First Post...where to start?

postie · December 24th, 2006, 09:40 PM

Hi All,
First post!!! Yes, I'm a girl (grown up girl)...lol That being said, I'll add that it is up to me to do things by myself, therefore...the questions:

I have a 2002 V6 Coupe. I'll be stuck with a $100 here, $50 there, $200 now and then type deal. Car is right now totally stock, although I have a K&N air filter and Bullit replacement pedals enroute!

I'm gettin' a little tired of hearing "Oh, a V6 huh? Oh well"...so no matter how slow the pieces and parts go...the car's gonna go faster in time!

If you were to list the top 5 FIRST mods for a person with bits and pieces of money here and there, what would they be???

Like everyone, I'm looking for sound, performance and looks. (And, I'm lurking around all the threads).

Many things I can do myself, but many I will not attempt.

Thanks for any starter tips!!!

Stang6899 · December 24th, 2006, 09:45 PM

Nitrous, ud pulleys, 4.10 gears, tuner, tru-trac

postie · December 24th, 2006, 10:22 PM

Nitrous?

GotBoost232 · December 24th, 2006, 10:43 PM

Originally Posted by Stang6899

Nitrous, ud pulleys, 4.10 gears, tuner, tru-trac

dont even listen to that dont do nitrous...basic bolt ons first....

ide go with
-cai (cold air intake)
-gears(3.73 for a standard....4.10 for auto)
-t-lok
-ud pullies
-exhaust

just to name a few those would help u out alot

GreenFaleen · December 24th, 2006, 10:52 PM

UD Pulleys, exhaust, CAI, T-lok, and then an X-cal tuner and you should be heading in the right direction.

AtlanticBlue99 · December 24th, 2006, 11:37 PM

cai wont make noticeable power gains, but it will give you mechanical experience.

full exhaust (long tube headers, off road mid pipe, mufflers of choice)

ring and pinion gears (4.10:1 ratio is a must) and a t-lok unit

sct xcalibrator 2 from vmptuning.com

this is 4 categories, but more than 5 mods... jsut do it in that order and you will be running in the mid-high 14s

Sa-WaitNoMustang900Turbo · December 24th, 2006, 11:45 PM

Originally Posted by AtlanticBlue99

cai wont make noticeable power gains, but it will give you mechanical experience.

full exhaust (long tube headers, off road mid pipe, mufflers of choice)

ring and pinion gears (4.10:1 ratio is a must) and a t-lok unit

sct xcalibrator 2 from vmptuning.com

this is 4 categories, but more than 5 mods... jsut do it in that order and you will be running in the mid-high 14s

+1

postie · December 24th, 2006, 11:54 PM

How important is it to change the stock headers?

Luvdmustang · December 24th, 2006, 11:55 PM

Originally Posted by postie

How important is it to change the stock headers?

you could say its important

AtlanticBlue99 · December 24th, 2006, 11:56 PM

very important. with long tubes over stock cast iron, you will drop weight and gain up to 25 rwhp... that is a lot!

postie · December 24th, 2006, 11:58 PM

cai will be probably first...any suggestions on brand? I could make one from pvc that would do the same job, but cai's give "look" more than anything, correct?

AtlanticBlue99 · December 25th, 2006, 12:00 AM

for the most part- yes. i got mine from a company called bomz racing off ebay for 40 dollars shipped. if you need any brand recommendations or good dealers and how and what to negotiate on price with, just let me know. i have never paid asking price for anything on my car...

postie · December 25th, 2006, 12:02 AM

I'll get to work shopping around......

My main problem will be the order to do things...the info is a GREAT help!!!!

postie · December 25th, 2006, 12:02 AM

any good header buys?

AtlanticBlue99 · December 25th, 2006, 12:14 AM

try mac performance directly. they will probably refer you to a dealer. i had poor experience with rpm-mustangs.com but they have a great buy on mac ceramac coated 1 3/8" long tube headers

itschristorres8 · December 25th, 2006, 01:36 AM

Originally Posted by Stang6899

Nitrous, ud pulleys, 4.10 gears, tuner, tru-trac

nitrous is deffinilty not a good first mod on that car

Stang6899 · December 25th, 2006, 04:29 AM

It wasnt in a particular order.....a stock mustang engine can take a 75 shot. If youre looking to gain speed quick and cheap, nitrous is the best answer. Its not as dangerous as you guys think unless youre an idiot.

