newbie....need help with mods

nxjxhxcedge · 07-15-2003, 10:49 PM

so yeah i just got a 97 GT with 60k on it.
its bone stock and im looking to start putting parts on it.
i was lookin at flowmastr american thunder exhaust system.
as well as gears, pulleys, cold air intake, and headers.
yet i dont know what kind to get.
i want more power.
please help me out

blue00gt · 07-16-2003, 11:45 AM

Do a search in this forum - there are hundreds of posts on the subject of first mods.

Yellostang · 07-17-2003, 03:48 PM

Flowmaster makes a good product for the price, and it's hard to beat the sound. Several good pulley companies, BBK, Mac, and Steeda to name a few. I went with the Steeda pullies. Ford Racing and Performance has a good gear set, and from what I am told have no warranty problems, installed 3.73's on mine since I have an automatic. I built a custom cold air induction kit, after reading an article on Stangnet, out of 3" Sch. 40 plastic pipe and fittings. Materials cost about $20 plus the K&N filter. Ran it thru the fender well to port in my front grill. Painted the pipe with black vinyl paint and folks don't even notice it. Not as flashy as the chrome or aluminum tubing, but sometimes I like being a sleeper.

Many good manufactures for headers, but I think the biggest concern would need to be the ceramic coating. Hope this helps. Happy modding.

nxjxhxcedge · 07-17-2003, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Yellostang
Flowmaster makes a good product for the price, and it's hard to beat the sound. Several good pulley companies, BBK, Mac, and Steeda to name a few. I went with the Steeda pullies. Ford Racing and Performance has a good gear set, and from what I am told have no warranty problems, installed 3.73's on mine since I have an automatic. I built a custom cold air induction kit, after reading an article on Stangnet, out of 3" Sch. 40 plastic pipe and fittings. Materials cost about $20 plus the K&N filter. Ran it thru the fender well to port in my front grill. Painted the pipe with black vinyl paint and folks don't even notice it. Not as flashy as the chrome or aluminum tubing, but sometimes I like being a sleeper. Many good manufactures for headers, but I think the biggest concern would need to be the ceramic coating. Hope this helps. Happy modding.

thanx alot :-)

Yellostang · 07-18-2003, 08:10 AM

Your welcome!

Hey if your interested in the home made cold air induction, you might want to check out a couple of articles on Mustang World.com. Go to the How-To Section and look for these articles:

Home Made Cold Air Induction
MAF Adapter To Home Made Cold Air System

Sorry, I gave you the wrong website earlier. (posted as Stangnet)

07-15-2003, 10:49 PM	#1
nxjxhxcedge Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 2	newbie....need help with mods so yeah i just got a 97 GT with 60k on it. its bone stock and im looking to start putting parts on it. i was lookin at flowmastr american thunder exhaust system. as well as gears, pulleys, cold air intake, and headers. yet i dont know what kind to get. i want more power. please help me out __________________ face. confront. never give in.

07-16-2003, 11:45 AM	#2
blue00gt Mustang Addict Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 1,294	Do a search in this forum - there are hundreds of posts on the subject of first mods. __________________ Strike down the unroadworthy! 2000 GT Atl. Blue: '03 Cobra motor - 465rwhp/473rwtq, T-56 6-speed, full MM TA/PH & tubular K-member suspension, Saleen body, 17" Torq-Thrust II's, M/T ET Street radials, and lots more '94 Rio Red Cobra: All the bolt-ons, 3.73s

07-17-2003, 03:48 PM	#3
Yellostang Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Greenfield, Tennessee Posts: 2	Flowmaster makes a good product for the price, and it's hard to beat the sound. Several good pulley companies, BBK, Mac, and Steeda to name a few. I went with the Steeda pullies. Ford Racing and Performance has a good gear set, and from what I am told have no warranty problems, installed 3.73's on mine since I have an automatic. I built a custom cold air induction kit, after reading an article on Stangnet, out of 3" Sch. 40 plastic pipe and fittings. Materials cost about $20 plus the K&N filter. Ran it thru the fender well to port in my front grill. Painted the pipe with black vinyl paint and folks don't even notice it. Not as flashy as the chrome or aluminum tubing, but sometimes I like being a sleeper. Many good manufactures for headers, but I think the biggest concern would need to be the ceramic coating. Hope this helps. Happy modding. __________________ 2001 Mustang GT Premium Coupe Zinc Yellow Black Leather Interior 4.6L w/4 spd AOD 17x8 Bullit wheels w/245/45-17 front 17x9 Bullit wheels w/275/35-17 rear Steeda G-Trac I Suspension FRPP 3.73:1 rear gear MEC Cold air induction w/K&N Cobra front bumper cover CDC grille delete kit FRPP molded splash guards Shinoda Cobra front chin spoiler Custom graphics Hotchkis Caster Camber plates Steeda billet door pins, light knob, AC knobs, door sills, cigar lighter, window switch, lock switch, mirror switch, radiator cap, oil filler cap, pwr steering cap MW yellow gauge pod & door jamz YMR member #676 "Yellow by choice, not by nature"

07-18-2003, 08:10 AM	#5
Yellostang Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Greenfield, Tennessee Posts: 2	Home Made CAI Your welcome! Hey if your interested in the home made cold air induction, you might want to check out a couple of articles on Mustang World.com. Go to the How-To Section and look for these articles: Home Made Cold Air Induction MAF Adapter To Home Made Cold Air System Sorry, I gave you the wrong website earlier. (posted as Stangnet)

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