what would you ask for for christmas??

lx5091 · 11-06-2002, 09:35 AM

Hello all

I don't believe that Christmas is just about what you're gonna get for gifts, BUT my wife says "let's both spend a certain amount on each other and let's say how about $300". I say "whatever", right. Anyway she loves it when I tell what to get me, go figure. My plan is strictly Mustang stuff!! I have FRPP 'C' springs waiting for the rest of the suspension, which I haven't purchased yet, but my wonderful wife says that those things should come out of the car repair budget, cuz it's maintenance! WOW! So I'll be ordering that soon, but as for Christmas with $300 what should I get?? Look at my sig, that's everything I've got so far.

I was thinking a shifter, K&N Filter, clutch quadrant and firewall adjuster....

What do you guys think?

lx5091 · 11-06-2002, 09:40 AM

The reason I haven't done the suspension yet, is that I want to install everything at once and only once. Such as shocks/struts, isolators, caster/camber plates, front lower control arms (i've done inner and outer tie rod ends), and rear upper and lowers.

Please don't suggest any of these things as I will be getting these already.

NotchJohnson · 11-06-2002, 12:11 PM

Try to get her to bump the $300 up to $500, and ask for some juice!

Kamaro Killer · 11-06-2002, 05:14 PM

If you look at my car's specs, I am almost at the same point as you as far as mods, except that I have 3.73 gears. IMO gears are one of the best mods out there. I'm not sure if you could buy them and have them installed for under $300 but maybe if you do some research, you could find them for that price installed. Let us know what you deceide. Take care, Keith

DAN-MAN · 11-06-2002, 05:59 PM

What do I want for Christmas? An '03 Cobra of course!

Daniel.

Agent_4573 · 11-06-2002, 06:32 PM

If your gonna mod the car you could start with an autometer tach and maybe a pillar mount gauge cluster. That way you'de have accurate nice looking guages and a nice big shift light and tach. Thats what I'm asking for for x-mas. well that and a set of gt40-p heads but i don't think ill get the heads.

RICKYRM125CC · 11-07-2002, 09:41 PM

Gears will give the most for the price you have to work with.
what a wife mines probably scouting the clearance racks for some cheap socks.

spankaveli · 11-08-2002, 11:33 AM

gears, definitely

RED92LX50 · 11-08-2002, 11:35 AM

If not gears, then Pulleys ($100), and Shifter ($200).

lx5091 · 11-08-2002, 11:50 AM

Yeah, I think the clutch quadrant and firewall adjuster is "tweaking" kinda stuff, I should keep to core upgrades, and the filter, I'll just pick up at the local parts store with pocket change.

The only way I'd do pulleys because of my electric fan and stereo system is if I also bought an SN95 alternator. Which makes pulleys about a $200-225 expense.

I've definately made up my mind on the Shifter. What should I get with the other $150+/-?

Maybe I'll just raid the Platinum Visa for $8-10,000 and build my whole car!!! Just kidding!

jim_howard_pdx · 11-08-2002, 12:37 PM

I plan to ask for more time to spend with my friends.
To get my kids more hooked into racing.
To get my wife off my back......
To win the lottery so I can assault the 7's.
For our great country to come together as "Americans" instead of a bunch of "MultiCultural" pieces that all expect something for free.
For a world where freedom and justice are not just empty terms.

I wish you all health and happiness in your pursuits of power!

Now for speed equipment, I want a Tremec or a T56 so I can ditch the boring C-4 in my rod. The car is going to be my sons in about a year. I know that he, like his ol man, lives to bang the gears.

Jthompson · 11-08-2002, 06:58 PM

Honestly, before you go ANY further you need that adjustable clutch. Sure it is just tweaking, but you don't want to keep adding power without the proper clutch adjustment

Get the Pro 5.0 shifter or the Tri-ax.

depending on your smog laws, I would go for an h or x pipe after that.

lx5091 · 11-08-2002, 07:36 PM

Unfortunately I have to keep EVERYTHING smog legal. I know people that can fudge things for me, but I also have good buddy's that have been caught fudging emmissions for people, so I refuse to ask anyone to do that for me.

