After gears and exhaust whats next? As in what did you do next

96_4.6 · 08-27-2002, 08:20 PM

Yea just like most others the H-pipe is inplaced into flowmaster mufflers and gears are set with the good ol K&N, what did you do next as in what should i do next, i was thinkin about those cold air kits but that ford mag covered they dont flow much more then the stock airbox and this website looks really good for that dense air intake http://www.densecharger.com./ but i dont know, maybe a chip or something??? any help is grreat!! thanks

StoplightWarrior · 08-27-2002, 08:25 PM

Get some underdrive pulleys, a C&L 80mm MAF, and some drag radials.

Hammer · 08-27-2002, 09:26 PM

What is it with Cold Air Kit mania these days?

The marketing guys for these products have certainly earned their money.....

Get a shifter if you're using a 5 speed, underdrive pulleys, MAF and some drag radials

SnakeDriver97 · 08-27-2002, 10:04 PM

Screw the CAI...pull of the silencer and let that K&N breathe....pulleys and a 80mm MAF would be good.....If you're going to go to the track a lot...I too would recommend the drag radials

Sonics2042 · 08-28-2002, 06:12 PM

I assume the same holds true for a 96, but I know 98s you acutally can lose a HP or two from just removing the silencer.

Granted, I think it sounds much better without it, but don't expect a gain. I think the removing silencer idea goes back to the early 90s 5.0 days when it was a problem. The Modular Mustangs (again not totally sure about the 96), had their silencers designed to have good air flow.

I would recommend getting a K&N filter though. You will actually save money because you won't have to replace those paper filters all the time.

I would say go for pulleys (if you don't have a large stereo system), shifter, new MAF (people seem to like them, don't know much about gains on a stock modular engine though), and don't forget suspension. Many suspension mods can cut time and make your car more fun to drive. Traction bars or lower control arms are some favorites for drag-racing (if that is what u are going for). Also, a good tune-up and advancing the timing are always helpful to start out with.

Thanks,
DoranW

98gt5sp · 08-30-2002, 12:50 PM

I agree that the biggest bang for your buck at this point would be pulleys and drag radials if you go to the track. Shifter is a definite must. Suspension is a good think to mod, but be careful because certain suspension mods may actually hurt drag times if that's what you're going for (springs for one).

1 SLW GT · 08-30-2002, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by SnakeDriver97
80mm MAF would be good.....

Don't the 96 GTs come stock with 80mm? Just curious, because I am in the same boat. I have a 96 GT Vert w/Flowmasters 2 baffle. Bought CAI a few days ago...but haven't opened box..sounds like a thank god by reading your comments here.

Red Mustang Gt 46 · 08-31-2002, 06:26 AM

1. C&L 80 mm maf.
2. Steeda Underdrives.
3. Steeda Tri-Ax.

Red Mustang Gt 46 · 08-31-2002, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by 1 SLW GT
Don't the 96 GTs come stock with 80mm? Just curious, because I am in the same boat. I have a 96 GT Vert w/Flowmasters 2 baffle. Bought CAI a few days ago...but haven't opened box..sounds like a thank god by reading your comments here.

The C&L has no backflow inhibitor, lets the maf flow up to 900 CFMs instead of 680 CFMs.

08-27-2002, 08:20 PM	#1
96_4.6 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 417	After gears and exhaust whats next? As in what did you do next Yea just like most others the H-pipe is inplaced into flowmaster mufflers and gears are set with the good ol K&N, what did you do next as in what should i do next, i was thinkin about those cold air kits but that ford mag covered they dont flow much more then the stock airbox and this website looks really good for that dense air intake http://www.densecharger.com./ but i dont know, maybe a chip or something??? any help is grreat!! thanks __________________ 1996 Mustang GT, AODE -Trickflow Upper Plenum -BBK 70mm Throttlebody -02 PI Lower Intake -March Pulleys -BBK H-Pipe -2 Chamber Flowmaster mufflers -3000 RPM Stall -JLT CAI with special K&N -MSD Supercondutor wires -180 stat -FRPP 4:10's *FOR SALE C&L TRUE FLOW INLET PIPE WITH K&N* My Stang

08-27-2002, 08:25 PM	#2
StoplightWarrior Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 1,311	Get some underdrive pulleys, a C&L 80mm MAF, and some drag radials. __________________ Black 2000 GT Auto V2-SQ, Full Steeda G-trac Suspension, Baer Brakes, Saleen Body Kit, Corbeau CR1s, Chrome Cobra R's, etc, etc... 341rwhp, 338 torque 1994 Cobra #4343 Bolt on's only... Cofounder of Raccoon Racing

08-27-2002, 09:26 PM	#3
Hammer AKA "Dr. Evil" Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: South Fork Ranch Posts: 1,721	What is it with Cold Air Kit mania these days? The marketing guys for these products have certainly earned their money..... Get a shifter if you're using a 5 speed, underdrive pulleys, MAF and some drag radials __________________ Uncle Sam "What the hell is up with all the gauges? Calling Captain Kirk, your ride awaits... Phasers on stun...."

08-27-2002, 10:04 PM	#4
SnakeDriver97 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 24	Screw the CAI...pull of the silencer and let that K&N breathe....pulleys and a 80mm MAF would be good.....If you're going to go to the track a lot...I too would recommend the drag radials __________________ '97 Procharged Cobra

08-28-2002, 06:12 PM	#5
Sonics2042 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 381	I assume the same holds true for a 96, but I know 98s you acutally can lose a HP or two from just removing the silencer. Granted, I think it sounds much better without it, but don't expect a gain. I think the removing silencer idea goes back to the early 90s 5.0 days when it was a problem. The Modular Mustangs (again not totally sure about the 96), had their silencers designed to have good air flow. I would recommend getting a K&N filter though. You will actually save money because you won't have to replace those paper filters all the time. I would say go for pulleys (if you don't have a large stereo system), shifter, new MAF (people seem to like them, don't know much about gains on a stock modular engine though), and don't forget suspension. Many suspension mods can cut time and make your car more fun to drive. Traction bars or lower control arms are some favorites for drag-racing (if that is what u are going for). Also, a good tune-up and advancing the timing are always helpful to start out with. Thanks, DoranW __________________ What I have: 1990 Red Mustang 5.0 LX: [BBK X-Pipe]-[MAC Cat-Back Exhaust] [MAC Cold Air Intake]-[BBK Equal Shorties] [3.55 Gears]-[Cobra Intake Manifold (Upper and Lower] [E-303 Cam]-[Granetelli Mass Air Flow Sensor] [Front and rear sway bars]-[New black carpet and seats.] [Adjustable Fuel Regulator]-[T5 Conversion w/ K. Cobra Clutch/Hurst STS] [Cobra Throttle Body]-[130A Alt. Conversion] Thinking about: Aftermarket Heads! Vortech A-Trim

08-30-2002, 12:50 PM	#6
98gt5sp Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Washington Posts: 40	I agree that the biggest bang for your buck at this point would be pulleys and drag radials if you go to the track. Shifter is a definite must. Suspension is a good think to mod, but be careful because certain suspension mods may actually hurt drag times if that's what you're going for (springs for one). __________________ 1998 Silver Mustang GT 5sp My Mods My Web Page Rice Hater's Club - Member # 78

08-31-2002, 06:26 AM	#8
Red Mustang Gt 46 13.3 @ 103 Join Date: May 2001 Location: Maryland Posts: 253	1. C&L 80 mm maf. 2. Steeda Underdrives. 3. Steeda Tri-Ax. __________________ Equipment by: Steeda C&L COMP CAMS FRPP MSD Bassani Magnaflow MAC

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