1st time owner

Alex Gottfried · 08-11-2000, 09:42 AM

Hi,
I'm a first time Mustang owner. I bought a '99 GT in June of '99, just wanted to say this car rules. It's unbelievably quick off the line, and dominates in 4th gear on the hi-way! I'm definetely considering making some minor modifications to make her a little faster, where's the first place you'd recommend I get started? Any advice would be appreciated. By the way, F Camaro's!

Hammer · 08-11-2000, 09:50 AM

Hehe,
Welcome to the fold...
A gear change to 3.73s is the best first mod in my opinion.
Then add an after-market shifter like a Steeda Tri-Ax...
(If you have a manual transmission that is.)
Pulleys are also an easy mod...

Just to name a few...

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1998 Mustang GT
13.97@103
"Traction Impaired" or "Nitto Needy"

Pilot Proverb:
If all you can see out of the window is ground that's going round and round and all you can hear is commotion coming from the passenger compartment, things are not at all as they should be.

[This message has been edited by Hammer (edited 08-11-2000).]

cravnpup · 08-11-2000, 09:55 AM

Hmmm, lets see....
Cat-back, headers, X-pipe, T-body, MAF, Fuel pressure reg., fuel pump, injectors, supercharger, nitrous, Cold air induction, port and polish, extrude hone, pulleys, computer, ignition, aluminum driveshaft, 3:73's, light-weight wheels, clutch, flywheel, shifter, springs, shocks, anti-roll bars, strut tower braces.....

That should at least get you started in the right direction. Welcome to the wonderful world of Mustangs...

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2000 GT Conv. 5speed
Triple Black
Current Mods: K&N
Future Mods: Too Many to list

97snakedriver · 08-11-2000, 10:31 AM

"some minor modifications to make her a little faster" screams gears! You think the car pulls hard now, try it with a set of 3.73s.

The other simple, good starting point modification, is under drive pulleys. Pulleys cost less then $200, install easily and are good for 6-8 hp and torque.

The gears will cost about $170 for the parts, and depending on where you go, $200-? for the installation.

Welcome to the top of a very slipperly slope...

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1997 Cobra
Suspension: Steeda G Trac. Tokico Illumina shocks and struts, Sport Springs, upper and lower control arms, cc plates, rear adjustable sway bar, front sway bar, subframe connectors, bushings, Cobra R wheels

Exhaust (soon): FRPP ceramic headers, Bassani X-pipe w/ cats, Dynomax Ultra Flow cat-back

Bolt-ons: 4.10s, Steeda Tri-Ax, Pro-M 80mm, K&N, Steeda Underdrive pulleys, Steeda timing adjuster (soon)

08-11-2000, 09:42 AM	#1
Alex Gottfried Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Stow, MA USA Posts: 3	1st time owner Hi, I'm a first time Mustang owner. I bought a '99 GT in June of '99, just wanted to say this car rules. It's unbelievably quick off the line, and dominates in 4th gear on the hi-way! I'm definetely considering making some minor modifications to make her a little faster, where's the first place you'd recommend I get started? Any advice would be appreciated. By the way, F Camaro's!

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08-11-2000, 09:50 AM	#2
Hammer AKA "Dr. Evil" Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: South Fork Ranch Posts: 1,721	Hehe, Welcome to the fold... A gear change to 3.73s is the best first mod in my opinion. Then add an after-market shifter like a Steeda Tri-Ax... (If you have a manual transmission that is.) Pulleys are also an easy mod... Just to name a few... ------------------ 1998 Mustang GT 13.97@103 "Traction Impaired" or "Nitto Needy" Pilot Proverb: If all you can see out of the window is ground that's going round and round and all you can hear is commotion coming from the passenger compartment, things are not at all as they should be. [This message has been edited by Hammer (edited 08-11-2000).]

08-11-2000, 09:55 AM	#3
cravnpup Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Torrington, CT, USA Posts: 145	Hmmm, lets see.... Cat-back, headers, X-pipe, T-body, MAF, Fuel pressure reg., fuel pump, injectors, supercharger, nitrous, Cold air induction, port and polish, extrude hone, pulleys, computer, ignition, aluminum driveshaft, 3:73's, light-weight wheels, clutch, flywheel, shifter, springs, shocks, anti-roll bars, strut tower braces..... That should at least get you started in the right direction. Welcome to the wonderful world of Mustangs... ------------------ 2000 GT Conv. 5speed Triple Black Current Mods: K&N Future Mods: Too Many to list

08-11-2000, 10:31 AM	#4
97snakedriver Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Blacksburg, VA Posts: 1,526	"some minor modifications to make her a little faster" screams gears! You think the car pulls hard now, try it with a set of 3.73s. The other simple, good starting point modification, is under drive pulleys. Pulleys cost less then $200, install easily and are good for 6-8 hp and torque. The gears will cost about $170 for the parts, and depending on where you go, $200-? for the installation. Welcome to the top of a very slipperly slope... ------------------ 1997 Cobra Suspension: Steeda G Trac. Tokico Illumina shocks and struts, Sport Springs, upper and lower control arms, cc plates, rear adjustable sway bar, front sway bar, subframe connectors, bushings, Cobra R wheels Exhaust (soon): FRPP ceramic headers, Bassani X-pipe w/ cats, Dynomax Ultra Flow cat-back Bolt-ons: 4.10s, Steeda Tri-Ax, Pro-M 80mm, K&N, Steeda Underdrive pulleys, Steeda timing adjuster (soon)