first mods?

99GTpony · 11-02-2000, 10:44 AM

is it worth the $109 to get the k+n filter charger for the stang.
also i want a cooler shift knob, im thinkning of a momo but they are so expensive.

Stefan · 11-02-2000, 10:58 AM

I don't know exactly what style knob you're wanting, but B&M makes some cool ones that aren't too expensive. Sometimes just a real leather one looks good too. Ford has those pretty cheap - less than $30. As far as the K&N charger kit goes, there are views on both sides. The open element design allows for more airflow which is good, but you are taking in hotter air from the engine bay (if I am thinking of the right kit) which is bad. So it might be worth a few horsepower. Someone can correct me if i'm wrong but I don't think you would gain much more than just installing the K&N filter and removing the air silencer and save the money towards gears or something. Just my opinion. There are kits out there that aren't much more than the K&N filtercharger kit (MAC has one) that actually place the filter in the fenderwell to draw cooler air - I think people have had better luck with those.

Hope this helps a bit.

Stefan

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66 Standard coupe
200 inline 6 - Pertronix ignition, Flamethrower Coil, K&N, Clifford Perf. 6 into 2 headers, Holley carb, three row radiator, Firestone Firehawk 215/60R14's

96 GT Convertible
Bosch Platinum +4 plugs, B&M Ripper, Borla Side exhaust,
K&N, removed air silencer, Tokico struts/ shocks, BF Goodrich Comp T/A 245/50 16's
Next up: 3:73's, high flow H-Pipe

95GTS · 11-02-2000, 11:03 AM

Ditto with Stefan.

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FOR SALE: 1996 Mustang GTS: 5-speed, K&N, removed air silencer, 3.73s, 49,000 miles. $11,000. http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/moi-display.cgi?388

King Snake · 11-02-2000, 12:17 PM

I agree. I was running an open K&N under the hood until 2 days ago when I installed my MAC cold air kit. It came with a new larger filter and relocates it into the fenderwell. It cost $150. I reset the computer by disconnecting the battery, so I am waiting for it to adjust, so I have yet to determine the full effects. But I did notice it made the car sound a little better (deeper) and it does seem to have a little more power. Take if from someone who has already done what you are talking about doing - DON'T run just an open element under the hood like the K&N Fuel Injection Performance Kit. You will acutally lose HP. I suggest either using a K&N with removed silencer (just the rubber part, the factory air box help shield the heat) or better yet install a cold air kit. Just my 2 cents.

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'97 Cobra, MAC Cold Air Kit, 3.73s, Rio Red

97ScottieGT · 11-02-2000, 08:21 PM

Listen to the other guys who have posted before me man.
They know what they are talking about.

11-02-2000, 10:44 AM	#1
99GTpony Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: grayslake IL 60030 Posts: 20	first mods? is it worth the $109 to get the k+n filter charger for the stang. also i want a cooler shift knob, im thinkning of a momo but they are so expensive.

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11-02-2000, 10:58 AM	#2
Stefan Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: Manhattan, KS 66502 Posts: 599	I don't know exactly what style knob you're wanting, but B&M makes some cool ones that aren't too expensive. Sometimes just a real leather one looks good too. Ford has those pretty cheap - less than $30. As far as the K&N charger kit goes, there are views on both sides. The open element design allows for more airflow which is good, but you are taking in hotter air from the engine bay (if I am thinking of the right kit) which is bad. So it might be worth a few horsepower. Someone can correct me if i'm wrong but I don't think you would gain much more than just installing the K&N filter and removing the air silencer and save the money towards gears or something. Just my opinion. There are kits out there that aren't much more than the K&N filtercharger kit (MAC has one) that actually place the filter in the fenderwell to draw cooler air - I think people have had better luck with those. Hope this helps a bit. Stefan ------------------ 66 Standard coupe 200 inline 6 - Pertronix ignition, Flamethrower Coil, K&N, Clifford Perf. 6 into 2 headers, Holley carb, three row radiator, Firestone Firehawk 215/60R14's 96 GT Convertible Bosch Platinum +4 plugs, B&M Ripper, Borla Side exhaust, K&N, removed air silencer, Tokico struts/ shocks, BF Goodrich Comp T/A 245/50 16's Next up: 3:73's, high flow H-Pipe

11-02-2000, 11:03 AM	#3
95GTS Git jiggy Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: MO USA Posts: 865	Ditto with Stefan. ------------------ FOR SALE: 1996 Mustang GTS: 5-speed, K&N, removed air silencer, 3.73s, 49,000 miles. $11,000. http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/moi-display.cgi?388

11-02-2000, 12:17 PM	#4
King Snake Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Warner Robins, GA, USA Posts: 210	I agree. I was running an open K&N under the hood until 2 days ago when I installed my MAC cold air kit. It came with a new larger filter and relocates it into the fenderwell. It cost $150. I reset the computer by disconnecting the battery, so I am waiting for it to adjust, so I have yet to determine the full effects. But I did notice it made the car sound a little better (deeper) and it does seem to have a little more power. Take if from someone who has already done what you are talking about doing - DON'T run just an open element under the hood like the K&N Fuel Injection Performance Kit. You will acutally lose HP. I suggest either using a K&N with removed silencer (just the rubber part, the factory air box help shield the heat) or better yet install a cold air kit. Just my 2 cents. ------------------ '97 Cobra, MAC Cold Air Kit, 3.73s, Rio Red

11-02-2000, 08:21 PM	#5
97ScottieGT Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Norfolk VA USA Posts: 46	Listen to the other guys who have posted before me man. They know what they are talking about.