Mod Ideas/Suggestions

spetz · May 30th, 2008, 02:26 PM

Hello all, I am very glad to have found what seems a great crew of fellow folks who love their Mustangs! I have to admit though I have had my Mustang for quite awhile now and the only modding I have done to it are the Cobra wheels I got for it. (which look very nice BTW)

I am wondering what kind of suggestions you guys recommend? (besides external) I am planning on doing a few external things but I really am needing some suggestions as far as internal goes. The engine itself is a stock 4.6L V8, just like it came when I got it. What kind of suggestions or things have you folks done to your engines that seem pretty standard upgrades or highly advised upgrades?

I do want my Stang's MPG to stay decent, are there anythings I can do to make it even better? I keep my Stang in pretty good shape as far as maintenance goes and what not (Oil, filters, etc.) but I am really wanting to boost the engine a little more than what it already is.

I am so thankful for your guys time, please give me some patience as I am very new to the car scene! I hope to hear form you guys, also I hope this is a good section to post this thread in, thanks!

External Ideas:

New Rear Bumper
New Head/Fog Lights
New Cobra Hood (possibility)
New Windows (Darker Tint)
New Interior Upgrades (Dash Gauges, Seat Covers, Floor Mats etc)

HBK_2007 · May 30th, 2008, 03:05 PM

personally id do cat back, PI swap, and a tune till u can afford FI it your set on going that route

spetz · May 30th, 2008, 03:14 PM

Hey could I get you to throw in a link to these? That would be awesome, thanks for your input.

97gt · May 30th, 2008, 07:27 PM

JLT CAI, 3.73 or 4.10 rearend gears, short throw shifter, PI swap, cat back, tuner

check out americanmuscle.com

68 dlxcoupe · May 30th, 2008, 08:37 PM

I gotta set of cams for ya man. Comp 270XE-AH. That PI Swap will bump your compression up to about 10.5:1 compression so FI is not too smart of an idea. So If you want FI stay nPI. or you can build a nice little cammin two vavle. here's what I would do, and this took me about two years to do due to financial reasons. CAI (JLT FTMFW), Shifter, Gears, Exhaust, PI swap, Screamin Demon wires and coil packs, clutch, aluminum driveshaft, aluminum flywheel. You should have youself a solid low 13 second or better car

97gt · May 30th, 2008, 09:14 PM

68 dlxcoupe- i wish i could take those cams off your hands... no money haha how much you asking for those anyways?

Military98stang · May 30th, 2008, 09:31 PM

it all depends on how much you want to spend. a good money to hp ratio would be pi cams and intake. If you have the money for a full swap def do that. But as 68 said if you plan on getting some boost involved its better to keep the compression down and keep it npi. maybe port and polish the npi heads tho. good luck with all your mods.

68 dlxcoupe · May 30th, 2008, 10:24 PM

I'm looking to get 400 out of the cams, they only have 500 miles on them and come with gears and everything. They are 620 before shipping from comp

product1620 · May 30th, 2008, 10:36 PM

go with a mid pipe of your choice x or h, and axle backs of your choice, you need a nice sound, then I'd grab some screamin demon coil packs, and some 4.10 gears.

jlaw98gt · May 30th, 2008, 11:48 PM

looky here

HBK_2007 · May 31st, 2008, 02:30 AM

he can boost a PI swapped motor and still get respectable power

spetz · May 31st, 2008, 02:59 AM

Curious, what kind of mileage do you guys get with your boosted engines?

jlaw98gt · May 31st, 2008, 11:18 AM

im sure if well tuned you only loose a few mpg, but i think thats more then a fair trade-off for at least 100 more horespower

HBK_2007 · May 31st, 2008, 05:10 PM

from what ive heard, if the tune is worth a poop there shouldnt be any mpg loss at all

spetz · May 31st, 2008, 07:09 PM

If for now all I add is the JLT CoolAir Intake will that fair out well with the rest of my engine still being stock parts? I don't have the money for a PI swap at the moment, also my transmission is an Automatic 4 speed, so that's frustrating but that's what I got.

I may also consider some new exhaust pipes here in the future, mostly for sound and looks though. I don't think it ups the performance too much...correct?

