New to mustangs

jagermiester · January 31st, 2007, 06:39 PM

Just bought a 2004 40th gt. Black on black. Has black o/r h pipe (not sure of brand) and stainless steel magnaflow axle back. I am looking at swapping in 4.10's and putting on a plenum,tb,cai and tune. First though what is the best rpm to launch from. I am on kumho's and a 5 speed. I launch at around 2800 and I am spinning through third and getting slightly sideways shifting into second. I did stay side by side with a 01 lightning with a smaller pulley. Neither of us could grab any traction though. also what is the best tire for traction and street driving. I was looking at the nitto 555's or goodyear kdw's.

Drgnracin72 · January 31st, 2007, 07:28 PM

WELL DIFFERENT CARS ARE GOING TO DO STUFF A LITTLE DIFFERENT. YOU JUST NEED TO FIND WHERE THE SWEET SPOT ON YOUR CAR. just have to play with it. if your spinning in 3rd, those are some shitty tires. i have nitto 555and cant get them to spin in 3rd

MyBloodRunsBlue · January 31st, 2007, 08:41 PM

i think he mean't 1st b/c after that he said he got a bit sideways in 2nd i doubt he can spin all the way through 3rd in a gt with that few of mods i have more mods on my 01 gt and i can't even spin in 3rd i chirp it

00mustang gt · January 31st, 2007, 08:58 PM

I have th goodyear kdws ive put about 2000 miles on them and on dry pavement its almost imposible to spin them in 2nd

MyBloodRunsBlue · January 31st, 2007, 09:00 PM

i'm running bfgoodrich kdws and i'm in love with them

neckbonekat · February 1st, 2007, 12:02 AM

General Exclaim UHPs for me. Very good tire for the money. If price isn't really a concern go with one of the two you mentioned above.

SWEET2KSTANG · February 1st, 2007, 07:37 AM

i love the nitto's, i was experimenting with tires and the nitto's were by far the best i ran. the bfg's were good also but not as good as the nitto's. (imo) i had the kumho 711 witch were shit and the 712's not much better.

ATLmustang · February 1st, 2007, 07:52 AM

i really would like to get a set of good tires but i love doing donuts too much

neckbonekat · February 1st, 2007, 09:55 AM

Originally Posted by ATLmustang

i really would like to get a set of good tires but i love doing donuts too much

The tire place near your house must love you. LOL

jagermiester · February 1st, 2007, 10:42 AM

Sorry I did mean 1rst and not 3rd. I guess I will just price the difference and see which I should get based on that.

Also another question. Are the 05 to 07 gt's faster than the 04. And if they are why? Are there motor differences or is it a transmission ratio thing? Just curious.

ibanez570x · February 1st, 2007, 10:56 AM

Yes they are faster.. They still use the 4.6 but it puts out 300 HP as opposed to the 265 the 99-04's do... It also has 3 valves per cylinder which probally has to do with the HP difference..

sonicblue · February 1st, 2007, 10:58 AM

yea they are a little bit faster. they have a different motor in it. its a 4.6 3v. and some of them come with 3.55 gears.

neckbonekat · February 1st, 2007, 11:01 AM

They are not as much faster as it sounds. The '05+ models are much heavier. A few basic bolt on mods and you can catch it no problem.

jagermiester · February 1st, 2007, 02:50 PM

I forgot about the 3 valves per cylinder. I am thinking the goodyears or the nitto 555r but am wondering about mileage

neckbonekat · February 1st, 2007, 04:42 PM

Nittos are good gripping tires, but they ware down quicker because they are made of softer rubber made to grip the road.

ATLmustang · February 2nd, 2007, 07:42 AM

Originally Posted by neckbonekat

Originally Posted by ATLmustang

i really would like to get a set of good tires but i love doing donuts too much

The tire place near your house must love you. LOL

haha yea sorta i try and buy used tires when i know i am going to be doing future mods b.c i always go out and raise hell after i get a new toy

neckbonekat · February 2nd, 2007, 09:43 AM

Thust me, I understand. I'm not any better. :wink

KhaosGT · February 2nd, 2007, 01:26 PM

NITTO DRAGS FTW....but i wouldnt recommend them if you make long commutes everyday

January 31st, 2007, 06:39 PM	#1
jagermiester Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 28 iTrader: 0 reviews	New to mustangs Just bought a 2004 40th gt. Black on black. Has black o/r h pipe (not sure of brand) and stainless steel magnaflow axle back. I am looking at swapping in 4.10's and putting on a plenum,tb,cai and tune. First though what is the best rpm to launch from. I am on kumho's and a 5 speed. I launch at around 2800 and I am spinning through third and getting slightly sideways shifting into second. I did stay side by side with a 01 lightning with a smaller pulley. Neither of us could grab any traction though. also what is the best tire for traction and street driving. I was looking at the nitto 555's or goodyear kdw's.

