Rookie upgrade"?" looking for suggestions and comments also I WTB parts if ne1 has em

Rusty45398 · 11-20-2001, 02:32 PM

I have a 1995 Mustang 5.0 GT convertible... I am looking to get a lil more power without breaking my bank which is not too hard to do these days. here are the mods I am considering.

EEC Tuner
Cold Air Induction
3.73 gears
175 amp alternator (for my car stereo)
and possibly a cat-back of some sort

Currently my car is stock, I was wondering if anyone has any of these parts for sale and also what kind of increase in performance should I see............................ any other suggestions for cheap performance upgrades??

if you have any of these parts or other parts for sale that you would suggest email me at Rusty45398@aol.com

Rusty45398 · 11-20-2001, 02:33 PM

also.... can I add a cobra intake to my GT??? if I did what would that do for my performance?

Stang Runner · 11-20-2001, 02:49 PM

EEC Tuner dont get that wiat only need it if you have like a new cam And heads and then you still might not need it.
Gears Yes
Cold Air Induction Yes
new EX all the way back from the headers to the back is some thing you might want to do not only will it sounds great It will help with power!
Cobra intake Yes it will work need not sure how much poer it will give you

Rusty45398 · 11-20-2001, 02:51 PM

.....ALSO... I have a Jacobs inginiton kit... just the normal ignition thing... would it increase HP/gas mileage etc on my Mustang??? anyknow know?

Forcedpower · 11-20-2001, 02:52 PM

Gears are going to be the best thing you can do at this stage. Then maybe the cat back. As far as the EEC Tuner goes you don't need that yet so I'd spend that money on something else.

Dangerous Dave · 11-20-2001, 03:20 PM

The Gears and exhaust ideas sound good but: Cobra intake-no, alternator-if you really think you need it, EEC tuner-not needed now. Cold air kit-good but moneywise I would do other things first.

I would do more suspension and chassis stuff first since your car is a convertible. Subframe connectors would be first on my list and I'd look into some new u & l control arms. you can get sets of those for between $150 and $200

Rusty45398 · 11-20-2001, 03:32 PM

Why no eec tuner? I thought with that I could actually change settings equivilent to purchasing a superchip or other chip mods?? only with more control?

Stang Runner · 11-20-2001, 04:07 PM

on a STock 5.0 it will not do much at all ONLY after things like a cam or heads the stock one will work fine for you.

cad614 · 11-20-2001, 06:05 PM

Basically any type of chip will not do much to your stock GT, trust these guys on that. I haven't had a chance to do gears yet, but the subframe connectors are the best thing I have ever bought for my car. I didn't think they'd do anything, but I got a great deal on them so I decided to go for it. I'd do it again even if I had to pay twice as much.
Good luck with whatever you choose, and be sure to let us know how it turns out.

2FastLX · 11-21-2001, 02:19 AM

The only time you should buy a chip is when a particular setup needs it to run properly. At stock levels you'll waste your money.

Go with gears and exhaust. Long tube headers, a good crossover, and free flowing mufflers will help a lot, but gears will do the most. 3.73's for a manual tranny, 4.10's for an AOD.

11-20-2001, 02:32 PM	#1
Rusty45398 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 9	Rookie upgrade"?" looking for suggestions and comments also I WTB parts if ne1 has em I have a 1995 Mustang 5.0 GT convertible... I am looking to get a lil more power without breaking my bank which is not too hard to do these days. here are the mods I am considering. EEC Tuner Cold Air Induction 3.73 gears 175 amp alternator (for my car stereo) and possibly a cat-back of some sort Currently my car is stock, I was wondering if anyone has any of these parts for sale and also what kind of increase in performance should I see............................ any other suggestions for cheap performance upgrades?? if you have any of these parts or other parts for sale that you would suggest email me at Rusty45398@aol.com

