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You're going to want to do the first major bolt ons.
Here's what I whole heartly recommend, I have this setup, and can't be happier.
C&L Plenum. Easy to install.
C&L Inlet pipe w/ 85mm mass air to replace your stock plastic intake. This package comes also with a "heat shield" and a K&N filter. Insanely easy to install.
75mm Throttle body. Insanely easy to install.
4.10 Gears from Ford Racing Performance Products. I used Eichback's gear installation kit. This installation is pretty tedious, and should probably (95% of the time) be done by a professional.
A Chip reflasher. Something to raise the rev limiter if you're an auto trans, top speed raiser, the "fuel remapping", and the speedometer fix for the 4.10 gears. They do other things too, but I forget. Install is so hard. You better take notes here. You plug a cord into the driver side "leg space" on the right. Pretty insanely hard huh?????

As for the exhaust. I personally have SLP Loudmouths, and SLP's X pipe, not to mention, SLP's long tube headers aswell. There is a HUGE DIFFERENCE between KEEPING THE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS, and TAKING THEM OFF. HUGE. From "loud performance sound", to "window rattling ear achingly loud". SLP's 'mufflers' simply take the edge off of what no mufflers would be like, so with no cat converters, it's like running open headers with the extra loud edge taken off. Trust me, it is LOUD. And personally, I WOULDNT HAVE IT ANY OTHER WAY! I love it. I say definetly buy the X pipe, and put the catbacks on. Catback install is a pain in the ass if you don't have the tools. Just get any simple mechanic's shop to do it for you, probably about 100 bucks. X pipe is easier, however, and can be done with a 3/8s ratchet, 10 inch 3/8s extension (for the headers meet downpipe), and a good lot of sockets, in your garage (assuming you have a jack). Long tube headers are a bitch, plainly put. You've got to jack the engine up off it's mounts, take off a subframe, remove the starter, and a lot of other major pain in the ass stuff. Definitely have that done by a shop, unless you really want a long project, and you have the tools.

Other popular mods that I'm just remembering now are:
Timing adjustor, I havent installed mine yet, but I will soon.

and Under drive pulleys, which I'm currently doing now. For me, the UD pullies were a major task, due to my extreme lack of tools. Now that I have everything, it's a breeze. Private message me, or hit me up on AOL instant messenger if you have any questions.


Good luck bro!!
 
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BAFMustangGT said:
Dont forget the DRs. They are just as important and you must remember. I would get the Nitto 555Rs. I have also herd the BFGs are good....but GET SOME! :nice:


doh, forgot about them. Thats my next "mod" i guess you could call it. I'm putting 17x10.5 bullitt style wheels in the rear and 17x8s up front.... Running 315mm nitto's in rear and 275 nittos in front.

Nittos have WAY BETTER tread life (rated at 15,000 miles) but not AS TOTALLY gripping as BFG's drag radials. BFG's drag radials was rated at a gross 3-5 thousand miles before needing replacements. thats why Im going nittos. Plus ive heard nitto's handle better in the rain :shrug:
 
This is what I have done so far:
Filter, Throttle Body, Penum, SLP Exhaust. All these mods are going to give you modest gains and very easy to install. Just something to mess around with and get your feet wet. BTW, SLP sounds badass.
 
Hey, the SLP Catback I installed in my driveway in 30 minutes. I think the post above may have been talking about the headers. It is a do it yourself job if you are willing to cut out the old exhaust and throw it away. Also, when you jack the car up, you can not place the jack stand on the rear axle as you can not compress the rear end and be able to get the new exhaust on. The mid pipe is easy too, but the headers suck as far as install goes.

as I said,get the loudmouth on first and see how you like it.

Gears, shifter, and pullies are great mods too!