cheap mods for big gain

the_Noob · 09-07-2002, 11:49 PM

i'm about to get a 98 GT, 5 speed manual. i know it's the slowest generation, but i'm getting a good deal, so i'm goin for it.
of course no one wants a slow mustang, so i was wondering what are some mods i can make to get my HP around 260-270.
Can anyone help me out? jus tell what parts to get and about how much it'll cost me (nothing over $500 please). btw i don't care if the mod is illeagal.

Blue01GT · 09-08-2002, 03:23 AM

If you dont care about ozone you can run a MAC xpipe with no cats. Were talking $250 for about 20hp.

Also if you look around you might find a NOS kit for $500 and that will probably be a 100hp shot. that is the absolute best bang for the buck you can ever find

Titan · 09-08-2002, 03:24 AM

3.73 gears...I have a 98' 5-speed, that's what I wish I woulda done first. It won't give you any extra HP, but it will help you reach your powerband much faster.

the_Noob · 09-08-2002, 08:17 PM

what do u guys think about straight pipes?

Titan · 09-08-2002, 11:03 PM

I don't know about mustangs, but I've heard a 4.6L F-150 w/ straights, no mufflers, only cats. It's sounds really good until you top 4000 rpm's...then it starts cracking really bad, sounds like junk--especially when it revs back down.

94GTConv · 09-08-2002, 11:37 PM

Titan..... all that sounds like is an exhaust leak.

The Deuce · 09-09-2002, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by 94GTConv
Titan..... all that sounds like is an exhaust leak.

that's what straight pipes are, just a moved leak

98SteedaGT · 09-09-2002, 08:38 AM

that cracking would be the lack of backpressure on the exhaust system. Will help you on High RPM HP, but prob won't do much for your TQ figs, may actually make the car run worse off the line...

Open exhaust on the street is usually only good for one thing....

""Getting a Noisiest Car Award from the local PD.""

Titan · 09-09-2002, 10:43 AM

quote:
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Originally posted by 94GTConv
Titan..... all that sounds like is an exhaust leak.
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that's what straight pipes are, just a moved leak

Thanks Deuce

94GTConv · 09-09-2002, 03:30 PM

It is a moved exhaust leak, but it sounds like it had a real exhaust leak. Just putting an offroad X or something isn't going to make it crackel really bad. Unless it was a really low HP car and it desperately needed the back pressure.

Toppchef · 09-09-2002, 10:06 PM

Blue01GT,

There is now way that an off-road x-pipe will give you 20 horses, 8 to 10 at the very most. You know what I'm sayin...

the_Noob · 09-11-2002, 08:17 PM

how much do offroad x-pipes go for?

stangman96 · 09-12-2002, 09:55 AM

i have seen off road pipes sell for all kinds of prices, with or without cats.... without ranging from 100 bucks up to 200 and with cats from 150 to 600 bucks, i have a bbk off road pipe without cats for sale if you are interested, i will sell it for 65 bucks.. contact me if you are interested.. since i installed an x pipe and catback, i no longer need it, my buddy put it on his 00' gt but didnt like it, so he went borla, of course we get stuff all the time here at the dealership for free,so we try things out...hehe

09-07-2002, 11:49 PM	#1
the_Noob Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: chitown Posts: 4	cheap mods for big gain i'm about to get a 98 GT, 5 speed manual. i know it's the slowest generation, but i'm getting a good deal, so i'm goin for it. of course no one wants a slow mustang, so i was wondering what are some mods i can make to get my HP around 260-270. Can anyone help me out? jus tell what parts to get and about how much it'll cost me (nothing over $500 please). btw i don't care if the mod is illeagal.

09-08-2002, 03:23 AM	#2
Blue01GT Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 34	If you dont care about ozone you can run a MAC xpipe with no cats. Were talking $250 for about 20hp. Also if you look around you might find a NOS kit for $500 and that will probably be a 100hp shot. that is the absolute best bang for the buck you can ever find __________________ 2001 GT with Steeda u/d Pulleys, Steeda timing adjuster, 3.73 gears, and Tri-Ax short shifter.

09-08-2002, 03:24 AM	#3
Titan Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Atlanta Posts: 296	3.73 gears...I have a 98' 5-speed, that's what I wish I woulda done first. It won't give you any extra HP, but it will help you reach your powerband much faster. __________________ Current Sophomore -- Mechanical Engineering Black on Black 98' GT 5-Speed Mods = Stuff

09-08-2002, 11:03 PM	#5
Titan Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Atlanta Posts: 296	I don't know about mustangs, but I've heard a 4.6L F-150 w/ straights, no mufflers, only cats. It's sounds really good until you top 4000 rpm's...then it starts cracking really bad, sounds like junk--especially when it revs back down. __________________ Current Sophomore -- Mechanical Engineering Black on Black 98' GT 5-Speed Mods = Stuff

09-09-2002, 08:38 AM	#8
98SteedaGT Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 330	that cracking would be the lack of backpressure on the exhaust system. Will help you on High RPM HP, but prob won't do much for your TQ figs, may actually make the car run worse off the line... Open exhaust on the street is usually only good for one thing.... ""Getting a Noisiest Car Award from the local PD."" __________________ // 1998 GT-Steeda Conversion \\ -- Sold // Now own 2001 F-150 SuperCrew 5.4L \\

09-08-2002, 08:17 PM	#4
the_Noob Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: chitown Posts: 4	what do u guys think about straight pipes?

09-08-2002, 11:37 PM	#6
94GTConv Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: So California Posts: 65	Titan..... all that sounds like is an exhaust leak.

09-09-2002, 10:43 AM	#9
Titan Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Atlanta Posts: 296	quote: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Originally posted by 94GTConv Titan..... all that sounds like is an exhaust leak. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- that's what straight pipes are, just a moved leak Thanks Deuce __________________ Current Sophomore -- Mechanical Engineering Black on Black 98' GT 5-Speed Mods = Stuff

09-09-2002, 03:30 PM	#10
94GTConv Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: So California Posts: 65	It is a moved exhaust leak, but it sounds like it had a real exhaust leak. Just putting an offroad X or something isn't going to make it crackel really bad. Unless it was a really low HP car and it desperately needed the back pressure.

09-09-2002, 10:06 PM	#11
Toppchef Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Bethesda MD Posts: 17	Blue01GT, There is now way that an off-road x-pipe will give you 20 horses, 8 to 10 at the very most. You know what I'm sayin...

09-11-2002, 08:17 PM	#12
the_Noob Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: chitown Posts: 4	how much do offroad x-pipes go for?

09-12-2002, 09:55 AM	#13
stangman96 Ford Dealer Mechanic Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: San Antonio Teaxs Posts: 31	i have seen off road pipes sell for all kinds of prices, with or without cats.... without ranging from 100 bucks up to 200 and with cats from 150 to 600 bucks, i have a bbk off road pipe without cats for sale if you are interested, i will sell it for 65 bucks.. contact me if you are interested.. since i installed an x pipe and catback, i no longer need it, my buddy put it on his 00' gt but didnt like it, so he went borla, of course we get stuff all the time here at the dealership for free,so we try things out...hehe __________________ 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...

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