Youngin · December 25th, 2006, 08:35 AM

lol i highly doubt AB and christorres are idiots esp when it comes to cars ... no tryna pick a war since its christmas all MERRY CHRISTMAS anyways her budget isnt that high and gettin nitrous would cost money to fill up . besides theres easier way to get more power . and i also read that she might be doing it and i dunno how you could install nitrous yourself well maybe i have no idea on that section .

i suggest

SCT XCAL2
Some Nice Decent rims
K&N CAI (alot of people would say just get a 25 ebay one its just the same but i would get K&N . besides it comes with a life long warranty what could possibly go wrong)
Magnaflow Dual exhaust
headlight/taillight tint if you desire
some punch amp sub's

well thats if by you ment sound as in music or if you ment by engine sound
then i say long tubes and such no point repeating what everyone already said

Youngin · December 25th, 2006, 08:36 AM

by the way post some pictures of your new member =]

itschristorres8 · December 25th, 2006, 03:47 PM

Originally Posted by Stang6899

It wasnt in a particular order.....a stock mustang engine can take a 75 shot. If youre looking to gain speed quick and cheap, nitrous is the best answer. Its not as dangerous as you guys think unless youre an idiot.

lmao ok ask people on this thread
you know how many times ive stated that a 75 shot is safe for a stock v6...sh!t i bet you got that from me lol

man...you...

December 24th, 2006, 09:40 PM	#1
postie Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 76 iTrader: 0 reviews	First Post...where to start? Hi All, First post!!! Yes, I'm a girl (grown up girl)...lol That being said, I'll add that it is up to me to do things by myself, therefore...the questions: I have a 2002 V6 Coupe. I'll be stuck with a $100 here, $50 there, $200 now and then type deal. Car is right now totally stock, although I have a K&N air filter and Bullit replacement pedals enroute! I'm gettin' a little tired of hearing "Oh, a V6 huh? Oh well"...so no matter how slow the pieces and parts go...the car's gonna go faster in time! If you were to list the top 5 FIRST mods for a person with bits and pieces of money here and there, what would they be??? Like everyone, I'm looking for sound, performance and looks. (And, I'm lurking around all the threads). Many things I can do myself, but many I will not attempt. Thanks for any starter tips!!!

December 24th, 2006, 10:22 PM	#3
postie Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 76 iTrader: 0 reviews	Nitrous? __________________ 2002 V6 P-Coupe...stock for now...mint cond. NO MATTER WHERE I GO, THERE I AM!

December 24th, 2006, 10:52 PM	#5
GreenFaleen MM's Resident Ricer 2006 Scion tC 13.001@113 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Raleigh/Lenoir, NC Posts: 9,906 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 1 reviews	UD Pulleys, exhaust, CAI, T-lok, and then an X-cal tuner and you should be heading in the right direction. __________________ Scion Tc Turbo - 9psi 297whp 287wtq 2500lbs :p MM 4 Banger club: Senior Ricer NCMM #9 "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." -Carroll Shelby

December 24th, 2006, 11:37 PM	#6
AtlanticBlue99 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1999 Ford Mustang V6 14.79 @ 92.15 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: University of Georgia Posts: 8,859 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	cai wont make noticeable power gains, but it will give you mechanical experience. full exhaust (long tube headers, off road mid pipe, mufflers of choice) ring and pinion gears (4.10:1 ratio is a must) and a t-lok unit sct xcalibrator 2 from vmptuning.com this is 4 categories, but more than 5 mods... jsut do it in that order and you will be running in the mid-high 14s __________________ ModdedAutos 1999 Mustang V6 I used to list my mods here but stopped when I exceeded 255 characters.

December 24th, 2006, 11:54 PM	#8
postie Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 76 iTrader: 0 reviews	How important is it to change the stock headers? __________________ 2002 V6 P-Coupe...stock for now...mint cond. NO MATTER WHERE I GO, THERE I AM!

