First mods on a bone stock GT

[Ready4this96]

OK I am new to the forum but not new too mustangs. Both my dad and brother have 95 gt verts. I on the other hand decided to buy a SHO for my first car which was my first mistake seeing as how much up keep they are, even though it is decently quick for what it is, 15.32 @ 88MPH but I have decided to get a 4.6 5-speed coupe GT. Well my question is what would be some good first mods for the car (Haven't gotten it yet). I was thinking a set of PI heads and intake, full exhaust and a 3:73, other question is what kind of numbers would this car put out with these (1/4 mile and rwhp) Thanks!

Tyler

 

[Beau]

when i got my 03 GT the first mods i did were the K & N FIPK and the Eibach pro kit. now i'm going to do JBA headers and a magnaflow cat back system.

 

[jadesville]

springs and exhaust is mandatory

 

[Sinultros]

I'm assuming a new shifter wouldn't be a bad idea either, since many 5 speed owners dislike the stock one.

 

[4.6_02_Black_GT]

...no doubt about it...

1. Has to be exhaust...pick your poison, Flowmaster for MagnaPacks

2. Has to no 4x4 look...gotta pull those springs...even if you dont do the shocks and struts at the same time...spring gotta go..Eibachs or HR's.

 

['96&'01Stang]

What year are you going to get? The 99+ come with PI heads and intake stock. It is the 96-98 that do not.

 

['96&'01Stang]

Oh yea if you are not planning on forced induction I would go with 4.10 gears instead of the 3.73

 

[bowens99GT]

all the mods you said were good just get 4:10 or maybe 4:30 gears goodluck

 

[el_kid_1]

I'd do 4:10 gears and exhaust first..these mods are mandatory!

 

[bowens99GT]

True but the headswap would give a lot more power which looks like something Firstone wants.

well dont we all

 

[muzztangman]

da gears!!

 

[Ready4this96]

It is gonna be a 96-98 GT, so it wouldn't be coming with the PI heads, aren't all 4.6 and 5.4 PI heads the same? I want to go NA, since it'll be my daily driver, my only concern about 4:10's is the highway, will the top speed drop with 4:10's

P.S. is there a way to change my sn, I'll want a new one when I actually get one I just couldn't think of anything at the moment

 

[edwardohaskillo]

Welcome, come on in!

I'm a newbie too. I would suggest using the search function to findout more about the gears. There has been a lot of info about gears in the past month (Probably every month). From what I've read here on this site that 4.10s are bitchin'. If you go back a few weeks they will tell you that RPMs are somewhere around 2700 for 70mph. I bet top speed in 5th will actually increase because it'll be in the powerband.

My next mod will be a shifter, I speed shift and am afaid I'll break something. 'sides 4.10s will definately mean more shifting! Pro 5.0 and steeda tri axx (sp?) are the most popular here. Some say the triax(sp?) transmits more transmission noise (probably d/t lighter aluminum handle). Biggest complaint with Pro 5.0 is the stubby handle. Both have adjustable stops and are said to be great improvements. I'm considering a Pro 5.0 from Cona(sp?) Racing, they make a steel handle for the 5.0 that resembles the shape of steeda's handle.

Lowering is great but be aware that lowering 1.5" will probably mean caster plates as well as springs, struts and of course a new alignment.

 

[jadesville]

and addition to my other post, fuzzy dice

 

[CTGrey02]

A lot of people will probably be pissed but I'd say put a blower on. Whats the point in adding 5 HP here, 5 there, a quicker shift... ect. I still have a stock exhaust, stock springs, stock everything and I kick the crap out of most cars on the road.

 

[edwardohaskillo]

Oh, yeah. People who get 3.73s with mod motors almost inevitably wish they went with 4.10s. Don't forget the gears will need a speedo cal. This stuff can get ex$pensive quickly!

 

[p0opstlnksal0t]

i would say you will get around 230-240 to the wheels if you throw in stock P.I. heads/cams. i would suggest looking on ebay for a set of P.I. heads, then a mild p/p. then go with a modmax cam package that will best suit your needs. and bullitt intake. stick with the 3.73's there an all around awesome gear! maybe go with set of longtubes, and o/r h-pipe

 

[edwardohaskillo]

Er, yeah I agree with CTgrey02. I was alluding to all of the hidden costs involved with lowering and gears. A self-installed blower would be the bestest bang/buck, IMHO. Factory exhaust probably sound pretty tough w/ forced induction blowing through 'em, too.

 

[jadesville]

nice name p0opstlnksal0t

 

[edwardohaskillo]

Mine doesn't...


...Uh, stink alot that is.