I had always wanted a Mustang ever since I was a little kid, then I finally got my first a year ago. I've had so much fun and love the car, but part of having and loving a Mustang or just the Mustang community in general is the desire to mod to make it special, and your own car. I am going to list the mods I am wanting to do to my car, and get some opinions on my direction (budget restricted so yes a lot of SR product), and I would really like some input on the mods. Thank you, in advance for all your opinions.
Pacesetter Shorty Headers part number 70-1077: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/psm-70-1077
Those headers paired with this spray paint (I read the reviews the paint isn't heat resistant): http://www.summitracing.com/parts/vht-sp102
Then this "h-pipe": http://www.americanmuscle.com/pacesetter-adapter-kit-9904v6.html (reuses cats, just simply outputs to two tailpipes/mufflers with optimized flow)
That adapter connected to this GT catback dual exhaust: http://www.americanmuscle.com/sr-catback-9904gt.html (cheap and probably won't be loud but that's how I like it, I don't want to be considered rice, just want that extra throaty sound and more power that would come after installing CAI paired with a tune, and I like being somewhat subtle to surprise my rice dinner hehe)
This combo kit, to allow my pony to breathe properly and optimize with my exhaust setup. Also the tuner changes shift timings and firmness (yes I have an auto): http://www.americanmuscle.com/sr-cai-x4tuner-9904v6.html
This A/T cooler to counter the load put on my 4r70w (I hope that's right I couldn't remember exactly but I know they have issues overheating since they branch off of AODE): http://www.americanmuscle.com/mishimoto-auto-trans-cooler.html
This Aluminum Driveshaft to increase acceleration and reduce drive-line weight and drive-line vibration that I'm currently having a big issue with it increases but its bad around 70: http://www.americanmuscle.com/frp-7995-28spline50l-aludriveshaft.html
Now for suspension, I'm going with these springs because clearance is an issue in my area and roads are very bumpy, and I noticed how low our mid pipes sit. Doing this partly to avoid exhaust leaks or any other issues as a result of scraping and bottoming out, and partly to not be slammed I do not like slammed Mustangs personally. This drop is just enough to improve handling without the consequences of being lowered more. http://www.americanmuscle.com/forac.html and I would change out my isolators for these all around http://www.americanmuscle.com/bbk-front-isolators-7904.html , http://www.americanmuscle.com/bbk-rear-isolators-7904.html
I know it wouldn't be completely necessary to change out shocks, struts for this amount of a lowering job, but I figured it'd be best while I have all of it exposed to just go ahead and do it at once. Better on labor cost, better on time, better on my wallet in the long run. I chose this kit because I don't need anything fancy and again... budget: http://www.americanmuscle.com/stsuspensions-sport-shocks-struts-7904.html
Previously unmentioned is, I'm not very mechanically inclined so I'm more than likely going to pay a mechanic a reasonable project fee if I can work a deal. I have Royal purple in my engine, gone through two changes now it's a bit louder I think due to the RP filter claiming 100% filtration so it's pretty restrictive. But, it purrs like a kitten, no knocks or any odd noises just loud injectors. My plan is moderation and budget friendly I'm not going to go any further steps that would make it look or sound like complete rice, and I'm not going to spend money I can't justify to myself, then how would I explain it to my lady? Lol. I want to have fun with this, I'm young (21) but I understand this is a high mileage old v6 it's never going to be much for what I make. I just want to make it my personalized 'Stang that I can have loads of fun with. But, the reason I am posting this is because I understand it may need refinement and I don't want to make rushed decisions and spend all my money right off the bat. Also if there are any suggestions in replacement, to add to the list, or to reconsider keeping one of these items here I would appreciate them all a lot. I seek others' wisdom and insight into my endeavors. Thank you much for your time.
Pacesetter Shorty Headers part number 70-1077: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/psm-70-1077
Those headers paired with this spray paint (I read the reviews the paint isn't heat resistant): http://www.summitracing.com/parts/vht-sp102
Then this "h-pipe": http://www.americanmuscle.com/pacesetter-adapter-kit-9904v6.html (reuses cats, just simply outputs to two tailpipes/mufflers with optimized flow)
That adapter connected to this GT catback dual exhaust: http://www.americanmuscle.com/sr-catback-9904gt.html (cheap and probably won't be loud but that's how I like it, I don't want to be considered rice, just want that extra throaty sound and more power that would come after installing CAI paired with a tune, and I like being somewhat subtle to surprise my rice dinner hehe)
This combo kit, to allow my pony to breathe properly and optimize with my exhaust setup. Also the tuner changes shift timings and firmness (yes I have an auto): http://www.americanmuscle.com/sr-cai-x4tuner-9904v6.html
This A/T cooler to counter the load put on my 4r70w (I hope that's right I couldn't remember exactly but I know they have issues overheating since they branch off of AODE): http://www.americanmuscle.com/mishimoto-auto-trans-cooler.html
This Aluminum Driveshaft to increase acceleration and reduce drive-line weight and drive-line vibration that I'm currently having a big issue with it increases but its bad around 70: http://www.americanmuscle.com/frp-7995-28spline50l-aludriveshaft.html
Now for suspension, I'm going with these springs because clearance is an issue in my area and roads are very bumpy, and I noticed how low our mid pipes sit. Doing this partly to avoid exhaust leaks or any other issues as a result of scraping and bottoming out, and partly to not be slammed I do not like slammed Mustangs personally. This drop is just enough to improve handling without the consequences of being lowered more. http://www.americanmuscle.com/forac.html and I would change out my isolators for these all around http://www.americanmuscle.com/bbk-front-isolators-7904.html , http://www.americanmuscle.com/bbk-rear-isolators-7904.html
I know it wouldn't be completely necessary to change out shocks, struts for this amount of a lowering job, but I figured it'd be best while I have all of it exposed to just go ahead and do it at once. Better on labor cost, better on time, better on my wallet in the long run. I chose this kit because I don't need anything fancy and again... budget: http://www.americanmuscle.com/stsuspensions-sport-shocks-struts-7904.html
Previously unmentioned is, I'm not very mechanically inclined so I'm more than likely going to pay a mechanic a reasonable project fee if I can work a deal. I have Royal purple in my engine, gone through two changes now it's a bit louder I think due to the RP filter claiming 100% filtration so it's pretty restrictive. But, it purrs like a kitten, no knocks or any odd noises just loud injectors. My plan is moderation and budget friendly I'm not going to go any further steps that would make it look or sound like complete rice, and I'm not going to spend money I can't justify to myself, then how would I explain it to my lady? Lol. I want to have fun with this, I'm young (21) but I understand this is a high mileage old v6 it's never going to be much for what I make. I just want to make it my personalized 'Stang that I can have loads of fun with. But, the reason I am posting this is because I understand it may need refinement and I don't want to make rushed decisions and spend all my money right off the bat. Also if there are any suggestions in replacement, to add to the list, or to reconsider keeping one of these items here I would appreciate them all a lot. I seek others' wisdom and insight into my endeavors. Thank you much for your time.