December 24th, 2006, 09:45 PM	#2
Stang6899 Hardcore Enthusiast Modded V6 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mukilteo WA Posts: 1,445 iTrader: 1 reviews	Nitrous, ud pulleys, 4.10 gears, tuner, tru-trac

December 24th, 2006, 11:56 PM	#10
AtlanticBlue99 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1999 Ford Mustang V6 14.79 @ 92.15 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: University of Georgia Posts: 8,859 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	very important. with long tubes over stock cast iron, you will drop weight and gain up to 25 rwhp... that is a lot! __________________ ModdedAutos 1999 Mustang V6 I used to list my mods here but stopped when I exceeded 255 characters.

December 24th, 2006, 11:58 PM	#11
postie Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 76 iTrader: 0 reviews	cai will be probably first...any suggestions on brand? I could make one from pvc that would do the same job, but cai's give "look" more than anything, correct?

December 25th, 2006, 12:00 AM	#12
AtlanticBlue99 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1999 Ford Mustang V6 14.79 @ 92.15 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: University of Georgia Posts: 8,859 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	for the most part- yes. i got mine from a company called bomz racing off ebay for 40 dollars shipped. if you need any brand recommendations or good dealers and how and what to negotiate on price with, just let me know. i have never paid asking price for anything on my car... __________________ ModdedAutos 1999 Mustang V6 I used to list my mods here but stopped when I exceeded 255 characters.

December 25th, 2006, 12:02 AM	#13
postie Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 76 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'll get to work shopping around...... My main problem will be the order to do things...the info is a GREAT help!!!! __________________ 2002 V6 P-Coupe...stock for now...mint cond. NO MATTER WHERE I GO, THERE I AM!

December 25th, 2006, 12:02 AM	#14
postie Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 76 iTrader: 0 reviews	any good header buys? __________________ 2002 V6 P-Coupe...stock for now...mint cond. NO MATTER WHERE I GO, THERE I AM!

December 25th, 2006, 12:14 AM	#15
AtlanticBlue99 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1999 Ford Mustang V6 14.79 @ 92.15 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: University of Georgia Posts: 8,859 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	try mac performance directly. they will probably refer you to a dealer. i had poor experience with rpm-mustangs.com but they have a great buy on mac ceramac coated 1 3/8" long tube headers __________________ ModdedAutos 1999 Mustang V6 I used to list my mods here but stopped when I exceeded 255 characters.

December 25th, 2006, 04:29 AM	#17
Stang6899 Hardcore Enthusiast Modded V6 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mukilteo WA Posts: 1,445 iTrader: 1 reviews	It wasnt in a particular order.....a stock mustang engine can take a 75 shot. If youre looking to gain speed quick and cheap, nitrous is the best answer. Its not as dangerous as you guys think unless youre an idiot.

December 25th, 2006, 08:35 AM	#18
Youngin Hip Hop Artist Byebye V6~ Welcome Home New Pony :P Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Californ-i-A Posts: 6,535 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 1 reviews	lol i highly doubt AB and christorres are idiots esp when it comes to cars ... no tryna pick a war since its christmas all MERRY CHRISTMAS anyways her budget isnt that high and gettin nitrous would cost money to fill up . besides theres easier way to get more power . and i also read that she might be doing it and i dunno how you could install nitrous yourself well maybe i have no idea on that section . i suggest SCT XCAL2 Some Nice Decent rims K&N CAI (alot of people would say just get a 25 ebay one its just the same but i would get K&N . besides it comes with a life long warranty what could possibly go wrong) Magnaflow Dual exhaust headlight/taillight tint if you desire some punch amp sub's well thats if by you ment sound as in music or if you ment by engine sound then i say long tubes and such no point repeating what everyone already said __________________ ItaliStang Made.. Maybe Red But Makes One Hell Of A Sig http://www.myspace.com/moddedmustangz Modded Mustang's Song

December 25th, 2006, 08:36 AM	#19
Youngin Hip Hop Artist Byebye V6~ Welcome Home New Pony :P Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Californ-i-A Posts: 6,535 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 1 reviews	by the way post some pictures of your new member =] __________________ ItaliStang Made.. Maybe Red But Makes One Hell Of A Sig http://www.myspace.com/moddedmustangz Modded Mustang's Song

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