Looking to buy an 02 Auto Mustang GT

man_of_war2081 · August 16th, 2006, 02:23 AM

Im brand new to the site, and this will be my first muscle car that I plan to purchase and mod and just wanted to know how much of a difference in performance would there be, between a manual and atuomatic?

stangliter04 · August 16th, 2006, 02:51 AM

I think its a night and day when you compare the 2 stock/stock but I think if you are going to be looking for good 1/4 mile times the auto you would be your best bet as long as you build it, bigger stall. If this is your first muscle car I'm sure you will be happy with either. good luck

mdvaldosta · August 16th, 2006, 09:40 AM

The 5 speed Mustang is alittle faster, less power loss through the transmission.

Drgnracin72 · August 16th, 2006, 12:59 PM

yep, let us know when you get one and let us see some pics of it

orangeRcode · August 16th, 2006, 01:53 PM

The auto can be made quicker with a higher stall but will take some $$ to get there. Out of the box, the 5 speed will be quicker. For serious drag racing, the auto is the way to go due to the consistency (removing the human error factor with shifting). Either will be a kick in the pants if you have never owned a true muscle car before. Welcome aboard.

topflitecop21 · August 16th, 2006, 02:18 PM

I would say definately go with the manual. My first (and only) mustang was an automatic because I had a 5 speed truck and driving in downtown San Juan was a bitch. I got the auto because I thought it would be a little easier to drive because of the constant stop and go but I've been kicking myself ever since about two weeks after I got the car. The 5 speed is definately more fun to drive with more freedom through the gears while you are driving. It's up to you what you want but from experience, I am looking to trade my auto in for a 5 speed.

man_of_war2081 · August 16th, 2006, 06:05 PM

Thanks for all the advice guys, im hoping to buy sometime this month if my credit checks out, im heading out to carmax later today and see whats up, wish me luck

man_of_war2081 · August 16th, 2006, 06:12 PM

Oh and heres a few pics of my brothers 05 Mustang GT turned Saleen

Drgnracin72 · August 16th, 2006, 06:33 PM

good lookin car

orangeRcode · August 16th, 2006, 06:39 PM

Nice. I especially like the glass top.

topflitecop21 · August 16th, 2006, 11:10 PM

Where did the glass top come from? I wouldn't mind having that. Either that or installing a sun roof...

man_of_war2081 · August 20th, 2006, 01:15 AM

For those of you reading, I have great news! I transferred the 02 Mustang GT - automatic to my local carmax and will be purchasing her when she arrive in a week, she has just 20,000 miles on her at a price of $15,600! here are a few pics

Anyways what mods should I do to her first?

superbeef1000 · August 20th, 2006, 01:32 AM

nice but its missing the rubber cup holder

man_of_war2081 · August 20th, 2006, 01:34 AM

Yeah I noticed that lol i'll be asking about that next week... any place you know sells them?

Drgnracin72 · August 20th, 2006, 01:34 AM

4.10 gears, steeda tri-ax short shifter, full exhaust, CIA

superbeef1000 · August 20th, 2006, 01:36 AM

some 4.10 gears and a tuner would do a number on it .

man_of_war2081 · August 20th, 2006, 01:39 AM

How are the 4.10s on the automatic? and dose it affect highway driving any?

superbeef1000 · August 20th, 2006, 01:42 AM

i have a 5 speed and i love em , but would be beter on an auto cuz you wont find your self shiting all the time

Drgnracin72 · August 20th, 2006, 01:50 AM

itll raise your rpms around 250 rpms. so its not really a big deal. you wont take a big hit but maybe 2-3 mpg but not too big of a deal. theyll make a huge difference also. you can even go with adeeper gear with the auto but 4.10 is a great gear for a dd with auto and n/a

DILO2001GT · August 22nd, 2006, 02:07 AM

nice color.

put in 4.10s if not 4.30s since its an auto and then dish out $500 or so for a 3,000 rpm stall converter and it will be a nice mid to low 13 second car with sticky tires like a MT drag. then do exhaust because its something nice to listen to and makes the sound the car should and then you can do tb,plenum and cai or get FI either it turno or nitrous or a supercharger. then you have to start to look into suspension

August 16th, 2006, 02:23 AM	#1
man_of_war2081 Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 444 iTrader: 0 reviews	Looking to buy an 02 Auto Mustang GT Im brand new to the site, and this will be my first muscle car that I plan to purchase and mod and just wanted to know how much of a difference in performance would there be, between a manual and atuomatic?

