New to the family.

GTVert00 · September 15th, 2007, 08:20 AM

Got sick of my chrysler and found a silver '00 GT convertible and scooped it up. It's got 25,000 miles on it and unfortunately it was made on 08/11/00 which is a friday i think.

I've fallen in love with this thing and I'm looking into getting a catted x-pipe and cat-back system but cant seem to decide on a brand yet with all the mixed opinions on this site! The other part that is stalling my decision is weather to go 2.5" tubing or larger considering i might attempt to add 8-10psi of boost next summer.

I saw a set of '06 GT rims for $400CDN in my area and im not sure if they would fit but they are a 5spoke design with 2 spokes per ... spoke.

I look forward to meeting you all and contributing to the community.

neckbonekat · September 15th, 2007, 08:43 AM

Well welcome to the site. If you decide to go with the three inch exhaust I would wait until you get the SC first. Put a 3" set up on a stock car or even near stock car can cause you to lose back pressure and may affect your performance. It may also affect your HP numbers. Thr choise in cat back is up to you. It all depends on what you personally like. Some of my favorites are:
Magnapacks
Borla Stingers
SLP LM 2

Yeah that's about it for me. Some others will chime in with more. Again, welcome!

GTsetGO · September 15th, 2007, 09:01 AM

welcome to the site. choice in exhaust all depends upon what sound you are looking for as they all give roughly the same performance upgrade.

neckbonekat · September 15th, 2007, 09:16 AM

Originally Posted by GTsetGO

welcome to the site. choice in exhaust all depends upon what sound you are looking for as they all give roughly the same performance upgrade.

Roughly. It's the mid pipe and headers that makes the biggest difference.

00vabchgt · September 15th, 2007, 09:47 AM

welcome to MM

AndrewA. · September 15th, 2007, 10:26 AM

25k thats really low mil. I personally like flowmasters..always have. How do you like those blue LED gauge lights...does it look good?

SWEET2KSTANG · September 15th, 2007, 12:30 PM

enjoy your stay.

bossman2kgt · September 15th, 2007, 12:35 PM

Ive also heard that cars assembled on Fridays and Mondays are a p.o.s. but dont worry bout it man. Keep us up to date on your mods.

HMUSN · September 15th, 2007, 01:58 PM

welcome to the forums..

ChrisJ · September 15th, 2007, 02:00 PM

Welcome to the site...Nice car

tlr96 · September 15th, 2007, 04:42 PM

welcome to MM!

Smoothgrandmama · September 15th, 2007, 04:59 PM

mmhmm

8t6gt · September 15th, 2007, 05:07 PM

Welcome to the site man enjoy your stay

XTCNAGT · September 15th, 2007, 08:29 PM

Welcome to the site

96Snaker · September 15th, 2007, 11:07 PM

Welcome to the post-happy place that is MM. Great lookin 'vert.

2.5" exhaust is plenty big, even for a slightly higher hp car. In my opinion. You reach 400 then opening it up a bit would probably be a good idea.

02StangGToWNEr · September 15th, 2007, 11:55 PM

Welcome to the site, and enjoy your stay.

GTVert00 · September 16th, 2007, 05:22 PM

Thanks for all the input guys i think im going to stick with 2.5" as long as its still big enough for 8 psi. The prices have me a little bit discouraged because the car already sounds nice but i'm looking at over $350 for a catted midpipe from pypes and even more from mac, bassani, magnaflow plus shipping... then theres a cat-back ontop of that its quite expensive...

I'm looking for something reasonably priced and maybe some of you could tell me what kind of prices would be considered good for some of these parts?

I have a clarion touch screen cd/mp3 player and 2 12" subs that dont fit in my tiny convertible trunk so i'm going to have to make a new box.. damn. I've heard some stereos have the air bags connected to their wiring harness and installing a deck could set them off, anyone know anything about this?

As for pictures i'll get some soon...

