New member, new car

mhgreenstreet · 06-08-2002, 12:16 PM

Hello all,

I have been lurking on your board for the last couple of weeks and have gained a lot of knowledge. Thank you. I recently purchased an '02 GT Premium package for my wife and had a question about the shift points. Sorry its an automatic. I was curious if there is anything mods that will give the car a more classic acceleration feel? I am used to feeling the car lunge when I step on the gas pedal, but this one feels like it holds back. Also if I can draw from your experiences, The car seems to hesitate when it upshifts. Could this be from the thottle position sensor? Example, If I suddenly press the pedal to about a third of the way, the car immediately responds, but seems to plane slightly before it shifts. Is this the nature of these cars in their stock form? Thanks for any input.

gilmoujr · 06-08-2002, 01:06 PM

From everything that I have read, you need a performance chip (DiabloSport makes one that will change the shift points and make a cleaner shift). I have a 5-speed so I am not speaking from experience, just what I have read from others and reviews on various aftermarket parts.

96GTPRT · 06-08-2002, 05:03 PM

The chip is an excellent idea and you may also want to look in to some gears to help with acceleration. 3.73's would be good and your wife wouldnt mind them but if you want you could go with 4.10's.

StoplightWarrior · 06-08-2002, 06:24 PM

I have an auto GT too. Here's how it works: Install an Xpipe, C&L 80mm MAF kit, and pulleys. That will make your car pull through the RPM range much easier. Next, throw some 4.10 gears and a chip in. At this point, you will enjoy your auto very much

Good luck.

06-08-2002, 12:16 PM	#1
mhgreenstreet Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 2	New member, new car Hello all, I have been lurking on your board for the last couple of weeks and have gained a lot of knowledge. Thank you. I recently purchased an '02 GT Premium package for my wife and had a question about the shift points. Sorry its an automatic. I was curious if there is anything mods that will give the car a more classic acceleration feel? I am used to feeling the car lunge when I step on the gas pedal, but this one feels like it holds back. Also if I can draw from your experiences, The car seems to hesitate when it upshifts. Could this be from the thottle position sensor? Example, If I suddenly press the pedal to about a third of the way, the car immediately responds, but seems to plane slightly before it shifts. Is this the nature of these cars in their stock form? Thanks for any input.

06-08-2002, 05:03 PM	#3
96GTPRT Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 69	The chip is an excellent idea and you may also want to look in to some gears to help with acceleration. 3.73's would be good and your wife wouldnt mind them but if you want you could go with 4.10's. __________________ 96GTPRT: '96 Laser Red Tinted Mustang GT Convertible. (tan top). Flowmaster cat-back, Bassani X-pipe w/ cats, K&N FIPK, Hypertech 160* t-stat, MSD wires, Bosch plugs, Performance Distributors coil packs, FRPP 70mm throttle body, C&L 87mm mass air. Kenny Brown Super subs, 3.73's, BFGoodrich Comp T/A's Civic...its whats for dinner. Don't ever pull a ricer fly-by!

06-08-2002, 06:24 PM	#4
StoplightWarrior Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 1,311	I have an auto GT too. Here's how it works: Install an Xpipe, C&L 80mm MAF kit, and pulleys. That will make your car pull through the RPM range much easier. Next, throw some 4.10 gears and a chip in. At this point, you will enjoy your auto very much Good luck. __________________ 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 Last edited by StoplightWarrior; 06-09-2002 at 01:11 AM..

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gilmoujr Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dexter City, Ohio Posts: 60	From everything that I have read, you need a performance chip (DiabloSport makes one that will change the shift points and make a cleaner shift). I have a 5-speed so I am not speaking from experience, just what I have read from others and reviews on various aftermarket parts.