Exhaust & Intake done...whats next for a DD?

Archy88 · August 21st, 2008, 01:00 AM

I've recently purchased dual Flowmaster 40's, and I have a demolet CAI ordered. I NEVER imagined I would get those mods done...so I am kind of lost to what the next mod should be.

I've got a 2002, 3.8L oxford white. Automatic. Stock visually. Flowmaster 40's, & CAI for the Performance, and aftermarket subs & amp in the audio deparment.

The car is a daily driver. Most of the driving is highway. I don't race my car, I don't really ever plan on racing the car. I would definitely like to improve the performance, durability, and looks of it while I own it(I don't ever plan on getting rid of it). Although it is automatic, I would like to make the car a bit more enjoyable to drive(WHEN I want...). Shift kit comes to mind first, and then i'm sure a tuner...but this is where I open it up to you guys. Where do ya'll think I should go with the car next? Here are just a few ideas...but feel free to give me some other options, and maybe why it'd be a good idea.

Some ideas:
Performance:
Shift Kit
UDP's
Tuner
Gears
...I'm sure there are TONS of ideas out there

Ven Diagram(Visual/Performance)
Lowered suspension

Visual:
Shaved Cobra Rear, 01 Cobra front(Maaaaybe 03 instead)
Smoked Headlights
Wheels/Tires

Audio: (I already have an amp & dual 12" subs)
Head Unit Swap
Aftermarket speakers

WLJohnson05 · August 21st, 2008, 01:02 AM

Look Here Before Asking About Mods

minigunner7point62 · August 21st, 2008, 01:10 AM

I would suggest gears. With you driving on the highway, might I suggest 3.73s and a T-lok as the 4.10s will reduce your milage. I really noticed a difference with my gears (auto w/3.73s). It also depends on money and what you want to do with it. If you plan on modding the hell out of it then get a tuner first so you can adjust your computer for all of your mods. I got the Sniper, but have not had much luck with support from them or others, although JugaloX has helped me out quite a bit in the past.
1. Tuner
2. Gears and T-lok
3. What ever.... depends on where you go with it.

Sorry Woody....Oh yeah, use the search function on here as it will help you out quite a bit.

6er_w/a_Vengance · August 21st, 2008, 01:13 AM

I have decided on a new phrase for whenever someone askes about first mods...We shall call it "U just got Johnson'd"...because he's always the first to post about the stickies lol...

WLJohnson05 · August 21st, 2008, 01:14 AM

Originally Posted by 6er_w/a_Vengance

I have decided on a new phrase for whenever someone askes about first mods...We shall call it "U just got Johnson'd"...because he's always the first to post about the stickies lol...

its what they're there for

6er_w/a_Vengance · August 21st, 2008, 01:45 AM

i like the fact u show them that...its there fault that they didn't look first lol

AzSonicSnake · August 21st, 2008, 01:49 AM

sometimes we all need a little reminder.

and to the OP, i say do up some wheels, or a grill delete and some smoked headlights. nothing beats some apperance mods.

ByPopularDemand · August 21st, 2008, 04:01 PM

For a DD id say UD pulleys

Lt_Crazy · August 21st, 2008, 05:29 PM

I wouls say tuner first and maybe gears...if u want...but if ur not really looking for that much performance go with visual then!?!?

6er_w/a_Vengance · August 22nd, 2008, 02:53 AM

not many things look better than a grill delete...u could A) buy a kit for $80+ and delete it or, B) unbolt the grill, bondo and paint the 5 holes, and then mount the pony back on w/ a z bracket from any Ace hardware all for under$10 total...

Archy88 · August 22nd, 2008, 10:13 AM

Thanks for the link Johnson. I was kind of curious in which direction I should go next. Meaning not only performance wise. I'm also thinking of going visual for the next mod(cobra bumpers, smoked/clear headlights, either mach 1 delete or billet grille, and then doing gears/tlock/shiftkit? around the same time.
Question; For a DD, is t-lock really worth it for another $120+install? Also, wouldn't a tuner be meant for after I have a few mods? I didn't think exhaust/intake would constitute as those few mods. I could also go in that direction instead of gears, etc...

minigunner7point62 · August 23rd, 2008, 12:44 AM

The tuner will set you up for success later on when you start all of your modding. My gears were my first purchase, then came the Sniper and CAI.

thatdavidkid · August 23rd, 2008, 01:03 AM

archie, not trying to thread jack, but i've got a 7.5 inch t-lok unit that i dont need... pm me if you're interested.. cheap price.. and i'll have some 3.73 gears too

Stang6899 · August 23rd, 2008, 02:30 AM

Port and polished upper intake... That you can conveniently buy from me lol

August 21st, 2008, 01:00 AM	#1
Archy88 Regular Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 146	Exhaust & Intake done...whats next for a DD? I've recently purchased dual Flowmaster 40's, and I have a demolet CAI ordered. I NEVER imagined I would get those mods done...so I am kind of lost to what the next mod should be. I've got a 2002, 3.8L oxford white. Automatic. Stock visually. Flowmaster 40's, & CAI for the Performance, and aftermarket subs & amp in the audio deparment. The car is a daily driver. Most of the driving is highway. I don't race my car, I don't really ever plan on racing the car. I would definitely like to improve the performance, durability, and looks of it while I own it(I don't ever plan on getting rid of it). Although it is automatic, I would like to make the car a bit more enjoyable to drive(WHEN I want...). Shift kit comes to mind first, and then i'm sure a tuner...but this is where I open it up to you guys. Where do ya'll think I should go with the car next? Here are just a few ideas...but feel free to give me some other options, and maybe why it'd be a good idea. Some ideas: Performance: Shift Kit UDP's Tuner Gears ...I'm sure there are TONS of ideas out there Ven Diagram(Visual/Performance) Lowered suspension Visual: Shaved Cobra Rear, 01 Cobra front(Maaaaybe 03 instead) Smoked Headlights Wheels/Tires Audio: (I already have an amp & dual 12" subs) Head Unit Swap Aftermarket speakers __________________

