New guy with a ton of questions

wishIhada5.0 · April 29th, 2008, 09:24 AM

Hi guys! I have been lurking around this site now for about a year and you guys have some sick rides to say the least. A few days ago I finally found the right stang for me in Vienna, Virginia. I traveled roughly 4 hours each way from Pittsburgh to go pick it up at Infinity of Tysons Corner. Its an '02 True Blue GT, 5 speed, with gray cloth interior. I couldnt be any happier with it! But anyway, on to the questions lol
-where can I find production numbers?
-Where can I find what gears my car has?
-Will SLP loudmouth 1's be really raspy with stock cats and manifolds?
- Are american Muscles billet parts pretty nice?
-Whats the best short throw shifters for these cars? MGW?

Thanks guys!
-Dan

andres0286 · April 29th, 2008, 10:13 AM

Hey, welcome to the forums.

You can learn about your car here:
2002 Ford Mustang

Your car has 3.27 gear stock. Unless they were changed by another owner. As for the SLPs I dont know much about them. You can search on the forums. You can also start by reading this post
First Modifications For Your Mustang, Look Here

The parts from american muscle are very nice IMO. Tell them you are from the forums to get a discount.

HMUSN · April 29th, 2008, 10:20 AM

Welcome to the forums

-Where can I find what gears my car has?

jack up the tires of the axle off the ground mark the 12 o clock pos. on the tire then mark the 12 o clock on the drive shaft spin the tire 2 times and count the rotations of the drive shaft at the same time that should get you in the ballpark number on the drive shaft rotations.
-Will SLP loudmouth 1's be really raspy with stock cats and manifolds?
Slp is a good brand. I suggest you check out our exhaust section because there should be a clip there.. let me know if you don't find it and I will be happy to get you a sound clip
- Are american Muscles billet parts pretty nice?
I have a few on my car and the quality is nice. plus as said you get a discount from using our forum vendor
-Whats the best short throw shifters for these cars? MGW?
MGW hands down

06z28eaTer · April 29th, 2008, 10:53 AM

i like my billet stuff also

njstang · April 29th, 2008, 12:08 PM

Welcome, and congrats on the car. The stock gear ratio is 3.27, if you look under the rear of your car there is a small metal tag on the rear diff cover.

As for the slp, my friend has the lm1 catback on his car with stock h and headers and it sounds ok I'm not a fan of slp bc it is too raspy it doesn't have that muscle car tone, but he love it

As for American muscle, there products are good, some of the cheapest prices around and also free shipping, you can't go wrong. You might also want to check out rpmoutlet.com they have some nice deals.

wishIhada5.0 · April 29th, 2008, 05:24 PM

Thanks for all of your help, I think Im gonna go ahead on the SLP's, I heard them on a mustang at the beach and they sounded pretty sick, they are modular so if I dont like em I can slip in a flowmaster or something.

-Dan

99mustanggtman · April 29th, 2008, 05:27 PM

welcome

03TropicGt · April 29th, 2008, 11:27 PM

Welcome

ZKid · April 30th, 2008, 02:53 AM

Welcome to the site! There is a TON of knowledge on this site, so take advantage of it. Alot of your questions have been posted before so do a quick search in the future. Congrats on the stang and let us know if you have any other quetions.

themainman · April 30th, 2008, 08:29 AM

Hey man, glad to see you decided to join us! Where bouts in Pittsburgh? My Sister live there and my brother went to Art Institute....

wishIhada5.0 · April 30th, 2008, 09:19 AM

Sry about the not searching before I posted thing, and there is definetly a ton of knowledge on here! I live about an hour or so east of Pittsburgh in Latrobe. Anyone else from around my area? Im making my first parts run tonight, Im gonna order a Mach 1 grille delete, Mach 1 front spoiler, billet AC knobs, billet window/lock buttons, steeda shift knob, billet headlight knob, and lighted door sills.

I decided to wait on the exhaust. That will probably be it until fall/winter when I put it away.

ohcat68 · April 30th, 2008, 03:21 PM

Welcome to the forums

mystang0673 · April 30th, 2008, 04:41 PM

Originally Posted by HMUSN

-Whats the best short throw shifters for these cars? MGW?
MGW hands down

upr... ho... lol. you drive an automatic! how you know about shifters... lmao...

HMUSN · April 30th, 2008, 04:51 PM

I drive an auto? since when?

the only auto I own is my dd cougar

mystang0673 · April 30th, 2008, 04:56 PM

i was talkin about the cougar you made the 8sec pass in.. i know thats an auto

HMUSN · April 30th, 2008, 04:57 PM

oh yea... before I forget

mystang0673 · April 30th, 2008, 04:57 PM

did you just go outside and take that pic just for the shifter? lol

sean 96 gt · April 30th, 2008, 10:37 PM

SLP LM1s with the stock H-pipe are not loud or raspy. With an off-road pipe its a whole other story.

