New 97 Mustang GT Owner!

Lgalaz · September 30th, 2006, 02:41 PM

Hey everyone, I just got my 97' Mustang GT and it's completly stock.. You guys got any ideas on what to do first, second, etc... To get my stang to level it needs to be... I mean I just can't decide on exhaust systems or headers or anything... Just need alittle help, oh and not to pricey...THANKS !!!!!!

Drgnracin72 · September 30th, 2006, 02:44 PM

start out with a set of 4.10 gears. i know where you can a procharer for really chrsp(ME) or go with a catback with some headers, and mid pipe.also ciz and suspension stuff are on the listto. what are your intentions with the car?

Lgalaz · September 30th, 2006, 02:53 PM

Well I want to bring it to about 400 ponies or more.... I just don't know quite were to start at and how to bring it to that.... Alot of people waste time on other stuff I just wan't it to be a powerfull stang... your ideas are going to be very helpful you got any brand names the I should get for say like the headers and exhaust... Which ones sound deep with the added performance....Thanks bud!!!!

Drgnracin72 · September 30th, 2006, 03:46 PM

wiuht your car its not gonna ahppen unless you do a PI swap and n2o or boost

Lgalaz · September 30th, 2006, 04:02 PM

What's going to give me the best bang right now?? My first couple grand should go to what first.... It's going take alot of work but I wan't to get it up there so in what senguence should I go first...Thanks for your input buddie!!

Drgnracin72 · September 30th, 2006, 04:37 PM

oi say do the PI head swap first. itll net you about 40 hp, and thats more than youll get from any bolt on. its not the cheapest but is great for your motor

Fryrice · October 2nd, 2006, 02:47 PM

Yeah,I owned a 200GT which come with the PI stuff from the factory.Big difference in the getty up factor,lol.Ive got a 97GT now,and it doesnt have the same go as my 2000 did.But I love the 97 body style.

Id agree with the PI swap.Maybe do a port job on the heads,but watch the compression ratio if you decide to add boost. Adding a more aggressive cam profile with beefier valve spring is important to.

If your looking for 400hp out of a 2V ,dont skimp on the essentials.Unless you tune every last drop outta the motor while its N/A,your not gonna get 400h without a blower.Forget NOS .Thats fun when you got time to hit the button,but then you gotta keep refilling it.Save you money and get a blower after you forge the bottom end.

You can use stock internals with a blower,but only with low boost or else your gonna do dome damage.

And remember,serious horsepower aint cheap.Some guys only wanna spend $500 dollars for 500hp. Do it right.

MeanGreen · September 3rd, 2010, 03:41 AM

Originally Posted by Lgalaz

Hey everyone, I just got my 97' Mustang GT and it's completly stock.. You guys got any ideas on what to do first, second, etc... To get my stang to level it needs to be... I mean I just can't decide on exhaust systems or headers or anything... Just need alittle help, oh and not to pricey...THANKS !!!!!!

How many miles are on your car?

September 30th, 2006, 02:41 PM	#1
Lgalaz Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: El Monte Posts: 5 iTrader: 0 reviews	New 97 Mustang GT Owner! Hey everyone, I just got my 97' Mustang GT and it's completly stock.. You guys got any ideas on what to do first, second, etc... To get my stang to level it needs to be... I mean I just can't decide on exhaust systems or headers or anything... Just need alittle help, oh and not to pricey...THANKS !!!!!!

September 30th, 2006, 02:44 PM	#2
Drgnracin72 I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: somewhere in oklahoma Posts: 10,635 iTrader: 2 reviews	start out with a set of 4.10 gears. i know where you can a procharer for really chrsp(ME) or go with a catback with some headers, and mid pipe.also ciz and suspension stuff are on the listto. what are your intentions with the car? __________________ 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 30th, 2006, 03:46 PM	#4
Drgnracin72 I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: somewhere in oklahoma Posts: 10,635 iTrader: 2 reviews	wiuht your car its not gonna ahppen unless you do a PI swap and n2o or boost __________________ 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 30th, 2006, 04:37 PM	#6
Drgnracin72 I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: somewhere in oklahoma Posts: 10,635 iTrader: 2 reviews	oi say do the PI head swap first. itll net you about 40 hp, and thats more than youll get from any bolt on. its not the cheapest but is great for your motor __________________ 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

October 2nd, 2006, 02:47 PM	#7
Fryrice Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: VA Posts: 2,034 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yeah,I owned a 200GT which come with the PI stuff from the factory.Big difference in the getty up factor,lol.Ive got a 97GT now,and it doesnt have the same go as my 2000 did.But I love the 97 body style. Id agree with the PI swap.Maybe do a port job on the heads,but watch the compression ratio if you decide to add boost. Adding a more aggressive cam profile with beefier valve spring is important to. If your looking for 400hp out of a 2V ,dont skimp on the essentials.Unless you tune every last drop outta the motor while its N/A,your not gonna get 400h without a blower.Forget NOS .Thats fun when you got time to hit the button,but then you gotta keep refilling it.Save you money and get a blower after you forge the bottom end. You can use stock internals with a blower,but only with low boost or else your gonna do dome damage. And remember,serious horsepower aint cheap.Some guys only wanna spend $500 dollars for 500hp. Do it right. __________________ Fryrice has left the building.

September 30th, 2006, 02:53 PM	#3
Lgalaz Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: El Monte Posts: 5 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well I want to bring it to about 400 ponies or more.... I just don't know quite were to start at and how to bring it to that.... Alot of people waste time on other stuff I just wan't it to be a powerfull stang... your ideas are going to be very helpful you got any brand names the I should get for say like the headers and exhaust... Which ones sound deep with the added performance....Thanks bud!!!!

September 30th, 2006, 04:02 PM	#5
Lgalaz Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: El Monte Posts: 5 iTrader: 0 reviews	What's going to give me the best bang right now?? My first couple grand should go to what first.... It's going take alot of work but I wan't to get it up there so in what senguence should I go first...Thanks for your input buddie!!

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