Just bought myself a '98 GT

Dxpsman · April 15th, 2007, 07:16 PM

It's a beautiful automatic in pretty much perfect condition, but everything on the car is stock. I'd like to change that, but I'd also rather not go broke doing so. It'd also be nice if I could do it myself.

I just want to crank out as much HP in the rear wheel as humanly possible. Any suggestions?

HMUSN · April 15th, 2007, 07:21 PM

welcome to MM

here are some parts sites:

http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...s-vt19450.html

Dxpsman · April 15th, 2007, 07:25 PM

Thanks for the welcome. I've browsed around through the forums and I saw that.

I'm just looking for advice on what to hit first. Intake? Exhaust?

HMUSN · April 15th, 2007, 07:26 PM

whats your budget?

Dxpsman · April 15th, 2007, 07:31 PM

Budget's relatively low, but I wouldn't mind dropping another $1k into it to start.

MustangMatt96GT · April 15th, 2007, 07:37 PM

Exhaust and gears for your first modds!!

Dxpsman · April 15th, 2007, 07:46 PM

Exhaust over intake? I've read that the stock intake manifolds on the GTs kill a number of potential horses.

HMUSN · April 15th, 2007, 07:48 PM

your not going to pick up much on just an intake..

exhaust is the better option.

if i were you i would look into a PI swap.

it's a good way to pick up about 40 HP

Dxpsman · April 15th, 2007, 07:51 PM

I like the sound of that. How much would that typically run?

MustangMatt96GT · April 15th, 2007, 07:53 PM

1500 bucks! Or you could go all out and get some aftermarket heads, intake and cams and be around 325 RWHP!

Dxpsman · April 15th, 2007, 07:58 PM

Interesting. Thanks for the advice. I'm thinking I'll save up and do a PI swap.

Until then, any uber-cheap mods that would just make the car run faster/better?

HMUSN · April 15th, 2007, 08:04 PM

gears

about $150- $2 hundred for them
and about 2-4 hundred for an install.

def. a good mod

Dxpsman · April 15th, 2007, 11:40 PM

Originally Posted by HMUSN

gears

about $150- $2 hundred for them
and about 2-4 hundred for an install.

def. a good mod

Excellent. I will certainly hit that first, then. What sort of ratio would be best? And how much am I going to kill my gas mileage?

Richs96 · April 15th, 2007, 11:53 PM

First thing you have to do is drive it bone stock hard, then pull out the intake silencer, add a K&N filter and cut a big hole in the top of the air box. I did that on my 3rd day in my 96 GT after seeing it in one of the other forums, Holy shit what a difference that made. I'll do the CAI after the PI engine swap, But the next thing is an Hpipe for now.

HMUSN · April 15th, 2007, 11:54 PM

4:10's.... your gas milage will be fine...

don't tell me you bought this car with "gas miliage" in the perspective.

mustang500hp · April 16th, 2007, 12:23 AM

it all starts with just minor upgrades like pipes, intakes, wheels and tires. and thenn all of a sudden you have a full blown race car, and an empty wallet. its very easy to do this. lol

by the way, what made you get an auto?

MustangMatt96GT · April 16th, 2007, 12:41 AM

Yes it is very addicting! I bought my car in Sept. and I now have around 4K in it including labor. This is a really easy way to get into debt! AND GET THE 4.10s YOU WILL REGRET IT IF YOU DONT!!!!

mustang500hp · April 16th, 2007, 12:46 AM

yeah i baught my gt for 9,500$ and spent 17k just on upgrades...wheels,tons of tires, engine upgrades, and sound.
whats the big differance between 3.73s and 4:10s matt?

ujslost · April 16th, 2007, 08:34 AM

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MustangMatt96GT · April 16th, 2007, 12:10 PM

Well the 4.10s will give you more noticeable torque at lower rpms. Gear ratios just multiply torque. The 4.10s will also allow your engine to run up to redline quicker. The 3.73s and the 4.10s are both great gears, but if you plan on taking it to the track at all the 4.10s will give you a better ET because you will be shifting to 4th gear before the traps and you will be in your powerband more than if you have 3.73s where you will be at nearly redline at the traps in 3rd gear!

April 15th, 2007, 07:16 PM	#1
Dxpsman Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 12	Just bought myself a '98 GT It's a beautiful automatic in pretty much perfect condition, but everything on the car is stock. I'd like to change that, but I'd also rather not go broke doing so. It'd also be nice if I could do it myself. I just want to crank out as much HP in the rear wheel as humanly possible. Any suggestions?

April 15th, 2007, 07:37 PM	#6
MustangMatt96GT I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1996 Mustang GT 13.023@103.46 @ 5800 FT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 7,147	Exhaust and gears for your first modds!! __________________ We expect shit to break, look foward to realizing exactly when it is happening, and than obsess about dropping plenty of cash to rebuild stronger, so we can try to run it hard as hell and break again. We are sick individuals.

