[05GTinNC]

I just bought my first GT! It's an 05 convertible, 5sp. I'm about to spend a few thou on appearance mods, but want to make sure I get to some performance mods in too.

Any suggestions on "best bang for your buck" performance upgrades?

Here is what I'm doing this coming week...

-replacing the stock rear spoiler with a very subtle ducktail/lip

-new wheels and tires from americanmuscle.com (Anthracite Deep-dish Bullitt wheels - 18/10 in rear, 18/9 in front...with NITTO Extreme Performance tires) they seem to look pretty cool, and the price is great!

-black billet grill, with no badging

-flat black ford racing stripes on hood, and hood scoop (plan to get a shaker system down the road...trying to find someone in my area that can do the hood modification and install)

-hurst short throw shifter

-convertible light bar

-side scoops

Thinking about the Ford Racing Exhaust (trying to get it louder than stock, but not too loud)
Also thinking about the lowering springs and re-alignment (was quoted $500 for the package)

Anything other recommendations on the performance side? Runnin out of money, so lookin for the best bang for the buck!

thanks!

[TheUNZippee!]

Welcome to MM.

My first bit of advice would be to check out this thread.


http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...sion-more.html

[TheUNZippee!]

Oh, and post up pics. We here at MM are gigantic flaming picture whores.

[JakeM]

Originally Posted by TheUNZippee! Oh, and post up pics. We here at MM are gigantic flaming picture whores.

I resemble that remark!!!!


Yes pics! Also, I vote Cold Air Intake with tuner combo from one of the reputable vendors as your first mod.

[05GTinNC]

Thanks! I will definitely post some pics. I think the before-and-afters will be pretty cool.

Cold-air intake and tuning does sound like a good place to start. I'm a newbie at stuff like this, but lookin forward to learning all I can, and doing whatever I can on my own.

I've had such a thrill driving the stock GT these past couple of days. Can't wait till my first round of modifications are done. Phase 2 will probably see the supercharger, and the dvd-nav system.

Seems like by the time I'm done, the modifications will amount to what I paid for the car itself! ..and I'll probably never be done...

thanks again.

[2006greyGT]

to be new and un-modded... there is so much to do... welcome to the best Mustang forum around..
Don't mind Zip, he hits on all to new talent..

[TheUNZippee!]

[psycho bob]

here's the grill for you. just get the replacement grill not the overlay. get the lower and upper.
2005 Ford Mustang Carriage Works Billet Grille

here's for a cai and tuner. get the tuner from doug and he will update the tunes for future mods you do.
05-08 Mustang GT JLT Intake and Xcalibrator 3 COMBO 05-06 Mustang GT JLT Intake and Xcalibrator 2 COMBO [JLTX2GTCOMBO] - $549.00 : Bamachips, The Mustang Tuning Source

recommend the frpp stingers for your exhaust. don't get any other frpp mufflers. those are the winners.

if you're not set on a ducktail you can get the gt500 spoiler prepainted off of ebay for 110 bucks shipped. it is excellent quality and i have never heard of anyone that got it that was unsatisfied.

[07stanggt]

Originally Posted by 05GTinNC I just bought my first GT! It's an 05 convertible, 5sp. I'm about to spend a few thou on appearance mods, but want to make sure I get to some performance mods in too. Any suggestions on "best bang for your buck" performance upgrades? Here is what I'm doing this coming week... -replacing the stock rear spoiler with a very subtle ducktail/lip -new wheels and tires from americanmuscle.com (Anthracite Deep-dish Bullitt wheels - 18/10 in rear, 18/9 in front...with NITTO Extreme Performance tires) they seem to look pretty cool, and the price is great! -black billet grill, with no badging -flat black ford racing stripes on hood, and hood scoop (plan to get a shaker system down the road...trying to find someone in my area that can do the hood modification and install) -hurst short throw shifter -convertible light bar -side scoops Thinking about the Ford Racing Exhaust (trying to get it louder than stock, but not too loud) Also thinking about the lowering springs and re-alignment (was quoted $500 for the package) Anything other recommendations on the performance side? Runnin out of money, so lookin for the best bang for the buck! thanks!

Welcome. $500 for lowering spring package. I guess that includes labor. Springs themselves are going to run you about $220. You can install them yourself.

[psycho bob]

Originally Posted by 07stanggt Welcome. $500 for lowering spring package. I guess that includes labor. Springs themselves are going to run you about $220. You can install them yourself.

+1 if you can do anything with a tool you can do this. it's about the easiest thing done as far as suspension. DO NOT PAY SOMEONE

[Smoothgrandmama]

Get some 4.56 gears that ought to wake er up plus people here will call you ba and worship you

[TheUNZippee!]

[JakeM]

Originally Posted by Smoothgrandmama Get some 4.56 gears that ought to wake er up plus people here will call you ba and worship you

Hahaha... Just because your not a fan of math or physics doesn't mean you gotta be nasty!

[AnimalCrackers]

cold air intake + tune
underdrive pulleys
exhaust
3.73/4.10 gears

that will really wake her up!

[timberwolf]

Originally Posted by AnimalCrackers cold air intake + tune underdrive pulleys exhaust 3.73/4.10 gears that will really wake her up!

[Smoothgrandmama]

Dude go big or go home

[TheUNZippee!]

Lower Control Arms for the rear are also a must on these cars to stop the wheel hop that is prevalent on most of these S197 cars. Also another cheap modification.

I run UPR's on mine.


I have these.

MUSTANG-UPR Products.com

[07stanggt]

Originally Posted by Smoothgrandmama Get some 4.56 gears that ought to wake er up plus people here will call you ba and worship you

I got 10 bucks that says no serious regular in this section of the forum has ever recomended 4.56s to anyone.

Come on i need some lunch money, your an editor search it.


got any vids of n/a mustangs running low 12s with 3.31s? I would be interested in seeing them.

[TheUNZippee!]

He's being standoffish, Rich.

[07stanggt]

Originally Posted by TheUNZippee! He's being standoffish, Rich.

LOL he has been on that gear bashing kick lately huh. A dude with 4.10s musta stole his girl.