August 16th, 2006, 02:51 AM	#2
stangliter04 Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Port St. John Florida Posts: 850 iTrader: 2 reviews	I think its a night and day when you compare the 2 stock/stock but I think if you are going to be looking for good 1/4 mile times the auto you would be your best bet as long as you build it, bigger stall. If this is your first muscle car I'm sure you will be happy with either. good luck __________________ Silver 04 Cobra... with a Whipple

August 16th, 2006, 12:59 PM	#4
Drgnracin72 I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: somewhere in oklahoma Posts: 10,638 iTrader: 2 reviews	yep, let us know when you get one and let us see some pics of it __________________ 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

August 16th, 2006, 01:53 PM	#5
orangeRcode Hardcore Enthusiast 11.21@123 -150 shot Join Date: May 2006 Location: Mustang/Yukon, OK Posts: 1,830 iTrader: 1 reviews	The auto can be made quicker with a higher stall but will take some $$ to get there. Out of the box, the 5 speed will be quicker. For serious drag racing, the auto is the way to go due to the consistency (removing the human error factor with shifting). Either will be a kick in the pants if you have never owned a true muscle car before. Welcome aboard. __________________

August 16th, 2006, 06:33 PM	#9
Drgnracin72 I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: somewhere in oklahoma Posts: 10,638 iTrader: 2 reviews	good lookin car __________________ 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

August 16th, 2006, 09:40 AM	#3
mdvaldosta MM Fanatic 2002 Mustang GT 11.47@120.58 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Valdosta, GA Posts: 3,940 iTrader: 0 reviews	The 5 speed Mustang is alittle faster, less power loss through the transmission.

August 16th, 2006, 02:18 PM	#6
topflitecop21 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Lexington Park, MD Posts: 49 iTrader: 0 reviews	I would say definately go with the manual. My first (and only) mustang was an automatic because I had a 5 speed truck and driving in downtown San Juan was a bitch. I got the auto because I thought it would be a little easier to drive because of the constant stop and go but I've been kicking myself ever since about two weeks after I got the car. The 5 speed is definately more fun to drive with more freedom through the gears while you are driving. It's up to you what you want but from experience, I am looking to trade my auto in for a 5 speed.

August 16th, 2006, 06:05 PM	#7
man_of_war2081 Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 444 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks for all the advice guys, im hoping to buy sometime this month if my credit checks out, im heading out to carmax later today and see whats up, wish me luck

August 16th, 2006, 06:39 PM	#10
orangeRcode Hardcore Enthusiast 11.21@123 -150 shot Join Date: May 2006 Location: Mustang/Yukon, OK Posts: 1,830 iTrader: 1 reviews	Nice. I especially like the glass top. __________________

August 16th, 2006, 11:10 PM	#11
topflitecop21 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Lexington Park, MD Posts: 49 iTrader: 0 reviews	Where did the glass top come from? I wouldn't mind having that. Either that or installing a sun roof...

August 20th, 2006, 01:32 AM	#13
superbeef1000 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: mesa , arizona Posts: 1,475 iTrader: 2 reviews	nice but its missing the rubber cup holder __________________ a bunch of stuff to make my car faster http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...e-member-1497/

August 20th, 2006, 01:34 AM	#14
man_of_war2081 Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 444 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yeah I noticed that lol i'll be asking about that next week... any place you know sells them?

August 20th, 2006, 01:36 AM	#16
superbeef1000 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: mesa , arizona Posts: 1,475 iTrader: 2 reviews	Anyways what mods should I do to her first? some 4.10 gears and a tuner would do a number on it . __________________ a bunch of stuff to make my car faster http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...e-member-1497/

August 20th, 2006, 01:39 AM	#17
man_of_war2081 Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 444 iTrader: 0 reviews	How are the 4.10s on the automatic? and dose it affect highway driving any?

August 20th, 2006, 01:42 AM	#18
superbeef1000 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: mesa , arizona Posts: 1,475 iTrader: 2 reviews	gears on an auto trans i have a 5 speed and i love em , but would be beter on an auto cuz you wont find your self shiting all the time __________________ a bunch of stuff to make my car faster http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...e-member-1497/

August 20th, 2006, 01:50 AM	#19
Drgnracin72 I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: somewhere in oklahoma Posts: 10,638 iTrader: 2 reviews	itll raise your rpms around 250 rpms. so its not really a big deal. you wont take a big hit but maybe 2-3 mpg but not too big of a deal. theyll make a huge difference also. you can even go with adeeper gear with the auto but 4.10 is a great gear for a dd with auto and n/a __________________ 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

August 22nd, 2006, 02:07 AM	#20
DILO2001GT Regular 2001 GT 11.9 @116 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: waltham, mass Posts: 357 iTrader: 0 reviews	nice color. put in 4.10s if not 4.30s since its an auto and then dish out $500 or so for a 3,000 rpm stall converter and it will be a nice mid to low 13 second car with sticky tires like a MT drag. then do exhaust because its something nice to listen to and makes the sound the car should and then you can do tb,plenum and cai or get FI either it turno or nitrous or a supercharger. then you have to start to look into suspension __________________ 12.04 at 115mph with a 1.9 60'

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Looking to buy an 02 Auto Mustang GT

Looking to buy an 02 Auto Mustang GT

Anyways what mods should I do to her first?

gears on an auto trans