August 21st, 2008, 01:10 AM	#3
minigunner7point62 Regular 2004 3.8 and love it! Quarter mile, whats a quarter mile? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Dallas Posts: 171	I would suggest gears. With you driving on the highway, might I suggest 3.73s and a T-lok as the 4.10s will reduce your milage. I really noticed a difference with my gears (auto w/3.73s). It also depends on money and what you want to do with it. If you plan on modding the hell out of it then get a tuner first so you can adjust your computer for all of your mods. I got the Sniper, but have not had much luck with support from them or others, although JugaloX has helped me out quite a bit in the past. 1. Tuner 2. Gears and T-lok 3. What ever.... depends on where you go with it. Sorry Woody....Oh yeah, use the search function on here as it will help you out quite a bit. __________________ I don't play well with others!

August 21st, 2008, 01:13 AM	#4
6er_w/a_Vengance Sonic Blue FTGDMFW!!! 2004 Mustang v6 10.73 1/8th mile Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Portland, TN Posts: 3,560	I have decided on a new phrase for whenever someone askes about first mods...We shall call it "U just got Johnson'd"...because he's always the first to post about the stickies lol... __________________ 2004 Mustang 3.9 v6 K&N - True Dual Thrush Welded Exhaust - 5k HIDs - Show car shine 24/7 Fuckers

August 21st, 2008, 01:45 AM	#6
6er_w/a_Vengance Sonic Blue FTGDMFW!!! 2004 Mustang v6 10.73 1/8th mile Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Portland, TN Posts: 3,560	i like the fact u show them that...its there fault that they didn't look first lol __________________ 2004 Mustang 3.9 v6 K&N - True Dual Thrush Welded Exhaust - 5k HIDs - Show car shine 24/7 Fuckers

August 21st, 2008, 01:49 AM	#7
AzSonicSnake May ROTM 2003 SVT Cobra 11.07@127 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North Phoenix,AZ Posts: 2,566	sometimes we all need a little reminder. and to the OP, i say do up some wheels, or a grill delete and some smoked headlights. nothing beats some apperance mods. __________________ MM Cobra Club #25 My Autolog Profile HARDCORE CREW

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August 21st, 2008, 04:01 PM	#8
ByPopularDemand Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 V6 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 2,559	For a DD id say UD pulleys __________________ 2000 V6 vert Mac LT headers, Mac O/R H-pipe, Mac CAI, ASP 25% underdrive pulley(r.i.p), SCT tune, 8.8 rear and 4.10 gears.

August 21st, 2008, 05:29 PM	#9
Lt_Crazy Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 700	I wouls say tuner first and maybe gears...if u want...but if ur not really looking for that much performance go with visual then!?!? __________________ The difference between Fiction and Reality??? Fiction has to make sense. -Tom Clancy

August 22nd, 2008, 02:53 AM	#10
6er_w/a_Vengance Sonic Blue FTGDMFW!!! 2004 Mustang v6 10.73 1/8th mile Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Portland, TN Posts: 3,560	not many things look better than a grill delete...u could A) buy a kit for $80+ and delete it or, B) unbolt the grill, bondo and paint the 5 holes, and then mount the pony back on w/ a z bracket from any Ace hardware all for under$10 total... __________________ 2004 Mustang 3.9 v6 K&N - True Dual Thrush Welded Exhaust - 5k HIDs - Show car shine 24/7 Fuckers

August 22nd, 2008, 10:13 AM	#11
Archy88 Regular Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 146	Thanks for the link Johnson. I was kind of curious in which direction I should go next. Meaning not only performance wise. I'm also thinking of going visual for the next mod(cobra bumpers, smoked/clear headlights, either mach 1 delete or billet grille, and then doing gears/tlock/shiftkit? around the same time. Question; For a DD, is t-lock really worth it for another $120+install? Also, wouldn't a tuner be meant for after I have a few mods? I didn't think exhaust/intake would constitute as those few mods. I could also go in that direction instead of gears, etc... __________________

August 23rd, 2008, 12:44 AM	#12
minigunner7point62 Regular 2004 3.8 and love it! Quarter mile, whats a quarter mile? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Dallas Posts: 171	The tuner will set you up for success later on when you start all of your modding. My gears were my first purchase, then came the Sniper and CAI. __________________ I don't play well with others!

August 23rd, 2008, 01:03 AM	#13
thatdavidkid Regular 91 mustang lx coupe way too slow Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Denton Tx Posts: 147	archie, not trying to thread jack, but i've got a 7.5 inch t-lok unit that i dont need... pm me if you're interested.. cheap price.. and i'll have some 3.73 gears too

August 23rd, 2008, 02:30 AM	#14
Stang6899 Hardcore Enthusiast Modded V6 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mukilteo WA Posts: 1,253	Port and polished upper intake... That you can conveniently buy from me lol __________________ 2001 SVT Cobra- SLP o/r x-pipe, Comp Cams, Borla exhaust, BBK CAI

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