Where Should I Start?

PaulluaP855 · September 25th, 2006, 12:50 PM

Ok, I have a 1998 GT with a manual tranny, and I wanna know wheres the best place to start to turn it into a preformace car.

Basicily I want to have a car thats going to throw my head back in the seat, so whatever is going to up my torque sounds like a good idea.

I'm really excited about FINALY having a mustang, so any sugestions to help me improve would be greatly apreciated.

PaulluaP855 · September 25th, 2006, 12:52 PM

Sorry if I posted this in the wrong place, I cant figure how to edit it to put it into the 4.6 secetion

itschristorres8 · September 25th, 2006, 12:56 PM

well it depends what you want.
many things will throw your head back..
you can throw a low psi supercharger on there.
or full bolt on's

a good start is full exhaust possibly with long tubes at the same time
and 4.10 or 3.73 gears. and why not through in a lil Cold air intake with it

PaulluaP855 · September 25th, 2006, 01:00 PM

Ok, thanks...I think I'll head for the gears first, then on from there

And can anyone help me with exaust? Is it just for sound, or does it help to add preformace? and if so how much?

itschristorres8 · September 25th, 2006, 01:05 PM

it does help with performance and flow. also gives your car sound trust me..if you want a car thats gonna be jolting your head back exhaust is only gonna help. it might not add A WHOLE lot...idk how much it would help a GT but it will deffinitly help and be worth it

also since u have manual..3.73's would be more ideal for you car. 4.10's will make first gear last less then 2secs....no joke

PaulluaP855 · September 25th, 2006, 01:11 PM

Alright, thanks

itschristorres8 · September 25th, 2006, 01:20 PM

no prob

drgnracin72 · September 25th, 2006, 02:32 PM

go with 4.10 unless you plan on going with a blower later on. its fine without the blower though. do cia and exhaust

PaulluaP855 · September 25th, 2006, 03:11 PM

Ok, so exaust, cold air, and gears...you recomend any particular order?

itschristorres8 · September 25th, 2006, 03:13 PM

thats a good start... most of the improvment will be from the gears as u drive the car..or thats what you'll notice most when accelrating.

PaulluaP855 · September 25th, 2006, 04:09 PM

Ok, so gears should be high on the shoping list I suppose

itschristorres8 · September 25th, 2006, 04:09 PM

very high, i wish i got them first...but no doubt i will be getting them

FLA Dreadhead · January 21st, 2007, 09:55 PM

can i adjust my gears even tho i have an automatic or would it make no diff then....

Jucostud · January 21st, 2007, 10:03 PM

Originally Posted by FLA Dreadhead

can i adjust my gears even tho i have an automatic or would it make no diff then....

you can get gears with an auto or man. the gears are in the axle, not the tranny.

ReverendDexter · January 22nd, 2007, 02:43 PM

While you're giving yourself neck-snapping acceleration, don't forget your brakes.

That being said, gears will give you the most bang for your buck. If you have something of a commute (anything over about 10 miles), I'd go 3.73s just to knock a couple hundred rpm off of your crusing speed, else go with 4.10s. A CAI is always worth a few ponies under the hood and a bit better mileage, so you can't loose there. However, if you're planning on getting a s/c or t/c, you'll just end up ripping it off later, so keep that in mind. Also, if you're gonna boost, make sure the rest of your drivetrain is up to snuff.

And don't forget your suspension. You can have all the power in the world, but it don't do $#!* if you can't get it to the ground.

Barrier · January 23rd, 2007, 12:31 PM

PI head swap

Get that thing going! Find some cheap 99-04 heads and intake, or make it DOHC!

September 25th, 2006, 12:50 PM	#1
PaulluaP855 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bradenton Florida Posts: 8	Where Should I Start? Ok, I have a 1998 GT with a manual tranny, and I wanna know wheres the best place to start to turn it into a preformace car. Basicily I want to have a car thats going to throw my head back in the seat, so whatever is going to up my torque sounds like a good idea. I'm really excited about FINALY having a mustang, so any sugestions to help me improve would be greatly apreciated.

