I recently purchased an '02 Mustang V6 vert. I would like to make upgrades on the car but am wondering where to start. I am new to this whole thing so I figure I would inquire about what can be done to make my car look nicer and run a bit faster, without dropping a ton of money into it. I would like to spend about $1,000 in upgrades. Any suggestions on where I should start and what products will work the best??? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
DUAL EXHAUST... definitely.. you get a better sound, a little bit of extra power, and much better looks. But, I forgot that with the 99-04 cars you have to get the GT rear bumper, don't you? To fit the duals back there. To get the bumper painted and installed, plus the exhaust system, might push you over $1000. Depends on where you go, I guess..
Red98 Hey red, Thanks for the reply. That is on my short list of things to do, but I wanted to start out a bit smaller for my first mod. I see you have the BBK cold air intake. I've seen them for relatively cheap online ($169.99). Considering the price, I think this may be a good start. Is there noticeable hp increase and improved gas mileage with the intake??
Not really much more power.. it's more for looks, I think. The fuel economy gets a little better, like maybe 1 mpg. Plus when you install it there is a whooshing sound when you give it gas, like wind in a metal tube, cause that's exactly what it is! The harder you gas it, the louder it is, because the more air goes through. I got mine at the same time I got my dual exhaust, so I never had the intake by itself. The sound from the cold air intake may be good or bad, depending on what you like, but it is always there whenever you drive it, unless you have your stereo cranked. Just thought you should be aware of that. But if you ever pop your hood at a car show, the intake looks awesome.
That is definetly good to know. I haven't ever heard that as being a problem. I wonder if that is with all intakes or just the BBK. Also, I havent ever heard of having to replace the bumper when installing duals, rather adding a spacer so it sits a bit lower. Thanks for your help. I hope to start something soon before i pack the car in for the winter...
Consider a GT takeoff catback, around $100 or less. Installation with a true dual fabricated midpipe another hundred. That would leave some for a GT takeoff rear bumper painted to match. Down the road consider rear gears and a T-Lok for about $500 installed, and a flash tuner for $250 and up. All of these things with a CAI included would run about $1,500 but it's worth it in my opinion.
