basic upgrades

yoshizawa · February 3rd, 2009, 01:35 PM

who should i look into as far as the gears are concerned? i found a ring & pinion set from ford racing for $180. is that good or should i shop around for different brands?

97GT4.6 · February 3rd, 2009, 01:40 PM

Ford Racing gears aren't bad. There's lots of different brands out there. Keep in mind thats its several hundred dollars to install at most shops.

HBK_2007 · February 4th, 2009, 09:58 AM

Ford Racing is considered good around here as far as gears go. DIY FTW

yoshizawa · February 5th, 2009, 10:21 AM

OK, cool. I know how to install gears, so I can keep the costs relatively low. Thanks a million guys.

fliptikal · February 6th, 2009, 07:16 PM

just throw some cams in it and you'll be fine!

jchr96gt · February 7th, 2009, 01:11 AM

4.10's the way to go
then get a full exhaust
intake
exc..

Molitor · February 7th, 2009, 12:22 PM

Originally Posted by jchr96gt

4.10's the way to go
then get a full exhaust
intake
exc..

+1 x 10,000

ojb226 · January 28th, 2011, 09:20 AM

i am also new to the site, i am looking at doing performance upgrades to my '00 gt conv. right now i have a couple boltons, bbk air intake, throttle body, short shifter, stage 3 zoom clutch, ceramic brake pads, wheel spacers, catback loudmouth exhaust, and performance lowering springs. i have been getting the vibe that my next step should be a tuner and gears. i am just wondering on a scal from 1 to 10 how hard you would rate the intallation of the gears. i do all of my work myself in my garage and i have a lot of tools, but i am still worried i would screw up the rear end if i did the gearing.
P.S. i have already had to take one axle out due to a seazed up stud so i am somewhat familiar with the rearend.
thanks again

ojb226 · January 28th, 2011, 09:22 AM

Originally Posted by yoshizawa

OK, cool. I know how to install gears, so I can keep the costs relatively low. Thanks a million guys.

is there any sort of updating that needs to be done to your speedometer, or computer of the car in general once u have installed your gears?

HBK_2007 · January 28th, 2011, 01:10 PM

Originally Posted by ojb226

is there any sort of updating that needs to be done to your speedometer, or computer of the car in general once u have installed your gears?

at far as i know, in stangs 99+ u have to use the tuner to adjust the speedo. as for installing ur own gears, personally I wouldnt do it since i dont have the proper measuring stuff, (if ur wondering what that stuff is, just youtube xtreme 4x4 from SpikeTv, they do gear installs on almost every episode). but if you have/can borrow that stuff, go for it.

ojb226 · January 31st, 2011, 12:20 PM

thanks

1996 GT · January 31st, 2011, 12:38 PM

70mm throttle body with a half inch spacer. Headers are not the most easy job. But are well worth it. Get some 3:73's. Maybe some under drive pulleys.

V8POWA! · January 31st, 2011, 01:02 PM

jesus old thread is old.

HBK_2007 · February 1st, 2011, 12:37 PM

Originally Posted by 1996 GT

half inch spacer

=worthless unless ur using a NX spacer with nitrous spray bar built in

Speedstang302 · February 1st, 2011, 01:05 PM

Honestly BEFORE you do any of that. You need to decide what you want out of the car first and foremost. Don't spend a dime before you know that because you could just be wasting your time and money. Is it going to be a drag car, autocross, full street car, street/strip car, street/autocross car etc etc. All three of those require COMPLETELY different type of parts. So let us know that decision before we can actually start to help. I'd say gears are probably the only thing that could be universal lol, unless your the type that all you do is jump on the highway and cruise 500 miles for fun then go home in that case i have a set of stock fox 2.73 gears if you want em! Lol but in all seriousness! Make that decision then go from there.

97GT4.6 · February 1st, 2011, 05:25 PM

Originally Posted by Blown 97 GT

I'd personally start with gears, then suspension. Get a good set of upper and lower adjustable control arms, lowering springs, subframe connectors, and a good set of adjustable shocks and struts. I think Tokico's are great from what i've read, heard, and experienced. A 600rwhp car might be awesome, but a 300-400rwhp car that hooks is even better. My 2 cents

Yes! Listen to this man! I spent all my time and money focusing on going fast, but its useless if you can't put it down! If i could do it again i'd get subframe connectors, lowering springs and upper and lower control arms as my first mods.. they make a world of difference! You feel it way more than you'll feel 20 hp

Silvestris · February 7th, 2011, 03:17 PM

I'd go for brake and suspension upgrades. If you have a V8, it should be plenty of power stock. I have strut tower supports, I'm getting lowering coils, and I'm going to get sway bar kit and shocks soon. I also advise brake upgrades because if I'm going at a good speed and start hitting my brakes, they heat up and it gets hard to brake.

