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NoColoradoGT

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So here's the deal. I posted a thread earlier about coming into some decent money pretty soon here and I wanted some mod advice. I'm paying off a lot of debt's including half of my remaining balance on my car brining me to only 16 more payments! :D

Here's what I've got to work with:

2002 Mustang GT Automatic
3.73 Gears
91 Octane SCT Tune
Cat Back Magnaflow Exhaust with an Off-Road X-Pipe
102,681 miles on stock motor and tranny

My Mustang is my DD from April-November, and I am finishing up a teaching degree at the moment, therefore, if something breaks I don't have the money to fix it and I need my car all the time.

I know that you can easily run 7-8psi on these motors and have them be just fine with zero hiccups.

I really would like to turbocharge the motor, because I know turbo's are a little easier on the motor, but I'm fine with blowers too.

I've got about $1,500 to spend on this build.

I'm not really seeking power numbers upwards of 360 (although that would be nice), but i've got a motor with a couple miles (not terrible) and a car thats a DD so I just want a solid power boost without breaking the bank or the car.

To sum all this up: Can I get everything needed to do a Forced Induction build have it installed and ready to run as a reliable DD for $1,500? Also, I've never installed a blower or turbo kit before. I used to have a turbocharged Mazda6 i but I had a neighbor who was a mechanic and offered to do my install for free. hahahaha. Can't get that lucky again though. Is this something someone (without a garage) can do in a short amount of time pretty easily.

All input is welcome! thanks guys!
 
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Look on mustangforums.com in the FI section for the 1500 vortech build. That's what I did and you can see my numbers in my sig. However I have cams. But you could always use a smaller pulley. 1500 probably won't be enough to get tuned and everything. You would have to find some really good deals. But looking at that thread will help alot!
 
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Thanks 01MGGT, reps bud!

Am I going to need to go used on this kit then?
 
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NoColoradoGT said:
is this a decent deal? it seems like a pretty complete kit unless I'm missing something?

96-04 FORD MUSTANG 4.6L V8 T04B T4 TURBO CONVERSION KIT - eBay (item 120452949702 end time Dec-19-10 14:38:28 PST)
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Lets just *SAY*...reason I say "*SAY*" is because I guarantee you it will not bolt right up as its one of those bullshit off the wall kits. You bout that kit for $1500 and it bolted right up came with all hardware,etc. You still need injectors, fuel pump, tuner, tune, list goes on. That can easily add up to over 1k alone if bought new, used still pushing over 500 pretty easy. Not to mention if you keep reading down below it says youll need a tubular k member, add another few friendly benjamins for that.

Not only that, that kit wouldnt work for you car as its for the 4v/dohc cars.
 
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Since you are on a budget, Id probably go with the F1r with a cog setup. Thats will be the cheapest and safest for your stock motor.
 
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01MGGT said:
Look on mustangforums.com in the FI section for the 1500 vortech build. !
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:spankit

No offense but that list doesnt cover any supporting mods. Look at the 2 links in my sig man. I put mine togeather for $1600, with intercooler, MAF, plugs, injectors, and fuel pump.
 
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It'll be hard to do it for $1500, if not impossible.

I mean, a dyno tune alone is going to drop your budget to around $1250 to spend on parts.
 
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Shaun03GT said:
:spankit

No offense but that list doesnt cover any supporting mods. Look at the 2 links in my sig man. I put mine togeather for $1600, with intercooler, MAF, plugs, injectors, and fuel pump.
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I haven't looked at it in a while. I think the most expensive part I bought was a used head unit at like 600
 
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Yea sometimes you can get a steal on the headunit. I got mine on ebay for $325 because he spelt Vortech without an h at the end....hahaha I win :D
 
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I work at a dealership so I'm not too too worried about the tune. We've got an on-site dyno and I have a buddy who did all his own work for his TT '04 GT, so i'm gonna probably throw him $100 and ask him to help me one day after work. I'm more concerned with the parts for a low cost.

Also, thanks sean! I'd just pm you to buy yours if we hadn't talked you out of it on the thread you posted the other day. hahaha!

Edit: You talked yourself out of it really...we just re-inforced your decision.
 
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No prob man. Im pretty convinced on selling it. I need the money. And I have my eyes set on a differant car though :D
 
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NoColoradoGT said:
I work at a dealership so I'm not too too worried about the tune. We've got an on-site dyno and I have a buddy who did all his own work for his TT '04 GT, so i'm gonna probably throw him $100 and ask him to help me one day after work. I'm more concerned with the parts for a low cost.
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As long as they have the SCT advantage tuning software that'll work, otherwise it's still going to cost you quite a bit.
 
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^too bad that he is not selling the kit anymore. :p
 
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