My First Mustang, Any Help is Appreciated

brian2416 · August 21st, 2008, 12:46 PM

Hey guys, I just purchased my first Mustang.
07 Torch Red GT 5 spd . Actually its my first Ford . I previously had an 84 Monte Carlo SS. Anyway, just brought her home and she's got 6k miles on her, 18" AR Wheels, SLP cat back stainless exhaust, and a Roush short throw shifter.
I would like to do some mods to have a noticeable gains, and I'd appreciate any advice.

CAI: I've read other posts, but can I just install the CAI and other mods then take it to get tuned, or do I still have to buy the tuner with the CAI?

Headers: I'm looking at the American Racing Headers stainless long tube setup with X-pipe and cats. Any advice, or suggestions for other types ?

Gears: I have 3.55's and I keep reading about 3.73 + 4.10's on here. This car is not my daily driver, but I don't want to go too extreme, as I won't be drag racing her. I do want a noticeable difference without sacrificing too much fuel economy, or redlining on highway driving. And is the stock limited slip differential quite strong enough for my application, or should I look into upgrading that while I'm getting the new gears?

Also, what about an underdrive pulley, cams or an aluminum driveshaft ?
Even necessary or worth looking into at this point ?

Sorry for packing this post full of questions.
Thanks for any help.

06RedfireGT · August 21st, 2008, 01:00 PM

What you will want to do is buy a CAI and tuner package. I like the C&L Racer intake with the SCT Xcal 3 tuner. I would buy from Brenspeed or Bamachips. Both are great.

ARH headers are great, very high quality, as are Kooks.

4.10s will be what you want. If you plan on adding a supercharger I would just hang onto the 3.55s. And the stock limited slip will be fine for your purposes.

UD pulleys are great, but again these aren't compatible with a supercharger so if you plan on getting one, don't get these.

Cams are awesome. 07stanggt will be able to hook you up with a great deal if you decide on these. And aluminum drive shafts make a for a decent performance gain. They lose alot of rotational mass. So yes all three are worth looking into.

zack065 · August 21st, 2008, 03:20 PM

:cough: get a supercharger :cough:

chad05gt · August 21st, 2008, 05:01 PM

Listen to everything; see things from all sides...

Then do whatever makes YOU

Al Guapo · August 21st, 2008, 05:05 PM

What's your budget?

Whatever you do just keep in mind that you have to get a tuner no matter what mods you do. Otherwise you're just wasting your money. I don't know how fast you want to go but boost is the only thing that gets these hogs movin. Congrats!!

And torch red is the way to go

oldernewbie · August 21st, 2008, 05:27 PM

Welcome! and pics or GTFO.

brian2416 · August 21st, 2008, 06:13 PM

07stanggt · August 21st, 2008, 06:33 PM

sweet ride . welcome to the site and to the stang.

Looks like she needs droped as a matter of priority.

Im sure you'll get enough responses as to the rest of your inquiries.

07stanggt · August 21st, 2008, 06:50 PM

by the way i see the rims, tires, spoiler and the window things there, the fog lights are moved and the color coded things on the mirrors, and those look like GTA axle backs. What other mods you got done to that, i would be suprised if it doesn already have a cai and tune.

07stanggt · August 21st, 2008, 06:52 PM

Originally Posted by Al Guapo

What's your budget?

Whatever you do just keep in mind that you have to get a tuner no matter what mods you do. Otherwise you're just wasting your money. I don't know how fast you want to go but boost is the only thing that gets these hogs movin. Congrats!!

And torch red is the way to go

boost is the only way huh. wanna race?

your in jersey. we are close.

Reloaded · August 21st, 2008, 06:55 PM

Drop that 4x4!

August 21st, 2008, 12:46 PM	#1
brian2416 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2 iTrader: 0 reviews	My First Mustang, Any Help is Appreciated Hey guys, I just purchased my first Mustang. 07 Torch Red GT 5 spd . Actually its my first Ford . I previously had an 84 Monte Carlo SS. Anyway, just brought her home and she's got 6k miles on her, 18" AR Wheels, SLP cat back stainless exhaust, and a Roush short throw shifter. I would like to do some mods to have a noticeable gains, and I'd appreciate any advice. CAI: I've read other posts, but can I just install the CAI and other mods then take it to get tuned, or do I still have to buy the tuner with the CAI? Headers: I'm looking at the American Racing Headers stainless long tube setup with X-pipe and cats. Any advice, or suggestions for other types ? Gears: I have 3.55's and I keep reading about 3.73 + 4.10's on here. This car is not my daily driver, but I don't want to go too extreme, as I won't be drag racing her. I do want a noticeable difference without sacrificing too much fuel economy, or redlining on highway driving. And is the stock limited slip differential quite strong enough for my application, or should I look into upgrading that while I'm getting the new gears? Also, what about an underdrive pulley, cams or an aluminum driveshaft ? Even necessary or worth looking into at this point ? Sorry for packing this post full of questions. Thanks for any help.

August 21st, 2008, 01:00 PM	#2
06RedfireGT One Man Wolf Pack 2006 Mustang GT 13ish....maybe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Regulatin On Some OGs Posts: 22,484 iTrader: 2 reviews	What you will want to do is buy a CAI and tuner package. I like the C&L Racer intake with the SCT Xcal 3 tuner. I would buy from Brenspeed or Bamachips. Both are great. ARH headers are great, very high quality, as are Kooks. 4.10s will be what you want. If you plan on adding a supercharger I would just hang onto the 3.55s. And the stock limited slip will be fine for your purposes. UD pulleys are great, but again these aren't compatible with a supercharger so if you plan on getting one, don't get these. Cams are awesome. 07stanggt will be able to hook you up with a great deal if you decide on these. And aluminum drive shafts make a for a decent performance gain. They lose alot of rotational mass. So yes all three are worth looking into. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

August 21st, 2008, 05:05 PM	#5
Al Guapo Regular 08 Bullitt Blk N/A Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Jersey Posts: 135 iTrader: 0 reviews	What's your budget? Whatever you do just keep in mind that you have to get a tuner no matter what mods you do. Otherwise you're just wasting your money. I don't know how fast you want to go but boost is the only thing that gets these hogs movin. Congrats!! And torch red is the way to go __________________ Blk 08 Bullitt #4751 PowerHouse Turbo @9psi, #60 inj, GT500 pumps, Center Force DF, MGW, Koni (Yellows) adjustable BULLITT CREW #09

August 21st, 2008, 05:27 PM	#6
oldernewbie Softcore Porn Enthusiast Chebby Colorado 5 Banger Redlines In Neutral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 3000 Miles East Of The West Coast Posts: 1,018 iTrader: 0 reviews	Welcome! and pics or GTFO. __________________ 2005 Colorado LS, Z71 Off Road Package, I5 Vortec, Space Age Plastic Bed-Liner W/Shiny Factory Installed Deep Drop Tool Box, Twin 12 Volt Power Points...In A Whopping 200+ HP Beast.

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