Is there anything I should get in addition to the JLT CIA? (besides the other parts I mentioned not being able to afford)

HBK_2007 · May 31st, 2008, 07:11 PM

i say do exhaust with it, maybe a tune

spetz · June 1st, 2008, 03:18 PM

What exactly are the advantages of adding the tune in there?

HBK_2007 · June 1st, 2008, 04:34 PM

just optimizes everything

jlaw98gt · June 2nd, 2008, 09:44 AM

tricktuners.com

spetz · June 19th, 2008, 10:16 PM

Sorry to bring this back up but here is what my plans currently look like for the engine:

-JLT CAI(over the BBK)
-Accufab 70mm Throttle Body and Plenum Combo

Is there anything else recommended for these 3 upgrades? A spacer?

Also what is the difference between the JLT Ram intake and the Cold intake? What is the advantage of having the hose go through the wall as compared to having the air filter in the normal place? Thanks again for all of yalls help.

May 30th, 2008, 02:26 PM	#1
spetz Newbie 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Denton, TX Posts: 26	Mod Ideas/Suggestions Hello all, I am very glad to have found what seems a great crew of fellow folks who love their Mustangs! I have to admit though I have had my Mustang for quite awhile now and the only modding I have done to it are the Cobra wheels I got for it. (which look very nice BTW) I am wondering what kind of suggestions you guys recommend? (besides external) I am planning on doing a few external things but I really am needing some suggestions as far as internal goes. The engine itself is a stock 4.6L V8, just like it came when I got it. What kind of suggestions or things have you folks done to your engines that seem pretty standard upgrades or highly advised upgrades? I do want my Stang's MPG to stay decent, are there anythings I can do to make it even better? I keep my Stang in pretty good shape as far as maintenance goes and what not (Oil, filters, etc.) but I am really wanting to boost the engine a little more than what it already is. I am so thankful for your guys time, please give me some patience as I am very new to the car scene! I hope to hear form you guys, also I hope this is a good section to post this thread in, thanks! External Ideas: New Rear Bumper New Head/Fog Lights New Cobra Hood (possibility) New Windows (Darker Tint) New Interior Upgrades (Dash Gauges, Seat Covers, Floor Mats etc)

May 30th, 2008, 03:05 PM	#2
HBK_2007 Hardcore Enthusiast 1996 Mustang GT next year Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 1,049	personally id do cat back, PI swap, and a tune till u can afford FI it your set on going that route __________________ JLT Ram Air Intake, Otherwise stock

May 30th, 2008, 08:37 PM	#5
68 dlxcoupe Enthusiast 2004 Mach 1 13.46 @ 107 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Richmond, Virginia Posts: 820	I gotta set of cams for ya man. Comp 270XE-AH. That PI Swap will bump your compression up to about 10.5:1 compression so FI is not too smart of an idea. So If you want FI stay nPI. or you can build a nice little cammin two vavle. here's what I would do, and this took me about two years to do due to financial reasons. CAI (JLT FTMFW), Shifter, Gears, Exhaust, PI swap, Screamin Demon wires and coil packs, clutch, aluminum driveshaft, aluminum flywheel. You should have youself a solid low 13 second or better car __________________ EAGLE SCOUTS OR GTFO MyStangOpens (12:01:05 AM): honey nut for me

May 30th, 2008, 09:31 PM	#7
Military98stang Regular 1998 GT VERT 5 SPEED Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: middle east at the moment Posts: 405	it all depends on how much you want to spend. a good money to hp ratio would be pi cams and intake. If you have the money for a full swap def do that. But as 68 said if you plan on getting some boost involved its better to keep the compression down and keep it npi. maybe port and polish the npi heads tho. good luck with all your mods. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3068325 EAT ...... SLEEP .......LIFT........repeat!

May 30th, 2008, 10:24 PM	#8
68 dlxcoupe Enthusiast 2004 Mach 1 13.46 @ 107 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Richmond, Virginia Posts: 820	I'm looking to get 400 out of the cams, they only have 500 miles on them and come with gears and everything. They are 620 before shipping from comp __________________ EAGLE SCOUTS OR GTFO MyStangOpens (12:01:05 AM): honey nut for me

May 30th, 2008, 03:14 PM	#3
spetz Newbie 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Denton, TX Posts: 26	Hey could I get you to throw in a link to these? That would be awesome, thanks for your input.