11-20-2001, 02:49 PM	#3
Stang Runner Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Walker, MI, USA Posts: 1,202	EEC Tuner dont get that wiat only need it if you have like a new cam And heads and then you still might not need it. Gears Yes Cold Air Induction Yes new EX all the way back from the headers to the back is some thing you might want to do not only will it sounds great It will help with power! Cobra intake Yes it will work need not sure how much poer it will give you __________________ Engine: steel mounts, Under drive pulleys, K&N, GT-40 Intake ported Lower, No power steering, No A/C, Mac cold intake, 65MM TB, 255 Fuel pump, 24's, AFR 165 58cc, Rocker Arms 1.7with the stock Cam, 1 5/8 short headers, offRoad X-pipe Drive Train: 3.55, T-5 with a Pro 5.0 shifter 12.656@107.71MPH See It at www.T-racing.com/mustang.htm

11-20-2001, 02:52 PM	#5
Forcedpower Registered Member Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Charlottesville, Va, USA Posts: 328	Gears are going to be the best thing you can do at this stage. Then maybe the cat back. As far as the EEC Tuner goes you don't need that yet so I'd spend that money on something else. __________________ 93 LX R331/AFR 205/Vic 5.0/? psi

11-20-2001, 03:20 PM	#6
Dangerous Dave Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 121	The Gears and exhaust ideas sound good but: Cobra intake-no, alternator-if you really think you need it, EEC tuner-not needed now. Cold air kit-good but moneywise I would do other things first. I would do more suspension and chassis stuff first since your car is a convertible. Subframe connectors would be first on my list and I'd look into some new u & l control arms. you can get sets of those for between $150 and $200 __________________ 1984 Mustang 1997 Miata

11-20-2001, 04:07 PM	#8
Stang Runner Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Walker, MI, USA Posts: 1,202	on a STock 5.0 it will not do much at all ONLY after things like a cam or heads the stock one will work fine for you. __________________ Engine: steel mounts, Under drive pulleys, K&N, GT-40 Intake ported Lower, No power steering, No A/C, Mac cold intake, 65MM TB, 255 Fuel pump, 24's, AFR 165 58cc, Rocker Arms 1.7with the stock Cam, 1 5/8 short headers, offRoad X-pipe Drive Train: 3.55, T-5 with a Pro 5.0 shifter 12.656@107.71MPH See It at www.T-racing.com/mustang.htm

11-20-2001, 02:33 PM	#2
Rusty45398 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 9	also.... can I add a cobra intake to my GT??? if I did what would that do for my performance?

11-20-2001, 02:51 PM	#4
Rusty45398 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 9	.....ALSO... I have a Jacobs inginiton kit... just the normal ignition thing... would it increase HP/gas mileage etc on my Mustang??? anyknow know?

11-20-2001, 03:32 PM	#7
Rusty45398 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 9	Why no eec tuner? I thought with that I could actually change settings equivilent to purchasing a superchip or other chip mods?? only with more control?

11-20-2001, 06:05 PM	#9
cad614 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: San Angelo, TX Posts: 377	Basically any type of chip will not do much to your stock GT, trust these guys on that. I haven't had a chance to do gears yet, but the subframe connectors are the best thing I have ever bought for my car. I didn't think they'd do anything, but I got a great deal on them so I decided to go for it. I'd do it again even if I had to pay twice as much. Good luck with whatever you choose, and be sure to let us know how it turns out. __________________ Mike '95 GT Convertible

11-21-2001, 02:19 AM	#10
2FastLX The Photoshop Guru Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mecca, Indiana Posts: 1,419	The only time you should buy a chip is when a particular setup needs it to run properly. At stock levels you'll waste your money. Go with gears and exhaust. Long tube headers, a good crossover, and free flowing mufflers will help a lot, but gears will do the most. 3.73's for a manual tranny, 4.10's for an AOD. __________________ Project: 1988 Coupe - EFI 5.8L Twin Turbo with Victor intake, Canfield heads, F303 cam, March aluminum underdrive pulleys, TKO (or T56 if funds permit), PBR twin piston calipers and 13" rotors up front, 94 Cobra rear calipers and 12" rotors on the rear, 3.73's, Griggs K-member, tubular front control arms, torque arm and panhard bar, polished 99 Cobra wheels. "The GR-40 kit installation is now complete, and the humble Fox-chassis car will now out-corner and out-stop a ZR-1 or a Viper, and support massive horsepower additions with perfect balance." Griggs Racing ICQ# 42269241