I've seen many people ask what the best shifter is, I think they're all major improvement over stock, my buddy has a hurst billet and that was cool, but I've never heard anyone mention using one here. I may just go with the MAC 'cuz it's so inexpensive ($129 50resto.com)!

HMMMMM...

what to get, what to get....

MEDIK418 · 11-09-2002, 01:28 AM

My son's safe return from the land of oil and sand.

mustangII460 · 11-09-2002, 04:11 AM

Ford Motorsports aluminum drive shaft @160.00. More power to the hardball and smooths out alot of vibrations.

Gears.

Bad89stang · 11-10-2002, 11:08 PM

I would get a Pro 5.0 instead of the MAC shifter. You get what you pay for and that is one item you don't want to skimp on. You'll thank me every time you shift.

lx5091 · 11-11-2002, 09:27 AM

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Originally posted by Bad89stang
I would get a Pro 5.0 instead of the MAC shifter. You get what you pay for and that is one item you don't want to skimp on. You'll thank me every time you shift.

Have you used the MAC Racer's Choice shifter, or someone you know used it that claimed it was junk? I've driven a couple different Mustangs all with different shifters and from the short experience I've had with each, they really felt very much the same. Maybe if I've used a brand for years then tried something else, I would probably be able to tell how it was different. I'm not dead set on the MAC, I just think they DO make quality stuff and I think it will be a world different than stock. I would like someone's opinion on the 2nd to 3rd shift with a MAC, they don't advertise it's performance in that aspect.

Thanks guys, you really are looking out for a fellow enthusiast. Keep it coming!!! I still don't know what to get

burn rubber · 11-12-2002, 12:55 AM

I'll keep it cheap..

Give me a new set of spark plugs and Faith Hill!!!!!

Yeah sure....................

USMC302 · 11-12-2002, 01:27 PM

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My son's safe return from the land of oil and sand.

Semper Fidelis, Your son is in good hands and we will send him home safe, he is our family and we are proud to have him.

I agree with lots of posts on here such as the pro 5.0 shifter, only had experience with the hurst other than the pro, I love mine.

I say get the aluminum driveshaft and gears since a gear swap commonly causes vibration issues. The gears will be a very noticable swap and the driveshaft swap will be doing the gear swap right!

GEARS AND DRICESHAFT!

It will be pricey to install the gear, but can't we fit that into car amint?!

USMC302 · 11-12-2002, 01:29 PM

actually a driveshaft would be better than a driceshaft

11-06-2002, 09:35 AM	#1
lx5091 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Fall River, MA Posts: 467	what would you ask for for christmas?? Hello all I don't believe that Christmas is just about what you're gonna get for gifts, BUT my wife says "let's both spend a certain amount on each other and let's say how about $300". I say "whatever", right. Anyway she loves it when I tell what to get me, go figure. My plan is strictly Mustang stuff!! I have FRPP 'C' springs waiting for the rest of the suspension, which I haven't purchased yet, but my wonderful wife says that those things should come out of the car repair budget, cuz it's maintenance! WOW! So I'll be ordering that soon, but as for Christmas with $300 what should I get?? Look at my sig, that's everything I've got so far. I was thinking a shifter, K&N Filter, clutch quadrant and firewall adjuster.... What do you guys think? __________________ '02 Explorer XLT 4.0L --Nice Vehicle '97 Saturn SL1--Soon to be ditched for a Ford!

11-06-2002, 09:40 AM	#2
lx5091 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Fall River, MA Posts: 467	The reason I haven't done the suspension yet, is that I want to install everything at once and only once. Such as shocks/struts, isolators, caster/camber plates, front lower control arms (i've done inner and outer tie rod ends), and rear upper and lowers. Please don't suggest any of these things as I will be getting these already. __________________ '02 Explorer XLT 4.0L --Nice Vehicle '97 Saturn SL1--Soon to be ditched for a Ford!

