Coming over to the "Dark Side" LOL

Discussion in '2005 - 2012 (S-197) Mustang' started by JustMe09, Dec 1, 2008.

  1. JustMe09 New Member

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    Hello fellers, I'm new here and this is my first post.

    I have decided to get an 09 GT after I sell my chevy truck. Time to get out of the truck scene and back into the car scene. I don't have to many plans for heavily moding the stang, but do have some plans. I wanted to get some opinions first.

    Bassani X-pipe
    Flowmaster A/T axle back
    Short throw shifter (? brand)
    Lowering Springs (? brand)
    Hand held programmer (? brand)

    The rest of the mods will be cosmetic.

    I was going to get a Pontiac G8 GXP or GT, but changed my mind after I drove the Mustang. The G8 ride quality doesn't compare, lol.
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    Handheld programmer; I think 95% of the people on this board will tell you to go with a Bremspeed or Bamachips tune/intake combo. They are considered one of the best mods (bang for buck) and are raved about. (plus they remove that annoying throttle lag on the manual transmission)

    As far as the exhaust; I've actually heard some people say the flowmasters are restrictive. There are many more options out there now. Since it's "been awhile" since you've been driving the sports car, there's more than flowmaster. SLP loudmouths are my favorite for the car. Not raspy or poppy, no drone at highway speeds; but a very intimidating sound.
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    I've been searching youtube for the sound I liked and that's the combo I came up with. As far as the shifter, I was thinking the FRPP. I had a PRO 5.0 in my firebird, but didn't like it. Just wondering what you guys liked. "Brespeed or Bamachips tune/intake combo" I forgot to mention a CAI, lol. I'll look into those. I just don't want to get too carried away with the mods. I did on my truck and now I'm going to loose a lot of money selling it. I was thinking about the "sport line" springs from Ebaich (sp).
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    Welcome, I think you might try an H with the flowmasters. Many agree that chambered mufflers sound better with H's rather than X's. The performance difference is barely noticeable. As far as the springs, I can recommend the ford K springs to you. They don't 'slam' the car down low but offer a good stance without sacrificing too much ride quality. If you're looking for lower, try the eibach sportlines. Struts and shocks though will probably be needed if you go that low though.
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    Flowmaster 3 chamber will be just a touch louder than your stock.

    H pipe is nessesary because of the firing order of V8s an X pip does the same thing but gives you a 10 HP increase because of the design.

    Bama program

    Shifter is fine like it is.

    Ron
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    +1
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    Ummm... No its not. Go to the track and run it hard. $50 says you miss third gear on at least 2 runs.
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    Bassani X-pipe - I prefer the H-Pipe. Bassani is just an overpriced brand IMO. Check out Pypes.
    Flowmaster A/T axle back - I prefer the Steeda mufflers.
    Short throw shifter (? brand) - MGW!!!!!! All the way
    Lowering Springs (? brand) - Steeda!!!
    Hand held programmer (? brand) - If I could do it over again, I'd have gotten an SCT XCal3.
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    Only if you're a bad and don't know how to drive...

    Stock shifter still and bangin' gears :) Not to say I dont want an MGW though...
  11. anticubicle New Member

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    Get the JLT CAI. Don't waste your $$$ on the more expensive brands and DEFINITELY dont go with the "no tune needed" kits.

    We did some testing on different intakes the shop had in house and out of all of the major brands, the JLT made the most power on my car. I believe the 2nd was Steeda but the JLT made about 4 more WHP than it did.
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    thanks for all the great infi fellers, keep it coming
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    It sure is hard to sell a truck right now, lol. Anyone want a 2007 reg. cab Silverado with 375 RWHP.
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    MMmmmk .... :rolleyes: I'd say I do alright, considering I cut 1.9 almost 1.8 60's on the stock pirrelli's.
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    got a real bike bite on the truck today. Maybe in a stang by the weekend, lol
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    +1. The FRPP shifter is almost as sloppy as the stock one. SCT tuner is very user friendly. I would also recommend under drive pulleys at least, even go as far as CMCV delete plates. FRPP handling pack is a must!!!

    BTW.....Welcome to the "Darl Side" our new apprentice!!
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    I set the hook, lol, and I caught one !!!

    Looks like a new 09 GT premium Coupe is coming home Friday :eek:

    2009 MODEL YEAR
    BLACK CLEARCOAT
    DARK CHARCOAL LEATHER
    4.6L 3V OHC V8 ENGINE
    5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION
    P235/50/ZR18 TIRE
    CHARCOAL ALUMINUM PANEL
    GT APPEARANCE PACKAGE
    METALLIC FUEL FILLER DOOR
    18" CHROMED ALUMINUM WHEEL
    SHAKER 1000 AUDIO SYSTEM
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    Shorth Throw: MGW or Hurst (depends on if you want the vintage look)
    Springs: I have Roush and love it, but BMR, Eibach, or Steeda
    Prgrammer: SCT Handheld Tuner with tunes from Brenspeed would be my suggestion. brenspeed.com
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    do the mgw shifters work on the v6 models??? ive been looking for 1 for mine and it is seriously a pain trying to find the better products for v6 models. price doesnt matter any tips will help.
  20. JustMe09 New Member

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    sorry it was dark

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