New Mustang Owner Who Needs Advice

GT 2002 · September 15th, 2006, 02:19 PM

Hello All,
Just bought a 2002 GT Convertible and am a novice. Would like to know where I can get parts like the license plate bulb housings and other not so common parts. Thanks. Also, I have about a $1000 to add more power to the Mustang, thinking about going with headers and a new exhaust. Thoughts?

GTSilver · September 15th, 2006, 02:26 PM

get gears and a tune 1st. that gets a huuuuuuge chunk of power outta the way first...then go with the little things like Cold Air Iduction(CAI), x or h midpipes with a good cat back, some pulleys and things of that nature. the gears and the tuner will be about or under $1000 bucks. if u want a huge increase in acceleration and dont care about gas mileage go with 4.10....if u just want it to be a bit more punchy here and there and do care about mileage...go 3.73...losta guys here say 4.10 is the way to go for the strip or streat but it all depends on the application! good luck!

GT 2002 · September 15th, 2006, 02:50 PM

Thanks alot.

Drgnracin72 · September 15th, 2006, 07:17 PM

the 4.10 are not going to decrease your mileage but maybe 2-3 mpg. the only reason youll lose a lot of mileage is becasue you wont get tired of romping on the car. itll be a shit ton faster with the 4.10. youll regret not going with them if you go with the 3.73. start first with gears and tuner as he mentioned, and then do your cia and catback plus mid pipe and if you want you can do headers also. good lookin car and wleocme to the site

DanishStallion · September 15th, 2006, 07:31 PM

Nice stang =) where you from ? and welcome!"

GT 2002 · September 15th, 2006, 08:22 PM

I am in the Army and stationed in Hawaii. On my way back to Iraq and bought the Mustang to give myself a hobby for when I return.
What should a tune include?

September 15th, 2006, 02:26 PM	#2
GTSilver Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 698 iTrader: 0 reviews	get gears and a tune 1st. that gets a huuuuuuge chunk of power outta the way first...then go with the little things like Cold Air Iduction(CAI), x or h midpipes with a good cat back, some pulleys and things of that nature. the gears and the tuner will be about or under $1000 bucks. if u want a huge increase in acceleration and dont care about gas mileage go with 4.10....if u just want it to be a bit more punchy here and there and do care about mileage...go 3.73...losta guys here say 4.10 is the way to go for the strip or streat but it all depends on the application! good luck! __________________ 2002 GT K&N CAI O/R X-Pipe Race Bullit Mufflers SCT Xcal2 w/Custom Tune By RWTD 4.10 Rear Nitto D/R's FR500 Rims 17x9 17x10.5

September 15th, 2006, 07:17 PM	#4
Drgnracin72 I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: somewhere in oklahoma Posts: 10,635 iTrader: 2 reviews	the 4.10 are not going to decrease your mileage but maybe 2-3 mpg. the only reason youll lose a lot of mileage is becasue you wont get tired of romping on the car. itll be a shit ton faster with the 4.10. youll regret not going with them if you go with the 3.73. start first with gears and tuner as he mentioned, and then do your cia and catback plus mid pipe and if you want you can do headers also. good lookin car and wleocme to the site __________________ 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 15th, 2006, 07:31 PM	#5
DanishStallion Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 670 iTrader: 0 reviews	Nice stang =) where you from ? and welcome!" __________________ www.irmfclub.com

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September 15th, 2006, 02:50 PM	#3
GT 2002 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 10 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks alot.

September 15th, 2006, 08:22 PM	#6
GT 2002 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 10 iTrader: 0 reviews	I am in the Army and stationed in Hawaii. On my way back to Iraq and bought the Mustang to give myself a hobby for when I return. What should a tune include?

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