What should be first?

661GT · December 21st, 2010, 01:48 AM

So i just bought a 2000 mustang GT bout a month ago thats been sitting in my garage for about a month now : ( aha so i was wondering what should be my first upgrade. I want something to make it look or sound better, ( wheel spacers in the back? Lowering Springs? headlights?) but i want something performance wise. Im pretty sure a CAI aint gunna be a HUGE difference in power, neither is an exhaust. I heard the SCT tuners are pretty pointless when your bone stock. i have around 350$ to blow right now. Due to stupid christmas presents

aha. any suggestions?

mustang_gtr_99 · December 21st, 2010, 01:51 AM

Gears. 3.73, 3.90, or 4.10

661GT · December 21st, 2010, 01:57 AM

Originally Posted by mustang_gtr_99

Gears. 3.73, 3.90, or 4.10

Aren't those expensive to install?

SWEET2KSTANG · December 21st, 2010, 02:03 AM

read the how to sticky at top of page. it give all the info you may want.

661GT · December 21st, 2010, 02:11 AM

Originally Posted by SWEET2KSTANG

read the how to sticky at top of page. it give all the info you may want.

baha shoulda looked there first ;O srry

SWEET2KSTANG · December 21st, 2010, 02:16 AM

DickH · December 21st, 2010, 02:41 AM

subframe connectors should always be first, they are one of the best investments you can do for the car. That is my recommendation even though they are not a good fit for what you are wanting to spend money on.

MT0911 · December 21st, 2010, 04:22 AM

Originally Posted by mustang_gtr_99

Gears. 3.73, 3.90, or 4.10

Gears would give you the biggest SOTP difference since your stock.

therat1989 · December 21st, 2010, 05:31 AM

Gears will be great for you. 3.73's for a smile and traction in first. 3.90s to be different. and 4.10s for a grin that can't be wiped off.

Although with you having a T45 I suggest 3.73's like mine.

Everett · December 21st, 2010, 07:15 AM

I went 3.90 because i still need some for of highway mileage. Forget cai just take off the rubber boot they call a silencer off the airbox. A tuner is avgreat idea. It will free up a few ponies without any mods and then when younfo mod it gets the most out of them. Sfc are needed

rotten · December 21st, 2010, 07:47 AM

1. SFC's 2.LCA's 3. Gears or O/R X + cat back + sct x3 .

December 21st, 2010, 01:48 AM	#1
661GT Regular 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 115 iTrader: 0 reviews	What should be first? So i just bought a 2000 mustang GT bout a month ago thats been sitting in my garage for about a month now : ( aha so i was wondering what should be my first upgrade. I want something to make it look or sound better, ( wheel spacers in the back? Lowering Springs? headlights?) but i want something performance wise. Im pretty sure a CAI aint gunna be a HUGE difference in power, neither is an exhaust. I heard the SCT tuners are pretty pointless when your bone stock. i have around 350$ to blow right now. Due to stupid christmas presents aha. any suggestions?

December 21st, 2010, 01:51 AM	#2
mustang_gtr_99 Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 3V GT/2007 GT D/D corner carver Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 2,730 iTrader: 2 reviews	Gears. 3.73, 3.90, or 4.10 __________________ OS2 (SW) USN REAR SEAT DELETE FABRICATOR "RSD pics in garage" 99 3V GT/2007 GT DD

December 21st, 2010, 02:03 AM	#4
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	read the how to sticky at top of page. it give all the info you may want. __________________ project warhorse under construction wagon burner under construction as well (04 lightning) being built by MP2 Performance

December 21st, 2010, 02:16 AM	#6
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	__________________ project warhorse under construction wagon burner under construction as well (04 lightning) being built by MP2 Performance

December 21st, 2010, 02:41 AM	#7
DickH MM Fanatic 2003 gt 5.4 32v on the way Join Date: May 2007 Location: Omaha Posts: 4,191 iTrader: 2 reviews	subframe connectors should always be first, they are one of the best investments you can do for the car. That is my recommendation even though they are not a good fit for what you are wanting to spend money on. __________________ 2003 Mustang gt - usual mods - slowly working on 5.4 swap 2004 srt4 - Stock DD/winter beater Click here for your tuning needs Before asking a gearing related question click THIS link and enjoy all your saved time.

December 21st, 2010, 05:31 AM	#9
therat1989 Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 706 iTrader: 0 reviews	Gears will be great for you. 3.73's for a smile and traction in first. 3.90s to be different. and 4.10s for a grin that can't be wiped off. Although with you having a T45 I suggest 3.73's like mine. __________________ 1/8mile 8.71@80mph on street tires.

December 21st, 2010, 07:15 AM	#10
Everett Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 gt Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Saskatoon Posts: 1,053 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 2 reviews	I went 3.90 because i still need some for of highway mileage. Forget cai just take off the rubber boot they call a silencer off the airbox. A tuner is avgreat idea. It will free up a few ponies without any mods and then when younfo mod it gets the most out of them. Sfc are needed __________________ Black and White Crew Crew Member # 3 centerforce dual friction,.100 shot freeflow exhaust,70mm accufab tb,professional products plenum, tri ax,3.90s amazing how fast you can go when the road never curves .....lighting up the Canadian prairie

December 21st, 2010, 07:47 AM	#11
rotten Regular SA XD40 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Strinestown/York Haven , Pa Posts: 313 iTrader: 0 reviews	1. SFC's 2.LCA's 3. Gears or O/R X + cat back + sct x3 . __________________ 09 crf450x super motard. 06 f250 powerstroke 04 cbr1000rr 03 rsx-s

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