Question on Basic Inexpensive "Do it yourself" Performance upgrades

sungho · 07-29-2003, 01:32 PM

I have a 98 mustang GT. Can anyone recommend some simple basic and inexpensive do it yourself performance upgrades that make a huge difference?

Thanks in advanced

blue00gt · 07-29-2003, 02:01 PM

Try doing a search. There are hundreds of posts on mods as far as bang for the buck.

95mustanggt · 07-29-2003, 04:20 PM

Define "Inexpensive".

91LX2Bfast · 07-29-2003, 04:25 PM

A Zex dry nitrous kit is very easy to install and will make a very big difference.

Red Mustang Gt 46 · 07-30-2003, 06:21 AM

Your first mechanical mod should be GEARS... $350-$500 bucks installed.

blue00gt · 07-30-2003, 05:26 PM

By the time you buy the gears, install kit (you should get a new pinion bearing when you swap gears or you're asking for trouble), speedo compensation, fluids, pay shipping on everything, and labor, you are looking at more like $450-$750 depending on how much the install costs. Install may be cheaper where you live, but where I live it is $275-$575 depending on where you go.
Gears are definitely the best seat of the pants mod you can do for the money. I'd go 3.73 for yours based on the powerband unless you have done the PI headswap, in which case I'd go 4.10s (assuming a 5-speed).

ac97gt · 07-31-2003, 12:40 AM

eventually ill get gears. i called a local shop and they quoted $250 if i bring them the gears.

Los · 08-01-2003, 12:44 PM

pulleys: Best bang for the dinero.

ac97gt · 08-03-2003, 02:02 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Los
pulleys: Best bang for the dinero.

really? i have heard some people say they felt nothing, and some people swear by them. would they effect my amp/subs, i.e. not enough power for the alternator?

07-29-2003, 01:32 PM	#1
sungho Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Dallas Posts: 8	Question on Basic Inexpensive "Do it yourself" Performance upgrades I have a 98 mustang GT. Can anyone recommend some simple basic and inexpensive do it yourself performance upgrades that make a huge difference? Thanks in advanced

07-29-2003, 02:01 PM	#2
blue00gt Mustang Addict Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 1,294	Try doing a search. There are hundreds of posts on mods as far as bang for the buck. __________________ Strike down the unroadworthy! 2000 GT Atl. Blue: '03 Cobra motor - 465rwhp/473rwtq, T-56 6-speed, full MM TA/PH & tubular K-member suspension, Saleen body, 17" Torq-Thrust II's, M/T ET Street radials, and lots more '94 Rio Red Cobra: All the bolt-ons, 3.73s

07-29-2003, 04:20 PM	#3
95mustanggt Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Kamloops, BC Posts: 2,875	Define "Inexpensive". __________________ 1995 Mustang GT 20016 F150 Lariat Super Crew

07-29-2003, 04:25 PM	#4
91LX2Bfast Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Warrington, PA Posts: 694	A Zex dry nitrous kit is very easy to install and will make a very big difference. __________________ '97 T-bird LX 4.6L 2V, auto SVO heads/intake, Vortech T-trim, front mounted intercooler, blower cams, Cobra crank, Manley H-beam rods, JE pistons, Aeromotive fuel system w/ 42# injectors, and much more No times yet

07-30-2003, 06:21 AM	#5
Red Mustang Gt 46 13.3 @ 103 Join Date: May 2001 Location: Maryland Posts: 253	Your first mechanical mod should be GEARS... $350-$500 bucks installed. __________________ Equipment by: Steeda C&L COMP CAMS FRPP MSD Bassani Magnaflow MAC

07-30-2003, 05:26 PM	#6
blue00gt Mustang Addict Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 1,294	By the time you buy the gears, install kit (you should get a new pinion bearing when you swap gears or you're asking for trouble), speedo compensation, fluids, pay shipping on everything, and labor, you are looking at more like $450-$750 depending on how much the install costs. Install may be cheaper where you live, but where I live it is $275-$575 depending on where you go. Gears are definitely the best seat of the pants mod you can do for the money. I'd go 3.73 for yours based on the powerband unless you have done the PI headswap, in which case I'd go 4.10s (assuming a 5-speed). __________________ Strike down the unroadworthy! 2000 GT Atl. Blue: '03 Cobra motor - 465rwhp/473rwtq, T-56 6-speed, full MM TA/PH & tubular K-member suspension, Saleen body, 17" Torq-Thrust II's, M/T ET Street radials, and lots more '94 Rio Red Cobra: All the bolt-ons, 3.73s

07-31-2003, 12:40 AM	#7
ac97gt Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Virginia (DC) Posts: 232	eventually ill get gears. i called a local shop and they quoted $250 if i bring them the gears. __________________ 1997 Mustang GT "Pacific Green" Flowmasters Bassani X w/cats Steeda Triax K&N and Air Intake Silencer Removed More to come with money! My Ride

08-01-2003, 12:44 PM	#8
Los Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lawton, OK Posts: 56	pulleys: Best bang for the dinero. __________________ Los If you want speed, buy a Civic. http://www.bullittzero.com/TRS3/index.php3

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