TheUNZippee! · September 17th, 2007, 06:23 AM

Welcome to MM

September 15th, 2007, 08:43 AM	#2
neckbonekat I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 6,017	Well welcome to the site. If you decide to go with the three inch exhaust I would wait until you get the SC first. Put a 3" set up on a stock car or even near stock car can cause you to lose back pressure and may affect your performance. It may also affect your HP numbers. Thr choise in cat back is up to you. It all depends on what you personally like. Some of my favorites are: Magnapacks Borla Stingers SLP LM 2 Yeah that's about it for me. Some others will chime in with more. Again, welcome! __________________ 2001 BULLITT GT I DON'T CARE WHERE THE CAR IS MADE. IF YOU CAN'T BEAT IT DON'T TALK SH*T!

September 15th, 2007, 09:47 AM	#5
00vabchgt MM Fanatic 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 4,242	welcome to MM __________________ Submariners Do It Deeper Military Crew MM1 (SS) Bluenose US Navy Veteran

September 15th, 2007, 12:30 PM	#7
SWEET2KSTANG MM Fanatic 2000 mustang gt 12.01@114.69 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: N.W. AR Posts: 4,034	enjoy your stay. __________________ stock long block, bolt ons, slicks, and a little squeeze 1/4 E.T. 12.06@114.69 Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: 1. Jesus Christ 2. The American G. I. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom.

September 15th, 2007, 02:00 PM	#10
ChrisJ The Cable Guy... 2002 Mustang GT SLOW Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Shepherdsville, Kentucky Posts: 15,390	Welcome to the site...Nice car __________________ My Junk www.myspace.com/cjobe

September 15th, 2007, 04:42 PM	#11
tlr96 Hardcore Enthusiast 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Effingham, IL Posts: 1,793	welcome to MM! __________________ view my garage for pics and modifications listen to my exhaust video 1 video 2 video 3

September 15th, 2007, 10:26 AM	#6
AndrewA. Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT 8.9@78 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 1,060	25k thats really low mil. I personally like flowmasters..always have. How do you like those blue LED gauge lights...does it look good?

September 15th, 2007, 12:35 PM	#8
bossman2kgt Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: May 2007 Location: Wichita, Ks Posts: 1,287	Ive also heard that cars assembled on Fridays and Mondays are a p.o.s. but dont worry bout it man. Keep us up to date on your mods.

September 15th, 2007, 04:59 PM	#12
Smoothgrandmama Editor Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Willis,Texas Posts: 1,852	mmhmm __________________

September 15th, 2007, 08:29 PM	#14
XTCNAGT Senior Editor 2007 Mustang GT/CS Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Eglin AFB, FL Posts: 237	Welcome to the site

September 15th, 2007, 11:07 PM	#15
96Snaker Hardcore Enthusiast 1996 Cobra 13.98 @ 101 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,687	Welcome to the post-happy place that is MM. Great lookin 'vert. 2.5" exhaust is plenty big, even for a slightly higher hp car. In my opinion. You reach 400 then opening it up a bit would probably be a good idea. __________________ The Cobra might be gone... but the blue blood still runneth thru my veins. Snaker's Music Snaker's Myspace

September 15th, 2007, 11:55 PM	#16
02StangGToWNEr Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 2,656	Welcome to the site, and enjoy your stay.

September 16th, 2007, 05:22 PM	#17
GTVert00 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 8	Thanks for all the input guys i think im going to stick with 2.5" as long as its still big enough for 8 psi. The prices have me a little bit discouraged because the car already sounds nice but i'm looking at over $350 for a catted midpipe from pypes and even more from mac, bassani, magnaflow plus shipping... then theres a cat-back ontop of that its quite expensive... I'm looking for something reasonably priced and maybe some of you could tell me what kind of prices would be considered good for some of these parts? I have a clarion touch screen cd/mp3 player and 2 12" subs that dont fit in my tiny convertible trunk so i'm going to have to make a new box.. damn. I've heard some stereos have the air bags connected to their wiring harness and installing a deck could set them off, anyone know anything about this? As for pictures i'll get some soon... __________________ Silver 5 speed 2000 GT Convertible K&N Filter, Sequential Tail Lights, Blue LED Gauges

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