Which is the best bang for the buck?

schoff · December 26th, 2011, 12:55 PM

Ok got some christmas money and deciding which little upgrade i wanna do next. Trying to keep it small cause i'm still saving for an on3 for this summer (fingers crossed)...lol

Anyways Stack Racing TB $150 + Stack Racing Plenem $135 = $285

OR

J&M lca's $165 + J&M uca's $130 = $295

I got a sct tuner which i should be able to just email them about a new tune if i got the TB plenum combo? Or would that not be worth the hassle of getting a new tune?

Anyones personal experience with these brands would be appreciated...just so you know i do no go to the track and the car is more of a weekend warrior, so i'm not in need of the top of the line stuff. Thanks!

momogt · December 26th, 2011, 02:42 PM

get the one you like some will say get the higher price one but its up to you

ReverendDexter · December 26th, 2011, 02:49 PM

I'd just hold off and tuck it away towards your turbo setup.

If you really want to spend the money, you're gonna want suspension down the road to handle all that powa!!! you're gonna get from gettin' boosty.

Durr4456 · December 26th, 2011, 02:56 PM

Originally Posted by ReverendDexter

I'd just hold off and tuck it away towards your turbo setup.

If you really want to spend the money, you're gonna want suspension down the road to handle all that powa!!! you're gonna get from gettin' boosty.

I agree

Cabikejumper · December 26th, 2011, 03:18 PM

Gears

schoff · December 26th, 2011, 03:43 PM

Originally Posted by momogt

get the one you like some will say get the higher price one but its up to you

Ya i try and go for the middle ground ones. I don't go really cheap but i also don't feel like i need the top of the line stuff cause i don't beat my car to death.

Originally Posted by ReverendDexter

I'd just hold off and tuck it away towards your turbo setup.

If you really want to spend the money, you're gonna want suspension down the road to handle all that powa!!! you're gonna get from gettin' boosty.

That is what i've been thinking...power from the TB/plenum would be nice, but at the same time if you cant put the power to the ground it does you nothing. So suspension never hurts.

Originally Posted by Cabikejumper

Gears

Actually already have 3.73's...just looking for a little something to do.

Pittbull · December 26th, 2011, 03:58 PM

get subframes or the uppers ad lowers, theyll really stiffen up your ride. plenum and tb is a waste of money even with a new tune youll only see5 hp if that

Macunicorn · December 26th, 2011, 06:37 PM

Get FLSFC's and a PHB.

4.6DreameR · December 26th, 2011, 09:42 PM

Suspension or save for turbo

ham sandwich · December 26th, 2011, 10:24 PM

I say don't bother with either and put the money towards the turbo

schoff · December 26th, 2011, 11:02 PM

Originally Posted by Pittbull

get subframes or the uppers ad lowers, theyll really stiffen up your ride. plenum and tb is a waste of money even with a new tune youll only see5 hp if that

ya thats what i hear about sfc's and control arms...i'm starting to lean alot towards the control arms.

Originally Posted by ham sandwich

I say don't bother with either and put the money towards the turbo

i cant say i completely agree...cause all the horse power in the world wont matter if you cant put it to the ground. Im starting to feel like starting on some suspension stuff might be a good way to go.

With the turbo, wouldnt the bigger tb and plenum let it breath more and give it more power? I feel like it wouldnt be as restrictive as the stock one.

LGHTNG02GT · December 26th, 2011, 11:24 PM

dont loose sight of your (very good) ultimate goal!!

if you DO want to spend the cash though, i would go with the control arms for sure. it will help you out once you are turbo'd

Nito2v · December 26th, 2011, 11:39 PM

Not sure what you need for the on3 but ontop of the FF-header kit you'll need a k-member with fuel upgrades. Put that money towards a pump/maf/injectors or the k-member.

Shaun03GT · December 27th, 2011, 12:32 AM

I say buy some 3.55's or go back to stock 3.27s to help with the turbo.

35thredproject · December 27th, 2011, 02:51 AM

If u get the tb you will need a tune or u will bog, bought mine with a 78 and no tune... Bogged nasty 1-2500k rpms but I say suspension and look around for a used tb/plenum for much cheaper than that new price cause ur right it won't do much now but once you are pushing a lot more air it should help noticeably more.

schoff · December 27th, 2011, 03:32 AM

Originally Posted by LGHTNG02GT

dont loose sight of your (very good) ultimate goal!!

if you DO want to spend the cash though, i would go with the control arms for sure. it will help you out once you are turbo'd

Haha thanks, i have enough saved now to buy it just don't want to brake the bank. And i figured i might as well buy something to hold me over till then. BUT i want it to be something that will benefit me also when i get the turbo so that's why i'm trying to decide.

