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  1. flponycar

    What is the best bolt on HP upgrade for 3V 4.6?

    CAI, a good programmer, a larger throttle body, under drive pullies, long tube headers, x-pipe, your preferance on an axel back system, 3.73 or 4.10 gears. That will get you some more get up and go. Then you should think about some upgraded suspension parts and upgraded brakes, All go and no...
  2. flponycar

    Leaky 2005 Mustang.... Problem fixed!

    I would try a thin gasket material like what is used around windows and doors. Something that can be stuck to the cowl only so it can be removed to acces the filter. I have seen thin rolled weather stiping with double sided tape used for doors.
  3. flponycar

    Exhaust ripoff and help?

    I think the problem with the midas shop besides the fact that they are mostly parts replacers and not mechanics is that the Pypes true dual system requires that the existing pipes need to be cut about 8 inches behind the existing cats. The rest is a fit and clamp process. They held the pipes up...
  4. flponycar

    One Thing Leads to Another...

    I just did a 3.73 gear swap last weekend. Not hard to do it yourself if you follow instructions. Sounds like your an ace mechanic so it would not be that difficult. FRPP gears are made with very good tolerances and if you keep the spacers right and use new bearings the lash is right on. The...
  5. flponycar

    06 GT newbie

    I agree on the tune and CAI first. I did mine and it was the best bang for the buck. I had the SLP's on mine and took them off for a set of Pypes. 4" tips and it eliminates the mufflers, sounds mean. I would also agree with a gear swap. I did under drive pullies and changed to a GT 500 TBI with...
  6. flponycar

    Opinion

    They look great. I have one of your plain black panels and love it. I would definitely get one with graphics on it just to change up the look of the car. I can add that they stay on well above 100mph.
  7. flponycar

    Hand Brake Adjustment

    The shop is feeding you a line of bull. The adjustment is done from inside the car in the console at the brake leaver. Here is a link that tells you how to do it yourself. How to Make Parking Brake Adjustments in a Ford Mustang | eHow.com
  8. flponycar

    CDC classic chin spoiler

    I left my chin spoiler matte black. I tied it all into the black and chrome rims with a black vinyl rocker graphic and rear black out pannel. The black looks good with the torch red body and black rag top. The black and silver look good too.
  9. flponycar

    Please Post Your Gas Mileage

    08 GT with the Diablo 93 tune and 93 octane gas I get about 14 city and 19 highway. With the Diablo 87 tune and 93 octane gas it bumps up to 19 city and 24 highway.
  10. flponycar

    Torch Red Wheel Ideas

    08 Torch red GT convertible with OE Racing 18"x9" black with polished lip.
  11. flponycar

    New member

    Hello Just wanted to check in and say hi. I look forward to being part of the mustang community