Please help me spend money!!!

JRowlette · 06-21-2001, 06:42 PM

In a couple of weeks I am going to have about $400 to spend on my stang. The problem is, I don't know what to spend it on!! Here's what I have done to my car so far:

- Ordering X-pipe and MAC Flowpath tomorrow
- Steeda Subframes w/cross braces
- race crank pulley
- 3.55 gears
- E303 cam(came with the car)

I am considering getting a TFS Street heat or Cobra intake, but I have read posts that on a stock-headed car, you MIGHT get 10hp. Is this true?? I am also planning on adding nitrous in the future, or should I do it now?? I don't want to waste $400 of hard-earned money on something that is not going to make much of a diffrence.
I have read numerous posts dealing with this subject, but I still can't make up my mind!! If I could afford a set of heads or a blower, my problem would be solved, but I am a poor college student with a mediocre summer job. Please give advice!!

oneba87lx · 06-21-2001, 09:33 PM

The laughing gas will definately provide the most bang for the buck.

dinomite · 06-21-2001, 09:49 PM

The N2O is your best bet for speed with least cost.

Fox Body · 06-21-2001, 10:25 PM

I am always willing to help one spend money. Just send me half of it and I'll help you spend it.

-----------------------------------------
'79 Mustang Coup w/ 4" Cowl
Stock 5.8L, C4 w/ shift kit
Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake
1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, Al driveshaft
2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters
Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II
Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s
14 x 4” K&N air filter (getting the Xtreme setup someday)

"Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to
Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left
thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

NOS_Notch · 06-21-2001, 10:38 PM

You would be lucky if you got any more than 7 HP.
Do the nitrous...get a used kit for about $250 and save the rest.
Save for the heads.
My car went 12.50's on a 75 shot and 4.10's.
You have a stick or auto???
If it's an auto save for the tranny rebuild.
You will almost be a 1/4 of the way there.

------------------
4.10's,long tubes & 75 shot...Goes 12.50's
Check it out at http://www.burnouts.stangnet.com

11's coming soon!!!!
Heads,intake and cam are all here

smokedchevy · 06-22-2001, 01:49 AM

Nitrous is good, but cylinder heads are permanent. Can't you hold onto your money or is it burning a hole in your pocket? I'd try to save for heads. I too am a poor broke college student, and my mediocre job is Toys "R" Us. However, I've managed to get 4:10 gears, a centerforce clutch, and a used 6# blower. My car hauls butt now! Be patient, cause cylinder heads are the doorway to power( so are superchargers).

06-21-2001, 06:42 PM	#1
JRowlette Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 95	Please help me spend money!!! In a couple of weeks I am going to have about $400 to spend on my stang. The problem is, I don't know what to spend it on!! Here's what I have done to my car so far: - Ordering X-pipe and MAC Flowpath tomorrow - Steeda Subframes w/cross braces - race crank pulley - 3.55 gears - E303 cam(came with the car) I am considering getting a TFS Street heat or Cobra intake, but I have read posts that on a stock-headed car, you MIGHT get 10hp. Is this true?? I am also planning on adding nitrous in the future, or should I do it now?? I don't want to waste $400 of hard-earned money on something that is not going to make much of a diffrence. I have read numerous posts dealing with this subject, but I still can't make up my mind!! If I could afford a set of heads or a blower, my problem would be solved, but I am a poor college student with a mediocre summer job. Please give advice!!

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oneba87lx Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: lake city, FL Posts: 26	The laughing gas will definately provide the most bang for the buck.

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Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	I am always willing to help one spend money. Just send me half of it and I'll help you spend it. ----------------------------------------- '79 Mustang Coup w/ 4" Cowl Stock 5.8L, C4 w/ shift kit Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake 1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, Al driveshaft 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s 14 x 4” K&N air filter (getting the Xtreme setup someday) "Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

06-21-2001, 10:38 PM	#5
NOS_Notch Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Fresno,CA. USA Posts: 384	You would be lucky if you got any more than 7 HP. Do the nitrous...get a used kit for about $250 and save the rest. Save for the heads. My car went 12.50's on a 75 shot and 4.10's. You have a stick or auto??? If it's an auto save for the tranny rebuild. You will almost be a 1/4 of the way there. ------------------ 4.10's,long tubes & 75 shot...Goes 12.50's Check it out at http://www.burnouts.stangnet.com 11's coming soon!!!! Heads,intake and cam are all here

06-22-2001, 01:49 AM	#6
smokedchevy Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: ventura,CA Posts: 438	Nitrous is good, but cylinder heads are permanent. Can't you hold onto your money or is it burning a hole in your pocket? I'd try to save for heads. I too am a poor broke college student, and my mediocre job is Toys "R" Us. However, I've managed to get 4:10 gears, a centerforce clutch, and a used 6# blower. My car hauls butt now! Be patient, cause cylinder heads are the doorway to power( so are superchargers).