February 3rd, 2009, 01:40 PM	#22
97GT4.6 Hardcore Enthusiast 97 GT 14.2@99.8 @ 4800 ft Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Collins and Pueblo, Colorado Posts: 2,347 iTrader: 1 reviews	Ford Racing gears aren't bad. There's lots of different brands out there. Keep in mind thats its several hundred dollars to install at most shops. __________________ Cammed 2v Built By MustangMatt More mods than times your daughter has slept around

February 4th, 2009, 09:58 AM	#23
HBK_2007 Genibus Nitito Canus 2009 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 2,832 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ford Racing is considered good around here as far as gears go. DIY FTW __________________ Red 1996 GT: JLT RAI, Steeda Underdrive pullies, Stewart Waterpump; nothing to brag about Black 2009 45th aniverary edition GT 5 speed: K&N CAI, BBK Twin 62mm Throttle Body, BBK Underdrive Pullies, SLP Loudmouth

January 31st, 2011, 12:20 PM	#31
ojb226 Newbie 2000 Mustang GT n/a Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Roanoke Posts: 30 iTrader: 0 reviews	thanks __________________ i need a 99-04 tan leather driving seat! and tuner!

January 31st, 2011, 01:02 PM	#33
V8POWA! POWA! 24/7 fukkers 1996 Mustang GT 1 @ 1 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cali 805 Posts: 4,824 iTrader: 1 reviews	jesus old thread is old. __________________ Check Out My Build Thread!

February 1st, 2011, 01:05 PM	#35
Speedstang302 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1996 Mustang GT 13.64@101mph Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Massachusetss Posts: 5,828 iTrader: 1 reviews	Honestly BEFORE you do any of that. You need to decide what you want out of the car first and foremost. Don't spend a dime before you know that because you could just be wasting your time and money. Is it going to be a drag car, autocross, full street car, street/strip car, street/autocross car etc etc. All three of those require COMPLETELY different type of parts. So let us know that decision before we can actually start to help. I'd say gears are probably the only thing that could be universal lol, unless your the type that all you do is jump on the highway and cruise 500 miles for fun then go home in that case i have a set of stock fox 2.73 gears if you want em! Lol but in all seriousness! Make that decision then go from there. __________________ 1990 GT- GT40p Heads\| Anderson N41 cam\| Crane 1.6 RR's\| Trickflow Intake\|MGW Short Throw\| Aluminum d/s\| 3.73's.....still slow....

February 3rd, 2009, 01:35 PM	#21
yoshizawa Newbie 1997 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Decatur, GA Posts: 13 iTrader: 0 reviews	who should i look into as far as the gears are concerned? i found a ring & pinion set from ford racing for $180. is that good or should i shop around for different brands?

February 5th, 2009, 10:21 AM	#24
yoshizawa Newbie 1997 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Decatur, GA Posts: 13 iTrader: 0 reviews	OK, cool. I know how to install gears, so I can keep the costs relatively low. Thanks a million guys.

February 6th, 2009, 07:16 PM	#25
fliptikal Regular 1998 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Yuba City, CA Posts: 88 iTrader: 0 reviews	just throw some cams in it and you'll be fine!

February 7th, 2009, 01:11 AM	#26
jchr96gt Regular 1996 mustang gt unkown Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: katy,texas Posts: 125 iTrader: 0 reviews	4.10's the way to go then get a full exhaust intake exc..

January 28th, 2011, 09:20 AM	#28
ojb226 Newbie 2000 Mustang GT n/a Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Roanoke Posts: 30 iTrader: 0 reviews	i am also new to the site, i am looking at doing performance upgrades to my '00 gt conv. right now i have a couple boltons, bbk air intake, throttle body, short shifter, stage 3 zoom clutch, ceramic brake pads, wheel spacers, catback loudmouth exhaust, and performance lowering springs. i have been getting the vibe that my next step should be a tuner and gears. i am just wondering on a scal from 1 to 10 how hard you would rate the intallation of the gears. i do all of my work myself in my garage and i have a lot of tools, but i am still worried i would screw up the rear end if i did the gearing. P.S. i have already had to take one axle out due to a seazed up stud so i am somewhat familiar with the rearend. thanks again

January 31st, 2011, 12:38 PM	#32
1996 GT Traction...? 1996 GT/ 2008 GT Vert Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 2,207 iTrader: 0 reviews	70mm throttle body with a half inch spacer. Headers are not the most easy job. But are well worth it. Get some 3:73's. Maybe some under drive pulleys.

February 7th, 2011, 03:17 PM	#37
Silvestris Regular 1996 Mustang GT N/A Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Crown Point, Indiana Posts: 236 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'd go for brake and suspension upgrades. If you have a V8, it should be plenty of power stock. I have strut tower supports, I'm getting lowering coils, and I'm going to get sway bar kit and shocks soon. I also advise brake upgrades because if I'm going at a good speed and start hitting my brakes, they heat up and it gets hard to brake. __________________ If parts ain't flyin', You ain't tryin'.

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