$500 to blow what to buy

[Brians89GT]

as the tittle says what shoul I buy. Car is almost stock except for gears, shifter, filter and mufflers

 

[Roland69]

SFC's

 

[Brians89GT]

I'm a noob what does SFC's mean

 

[Roland69]

Sub frame connectors. I would get some full lenght ones theese guys say they are better.

 

[Roland69]

I would make the car handle and stop better than work on making it faster. A mgw shifter is a must.

 

[Brians89GT]

I was going to sell my dad my pro 5.0 and get a MGW I heard the are nice. do the fram connectors help much.

 

[srothfuss]

First mods should be as follows (my take):

In order of Priority
1) Subframe connectors (SFC's) full length ones are prefered for a stiff chasis
2) Gears: 3.73:1 or 4.10:1 seem to be the popular choices
3) Full Exhuast (headers, hi-flo cats, catback +mufflers)
4) Buy a K&N panel filter (no CAI kit required) and put it in the stock box
5) Bumped timing to 12 - 14 degrees (free mod) 10 Degrees is stock.
6) Larger MAF, TB (MAF cars from 1988 california only, 1989-1993)
7) 3G alternator upgrade / electric fan
8) Fix the weak brakes

Optional MODs:

9) Strut tower brace (necessary on Convertibles IMO)
10) Underdrive pullies (they can't be used on S/C motors and cause charging problems)
11) Weight reduction out of the nose of the car
12) Shocks/Struts and lowering springs
13) C/C plates if you lower the car

After those (the basics), it's pretty much up to you. There are plenty of Super Chargers or Heads, Cam and Intake packages to choose from.

Also, don't forget about the basic tune up
1) Changing all of the fluids (oil, coolant, trans, rear end, brake and some of the power steering)
2) Plugs: (non-platnum type) Autolite or Motorcraft are prefered
3) Oil filter: Motorcraft or equivalent (not FRAM)
4) Air filter: see first mods item #4
5) Plug wires: Ford Motorsport (FRPP) 9mm units are great
6) Cap / Rotor
7) Oxygen sensors

 

[89white50]

on a note, my car handle MUCH better just with the addition of the 17'' Cobra r's and better tires.

 

[green95gt]

ZEX kit!!!

 

[QDRHRSE]

If you are excited about have an extra $500 then I recommend buying a suit and getting a job!

I'm justing busting your nuts. I thought it was funny.

Get yourself some headers and an H-pipe.

 

[QDRHRSE]

SFC's

I though I saw KFC. Man, did that ever make me feel hungry.

 

[srothfuss]

If you are excited about have an extra $500 then I recommend buying a suit and getting a job!

I really need some new work shoes, but I don't want to get a new pair. Getting them worn in and comfertable is one of the worst experiences for feet.

 

[QDRHRSE]

....Steve, only 1 pair of work shoes?

 

[srothfuss]

Tom, you know me.... Actually, I have two pair. A black pair and a brown pair. The black ones were eaten by the cats (literally distroyed) and the brown ones are starting to wear out from the constant use. I just hate new shoes so I am holding off as long as I can (until this weekend at least)

 

[S&B]

Dart based twin turbo setup

 

[PuterAmI]

Beer.

 

[srothfuss]

Dart based twin turbo setup

Or a Dart Based S-trim setup... that is on my Christmas list for next year.

 

[QDRHRSE]

Beer.

Dude you got it right on. Let's agree to combine chicken and beer!!!!!!!!!!! Chicken and beer for everybody!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:SNSign:

 

[Strype]

First mods should be as follows (my take):

In order of Priority
1) Subframe connectors (SFC's) full length ones are prefered for a stiff chasis
2) Gears: 3.73:1 or 4.10:1 seem to be the popular choices
3) Full Exhuast (headers, hi-flo cats, catback +mufflers)
4) Buy a K&N panel filter (no CAI kit required) and put it in the stock box
5) Bumped timing to 12 - 14 degrees (free mod) 10 Degrees is stock.
6) Larger MAF, TB (MAF cars from 1988 california only, 1989-1993)
7) 3G alternator upgrade / electric fan
8) Fix the weak brakes

Agreed...

And if you're a bad boy you can
10) bypass that smog pump pulley with a shorter belt and add a set of underdrive pulleys.

If I had $500 I'd go for gears or exhaust

 

[stang302v8]

u cant buy gears for $500 thats crazy. more like $1000