Originally Posted by Ur Panic

Not sure what you need for the on3 but ontop of the FF-header kit you'll need a k-member with fuel upgrades. Put that money towards a pump/maf/injectors or the k-member.

If you check out their site they sell everything that you need. I'm not going to try and pick up parts used cause it's too much work and i would just feel better buying everything new.

"- QA1 K-member, A-arms, and UPR coilover kit for $645 shipped
Both include k-member, Tubular A-arms, and Coil-over kit. The QA1 also includes QA1 billet coilover fully adjustable strut and Caster/Camber plates"

That is directly from their website, and from what i've seen on prices of other stuff they do a pretty good job on stuff you purchase from them.

Originally Posted by Shaun03GT

I say buy some 3.55's or go back to stock 3.27s to help with the turbo.

You really think i should downgrade? I wasnt gonna go any steeper but i didnt think i should drop down at all...

Originally Posted by 35thredproject

If u get the tb you will need a tune or u will bog, bought mine with a 78 and no tune... Bogged nasty 1-2500k rpms but I say suspension and look around for a used tb/plenum for much cheaper than that new price cause ur right it won't do much now but once you are pushing a lot more air it should help noticeably more.

Well i have the sct tuner so i just gotta email them about having it so i can get a new tune for it, that would be enough i would think. I was figuring going 75mm if i did.

My gf got me tools for christmas so now i caught the mod bug again so i can use my tools!

Macattac · December 27th, 2011, 06:24 AM

Ask Jazzer what he thinks about LCA & UCA's

99GT35thLE · December 27th, 2011, 08:26 AM

Originally Posted by momogt

get the one you like some will say get the higher price one but its up to you

You pretty much get what you pay for when it comes to aftermarket parts. Pay cheap prices and you get cheap parts, it's plain and simple. I've been buying parts for cars for years and I have the first hand experience to back that statement up.

The casting quality on the Stack Racing parts are very poor, I would not recommend their plenum to anyone.

jivepepper · December 27th, 2011, 08:48 AM

Maybe a Cobra or Bullit front brake upgrade? Faster it is, the more it takes to stop. It's a nice upgrade from the stock gt brakes.

schoff · December 27th, 2011, 12:14 PM

Originally Posted by 99GT35thLE

You pretty much get what you pay for when it comes to aftermarket parts. Pay cheap prices and you get cheap parts, it's plain and simple. I've been buying parts for cars for years and I have the first hand experience to back that statement up.

The casting quality on the Stack Racing parts are very poor, I would not recommend their plenum to anyone.

Huh...welll i would assume that but i didnt know that about Stack Racing. I was looking at the J&M control arms from AM, seems like lots of people have bought those.

Originally Posted by jivepepper

Maybe a Cobra or Bullit front brake upgrade? Faster it is, the more it takes to stop. It's a nice upgrade from the stock gt brakes.

As sweet as that would be that is a little bit more than i was wanting to spend for a little pre turbo upgrade lol

December 26th, 2011, 12:55 PM	#1
schoff Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Independence, Missouri Posts: 1,386 iTrader: 0 reviews	Which is the best bang for the buck? Ok got some christmas money and deciding which little upgrade i wanna do next. Trying to keep it small cause i'm still saving for an on3 for this summer (fingers crossed)...lol Anyways Stack Racing TB $150 + Stack Racing Plenem $135 = $285 OR J&M lca's $165 + J&M uca's $130 = $295 I got a sct tuner which i should be able to just email them about a new tune if i got the TB plenum combo? Or would that not be worth the hassle of getting a new tune? Anyones personal experience with these brands would be appreciated...just so you know i do no go to the track and the car is more of a weekend warrior, so i'm not in need of the top of the line stuff. Thanks! __________________

December 26th, 2011, 02:42 PM	#2
momogt Regular 2002 mustang gt Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: appomattox va. Posts: 293 iTrader: 0 reviews	get the one you like some will say get the higher price one but its up to you __________________ automatic 4.10,s cai 70mm tb plenum udp summit h-pipe hi-flow cats summit catback dynomax race bullets 4inch tips sniper tune tb spacer nitto drag 555r 315/35/17 chrome mach 1 17x9 wheels