January 31st, 2007, 07:28 PM	#2
Drgnracin72 I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: somewhere in oklahoma Posts: 10,635 iTrader: 2 reviews	WELL DIFFERENT CARS ARE GOING TO DO STUFF A LITTLE DIFFERENT. YOU JUST NEED TO FIND WHERE THE SWEET SPOT ON YOUR CAR. just have to play with it. if your spinning in 3rd, those are some shitty tires. i have nitto 555and cant get them to spin in 3rd __________________ RIP ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical, liberal minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end. One Big Ass Mistake America SHEEPDOGS

January 31st, 2007, 08:58 PM	#4
00mustang gt Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Georgetown, TX Posts: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have th goodyear kdws ive put about 2000 miles on them and on dry pavement its almost imposible to spin them in 2nd __________________ Taylor

February 1st, 2007, 12:02 AM	#6
neckbonekat I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2005 Cadillac STS V8 ???????????????? Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 6,344 iTrader: 3 reviews	General Exclaim UHPs for me. Very good tire for the money. If price isn't really a concern go with one of the two you mentioned above. __________________ ITEMS FOR SALE! 4.10 GEARS + BEARING KIT

February 1st, 2007, 07:37 AM	#7
SWEET2KSTANG mm's nitrous mod 2000 mustang gt 11.79@115.83 (old set up) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: N.W. AR Posts: 12,540 iTrader: 8 reviews	i love the nitto's, i was experimenting with tires and the nitto's were by far the best i ran. the bfg's were good also but not as good as the nitto's. (imo) i had the kumho 711 witch were shit and the 712's not much better. __________________ project warhorse under construction wagon burner under construction as well (04 lightning) being built by MP2 Performance

January 31st, 2007, 08:41 PM	#3
MyBloodRunsBlue Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 100 iTrader: 0 reviews	i think he mean't 1st b/c after that he said he got a bit sideways in 2nd i doubt he can spin all the way through 3rd in a gt with that few of mods i have more mods on my 01 gt and i can't even spin in 3rd i chirp it

January 31st, 2007, 09:00 PM	#5
MyBloodRunsBlue Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 100 iTrader: 0 reviews	i'm running bfgoodrich kdws and i'm in love with them

February 1st, 2007, 07:52 AM	#8
ATLmustang Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Buford,GA Posts: 336 iTrader: 0 reviews	i really would like to get a set of good tires but i love doing donuts too much

February 1st, 2007, 10:42 AM	#10
jagermiester Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 28 iTrader: 0 reviews	Sorry I did mean 1rst and not 3rd. I guess I will just price the difference and see which I should get based on that. Also another question. Are the 05 to 07 gt's faster than the 04. And if they are why? Are there motor differences or is it a transmission ratio thing? Just curious.

February 1st, 2007, 10:56 AM	#11
ibanez570x Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 203 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yes they are faster.. They still use the 4.6 but it puts out 300 HP as opposed to the 265 the 99-04's do... It also has 3 valves per cylinder which probally has to do with the HP difference..

February 1st, 2007, 10:58 AM	#12
sonicblue Hardcore Enthusiast 1990 GT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: dalzell, south carolina Posts: 1,436 iTrader: 0 reviews	yea they are a little bit faster. they have a different motor in it. its a 4.6 3v. and some of them come with 3.55 gears. __________________ 1990 5.0 getting all fixed up for next season 2004 mustang gt 520rwhp, 491 trq sold

February 1st, 2007, 11:01 AM	#13
neckbonekat I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2005 Cadillac STS V8 ???????????????? Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 6,344 iTrader: 3 reviews	They are not as much faster as it sounds. The '05+ models are much heavier. A few basic bolt on mods and you can catch it no problem. __________________ ITEMS FOR SALE! 4.10 GEARS + BEARING KIT

February 1st, 2007, 02:50 PM	#14
jagermiester Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 28 iTrader: 0 reviews	I forgot about the 3 valves per cylinder. I am thinking the goodyears or the nitto 555r but am wondering about mileage

February 1st, 2007, 04:42 PM	#15
neckbonekat I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2005 Cadillac STS V8 ???????????????? Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 6,344 iTrader: 3 reviews	Nittos are good gripping tires, but they ware down quicker because they are made of softer rubber made to grip the road. __________________ ITEMS FOR SALE! 4.10 GEARS + BEARING KIT

February 2nd, 2007, 09:43 AM	#17
neckbonekat I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2005 Cadillac STS V8 ???????????????? Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 6,344 iTrader: 3 reviews	Thust me, I understand. I'm not any better. :wink __________________ ITEMS FOR SALE! 4.10 GEARS + BEARING KIT

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February 2nd, 2007, 01:26 PM	#18
KhaosGT Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 970 iTrader: 0 reviews	NITTO DRAGS FTW....but i wouldnt recommend them if you make long commutes everyday __________________ 2004 Black Mustang Gt When I see a 5.0...I respect my elders.

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