Black02GT · April 30th, 2008, 10:42 PM

is that a freakin extra cup holder in that pic or is that can in the floorboard?

Black02GT · April 30th, 2008, 10:47 PM

Welcome to the board! like everyone has stated, there is tons of info on mustangs here. search is your friend. personally the LM1 is my favorite the lm2 is not appealing to me.

but bassani is the best

haha. had to say that .they pay me for it j/k

MGW hands down is a great shifter. ive tryed other shifters in friends cars and they were also good but when all was said and done I was glad to get back in my car and feel the MGW. its a great change on even a stock car. highly reccomended.

and american muscle can be pricey on certain things but they do have quality products which is what we all want. also take a look at Ninosport Mustang Performance Parts ive used them and they have superior customer service. if you have any questions dont be shy, give people PM's or post a thread. asking is a good thing. in the past other forums have bashed me for asking questions and made fun of me for asking which intake. which exhaust which.. etc... but the best way to find out is to ask before you waste your money on something horrible. anyways. welcome.

April 29th, 2008, 09:24 AM	#1
wishIhada5.0 MM Fanatic 2002 GT, True Blue, Stick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: About an hour east of Pittsburgh Posts: 3,413 iTrader: 0 reviews	New guy with a ton of questions Hi guys! I have been lurking around this site now for about a year and you guys have some sick rides to say the least. A few days ago I finally found the right stang for me in Vienna, Virginia. I traveled roughly 4 hours each way from Pittsburgh to go pick it up at Infinity of Tysons Corner. Its an '02 True Blue GT, 5 speed, with gray cloth interior. I couldnt be any happier with it! But anyway, on to the questions lol -where can I find production numbers? -Where can I find what gears my car has? -Will SLP loudmouth 1's be really raspy with stock cats and manifolds? - Are american Muscles billet parts pretty nice? -Whats the best short throw shifters for these cars? MGW? Thanks guys! -Dan

April 29th, 2008, 10:13 AM	#2
andres0286 Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Guaynabo, Puerto Rico Posts: 1,027 iTrader: 1 reviews	Hey, welcome to the forums. You can learn about your car here: 2002 Ford Mustang Your car has 3.27 gear stock. Unless they were changed by another owner. As for the SLPs I dont know much about them. You can search on the forums. You can also start by reading this post First Modifications For Your Mustang, Look Here The parts from american muscle are very nice IMO. Tell them you are from the forums to get a discount. __________________ 2002 GT SOLD 2003 Mustang GT Cobra Clone SOLD Procharged @ 8psi 458 rwhp Mods in Garage

April 29th, 2008, 10:20 AM	#3
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 36,836 iTrader: 9 reviews	Welcome to the forums -Where can I find what gears my car has? jack up the tires of the axle off the ground mark the 12 o clock pos. on the tire then mark the 12 o clock on the drive shaft spin the tire 2 times and count the rotations of the drive shaft at the same time that should get you in the ballpark number on the drive shaft rotations. -Will SLP loudmouth 1's be really raspy with stock cats and manifolds? Slp is a good brand. I suggest you check out our exhaust section because there should be a clip there.. let me know if you don't find it and I will be happy to get you a sound clip - Are american Muscles billet parts pretty nice? I have a few on my car and the quality is nice. plus as said you get a discount from using our forum vendor -Whats the best short throw shifters for these cars? MGW? MGW hands down __________________

April 29th, 2008, 10:53 AM	#4
06z28eaTer Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 GT / 1999 Cobra Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,177 iTrader: 0 reviews	i like my billet stuff also __________________ -2003 TERMINATOR- -2006 MUSTANG GT-

April 29th, 2008, 05:27 PM	#7
99mustanggtman Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 GT Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Germantown, MD/ OSU Posts: 1,835 iTrader: 7 reviews	welcome __________________ Single 67mm turbo, ported pi heads, edelbrock vic jr. manifold w/HPP plenum, terminator shortblock, return fuel system... Goal 600+ rwhp.

April 29th, 2008, 05:24 PM	#6
wishIhada5.0 MM Fanatic 2002 GT, True Blue, Stick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: About an hour east of Pittsburgh Posts: 3,413 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks for all of your help, I think Im gonna go ahead on the SLP's, I heard them on a mustang at the beach and they sounded pretty sick, they are modular so if I dont like em I can slip in a flowmaster or something. -Dan

April 29th, 2008, 11:27 PM	#8
03TropicGt Enthusiast 2003 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 551 iTrader: 0 reviews	Welcome

April 30th, 2008, 02:53 AM	#9
ZKid Regular 2002 GT Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 65 iTrader: 0 reviews	Welcome to the site! There is a TON of knowledge on this site, so take advantage of it. Alot of your questions have been posted before so do a quick search in the future. Congrats on the stang and let us know if you have any other quetions. __________________ 02 GT... JLT Cold Air/ Diablo Tune/ MAC Catback Exhaust/ FRPP 3.73's/ Steeda Triax/ Eibach Pro Kit... A work in progress.