April 15th, 2007, 07:53 PM	#10
MustangMatt96GT I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1996 Mustang GT 13.023@103.46 @ 5800 FT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 7,147	1500 bucks! Or you could go all out and get some aftermarket heads, intake and cams and be around 325 RWHP! __________________ We expect shit to break, look foward to realizing exactly when it is happening, and than obsess about dropping plenty of cash to rebuild stronger, so we can try to run it hard as hell and break again. We are sick individuals.

April 15th, 2007, 11:53 PM	#14
Richs96 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 38	First thing you have to do is drive it bone stock hard, then pull out the intake silencer, add a K&N filter and cut a big hole in the top of the air box. I did that on my 3rd day in my 96 GT after seeing it in one of the other forums, Holy shit what a difference that made. I'll do the CAI after the PI engine swap, But the next thing is an Hpipe for now. __________________ 96 GT 5 speed K&N w/Modified stock air box (Chep ass) Flowmaster cat back Tri-Ax Short Throw PI intake to come

April 16th, 2007, 12:23 AM	#16
mustang500hp Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 27	it all starts with just minor upgrades like pipes, intakes, wheels and tires. and thenn all of a sudden you have a full blown race car, and an empty wallet. its very easy to do this. lol by the way, what made you get an auto? __________________ 1998 mustang GT 4.6l-cobra R rims/Hood -vortec supercharger(10psi) could (30psi) -stage 2 cams-BBK shorty ceramic headers -Flowmaster dual exhaust 3 1/2 inch -3.73 gears-subframe connecters -goodyear eagle F1 -sct ford programmer

April 15th, 2007, 07:25 PM	#3
Dxpsman Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 12	Thanks for the welcome. I've browsed around through the forums and I saw that. I'm just looking for advice on what to hit first. Intake? Exhaust?

April 15th, 2007, 07:31 PM	#5
Dxpsman Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 12	Budget's relatively low, but I wouldn't mind dropping another $1k into it to start.

April 15th, 2007, 07:46 PM	#7
Dxpsman Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 12	Exhaust over intake? I've read that the stock intake manifolds on the GTs kill a number of potential horses.

April 15th, 2007, 07:51 PM	#9
Dxpsman Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 12	I like the sound of that. How much would that typically run?

April 15th, 2007, 07:58 PM	#11
Dxpsman Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 12	Interesting. Thanks for the advice. I'm thinking I'll save up and do a PI swap. Until then, any uber-cheap mods that would just make the car run faster/better?

April 16th, 2007, 12:41 AM	#17
MustangMatt96GT I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1996 Mustang GT 13.023@103.46 @ 5800 FT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 7,147	Yes it is very addicting! I bought my car in Sept. and I now have around 4K in it including labor. This is a really easy way to get into debt! AND GET THE 4.10s YOU WILL REGRET IT IF YOU DONT!!!! __________________ We expect shit to break, look foward to realizing exactly when it is happening, and than obsess about dropping plenty of cash to rebuild stronger, so we can try to run it hard as hell and break again. We are sick individuals.

April 16th, 2007, 12:46 AM	#18
mustang500hp Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 27	yeah i baught my gt for 9,500$ and spent 17k just on upgrades...wheels,tons of tires, engine upgrades, and sound. whats the big differance between 3.73s and 4:10s matt? __________________ 1998 mustang GT 4.6l-cobra R rims/Hood -vortec supercharger(10psi) could (30psi) -stage 2 cams-BBK shorty ceramic headers -Flowmaster dual exhaust 3 1/2 inch -3.73 gears-subframe connecters -goodyear eagle F1 -sct ford programmer

April 16th, 2007, 08:34 AM	#19
ujslost MM Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Albertville, AL Posts: 3,847	.37 __________________ http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums/vehicle-classifieds/86839-wtt-90-lx-hatch-red-black-north-alabama.html#post1394801

April 16th, 2007, 12:10 PM	#20
MustangMatt96GT I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1996 Mustang GT 13.023@103.46 @ 5800 FT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 7,147	Well the 4.10s will give you more noticeable torque at lower rpms. Gear ratios just multiply torque. The 4.10s will also allow your engine to run up to redline quicker. The 3.73s and the 4.10s are both great gears, but if you plan on taking it to the track at all the 4.10s will give you a better ET because you will be shifting to 4th gear before the traps and you will be in your powerband more than if you have 3.73s where you will be at nearly redline at the traps in 3rd gear! __________________ We expect shit to break, look foward to realizing exactly when it is happening, and than obsess about dropping plenty of cash to rebuild stronger, so we can try to run it hard as hell and break again. We are sick individuals.

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