$700 to spend.. what mods to get?!

[CottonBurnerz]

No this is not my chirstmas money.. it is the money from the mental and physical strength combination that I've used to earn it, otherwise known as.. work.

Anyhow, now that I got my 2 mods done (steeda tri-ax, LT/xpipe/magnapack) I now have $700 to spend! yippeee!

The mod that I've been considering is the 4.10 gears.. i would have to spend 150 for it + 200 install and + 100 for speedcal total of 450+

If I were to save that for later.. what would you do with the $700 instead?

I'm considering some apprearance mod like:

Mach 1 grille delete (50)
sequential tail light (80)
light bar ($500)

or peharps I could do my suspension

Eibach Pro-kit + tokico 5 way illumnas ($700ish)

Peharps some pulley and T/A

any suggestion?

 

[DerekStangGT]

No this is not my chirstmas money.. it is the money from the mental and physical strength combination that I've used to earn it, otherwise known as.. work.

Anyhow, now that I got my 2 mods done (steeda tri-ax, LT/xpipe/magnapack) I now have $700 to spend! yippeee!

The mod that I've been considering is the 4.10 gears.. i would have to spend 150 for it + 200 install and + 100 for speedcal total of 450+

If I were to save that for later.. what would you do with the $700 instead?

I'm considering some apprearance mod like:

Mach 1 grille delete (50)
sequential tail light (80)
light bar ($500)

or peharps I could do my suspension

Eibach Pro-kit + tokico 5 way illumnas ($700ish)

Peharps some pulley and T/A

any suggestion?

4.10s are a great mod. you will definitly notice a sotp difference and the $475+ is totally worth it!
on the other hand, if you want some hp, i would say t/a, pullies, a good tune, and some Nittos OR a t/a, pullies, a good tune, and some springs. all this is assuming you do the installs yourself

personally, i shy away from look mods only b/c i would rather have a fast sleeper than an all-show-no-go stang (i throw this phrase around lightly since 260+ hp is hardly "no-go").

all this is assuming your vert is 99+. if it is a 96-98, then scratch all that and get a headswap (heard it works wonders)

 

[jadesville]

if i had the money, i would get the springs and the tokico, only because once you get another $150 you can get gears..

 

[CottonBurnerz]

oopsie my sig didn't show.. it's an 03 gt

and yes i'm installing the suspension myself.. being able to install the LT headers by myself makes everything else look easy to do..

I don't want to tune the car yet b/c of the warranty stuff.. the car is barely 7 months old

and for the Nitto tires.. how long do they usually last? should I run different tires at the front and rear?

 

[BlackBadGT]

SPRAY!!!!!

 

[CottonBurnerz]

I'm planning on supercharge it in the next 2 or 3 years or never..

spray, however, is out of the question.

Anyhow, I just posted on another thread about the FRPP aluminum driveshaft here:

http://www.partshopper.com/catalog/itemdisplay/468.html

are they really worth it? do they really adds hp? how hard is it to install and what would be the avg price to have a shop install it for you?

 

['96&'01Stang]

I say gears and a computer reflash. You are probably running rich from the full exhaust and the reflash will help alot (and fix your speedo for the gears)

 

[CottonBurnerz]

The car is running kinda rich with white smoke and all.. I can't really tell because of the cold weather and all. Anyhow, will reflashing computer void warranty? So I won't need a speedcal if I get reflash correct? And lastly, where can I reflash the computer? (reflash is not another word for tuning or chip right?)

 

[68 & 00 GT]

Holy crap Denton is my home town. Going up there tomorrow for the 3 day weekend !

I was gonna say get LT's, and O/R X, but you got that covered -
I'd do gears, but if you really plan to go s/c eventually get 373's. They're better for daily driving. I was always told 4.10's are more for Cobras due to their 7K redline too. I'd definately put springs, and shocks / struts also on your to-do list if you don't this time.
You may need to get a custom tune (maybe Irving) b/c of your LT's. I tuned mine immediately after my LT install b/c of some tune horror stories I heard of after LT installs. Maybe a nice hood, or new rims only www.performancewheeloutlet.com using current tires
Nevermind on rims I saw in your website you have chrome Cobra's already. :
'O an you needs 'em springs fo show -

Little out of your price range for now but your stang + lightbar, chin spoiler, grill delete, springs =

 

[68Stang]

Denton you say!? That's where I live. Any of you guys at UNT?

 

['96&'01Stang]

Send your computer to Cobra Killer and he can reflash your computer.... It is a tune but no chip...his tune has an adaptive strategy that will allow more mods with out a retune (unlike a chip)

 

[68 & 00 GT]

Denton you say!? That's where I live. Any of you guys at UNT?

My sister graduated form there, my brother, and a bunch of my friends have been there, but not me. I went to Sam Houston in Huntsville.
My mom works in Sherman. She teaches nursing at G.C.C.

 

[rdgdawgGT]

Did the reflash by Cobra Killer (can REALLY feel it top-end), will be doing Dr Gas X-pipe and shifter next... there's your $700.00....

Much debate on this, and value Tim's suggstions HIGHLY!! so I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!

 

['96&'01Stang]

I think Tim is going to have everryone in GA running a Dr. Gas

 

[rdgdawgGT]

Agree with ya '96&'01Stang... he talked me into it!!!! I've heard nothing but good things about them...

 

[98stangv8]

gears, pulleys and timing adjuster...I think will get you the best bang for your buck...

headswap will be much more than 700...

light bar...ehhh...not a big fan..


shocks/springs are nice..but there are other things that come first..

 

['96&'01Stang]

Pretty soon people around here will recognize Tim's work from the sound of our cars

 

[CottonBurnerz]

[QUOTE='96&'01Stang]Send your computer to Cobra Killer and he can reflash your computer.... It is a tune but no chip...his tune has an adaptive strategy that will allow more mods with out a retune (unlike a chip)[/QUOTE]

How do I contact him? I would like more info. Thanks

 

['96&'01Stang]

Either PM cobra Killer on Stangnet or call the number on his website www.modularfordpowerhouse.com

 

[68 & 00 GT]

headswap will be much more than 700...

But he has PI heads -

shocks/springs are nice..but there are other things that come first..

springs shoud be one of the first on all stangs just after getting the windows tinted on the second day of ownership