December 26th, 2011, 02:49 PM	#3
ReverendDexter Priest of the Car Gods Clapped-out '90 GT 'vert ~5.5 seconds off TTOD :( Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 13,808 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'd just hold off and tuck it away towards your turbo setup. If you really want to spend the money, you're gonna want suspension down the road to handle all that powa!!! you're gonna get from gettin' boosty. __________________ O o /¯/______________________ \|BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!! \_\

December 26th, 2011, 03:58 PM	#7
Pittbull I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2001 Mustang GT If you're not first you're last Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 5,892 iTrader: 6 reviews	get subframes or the uppers ad lowers, theyll really stiffen up your ride. plenum and tb is a waste of money even with a new tune youll only see5 hp if that __________________ Stock Rear Springs FOR SALE! PM Me Stock 99-04 GT Exhaust Manifolds FOR SALE! PM Me

December 26th, 2011, 06:37 PM	#8
Macunicorn Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Huntington Beach, Ca Posts: 1,219 iTrader: 0 reviews	Get FLSFC's and a PHB. __________________ Sig by Tricep

December 26th, 2011, 10:24 PM	#10
ham sandwich Regular Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 195 iTrader: 0 reviews	I say don't bother with either and put the money towards the turbo __________________ 01 Bullitt #03179 Full bolt-ons. Cams incoming!

December 26th, 2011, 11:24 PM	#12
LGHTNG02GT Hardcore Enthusiast 4V swapped '02 GT (2v) 13.9@101 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: H~Town, PA Posts: 1,757 iTrader: 10 reviews	dont loose sight of your (very good) ultimate goal!! if you DO want to spend the cash though, i would go with the control arms for sure. it will help you out once you are turbo'd __________________ BSD 100MPH Club YMR #8975 4v Swap and a little Purple Bottle MM Nitrous Club #7 MM Cobra Club #87

December 26th, 2011, 11:39 PM	#13
Nito2v Formally Ur PaNic 2002 Mustang GT 4.6L Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,576 iTrader: 3 reviews	Not sure what you need for the on3 but ontop of the FF-header kit you'll need a k-member with fuel upgrades. Put that money towards a pump/maf/injectors or the k-member. __________________ 2002 Ford Mustang 4.6 GT Coupe 4-spd Awesomatic - B&M Hammer - Procharger P1sc - 3 Core Intercooler - SCT Xcal3 - SSS Terminators DGR / Dave Guy Tuned 354 rwhp / 365 rwtq

December 27th, 2011, 12:32 AM	#14
Shaun03GT I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2003 Mustang GT 1/8 - 7.92 @ 91.13mph 1/4 - 12.21 @ 115.84mph Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Weymouth, MA Posts: 13,444 iTrader: 12 reviews	I say buy some 3.55's or go back to stock 3.27s to help with the turbo. __________________ Vortech V1 Intercooled @ 11psi 394rwhp/392rwtq @ 9.5psi 415rwhp/400rwtq @ 11psi on Methanol Tuned By: Pete @ Performance Dyno Affordable Supercharger Build Guide Supercharger Info for Noobs

December 27th, 2011, 02:51 AM	#15
35thredproject Regular 99 Black GT Not run yet Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Derby, KS Posts: 304 iTrader: 0 reviews	If u get the tb you will need a tune or u will bog, bought mine with a 78 and no tune... Bogged nasty 1-2500k rpms but I say suspension and look around for a used tb/plenum for much cheaper than that new price cause ur right it won't do much now but once you are pushing a lot more air it should help noticeably more. __________________ Spec Stage 3 Clutch/Stack Racing CAI/SCT SF3 91 Tune/Accufab 78mm TB-Plenum/Nitto 555's

December 27th, 2011, 06:24 AM	#17
Macattac Regular '03 GT 15@98mph :( Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sweden Posts: 232 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ask Jazzer what he thinks about LCA & UCA's __________________ Magnaflow Catback \| Steeda UDP \| UPR CAI \| AccuFab 75mm TB+Plenum\| 14" rotors with 8 piston calipers \| BMR LCA&UCA \| Eibach Sportline Springs

December 27th, 2011, 08:48 AM	#19
jivepepper I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Under a sombrero Posts: 5,025 iTrader: 1 reviews	Maybe a Cobra or Bullit front brake upgrade? Faster it is, the more it takes to stop. It's a nice upgrade from the stock gt brakes. __________________ 665/541 WHP/WTQ 4.6L SOHC 2V ON 93 OCTANE PUMP GAS. NO METH INJ., NO E85, NO RACE GAS, N2O BABY BOTTLES! TRAP=POWER: 11.01 @135, IN SUMMER HEAT, 1350' TRACK, 315/35/17 DR'S

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