New to forum, general stuff

redbar0n11 · June 26th, 2007, 04:23 PM

I just recently bought my '07 GT and I have some questions and observations that maybe someone can shed some light on. First off, it's a 5-speed and I notice that in 1st and 2nd gear, it's really sluggish until you hit about 2k RPMs and then the power kicks in. Is this normal with the stock gears or something? I know that a lot of people upgrade to the 4.10's to get power in 5th gear, but never heard anything about 1st or 2nd. I do not have the Interior Upgrade, but I was wondering if anyone knew if it was possible to upgrade the guage cluster to the optional one with the information center and the my colors option in it? Is it a straight swap, or would it be more involved? I am also looking to Mod a lot more of the car especially the stereo. I have the Shaker 500...want to put in double-din 7" touchscreen HU. Will the stock speakers/wire setup be compatible? Or does aftermarket stuff not jive with the factory components? I want better speakers, just might not get them at the same time as HU - if you know what I mean. And finally for now, what's the best bang for the bucks when it comes to semi-minor performance upgrades? Pulleys? CAI? Mass Air? Throttle body? Exhaust? Headers? Anyway, thanks for reading. SORRY POST WAS SO LONG! :sleep I appreciate the input. I'll take all that I can get! Thanks all!

gills99stang · June 26th, 2007, 10:38 PM

Better gears and a short-throw shifter will definitely improve the feel of shifting.

For your head unit, there's usually a wire harness for anything. Best Buy carries tons of harnesses in stock.

How much money are you looking to spend on performance upgrades?

redbar0n11 · June 27th, 2007, 01:19 PM

Well, I haven't really budgeted how much... but if I want something, I'm gonna save for it

. I'm definately gonna drop a few thousand into the car...atleast.

gills99stang · July 9th, 2007, 06:45 AM

I have 4:10 gears in my '99 GT five speed and I love them. Unless you're going to get FI later on, that's what I would reccommend. You really get a feel for the car with the higher gears IMO.

acehogg69 · July 27th, 2007, 01:30 PM

As far as being a turd in 1st and 2nd go with a CAI and a X-CAL 2 reprogrammer and it will really wake it up!

acehogg69 · July 27th, 2007, 01:34 PM

Check with some other guys on here, but I have heard with the shaker systems there is alot involved with the factory amps etc and changing out to aftermarket. I would recommend checkign with a local installer.

June 26th, 2007, 04:23 PM	#1
redbar0n11 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Clearwater, Florida Posts: 8 iTrader: 0 reviews	New to forum, general stuff I just recently bought my '07 GT and I have some questions and observations that maybe someone can shed some light on. First off, it's a 5-speed and I notice that in 1st and 2nd gear, it's really sluggish until you hit about 2k RPMs and then the power kicks in. Is this normal with the stock gears or something? I know that a lot of people upgrade to the 4.10's to get power in 5th gear, but never heard anything about 1st or 2nd. I do not have the Interior Upgrade, but I was wondering if anyone knew if it was possible to upgrade the guage cluster to the optional one with the information center and the my colors option in it? Is it a straight swap, or would it be more involved? I am also looking to Mod a lot more of the car especially the stereo. I have the Shaker 500...want to put in double-din 7" touchscreen HU. Will the stock speakers/wire setup be compatible? Or does aftermarket stuff not jive with the factory components? I want better speakers, just might not get them at the same time as HU - if you know what I mean. And finally for now, what's the best bang for the bucks when it comes to semi-minor performance upgrades? Pulleys? CAI? Mass Air? Throttle body? Exhaust? Headers? Anyway, thanks for reading. SORRY POST WAS SO LONG! :sleep I appreciate the input. I'll take all that I can get! Thanks all!

June 26th, 2007, 10:38 PM	#2
gills99stang Achieving more N/A power! When this baby hits 88 miles an hour... Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia Posts: 3,154 iTrader: 3 reviews	Better gears and a short-throw shifter will definitely improve the feel of shifting. For your head unit, there's usually a wire harness for anything. Best Buy carries tons of harnesses in stock. How much money are you looking to spend on performance upgrades? __________________ Brendan '99 Mustang GT [ 318 rwhp N/A ] - SOLD () '04 F150 XLT SuperCab

June 27th, 2007, 01:19 PM	#3
redbar0n11 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Clearwater, Florida Posts: 8 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well, I haven't really budgeted how much... but if I want something, I'm gonna save for it . I'm definately gonna drop a few thousand into the car...atleast. __________________ 2007 Alloy GT - Stock for now but WORKING ON IT!

July 9th, 2007, 06:45 AM	#4
gills99stang Achieving more N/A power! When this baby hits 88 miles an hour... Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia Posts: 3,154 iTrader: 3 reviews	I have 4:10 gears in my '99 GT five speed and I love them. Unless you're going to get FI later on, that's what I would reccommend. You really get a feel for the car with the higher gears IMO. __________________ Brendan '99 Mustang GT [ 318 rwhp N/A ] - SOLD () '04 F150 XLT SuperCab

July 27th, 2007, 01:30 PM	#5
acehogg69 Hardcore Enthusiast 06 GT with bolt ons I sucked Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cheese country!! aka WI Posts: 1,090 iTrader: 0 reviews	As far as being a turd in 1st and 2nd go with a CAI and a X-CAL 2 reprogrammer and it will really wake it up! __________________ Kyle Busch Haters Club!! Member Uno! Tony wrote "Blowers blow, turbos suck, and nitrous rules!!! lol " Borla cattless L/T's topped with Flowmasters , Roush short throw, JLT2 CAI w/ X-CAL2 from Brenspeed, Bullit 18X9 and 18X10 deep dish.

July 27th, 2007, 01:34 PM	#6
acehogg69 Hardcore Enthusiast 06 GT with bolt ons I sucked Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cheese country!! aka WI Posts: 1,090 iTrader: 0 reviews	Check with some other guys on here, but I have heard with the shaker systems there is alot involved with the factory amps etc and changing out to aftermarket. I would recommend checkign with a local installer. __________________ Kyle Busch Haters Club!! Member Uno! Tony wrote "Blowers blow, turbos suck, and nitrous rules!!! lol " Borla cattless L/T's topped with Flowmasters , Roush short throw, JLT2 CAI w/ X-CAL2 from Brenspeed, Bullit 18X9 and 18X10 deep dish.

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