what should i do first to my mustang. i just got the thing and i have never suped up a mustang before but i just dont know what to do first. any sugetstions.
what should i do first
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Stanger007
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Need some more info on your car... what transmission is in it and how many miles does it have?
Regardless, IMO some gears and subframes are a must have.
Regardless, IMO some gears and subframes are a must have.
mustang6tee8
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1. 3.73 gears (~$130)
2. short throw shifter (MGW, pro 5.0, etc) (~$180)
3. off road H/high flow cat H and catback (~20hp) ($140 for H pipe, 400 for catback)
4. 12-14 degrees timing (unless it pings) (free if you have a timing gun)
5. 1.5" lowering springs and tokicos make the world of difference for your suspension (~$225 for springs, ~$500 for shocks/struts)
2. short throw shifter (MGW, pro 5.0, etc) (~$180)
3. off road H/high flow cat H and catback (~20hp) ($140 for H pipe, 400 for catback)
4. 12-14 degrees timing (unless it pings) (free if you have a timing gun)
5. 1.5" lowering springs and tokicos make the world of difference for your suspension (~$225 for springs, ~$500 for shocks/struts)
Subframes didn't do squat for me. I had them put on when it was stock though. They just give me the piece of mind that it won't "sag" as it is a vert.
Gears (3.73 or 3.90) and timing to 14dg. I didn't feel squat from the h-pipe either. To me, this car was aLOT harder to make it go fast than my LT-1. Almost disappointing, but I still like it better than my "z."
Gears (3.73 or 3.90) and timing to 14dg. I didn't feel squat from the h-pipe either. To me, this car was aLOT harder to make it go fast than my LT-1. Almost disappointing, but I still like it better than my "z."
First thing is, give us a sig so we know what we're working with 
Next thing is, please be more specific with what you want
Power?
Handling?
Appearance?
I mean ... a shifter ain't gonna help you with more power
and
A set of gears ain't gonna help you shift any better
One last thing
... Welcome to 94-95 :SNSign:
Grady
Next thing is, please be more specific with what you want
Power?
Handling?
Appearance?
I mean ... a shifter ain't gonna help you with more power
and
A set of gears ain't gonna help you shift any better
One last thing
... Welcome to 94-95 :SNSign: Grady
fork5o
New Member
id say exhaust, gears, cai, weld-in subframes (made a world of difference on my car), and a shifter would be a good way to start.
Do not waste your money$$ on CAI. It also doesn't do squat, at least the MAC. I did notice a difference BUT in COLD temp months only and not enough to justify the price. Grady has some input on this. Custom CAI from home depot is going to be the most effective by straightening the bend and getting the MAF sensor away from heat.
I dont mean to sound negative but the only mod that really woke my 5.0 up was basically a new 5.0 H/C/I. Only then will you be anywhere close to all these new rods coming out. Everything has freaking 300-400+ HP now and stock we are at 220HP.
p.s. Which is why I am being a thread hog trying to figure out how to get even more power out of my H/C/I. I am even thinking of selling my 306 shortblock now.
I dont mean to sound negative but the only mod that really woke my 5.0 up was basically a new 5.0 H/C/I. Only then will you be anywhere close to all these new rods coming out. Everything has freaking 300-400+ HP now and stock we are at 220HP.
p.s. Which is why I am being a thread hog trying to figure out how to get even more power out of my H/C/I. I am even thinking of selling my 306 shortblock now.
i want to drag race it but i want to be street worthy to because i drive over 300 miles one way to work.
fork5o
New Member
tough call on the gears. mine has 3.55s and theyre good but im also lookin into the future for when i get my power adder. a lot a guys go with 4.10s but if your goin for more street id say 3.73 or maybe even 3.90
OrangeMustangGt
Founding Member
go with 3:55's..........
I say for the best bang for your buck.....a supercharger...
But if you dont have that cash,
ebay cai($40)
gears of course
Aftermarket intake
exhaust(after cat/off road h)
I say for the best bang for your buck.....a supercharger...
But if you dont have that cash,
ebay cai($40)
gears of course
Aftermarket intake
exhaust(after cat/off road h)
Unless you are gonna go to a forced combo.
You want 373's
They will turn less than 150 more rpm than 355's at cruise speeds
AND
They'll give your HEAVY SN95 the much needed lighter feel when cruising around town than 355's will.
This which gear thing is not Rocket Science ...... only math
Do Not allow yourself to be snookerd by
what you hear
or
someone else heard
or
even opinions
Hard Data ...... Right Here 
...... Look for yourself
http://www.allfordmustangs.com/Detailed/608.shtml
Grady
You want 373's
They will turn less than 150 more rpm than 355's at cruise speeds
AND
They'll give your HEAVY SN95 the much needed lighter feel when cruising around town than 355's will.
This which gear thing is not Rocket Science ...... only math
Do Not allow yourself to be snookerd by
what you hear
or
someone else heard
or
even opinions
Hard Data
...... Right Here ...... Look for yourself http://www.allfordmustangs.com/Detailed/608.shtml
Grady
OrangeMustangGt
Founding Member
whell, sorry, but i currently have 3:73's and i know if i was doing alot of highway driving i would choose not to have them....I'm pulling [email protected] milder like the 3:55's said above, maby even 3:27's.........a nice cruise at 2,[email protected].
In fact, im switching to 3:27's but because i have turbos.
In fact, im switching to 3:27's but because i have turbos.
