Can You Guys Help ...Need Opinions On Mods

[trbobusa]

heres the deal, i just got back into mustangs, was wondering what you guys think on mods, i have 1500 to spend right now, i have a 2005 stage 2 roush, has a CAI on it now and i have the sct tuner coming, 3.55 gears already installed and hurst shifter.

was thinking long tubes and h pipe?
c & l intake manifold
bigger throttle body
pulleys

???

ive heard the intake is not worth it without head work? alot of diff opinons out there any advice would be deeply appreciated

thanks
tim

 

[07stang]

long tubes would be a good mod, the throttle body is not worth it imo. id add 4.10 to the list, just put them on my car and was one of the best mods so far! the c&l and jlt are both good cai.

 

[trbobusa]

yea i was gonna go with 3.73 but i was told that wouldnt be a noticable difference, i have a CAI on it now, so was wondering besides long tubes and h pipe, what would be good

 

[Marc s]

Don't bother with the C&L or TB. 4:10's would be the best bang for the buck.

 

[1SonicGT]

What Marc said, plus have you thought about doing CMDP? Their is a write up on how to do it yourself floating in the DIY I think. I personally dont trust UDP but the choice is yours. If your looking for some growl and a nice bump in HP go Longtubes and O/R pipe with a good actual dyno tune. Those should get you a nice bump in drivability and HP.

 

[psycho bob]

lt's and/or 4.10's

i did the diy cmdp's and didn't have any problems with the for the 10k i put on the car while they were on. $10 diy was much cheaper than 200-300 steeda plates

 

[SteveP]

depends on what is your long term goal with the car, emissions, racing, ect. Are you worried about gas? Should lay out a plan before you start modding anymore.

 

[JEWC_Motorsports]

cams, 4.10's, diy cmdp's. /thread

Are you worried about gas?

lol what?

 

[BLKS197]

Biggest bang for your buck will be swapping to a 4.10 gear. A bigger TB and intake would not yield nearly enough power to justify buying either. From there I would consider long tubes and a UDP.

 

[1bad65]

After my CAI/tune, I did LTs and an H-pipe next and was happy with the results. I got my gears and tires after I got my exhaust done.

 

[trbobusa]

thanks for all the input!, intake and TB are out the window, long term goal is to get it faster...lol for right now though just some simple bolt ons, not worried about the gas mileage lol

thanks again guys!

found one link for the cmdp install but its not working?? anyone have another? and more info on the mod?

 

[808muscle]

depends on what is your long term goal with the car, emissions, racing, ect. Are you worried about gas? Should lay out a plan before you start modding anymore.

Exactly. I wasted money doing the standard mods then finally realizing I had to go FI to really get what I wanted. Dont spend your cash just cause thats all you have saved up right now. Get a long term plan and then work that plan.

 

[SteveP]

lol what?

Actually, its legit question today. Every is turning to 87 octane trying to save money and gears like that, will drop you some. not much but enough for some people to have issues.

 

[06whipple]

keep the money for a 5.0 trade in upgrade

 

[808muscle]

keep the money for a 5.0 trade in upgrade

Keep those 5.0's away from me..................I keep repeating to myself, "you dont need a beautiful new fiveOh".............

 

[06whipple]

One hell of a motor...can't believe the sick 1/4 mile times people are running on mild boost.

 

[Sharad]

4.10s, DRs, UPR suspension.

 

[trbobusa]

i guess for right now im gonna do long tubes, h pipe 4.10 gears, and a tune, already have a CAI and UDP's

thanks again guys, this site is so addictive lol
tim

 

[tigerhonaker]

heres the deal, i just got back into mustangs, was wondering what you guys think on mods, i have 1500 to spend right now, i have a 2005 stage 2 roush, has a CAI on it now and i have the sct tuner coming, 3.55 gears already installed and hurst shifter.

was thinking long tubes and h pipe?
c & l intake manifold
bigger throttle body
pulleys

???

ive heard the intake is not worth it without head work? alot of diff opinons out there any advice would be deeply appreciated

thanks
tim

Tim,

Long Tubes and FRPP 4:10 Gears .........
You will feel the difference in your Seat with every push on the Go-Pedal.


tigerhonaker