New user with a few questions
 

Hello every one,

I joined here almost a week ago and have been trying to read as much as I can. I recently purchased a '02 GT after becoming dangerously close to getting ricey with a Honda. Tragedy averted however.

Here are may main questions that I would appreciate any help/opinions on:

I want to get a short shifter, does anyone have any reccomendations?

My end game is to go S/C at some point so I don't want to do any mods that would interfere with that process. Any suggestions?

Thanks for your time,

Joe
MD

I'm going thru the same process. I originally thought I'd go N/A so I bought some Steeda U/D Pulleys (never put them on) and was getting ready to buy their Timing Adjuster, headers, exhaust, P&P heads, etc. As I started figuring out the cost to build a strong N/A motor versus F/I I changed my plan and bought a Paxton Novi 1000 (it will be installed next week :D !). More bang for the buck. As for a Short Throw Shifter I'm going with the Steeda. As for the first mod I'd recommend gears (either 3.73's or 4.10's).

I'd say go with the Steeda tri-ax for the short throw, and 3.73's so you still have some traction when you get the blower. Other than that maybe a bullitt intake, some nitto dr's, and exhaust.

Steeda TriAx... 3650?
 

Hello and thanks for the quick replies. It looks like I'm going to start with the short shifter. They have a "new" (haven't looked before) 3650 for later models (mines an 02). Is there any reason not to go ahead with these?

Thanks again!

Joe
MD

i haven't looked recently, but it sounds like it's refering to the transmission type. A 3650 would be a 6-speed. Right now the 03 Cobra is the only stang with the 6-speed (unless converted). I think you need to find one for a 3450. I have an automatic, so I'm not positive on this. I'm sure someone will be able to give you the right answer if I'm wrong.

Re: Steeda TriAx... 3650?
 

I also have an "02 GT with a 5-speed 3650. You want the Tri-ax for the 3650.

For whoever was confused, the six speed is a T56, the 3650 is the 5-speed found in '02 and up stangs.

You can't go wrong with either the Steeda or Pro 5.0 shifters. I have the Steeda Tri-Ax myself and am very happy with it.

I'm the guilty one. Sorry about that. I knew there was a 5 and a 6 in there somewhere. I must be dyslexic (sp?). Anyways, sorry about the confusion.

Whissbomb,

I have an 02 GT as well and I have come to the same conclusion to get Blown. I wanted to stay N/A as well but started adding up all of the parts and labor and figured for a few extra $$ I could get much more HP. I have a set of 3.73 (yet to be installed).

You may also want to consider getting a new exhaust--I am considering a Magnaflow--cat back w/ 3 in tips.

Where in MD are you? I'm near College Park.

Good Luck.

Rob

Whizz....go with the Steeda shifter...3.73's...and a catback...then save you pennies for the blower

Go to see other MD'ers on here.

Short Shifter Etc
 

I'm in Rockville now, may be moving to Gaithersburgh. I ended up getting the Pro 5.0 and am REALLY liking it. I also removed the air filter silencer, changed the windsheild wiper profile and am getting a K&N filter. Baby steps right? Thanks guys for all your help.

Just out of curosity, how many people do their own labor? I put in the short shifter myself but that was the first labor I've ever done.

Thanks,

Joe
MD