longtube headers, full 2.5" exhaust w/x pipe
Bolting on little things like a CAI isn't going to make a noticable difference. Take care of the suspension and brakes first so you can harness the power. Also, when you do suspension first, you can learn how to get the most out of your ride while you progressivly modify it.
To start: 4.10 gears, boxed aluminum upper and lower rear control arms, springs, subframe connectors (weld on).
Next level: shifter, clutch quadrant.
Tuffcore level: PI heads, different intake manifold, longtube headers, full 2.5" exhaust w/x pipe
Bolting on little things like a CAI isn't going to make a noticable difference. Take care of the suspension and brakes first so you can harness the power. Also, when you do suspension first, you can learn how to get the most out of your ride while you progressivly modify it.
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Originally Posted by musclemustang83
all i have to say is, power is in the heads. intake and exhaust. more air in , more air out = power
He's probably looking for some minor things until he gets accustom to the car.
