More horsepower ?

mexlatino · August 24th, 2007, 02:15 PM

what can i do to increase horsepower to my 1998 mustang gt? right now its just stock. i have not done any modifications as of yet. i understand i can supercharger it but that would be thousands of dollars. what are some things other than that, which would in turn boost up my horsepower?

HMUSN · August 24th, 2007, 02:20 PM

welcome to the forums.

please take a look at our stickied topics in the modular section..

they will give you some very good info and if you still have any questions feel free to ask.

HessiaN257 · August 24th, 2007, 02:33 PM

Some of the easier ways to get horse power would be to free up the exhaust system. Look into some type of cat back/ mid-pipe combo.

Look here for some of the first mods to do to your mustang:
http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...e-vt11718.html

WilltheThrill · August 24th, 2007, 04:33 PM

welcome to MM, i wish u luck with your modding, once u feel the increased power and performance, you'll be addicted and you'll alwayz be sayin' "I Need More Powaaaaaaaa".

oh yeah my name's Will

...........and i like chicken

2007calispecial · August 24th, 2007, 10:01 PM

hey whats up, a popular modification for the 1998 is the PI swap, you take the heads and a few other things from a later stang, good for 30 hp i beleive.

Damaso · August 25th, 2007, 01:50 PM

Originally Posted by 2007calispecial

hey whats up, a popular modification for the 1998 is the PI swap, you take the heads and a few other things from a later stang, good for 30 hp i beleive.

you get about a 60hp gain and is like 1500 on ebay. Its just the heads, cam, and intake of the later model stang.

96GTRagTop · August 25th, 2007, 03:50 PM

Originally Posted by Damaso

Originally Posted by 2007calispecial

hey whats up, a popular modification for the 1998 is the PI swap, you take the heads and a few other things from a later stang, good for 30 hp i beleive.

you get about a 60hp gain and is like 1500 on ebay. Its just the heads, cam, and intake of the later model stang.

u gain about 50-55rwhp.

IMO the complete swap isn't worth it. U get the biggest gain from the intake and cams, and for the money ur not gonna find a better intake. But i'd rather save my 100-150 on the cams and use it for a nice aftermarket one. Instead of gaining 40-45hp with the intake and cams u can gain up to 70-75 hp. Of course ur gonna spend an extra 1000 bux when it all comes down to it, but thats like 1 hp every 23 extra bux u spend.....well worth it IMO.

mexlatino · August 27th, 2007, 02:53 PM

so what mustang year would be good to get the heads and cam? i really i new so i have not researched that much.

mexlatino · August 27th, 2007, 03:01 PM

doing all these modifications for example exhaust, head cams, intake, and that, how much total horsepower, can be adding to the car?

HMUSN · August 27th, 2007, 04:17 PM

you can get the parts from any 99-04 GT.

It depends on your bolt on set up. some parts make more HP than others.
your tune will also make or break your HP numbers.

96GTRagTop · August 27th, 2007, 10:20 PM

Originally Posted by mexlatino

doing all these modifications for example exhaust, head cams, intake, and that, how much total horsepower, can be adding to the car?

u'll be pushing anywhere from 220-240 rwhp.

mexlatino · August 28th, 2007, 04:35 PM

what do you mean by tune? also what is 220-240rwhp.? again im a idiot when it comes to this type of jargan

1stimeford · August 28th, 2007, 05:27 PM

this explains the differences in tuners alittle..
http://www.americanmuscle.com/tuner-differences.html

rwhp=rear wheel horsepower...

the tunes help make your car perform better

96GTRagTop · August 28th, 2007, 09:57 PM

Originally Posted by mexlatino

what do you mean by tune? also what is 220-240rwhp.? again im a idiot when it comes to this type of jargan

1998 Gt's had 225 crank hp, and about 185-195 of that makes it to the rear wheals,

When people talk about horsepower they rarely ever talk about crank, the power to the wheels is what's pushing the car.

August 24th, 2007, 02:15 PM	#1
mexlatino Regular 1998 Mustang GT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 131	More horsepower ? what can i do to increase horsepower to my 1998 mustang gt? right now its just stock. i have not done any modifications as of yet. i understand i can supercharger it but that would be thousands of dollars. what are some things other than that, which would in turn boost up my horsepower?

August 24th, 2007, 02:33 PM	#3
HessiaN257 Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT 13.9@101 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 792	Some of the easier ways to get horse power would be to free up the exhaust system. Look into some type of cat back/ mid-pipe combo. Look here for some of the first mods to do to your mustang: http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...e-vt11718.html __________________ 13.9@101 before some mods

August 24th, 2007, 04:33 PM	#4
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August 28th, 2007, 05:27 PM	#13
1stimeford Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Virginia Beach, Va Posts: 319	this explains the differences in tuners alittle.. http://www.americanmuscle.com/tuner-differences.html rwhp=rear wheel horsepower... the tunes help make your car perform better __________________ Never argue with a fool, or someone may come along & not know who the fool is. ________________ JLT CAI, Accufab 70MM Throttlebody and Plenum,Xcal 2/BamaChips Tune

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August 27th, 2007, 02:53 PM	#8
mexlatino Regular 1998 Mustang GT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 131	so what mustang year would be good to get the heads and cam? i really i new so i have not researched that much.

August 27th, 2007, 03:01 PM	#9
mexlatino Regular 1998 Mustang GT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 131	doing all these modifications for example exhaust, head cams, intake, and that, how much total horsepower, can be adding to the car?

August 28th, 2007, 04:35 PM	#12
mexlatino Regular 1998 Mustang GT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 131	what do you mean by tune? also what is 220-240rwhp.? again im a idiot when it comes to this type of jargan

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