May 30th, 2008, 07:27 PM	#4
97gt Regular 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 379	JLT CAI, 3.73 or 4.10 rearend gears, short throw shifter, PI swap, cat back, tuner check out americanmuscle.com

May 30th, 2008, 09:14 PM	#6
97gt Regular 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 379	68 dlxcoupe- i wish i could take those cams off your hands... no money haha how much you asking for those anyways?

May 30th, 2008, 10:36 PM	#9
product1620 Regular 98 GT 14.60 @ 94.78mph Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 193	go with a mid pipe of your choice x or h, and axle backs of your choice, you need a nice sound, then I'd grab some screamin demon coil packs, and some 4.10 gears. __________________ 1998 Mustang GT mods: (stuff) When the Officer says "Gee .Your eyes look red, have you been drinking?" You probably shouldn't respond with,"Gee Officer your eyes look glazed, have you been eating doughnuts?"

May 30th, 2008, 11:48 PM	#10
jlaw98gt Banned 1998 mustang gt 12.6@110 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cedar Grove NJ Posts: 1,882	looky here

May 31st, 2008, 02:30 AM	#11
HBK_2007 Hardcore Enthusiast 1996 Mustang GT next year Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 1,049	he can boost a PI swapped motor and still get respectable power __________________ JLT Ram Air Intake, Otherwise stock

May 31st, 2008, 02:59 AM	#12
spetz Newbie 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Denton, TX Posts: 26	Curious, what kind of mileage do you guys get with your boosted engines?

May 31st, 2008, 11:18 AM	#13
jlaw98gt Banned 1998 mustang gt 12.6@110 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cedar Grove NJ Posts: 1,882	im sure if well tuned you only loose a few mpg, but i think thats more then a fair trade-off for at least 100 more horespower

May 31st, 2008, 05:10 PM	#14
HBK_2007 Hardcore Enthusiast 1996 Mustang GT next year Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 1,049	from what ive heard, if the tune is worth a poop there shouldnt be any mpg loss at all __________________ JLT Ram Air Intake, Otherwise stock

May 31st, 2008, 07:09 PM	#15
spetz Newbie 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Denton, TX Posts: 26	If for now all I add is the JLT CoolAir Intake will that fair out well with the rest of my engine still being stock parts? I don't have the money for a PI swap at the moment, also my transmission is an Automatic 4 speed, so that's frustrating but that's what I got. I may also consider some new exhaust pipes here in the future, mostly for sound and looks though. I don't think it ups the performance too much...correct? Is there anything I should get in addition to the JLT CIA? (besides the other parts I mentioned not being able to afford)

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May 31st, 2008, 07:11 PM	#16
HBK_2007 Hardcore Enthusiast 1996 Mustang GT next year Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 1,049	i say do exhaust with it, maybe a tune __________________ JLT Ram Air Intake, Otherwise stock

June 1st, 2008, 03:18 PM	#17
spetz Newbie 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Denton, TX Posts: 26	What exactly are the advantages of adding the tune in there?

June 1st, 2008, 04:34 PM	#18
HBK_2007 Hardcore Enthusiast 1996 Mustang GT next year Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 1,049	just optimizes everything __________________ JLT Ram Air Intake, Otherwise stock

June 2nd, 2008, 09:44 AM	#19
jlaw98gt Banned 1998 mustang gt 12.6@110 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cedar Grove NJ Posts: 1,882	tricktuners.com

June 19th, 2008, 10:16 PM	#20
spetz Newbie 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Denton, TX Posts: 26	Sorry to bring this back up but here is what my plans currently look like for the engine: -JLT CAI(over the BBK) -Accufab 70mm Throttle Body and Plenum Combo Is there anything else recommended for these 3 upgrades? A spacer? Also what is the difference between the JLT Ram intake and the Cold intake? What is the advantage of having the hose go through the wall as compared to having the air filter in the normal place? Thanks again for all of yalls help.