my next mod is for free, what should it be?

MineralGray02K · 09-06-2002, 04:11 PM

For my birthday, september 11

, my awesome, not to mention HOT girlfriend wants to buy me something for my car...It's a 2002 Mustang GT 5 speed with 3,000 miles on it. Now I don't know what I should ask her for...I have the K & N air filter with the air silencer removed, and flowmaster 40 series 2 chamber mufflers, which sound great. I was either thinking of a 3.73 rear, pullies, MAF, or whatever else is under $200'ish. Another buddy of mine ordered me the Bullitt shiftknob, the Bullitt shift bezel, and the Bullitt door locks.

I REALLY need your input on my next mod...Obviously I want the most power out of my next mod, somethign that I will actually feel. Thanks.

The Deuce · 09-06-2002, 04:29 PM

Gears at this point would be the most bang for the buck. If she's that hot, let her spend it on herself for you, if you know what I mean.

GaryDawg · 09-06-2002, 05:08 PM

Have her get you a new "short throw" shifter... (Tri-ax or Pro 5.0)

...and tell her that every time you wrap your fingers around your stick, you'll be thinking of her...!!!!

Titan · 09-06-2002, 05:30 PM

For under $200, you're not going to find something that you can notice a gain in HP. Pullies vary, some say they can feel it, others say they can't. It's only a few HP. Gears would be great, but that $200 would only get you the gears. By the time you get the overhaul kit, speedo calibrator, and install bill you'll be looking at spending atleast $350 (not including the gears themselves). MAF and TB won't do you much on a stock engine. You could get lowering springs, but you'll stop lose time off the line (you look better losing, though).

I agree w/ gary, get a Pro 5.0 shifter, that's what I want for my next mod (and probably final, too). You won't notice a power increase, but you will never miss third again.

Another option, you could add on to that money and get an o/r H-pipe. They are about a 25 HP improvement. If you have emissions and need cats, though, they will cost you. If not, lose that stock 6-cat system...it kills performance.

MineralGray02K · 09-06-2002, 07:40 PM

Well she could buy me the gears, and I can pay to have them installed. Would it be worth it to put the gears on next?

tireburner163 · 09-07-2002, 03:00 AM

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Originally posted by MineralGray02K
Well she could buy me the gears, and I can pay to have them installed. Would it be worth it to put the gears on next?

oh fo sho get gears as your next mod.

MineralGray02K · 09-07-2002, 11:08 AM

Okay great....Thanks for all your guys input, I appreciate it...It will be hard to celebrate my birthday on such a crappy day, September 11 (9-11), but I will try. The hero's who fell will never be forgotten.

Anyway...My buddy bought me the Bullitt shiftknob, Bullitt bezel, and Bullitt door locks for my b-day...And I think my girlfriends mom might buy me the Bullitt gas cap.

After the gears, I am going to either do pullies or MAF. Then I should be cookin with gas

stangman96 · 09-12-2002, 10:49 AM

gears yes, o/r h-pipe worth 20-25 hp, not in this lifetime??? c'mon titan, where do u get this info from........ look, go with the gears, you dont even need a speedo calibrator, u can get the HEC module updated from a ford dealership, befriend a technician who uses the WDS or NGS and get that taken care of, may cost you a case of beer, but it is cheaper then 75 bucks for any shop to do it, or if u buy the calibrator, you pay like 100 bucks for that, then have to install it yourself or pay to get it done....... anyway, GEARS MAN, GEARS... you will FEEL the gears and never want to go back!!!!

09-06-2002, 04:11 PM	#1
MineralGray02K Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New York Posts: 75	my next mod is for free, what should it be? For my birthday, september 11 , my awesome, not to mention HOT girlfriend wants to buy me something for my car...It's a 2002 Mustang GT 5 speed with 3,000 miles on it. Now I don't know what I should ask her for...I have the K & N air filter with the air silencer removed, and flowmaster 40 series 2 chamber mufflers, which sound great. I was either thinking of a 3.73 rear, pullies, MAF, or whatever else is under $200'ish. Another buddy of mine ordered me the Bullitt shiftknob, the Bullitt shift bezel, and the Bullitt door locks. I REALLY need your input on my next mod...Obviously I want the most power out of my next mod, somethign that I will actually feel. Thanks. __________________ Mustang Write Ups

09-06-2002, 04:29 PM	#2
The Deuce Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,325	Gears at this point would be the most bang for the buck. If she's that hot, let her spend it on herself for you, if you know what I mean. __________________ 1997 Mustang GT "The Freak" - 13.80 @ 101.70, 2.07 60' 1995 Honda VFR750 - not much @ really fast (actual data pending.) 1964.5 Mustang 289 Rice Haters Club Member #13

09-06-2002, 05:08 PM	#3
GaryDawg Registered Member Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 202	Have her get you a new "short throw" shifter... (Tri-ax or Pro 5.0) ...and tell her that every time you wrap your fingers around your stick, you'll be thinking of her...!!!! __________________ '98 Rio Red Mustang GT 'vert (clicky) See my "User Ride"...

09-06-2002, 05:30 PM	#4
Titan Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Atlanta Posts: 296	For under $200, you're not going to find something that you can notice a gain in HP. Pullies vary, some say they can feel it, others say they can't. It's only a few HP. Gears would be great, but that $200 would only get you the gears. By the time you get the overhaul kit, speedo calibrator, and install bill you'll be looking at spending atleast $350 (not including the gears themselves). MAF and TB won't do you much on a stock engine. You could get lowering springs, but you'll stop lose time off the line (you look better losing, though). I agree w/ gary, get a Pro 5.0 shifter, that's what I want for my next mod (and probably final, too). You won't notice a power increase, but you will never miss third again. Another option, you could add on to that money and get an o/r H-pipe. They are about a 25 HP improvement. If you have emissions and need cats, though, they will cost you. If not, lose that stock 6-cat system...it kills performance. __________________ Current Sophomore -- Mechanical Engineering Black on Black 98' GT 5-Speed Mods = Stuff

09-06-2002, 07:40 PM	#5
MineralGray02K Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New York Posts: 75	Well she could buy me the gears, and I can pay to have them installed. Would it be worth it to put the gears on next? __________________ Mustang Write Ups

09-07-2002, 11:08 AM	#7
MineralGray02K Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New York Posts: 75	Okay great....Thanks for all your guys input, I appreciate it...It will be hard to celebrate my birthday on such a crappy day, September 11 (9-11), but I will try. The hero's who fell will never be forgotten. Anyway...My buddy bought me the Bullitt shiftknob, Bullitt bezel, and Bullitt door locks for my b-day...And I think my girlfriends mom might buy me the Bullitt gas cap. After the gears, I am going to either do pullies or MAF. Then I should be cookin with gas __________________ Mustang Write Ups

09-12-2002, 10:49 AM	#8
stangman96 Ford Dealer Mechanic Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: San Antonio Teaxs Posts: 31	gears yes, o/r h-pipe worth 20-25 hp, not in this lifetime??? c'mon titan, where do u get this info from........ look, go with the gears, you dont even need a speedo calibrator, u can get the HEC module updated from a ford dealership, befriend a technician who uses the WDS or NGS and get that taken care of, may cost you a case of beer, but it is cheaper then 75 bucks for any shop to do it, or if u buy the calibrator, you pay like 100 bucks for that, then have to install it yourself or pay to get it done....... anyway, GEARS MAN, GEARS... you will FEEL the gears and never want to go back!!!! __________________ 96 GT 5 speed, bassani x pipe, mac catback, k&n air filter, motorsport wires, 3.73 motorsport gears (love em), 2000 PI heads, intake combo, speedo calibrator...