April 30th, 2008, 08:29 AM	#10
themainman Regular 03 GT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Buffalo NY Area Posts: 93 iTrader: 0 reviews	Hey man, glad to see you decided to join us! Where bouts in Pittsburgh? My Sister live there and my brother went to Art Institute.... __________________ '03 GT, Fire RED!, FR 3.73's, 75mm AccuFab TB, 75mm AccFab Plenum, C & L TrueFlow Intake & 85MM MAF, K & N Filter, Steeda Shifter, Pypes catless X, Pypes Cat-Back with Violator mufflers.

April 30th, 2008, 09:19 AM	#11
wishIhada5.0 MM Fanatic 2002 GT, True Blue, Stick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: About an hour east of Pittsburgh Posts: 3,413 iTrader: 0 reviews	Sry about the not searching before I posted thing, and there is definetly a ton of knowledge on here! I live about an hour or so east of Pittsburgh in Latrobe. Anyone else from around my area? Im making my first parts run tonight, Im gonna order a Mach 1 grille delete, Mach 1 front spoiler, billet AC knobs, billet window/lock buttons, steeda shift knob, billet headlight knob, and lighted door sills. I decided to wait on the exhaust. That will probably be it until fall/winter when I put it away.

April 30th, 2008, 03:21 PM	#12
ohcat68 Regular 1999 Mustang GT TBD Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 92 iTrader: 0 reviews	Welcome to the forums __________________ Mushrooms...Mushrooms..In my head, Mushrooms...Mushrooms..In...mmyyy....Heaaad

April 30th, 2008, 04:51 PM	#14
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 36,836 iTrader: 9 reviews	I drive an auto? since when? the only auto I own is my dd cougar __________________

April 30th, 2008, 04:56 PM	#15
mystang0673 MM Fanatic 6.82@100mph 1.45 60' Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 3,239 iTrader: 0 reviews	i was talkin about the cougar you made the 8sec pass in.. i know thats an auto __________________

April 30th, 2008, 04:57 PM	#16
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 36,836 iTrader: 9 reviews	oh yea... before I forget __________________

April 30th, 2008, 10:37 PM	#18
sean 96 gt Regular 1998 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 131 iTrader: 0 reviews	SLP LM1s with the stock H-pipe are not loud or raspy. With an off-road pipe its a whole other story. __________________ 98GT - BBK CAI, BBK T/B, BBK Plenum, Steeda Pulleys, BBK o/r X, SLP Loudmouth, 3:73 Gears, Diablo Tune, Steeda Tri-Ax, H&R Super Sports (Eibach Springs in sig), Tokico Shocks

April 30th, 2008, 10:42 PM	#19
Black02GT Hardcore Enthusiast 03 Mach 1--~--1 of 2513 8.8 1/8 mile time Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Alcoa/Knoxville, Tn Posts: 1,644 iTrader: 0 reviews	is that a freakin extra cup holder in that pic or is that can in the floorboard? __________________ Originally Posted by HMUSN it's like racing a mach 1 .. not untouchable but still gonna lose plain and simple no matter how you roll the dice. SaleenWolf720: need horsepower?? no, you just need bald tires, then you'll really feel the power

April 30th, 2008, 10:47 PM	#20
Black02GT Hardcore Enthusiast 03 Mach 1--~--1 of 2513 8.8 1/8 mile time Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Alcoa/Knoxville, Tn Posts: 1,644 iTrader: 0 reviews	Welcome to the board! like everyone has stated, there is tons of info on mustangs here. search is your friend. personally the LM1 is my favorite the lm2 is not appealing to me. but bassani is the best haha. had to say that .they pay me for it j/k MGW hands down is a great shifter. ive tryed other shifters in friends cars and they were also good but when all was said and done I was glad to get back in my car and feel the MGW. its a great change on even a stock car. highly reccomended. and american muscle can be pricey on certain things but they do have quality products which is what we all want. also take a look at Ninosport Mustang Performance Parts ive used them and they have superior customer service. if you have any questions dont be shy, give people PM's or post a thread. asking is a good thing. in the past other forums have bashed me for asking questions and made fun of me for asking which intake. which exhaust which.. etc... but the best way to find out is to ask before you waste your money on something horrible. anyways. welcome. __________________ Originally Posted by HMUSN it's like racing a mach 1 .. not untouchable but still gonna lose plain and simple no matter how you roll the dice. SaleenWolf720: need horsepower?? no, you just need bald tires, then you'll really feel the power

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