Inexpensive Mods? (have around $300)

[bwallop]

Hey guys, how's it going? First of all, I know, use the search button. But there's just so much information it's a bit overwhelming and not exact enough. I know that many of you are far more knowledgeable than me and would know of specific ways to spend the money. I have an 01 GT auto with 4.10 gears, flowmaster exhaust, BBK CAI, and sct livewire tuner. I'm looking to improve power but at the same time I want to be able to efficiently use that power. I've read some good things about lower rear control arms and such. But if you guys think it's not needed and would recommend more power mods before that then feel free to comment (btw, no nitrous, I would rather stay all motor). I just want to make sure I am making the right mods and not blowing money. I'm sure you all know that feeling. Thanks a lot.

 

[Dark04GT]

Welcome. From your list it looks like you are well on your way. This is what I would recommend (it doesn't matter, you pick power or suspension)

Best bolt-on power mods for under $300 are (in order):
1) midpipe (I prefer h-pipe or prochamber, especially with your flowmasters)
2) TB/Plenum
3) Long tube headers (more like $400 but I'll include them in the list)
(if you plan to do long tube headers in the future take into mind that long tubes require modification to your midpipe, just something to consider if that is in your future plans)

Suspension mods for under $300 (in order again):
1) Full length subframe connectors (~$120 + ~$100 for install), one of the best suspension mods ever.
2) LCA's (like you mentioned)
3) Lowering springs (eibach, ford racing, etc. etc.) + CC plates + alignment (probably will be ~$400 total)
4) Shocks/struts (best done in combination with #3)

 

[apats77]

Would you recommend the same on a 1998 GT 5-spd (Stock)

 

[Sharad]

TIRES!!!

But subframe connectors and/or control arms from UPR Products | Mustang Parts & Performance | Mustang Suspension | Mustang Billet | Mustang Cold Air Intakes | Mustang Exhaust are a good way to help get the most performance out of the power you already have.

http://www.uprproducts.com/mustang-full-length-subframe-connectors.html
http://www.uprproducts.com/mustang-99-elite-control-arm-kit.html

 

[trinity_gt]

I'd keep saving toward "bigger" mods.

Or use the money for fuel.

Or think about the fact that the car is now 10 years old and may need basic maintenance in the suspension bushings, brakes, wheel bearings, tie rods and the like and put the money towards that...

 

[Dark04GT]

Would you recommend the same on a 1998 GT 5-spd (Stock)

Yes but you could also add a short throw shifter to the mix with a 5-speed. Otherwise like trinity said, some basic maintenance is always a good thing to do.

 

[Deleted member 38176]

SFC's

 

[Stumbaugh]

TIRES!!!

But subframe connectors and/or control arms from UPR Products | Mustang Parts & Performance | Mustang Suspension | Mustang Billet | Mustang Cold Air Intakes | Mustang Exhaust are a good way to help get the most performance out of the power you already have.

79-04 Mustang Full Length Subframe Connectors
99-04 Mustang Elite Chrome Moly Urethane Control Arm Suspension Kit

This man speaks the truth! UPR FTMFW!!!!!!

 

[Green&GoldGT]

If you can save up for longtubes, go that route. Otherwise go for a plenum and a weld in type SFC's. Look out for good deals on ebay and part-out's.

 

[Dugl]

I'm not as familiar with the newer automatics, but a good street/strip shift kit might add some excitement instead of kinda sloshing thru the gears. At wot and 4.10's the tires would probably chirp when it shifts.