New but motivated mustang owner

mbodell · 01-17-2005, 01:08 AM

Hey guys, I recently bought a 2001 mustang gt. its my first mustang and would like to do what i can to make it have more bang for my buck. i am a smart person but have little to no experience working on cars so realize that most or all of my work will have to be either coached or done for me by professionals but i was wondering what you guys would do to make my car better. im looking to make it faster. ive heard upgrading gears.....cold air intake.....larger throttle bodies.......etc. and was just wondering what mods u would make if it were u and in what order.thanks to the pros.

Stang_Crazy · 01-17-2005, 09:49 AM

First and foremost are GEARS. I'd say 3.55's or 3.73's. They'll probably cost ~$400 (after purchase and installation) but well worth it. The best bang for the buck IMO.

NeedleBender · 01-18-2005, 12:51 PM

he's right (3.55's)

RBatson · 01-29-2005, 02:12 PM

Agree, gears will make you think you are in a different car. I think you may have to get the computer reburnt to get the speedo right tho. Personally I'd add an K@N air filter, h-pipe and mufflers.

Orange97GTVert · 01-29-2005, 11:21 PM

Start with a cat-back exhaust system and a K&N air filter and remove the air silencer. I have a CAI but I am not sure it does anything but look prettier under the hood. From there consider gears, etc. It all depends on what kind of performance you are looking for. This was all I need for my daily driver.

MR_PINK · 01-30-2005, 11:49 AM

Ive heard that the cold air kits are worthless unless the coolant to the throttle body is cut off opinions on that? I was planing on doing a cak but if no noticable gains then i save for other mods

Orange97GTVert · 01-30-2005, 12:48 PM

Post pics of your new Mustang!!

StangFlyer · 01-31-2005, 03:58 AM

Welcome to the site mbodell. Glad to see that you found us and are becoming involved in the MW community. We have a lot of great Mustang owners here. I'm sure you can make new friends and garner lots of useful information here. Enjoy!

red82gt · 01-31-2005, 02:13 PM

With a 2001 GT, go with at least 373 gears. They had 3.27's from the factory and 355's would hardly be worth the effort. If it was my car, I'd go with 410 gears. Thgen a k&N filter (I wouldn't bother with the cold air), and then an offroad h or X pipe. One of my friend with a 99gt had just a k&N and an offroad X and hit 13.7's@103 on street tires. With 373's and slicks it did 13.20's @102mph.

mustangII460 · 01-31-2005, 08:55 PM

Welcome.

You need not metion that your a smart fellow. You bought a Mustang, so that was a given.

01-17-2005, 01:08 AM	#1
mbodell Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1	New but motivated mustang owner Hey guys, I recently bought a 2001 mustang gt. its my first mustang and would like to do what i can to make it have more bang for my buck. i am a smart person but have little to no experience working on cars so realize that most or all of my work will have to be either coached or done for me by professionals but i was wondering what you guys would do to make my car better. im looking to make it faster. ive heard upgrading gears.....cold air intake.....larger throttle bodies.......etc. and was just wondering what mods u would make if it were u and in what order.thanks to the pros.

01-17-2005, 09:49 AM	#2
Stang_Crazy It's never clean enough! Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Shaler, PA Posts: 1,542	Re: New but motivated mustang owner First and foremost are GEARS. I'd say 3.55's or 3.73's. They'll probably cost ~$400 (after purchase and installation) but well worth it. The best bang for the buck IMO. __________________ ~Dan 2001 SVT Lightning 89' GT : Taking up garage space and waiting for a buyer... Rice Hater's Club - Member #11

01-18-2005, 12:51 PM	#3
NeedleBender Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 72	Re: New but motivated mustang owner he's right (3.55's) __________________ Everyone loves a good six-speed... 99 GT ($27,500) Chrome Yellow ($500) 353 @ the wheels ($3500) Forced Induction (12psi) ($6000) Xenon Body Kit ($700) Bassani Exhaust ($800) 12.2 @ 113 (about $45,000) Balls enough to use it. . .priceless

01-29-2005, 02:12 PM	#4
RBatson Registered Member Join Date: May 1997 Posts: 3,028	Re: New but motivated mustang owner Agree, gears will make you think you are in a different car. I think you may have to get the computer reburnt to get the speedo right tho. Personally I'd add an K@N air filter, h-pipe and mufflers. __________________ Tis better to be hated for what you are than loved for what you are not.

01-29-2005, 11:21 PM	#5
Orange97GTVert Mustang Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 568	Re: New but motivated mustang owner Start with a cat-back exhaust system and a K&N air filter and remove the air silencer. I have a CAI but I am not sure it does anything but look prettier under the hood. From there consider gears, etc. It all depends on what kind of performance you are looking for. This was all I need for my daily driver. __________________ Harold Phillips www.mustangsofeasttexas.org 1997 Mustang GT Convertible, 4.6L Auto, Autumn Orange w/Saddle Tan Top & Leather Interior, Styling Bar, 17 X 9 Polished Cobra R's on Nitto NT 555's, Ford Racing Bullitt Suspension package, Mac CAI, Steeda UDP's, Flowmaster 40 Series Catback, SCT X-Calibrator II, Zaino Shine, 7 time Show Winner, driven daily

01-30-2005, 11:49 AM	#6
MR_PINK Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4	Re: New but motivated mustang owner Ive heard that the cold air kits are worthless unless the coolant to the throttle body is cut off opinions on that? I was planing on doing a cak but if no noticable gains then i save for other mods

01-30-2005, 12:48 PM	#7
Orange97GTVert Mustang Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 568	Re: New but motivated mustang owner Post pics of your new Mustang!! __________________ Harold Phillips www.mustangsofeasttexas.org 1997 Mustang GT Convertible, 4.6L Auto, Autumn Orange w/Saddle Tan Top & Leather Interior, Styling Bar, 17 X 9 Polished Cobra R's on Nitto NT 555's, Ford Racing Bullitt Suspension package, Mac CAI, Steeda UDP's, Flowmaster 40 Series Catback, SCT X-Calibrator II, Zaino Shine, 7 time Show Winner, driven daily

01-31-2005, 03:58 AM	#8
StangFlyer Founder Join Date: Jun 1995 Location: Michigan Posts: 19,326	Re: New but motivated mustang owner Welcome to the site mbodell. Glad to see that you found us and are becoming involved in the MW community. We have a lot of great Mustang owners here. I'm sure you can make new friends and garner lots of useful information here. Enjoy! __________________ StangFlyer 1991 Mustang GT - Supercharged 377 Stroker 2000 Ford Lightning - Project Lightning Hauler Media Center Gallery - View my member photos

01-31-2005, 02:13 PM	#9
red82gt Sober voice of Reason Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Kelowna, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,514	Re: New but motivated mustang owner With a 2001 GT, go with at least 373 gears. They had 3.27's from the factory and 355's would hardly be worth the effort. If it was my car, I'd go with 410 gears. Thgen a k&N filter (I wouldn't bother with the cold air), and then an offroad h or X pipe. One of my friend with a 99gt had just a k&N and an offroad X and hit 13.7's@103 on street tires. With 373's and slicks it did 13.20's @102mph. __________________ 393W: AFR 205's, hydraulic roller, TKO600.

01-31-2005, 08:55 PM	#10
mustangII460 Factoy Five Roadster Join Date: May 2000 Location: Sevier Co,Tennessee Posts: 1,681	Re: New but motivated mustang owner Welcome. You need not metion that your a smart fellow. You bought a Mustang, so that was a given. __________________ Frank

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