September 25th, 2006, 12:52 PM	#2
PaulluaP855 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bradenton Florida Posts: 8	Sorry if I posted this in the wrong place, I cant figure how to edit it to put it into the 4.6 secetion __________________ '98 GT Bone stock

September 25th, 2006, 12:56 PM	#3
itschristorres8 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2000 Mustang V6 n proud 13.1@107mph 2.1-60' Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 13,904	well it depends what you want. many things will throw your head back.. you can throw a low psi supercharger on there. or full bolt on's a good start is full exhaust possibly with long tubes at the same time and 4.10 or 3.73 gears. and why not through in a lil Cold air intake with it __________________ 390rwhp V6 mustang stock bottom end

September 25th, 2006, 01:00 PM	#4
PaulluaP855 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bradenton Florida Posts: 8	Ok, thanks...I think I'll head for the gears first, then on from there And can anyone help me with exaust? Is it just for sound, or does it help to add preformace? and if so how much? __________________ '98 GT Bone stock

September 25th, 2006, 01:05 PM	#5
itschristorres8 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2000 Mustang V6 n proud 13.1@107mph 2.1-60' Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 13,904	it does help with performance and flow. also gives your car sound trust me..if you want a car thats gonna be jolting your head back exhaust is only gonna help. it might not add A WHOLE lot...idk how much it would help a GT but it will deffinitly help and be worth it also since u have manual..3.73's would be more ideal for you car. 4.10's will make first gear last less then 2secs....no joke __________________ 390rwhp V6 mustang stock bottom end

September 25th, 2006, 01:11 PM	#6
PaulluaP855 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bradenton Florida Posts: 8	Alright, thanks __________________ '98 GT Bone stock

September 25th, 2006, 01:20 PM	#7
itschristorres8 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2000 Mustang V6 n proud 13.1@107mph 2.1-60' Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 13,904	no prob __________________ 390rwhp V6 mustang stock bottom end

September 25th, 2006, 03:11 PM	#9
PaulluaP855 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bradenton Florida Posts: 8	Ok, so exaust, cold air, and gears...you recomend any particular order? __________________ '98 GT Bone stock

September 25th, 2006, 03:13 PM	#10
itschristorres8 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2000 Mustang V6 n proud 13.1@107mph 2.1-60' Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 13,904	thats a good start... most of the improvment will be from the gears as u drive the car..or thats what you'll notice most when accelrating. __________________ 390rwhp V6 mustang stock bottom end

September 25th, 2006, 04:09 PM	#11
PaulluaP855 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bradenton Florida Posts: 8	Ok, so gears should be high on the shoping list I suppose __________________ '98 GT Bone stock

January 21st, 2007, 09:55 PM	#13
FLA Dreadhead Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Orlando FL Posts: 107	can i adjust my gears even tho i have an automatic or would it make no diff then.... __________________ 2006 Mustang Gt Silver Borla Cat Back Exaust K&N Intake Throttle Body Spacer more to come!!!!

January 22nd, 2007, 02:43 PM	#15
ReverendDexter Hardcore Enthusiast 1998 SVT Cobra Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 1,228	While you're giving yourself neck-snapping acceleration, don't forget your brakes. That being said, gears will give you the most bang for your buck. If you have something of a commute (anything over about 10 miles), I'd go 3.73s just to knock a couple hundred rpm off of your crusing speed, else go with 4.10s. A CAI is always worth a few ponies under the hood and a bit better mileage, so you can't loose there. However, if you're planning on getting a s/c or t/c, you'll just end up ripping it off later, so keep that in mind. Also, if you're gonna boost, make sure the rest of your drivetrain is up to snuff. And don't forget your suspension. You can have all the power in the world, but it don't do $#!* if you can't get it to the ground. __________________ ---------------------------------------------------------- The Sacred Chao says "MU" '96 Bronco XLT '98 Cobra '89 Camry AllTrac

January 23rd, 2007, 12:31 PM	#16
Barrier Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 60	PI head swap Get that thing going! Find some cheap 99-04 heads and intake, or make it DOHC! __________________ 99 Dark Green Satin Mustang GT conv K&N CAI; MAC O/R H-Pipe; Flowmaster 40s; FRPP 13lb flywheel; Motive 3.90s; Diablosport tuner; Eibach Prokit springs; Tokico Dspec shocks/struts 13.805 @ 100.23, 1.97 60'

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