11-06-2002, 12:11 PM	#3
NotchJohnson Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Florida Keys Posts: 593	Try to get her to bump the $300 up to $500, and ask for some juice! __________________ 89 notch-finally not stock!! ported gt40's, ported cobra intake, 65mm tb, 75mm maf, mac cai, lt's,prochamber, fms 1.6 rr, 125 shot.

11-06-2002, 05:14 PM	#4
Kamaro Killer Mustang Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 528	Get some 3.73 gears If you look at my car's specs, I am almost at the same point as you as far as mods, except that I have 3.73 gears. IMO gears are one of the best mods out there. I'm not sure if you could buy them and have them installed for under $300 but maybe if you do some research, you could find them for that price installed. Let us know what you deceide. Take care, Keith __________________ 1993 GT 5.0-My Stang Rice Hater's Club Member 22

11-06-2002, 05:59 PM	#5
DAN-MAN Confederate Cowboy Join Date: May 2002 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 546	What do I want for Christmas? An '03 Cobra of course! Daniel. __________________ DAN-MAN RHC MEMBER #25

11-06-2002, 06:32 PM	#6
Agent_4573 Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 375	If your gonna mod the car you could start with an autometer tach and maybe a pillar mount gauge cluster. That way you'de have accurate nice looking guages and a nice big shift light and tach. Thats what I'm asking for for x-mas. well that and a set of gt40-p heads but i don't think ill get the heads. __________________ '89 LX 5.0, off-road h pipe, flowmaster muffs, underdrive pulleys, rebuilt WC T-5, King Cobra Clutch, 65mm throttle body, Explorer Upper/GT40 lower, Lakewood Rear Lift Bars. 76mm C&L Mass air w/ inlet pipe, Twisted wedge heads w/ stage 2 port,polish, MAC equal length shorties, Billet AFPR, 255LPH fuel pump, fresh low end w/ 10.5:1 compression. If anyone ever wants to go to Raceway Park in Englishtown New Jersey, give me a shout. RICER HATERS CLUB MEMBER 87! www.ricehatersclub.com

11-07-2002, 09:41 PM	#7
RICKYRM125CC Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: CLAYCOMO MISSOURI Posts: 9	go with geare if posible Gears will give the most for the price you have to work with. what a wife mines probably scouting the clearance racks for some cheap socks. __________________ 91 Mustang GT TFS Heads 150 Shot NITROUS EXPRESS 3.73's 70MM Throttle Body 73 MM Mass Air 24lb. Injectors 190lb.Fuel Pump Crane HI-6 PS-91 Coil Cobra Upper Intake GT-40 Lower Cold Air Kit Crane 2030 Cam 1 5/8 Shorty Headers 2 1/2 Exhaust Off Rode H-Pipe Center Force Duel Friction Clutch Fidanze Aluminum Flywheel Aluminum Drive Shaft

11-08-2002, 11:33 AM	#8
spankaveli Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Gonzales, Louisiana Posts: 153	gears, definitely __________________ Old car - 87 LX Pics New car - 02 WRX Pics & Mods

11-08-2002, 11:35 AM	#9
RED92LX50 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 220	Gears are an excellent suggestion If not gears, then Pulleys ($100), and Shifter ($200). __________________ 1992 LX 5.0 Convertible Red/Blk Gears, Exhaust, bolt-ons... R.H.C. #51

11-08-2002, 11:50 AM	#10
lx5091 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Fall River, MA Posts: 467	Yeah, I think the clutch quadrant and firewall adjuster is "tweaking" kinda stuff, I should keep to core upgrades, and the filter, I'll just pick up at the local parts store with pocket change. The only way I'd do pulleys because of my electric fan and stereo system is if I also bought an SN95 alternator. Which makes pulleys about a $200-225 expense. I've definately made up my mind on the Shifter. What should I get with the other $150+/-? Maybe I'll just raid the Platinum Visa for $8-10,000 and build my whole car!!! Just kidding! __________________ '02 Explorer XLT 4.0L --Nice Vehicle '97 Saturn SL1--Soon to be ditched for a Ford! Last edited by lx5091; 11-08-2002 at 11:58 AM..

