First Mod...

rainydayryan · September 1st, 2006, 12:38 PM

I have a 2002 stock GT. I want to do my first mod. I am torn between the shaker scoop and an exhaust system. One thing I am unsure of is what is the difference between cat-backs & x-pipes? If I am going to do the catback, should I do the xpipe at the same time? If I'm going that far, should I put headers on too? I'd like it louder, but don't think I'd get much performance gain out of just xpipes and catbacks. Any recommendations for my first mod?

Thanks!

03 R Code · September 1st, 2006, 12:46 PM

You'd get more performance gains out of full exhaust than you would out of a shaker scoop. As far as first mods go, I would get new gears, I am a big fan of 4.30s but others will say go with 4.10s, depending on what you want to do down the road with other power adders.

rainydayryan · September 1st, 2006, 01:12 PM

Eventually I want to go with the shaker scoop (I like the bad-a$$ look) and a full exhaust - I want to keep it street legal, but it's not for everyday driving. I also want it LOUD.(!) Any recommendations for that? I see that there are some options as far as Steeda MAC & Magnaflow...

Thanks again...

Drgnracin72 · September 1st, 2006, 01:13 PM

the x- or h-pipe comes before the catback. go with gears and then exhaust!

rainydayryan · September 1st, 2006, 01:26 PM

Ok, ok. As much as I want to hear it roar, I'll get new gears first (then exhaust, then scoop).

What should I consider as far as the gears go? Is it a good idea to do bearings at the same time?

orangeRcode · September 1st, 2006, 01:59 PM

Depends on the miles on the bearings. If it was a very low miles car <20,000 you may be able to get by with pressing the bearings off and reusing them. The general run of thumb is go ahead and replace them while you are in there since bearings are much cheaper than the labor to replace them again if they go bad. Look for an install kit on ebay and you can get them for a decent price.

Drgnracin72 · September 1st, 2006, 03:25 PM

if you plan on going with forced indution later on go with a 3.73. if your an auto, no matter what go with a 4.10 but maneul and forced induction=3.73. if your gonna stay n/a just stick some 4.10 and youll be really happy!

raceruler03 · September 1st, 2006, 05:14 PM

as far as exhaust goes, bassani makes a great off road xpipe, but if you want to stay street legal go with the high flow cats and 1 chamber flowmasters, it'll shake windows when you ride by

Sable · September 2nd, 2006, 03:37 AM

Go with longtube headers then let the rest of the exhaust fall into place.
I am very happy with my setup.

sharkbait · April 20th, 2010, 11:49 AM

SLP loudmouth 2 exhaust is what you need.

Throw on some 3.73s and a shaker scoop and youll be set for life

M.P. Cobra Fan · April 20th, 2010, 11:50 AM

Did you seriously bump a fucking 3.5 year old thread for fucking nonsense.

September 1st, 2006, 12:38 PM	#1
rainydayryan Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 27 iTrader: 0 reviews	First Mod... I have a 2002 stock GT. I want to do my first mod. I am torn between the shaker scoop and an exhaust system. One thing I am unsure of is what is the difference between cat-backs & x-pipes? If I am going to do the catback, should I do the xpipe at the same time? If I'm going that far, should I put headers on too? I'd like it louder, but don't think I'd get much performance gain out of just xpipes and catbacks. Any recommendations for my first mod? Thanks!

September 1st, 2006, 01:13 PM	#4
Drgnracin72 I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: somewhere in oklahoma Posts: 10,638 iTrader: 2 reviews	the x- or h-pipe comes before the catback. go with gears and then exhaust! __________________ 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

September 1st, 2006, 01:59 PM	#6
orangeRcode Hardcore Enthusiast 11.21@123 -150 shot Join Date: May 2006 Location: Mustang/Yukon, OK Posts: 1,830 iTrader: 1 reviews	Depends on the miles on the bearings. If it was a very low miles car <20,000 you may be able to get by with pressing the bearings off and reusing them. The general run of thumb is go ahead and replace them while you are in there since bearings are much cheaper than the labor to replace them again if they go bad. Look for an install kit on ebay and you can get them for a decent price. __________________

September 1st, 2006, 03:25 PM	#7
Drgnracin72 I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: somewhere in oklahoma Posts: 10,638 iTrader: 2 reviews	if you plan on going with forced indution later on go with a 3.73. if your an auto, no matter what go with a 4.10 but maneul and forced induction=3.73. if your gonna stay n/a just stick some 4.10 and youll be really happy! __________________ 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

September 1st, 2006, 05:14 PM	#8
raceruler03 Enthusiast 2000 mustang gt Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: georgia Posts: 913 iTrader: 0 reviews	as far as exhaust goes, bassani makes a great off road xpipe, but if you want to stay street legal go with the high flow cats and 1 chamber flowmasters, it'll shake windows when you ride by __________________ http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t...donecopy-1.jpg

September 1st, 2006, 12:46 PM	#2
03 R Code MM Fanatic unstoppable @ speed of light Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Knees deep in dat ass Posts: 3,103 iTrader: 0 reviews	You'd get more performance gains out of full exhaust than you would out of a shaker scoop. As far as first mods go, I would get new gears, I am a big fan of 4.30s but others will say go with 4.10s, depending on what you want to do down the road with other power adders.

September 1st, 2006, 01:12 PM	#3
rainydayryan Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 27 iTrader: 0 reviews	Eventually I want to go with the shaker scoop (I like the bad-a$$ look) and a full exhaust - I want to keep it street legal, but it's not for everyday driving. I also want it LOUD.(!) Any recommendations for that? I see that there are some options as far as Steeda MAC & Magnaflow... Thanks again...

September 1st, 2006, 01:26 PM	#5
rainydayryan Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 27 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ok, ok. As much as I want to hear it roar, I'll get new gears first (then exhaust, then scoop). What should I consider as far as the gears go? Is it a good idea to do bearings at the same time?

September 2nd, 2006, 03:37 AM	#9
Sable Regular 2002 Mustang GT 12.8@109 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Akron, Ohio Posts: 106 iTrader: 0 reviews	Go with longtube headers then let the rest of the exhaust fall into place. I am very happy with my setup. __________________ 2002 True Blue Mustang GT M5 309 rwhp 320 rwtq tune by Big Shot Dyno Best: 12.8 @ 109 mph 2004 Cosmos GTO M6 (1 of 366) 530 RWHP 510 RWT Tuned by Back Street Performance Best: 11.33 @ 129mph

April 20th, 2010, 11:49 AM	#10
sharkbait Hooo Ha Ha 1997 Mustang GT 11.99 @ 113.9mph Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pasadena MD Posts: 9,630 iTrader: 9 reviews	SLP loudmouth 2 exhaust is what you need. Throw on some 3.73s and a shaker scoop and youll be set for life __________________ 374rwhp 456rwtq @ 8psi

April 20th, 2010, 11:50 AM	#11
M.P. Cobra Fan It's in the details Mod! 01 Cobra Vert Nov 09/10 ROTM! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ft Stewart/Naples/Hampton/Tampa Posts: 11,075 iTrader: 1 reviews	Did you seriously bump a fucking 3.5 year old thread for fucking nonsense. __________________ Pinup in signature by loish.net Modded Mustangs Cobra Club#007 Military Crew E5 VOTED MM's BEST SIGNATURE 2010. THANKS STANGGTR07

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