11-08-2002, 12:37 PM	#11
jim_howard_pdx Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 247	I plan to ask for more time to spend with my friends. To get my kids more hooked into racing. To get my wife off my back...... To win the lottery so I can assault the 7's. For our great country to come together as "Americans" instead of a bunch of "MultiCultural" pieces that all expect something for free. For a world where freedom and justice are not just empty terms. I wish you all health and happiness in your pursuits of power! Now for speed equipment, I want a Tremec or a T56 so I can ditch the boring C-4 in my rod. The car is going to be my sons in about a year. I know that he, like his ol man, lives to bang the gears. __________________ 1966 Customized for daily street and highway domination. 358 Windsor running 425 HP C-4 Auto and 3.25 Posi

11-08-2002, 06:58 PM	#12
Jthompson Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Corona, Ca. Posts: 80	Honestly, before you go ANY further you need that adjustable clutch. Sure it is just tweaking, but you don't want to keep adding power without the proper clutch adjustment Get the Pro 5.0 shifter or the Tri-ax. depending on your smog laws, I would go for an h or x pipe after that. __________________ Jeremy 1986 Mustang GT Convertible 1972 2 door 302 Maverick 1994 POS head gasket clubbed broke down T-bird with $6000 left to pay off

11-08-2002, 07:36 PM	#13
lx5091 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Fall River, MA Posts: 467	Unfortunately I have to keep EVERYTHING smog legal. I know people that can fudge things for me, but I also have good buddy's that have been caught fudging emmissions for people, so I refuse to ask anyone to do that for me. I've seen many people ask what the best shifter is, I think they're all major improvement over stock, my buddy has a hurst billet and that was cool, but I've never heard anyone mention using one here. I may just go with the MAC 'cuz it's so inexpensive ($129 50resto.com)! HMMMMM... what to get, what to get.... __________________ '02 Explorer XLT 4.0L --Nice Vehicle '97 Saturn SL1--Soon to be ditched for a Ford!

11-09-2002, 01:28 AM	#14
MEDIK418 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Amarillo, Texas, USA Posts: 780	My son's safe return from the land of oil and sand. __________________ 1986 four-eyed LX coupe, 358 Cleveland, Tremec TKO600/centerforce clutch, dish cut Probe forged pistons, comp cams hyd.roller cam, .579/.588@224/230, Edel.performer, 670 holley street avenger, CPR custom built long tubes, ported and polished 4bbl heads, manley valves, beehive springs, MSD peo-billet dist/MSD6AL, fluidamper, 5 lug conv. with 17x8 bullits there's more but it's still not finished yet. Oh, and the oldest boy is turning his 89 GT into a FFR cobra this next summer.

11-09-2002, 04:11 AM	#15
mustangII460 Factoy Five Roadster Join Date: May 2000 Location: Sevier Co,Tennessee Posts: 1,681	Ford Motorsports aluminum drive shaft @160.00. More power to the hardball and smooths out alot of vibrations. Gears. __________________ Frank

11-10-2002, 11:08 PM	#16
Bad89stang Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Ft. Worth, TX Posts: 456	I would get a Pro 5.0 instead of the MAC shifter. You get what you pay for and that is one item you don't want to skimp on. You'll thank me every time you shift. __________________ You're gonna need your seatbelt

11-12-2002, 12:55 AM	#18
burn rubber Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: maryland Posts: 22	I'll keep it cheap.. Give me a new set of spark plugs and Faith Hill!!!!! Yeah sure.................... __________________ 01 GT 12.3 @ 112mph Steeda timing adjuster,Steeda underdrive pullies, ,steeda tri-ax 3650 shifter,24#fms injecters,bbk 70mm throttlebody,80mm maf,bassanni x pipe, Borla Side Exit exhaust, fms 4.10's, moser 31 spline axles, custom diablo chip.Steeda caster camber plates,g-trac bar,cobra r ground effects and hood,cobra r springs,ported upper intake.Comp cams #102600,fms jet hot coated shorty headers,mod max cam gears. msd 7020 Stacker 8

11-12-2002, 01:29 PM	#20
USMC302 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Gallatin, Tn Posts: 1,326	actually a driveshaft would be better than a driceshaft __________________