Whats next?

GreenPony · 02-12-2002, 08:59 AM

I am currently in a bind , i can not make up my mind in what i want to put in my car next. I currently have a k&n , flex fan, bbk equal length headers,bbk off-road H-pipe,Flows ::2 chamber:: and Accel ignition, and hurst short throw on my 92 GT. I have 308's in the back right now.What i am trying to figure out is what do i need for my car next, Intake, Gears::373's::

, cam? Please help, my budget is kinda thin being i am having a baby in April , So my wife does not like the idea now..Thats why i want something less expensive..
Thanks
Berry

whiterod · 02-12-2002, 09:20 AM

berry, this is an easy one. Definately get the gears, in my opinion it is one of the best bang for the buck. If you get the intake then you are not going to reap the full benefits of it unless you get heads, and so on. which means you are going to have to spend more money to truly get everything out of that mod. but the gears are kind of by themselves. it doesn't really require another mod after it. good luck

302 LX Eric · 02-12-2002, 09:23 AM

In a word, GEARS! Get the Gears. I didn't check whether you have an AOD or a T5, but if I were you, I would look at the following:

If AOD: 3.73 or 4.10
If T5: 3.55 or 3.73

You can pick up Ford Racing ring & pinion sets for $189.95 from Summitt Racing or from Jegs. Then, you can have them installed for ~$225 (depends on you area).

Definately a great bang-for-the-buck improvement. You will not be disappointed.

Good luck and congrats on the baby.
E

GreenPony · 02-12-2002, 09:33 AM

I was hoping all of you would say gears, Now with my 5 speed, would i be better off with 355's or 373's. I know i need to get the speedo gear and all, what about a shim kit ? is that maybe a shop would provide with install? I am just tired of these sluggish 308's i have. I want something that will pin you back for a sec..

Berry

whiterod · 02-12-2002, 01:10 PM

the fms kit comes with the shim kit. One thing you should purchase is a new pinion bearing, it does not come with the kit and it is already off, so soon replace it. Also make sure whoever replaces the gears uses friction modifier which is sold at every ford dealership. Depending on your daily driving i would get 3.55's if the car see's highways most of the time and 3.73's if you do mostly in town driving. by the way congradulations on the baby, hope all goes well. take it easy

GreenPony · 02-12-2002, 01:49 PM

Considering i don't do much hwy driving i think i will go with the 373's.I am not big into the road race thing but i would like a gear that will throw me out in front for a sec then let off..Yeah with this little boy coming its gonna be wild,.I wanted to order him a shirt i saw in the 5.0 mag, Said my daddy drives one bad mustang..Can't seem to find it anymore..

gtsr515 · 02-12-2002, 10:51 PM

Bingo1, get 3.73's. Tell the wife relax.

02-12-2002, 08:59 AM	#1
GreenPony Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Louisiana Posts: 43	Whats next? I am currently in a bind , i can not make up my mind in what i want to put in my car next. I currently have a k&n , flex fan, bbk equal length headers,bbk off-road H-pipe,Flows ::2 chamber:: and Accel ignition, and hurst short throw on my 92 GT. I have 308's in the back right now.What i am trying to figure out is what do i need for my car next, Intake, Gears::373's:: , cam? Please help, my budget is kinda thin being i am having a baby in April , So my wife does not like the idea now..Thats why i want something less expensive.. Thanks Berry __________________ 92 GT Hurst Short Throw, BBK Equal Lengths, BBK OFF Road H PIPE,@ Chamber Flows, FLex Fan, K&N.Dying For More!!May not be the fastest but sure sound Good!

02-12-2002, 09:20 AM	#2
whiterod Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: zachary, la Posts: 73	berry, this is an easy one. Definately get the gears, in my opinion it is one of the best bang for the buck. If you get the intake then you are not going to reap the full benefits of it unless you get heads, and so on. which means you are going to have to spend more money to truly get everything out of that mod. but the gears are kind of by themselves. it doesn't really require another mod after it. good luck __________________ GT-40X(58cc)heads, cobra upper&lower, FMS 65mm TB, 75mm Bullet, 24# injectors, 190 lph fuel pump, moroso cold air intake, BBK 1 5/8 equal length headers, flowmaster cat back, 1.7 cobra rockers, crane 2031, T5Z gear box, centerforce dual friction, mcleod bullet proof bellhousing, 3.55 gears, hurst billet shifter with over 193,000 miles. thanks to all who contributed

02-12-2002, 09:23 AM	#3
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	In a word, GEARS! Get the Gears. I didn't check whether you have an AOD or a T5, but if I were you, I would look at the following: If AOD: 3.73 or 4.10 If T5: 3.55 or 3.73 You can pick up Ford Racing ring & pinion sets for $189.95 from Summitt Racing or from Jegs. Then, you can have them installed for ~$225 (depends on you area). Definately a great bang-for-the-buck improvement. You will not be disappointed. Good luck and congrats on the baby. E __________________ 1991 5.0 LX Coupe - 40,750 miles 331 cu. in. / Tremec 3550 / BFG Drag Radials 12.22 @ 114.31 mph - w/1.89 60'

02-12-2002, 09:33 AM	#4
GreenPony Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Louisiana Posts: 43	Whats next I was hoping all of you would say gears, Now with my 5 speed, would i be better off with 355's or 373's. I know i need to get the speedo gear and all, what about a shim kit ? is that maybe a shop would provide with install? I am just tired of these sluggish 308's i have. I want something that will pin you back for a sec.. Berry __________________ 92 GT Hurst Short Throw, BBK Equal Lengths, BBK OFF Road H PIPE,@ Chamber Flows, FLex Fan, K&N.Dying For More!!May not be the fastest but sure sound Good!

02-12-2002, 01:10 PM	#5
whiterod Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: zachary, la Posts: 73	the fms kit comes with the shim kit. One thing you should purchase is a new pinion bearing, it does not come with the kit and it is already off, so soon replace it. Also make sure whoever replaces the gears uses friction modifier which is sold at every ford dealership. Depending on your daily driving i would get 3.55's if the car see's highways most of the time and 3.73's if you do mostly in town driving. by the way congradulations on the baby, hope all goes well. take it easy __________________ GT-40X(58cc)heads, cobra upper&lower, FMS 65mm TB, 75mm Bullet, 24# injectors, 190 lph fuel pump, moroso cold air intake, BBK 1 5/8 equal length headers, flowmaster cat back, 1.7 cobra rockers, crane 2031, T5Z gear box, centerforce dual friction, mcleod bullet proof bellhousing, 3.55 gears, hurst billet shifter with over 193,000 miles. thanks to all who contributed

02-12-2002, 01:49 PM	#6
GreenPony Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Louisiana Posts: 43	wHATS NEXT Considering i don't do much hwy driving i think i will go with the 373's.I am not big into the road race thing but i would like a gear that will throw me out in front for a sec then let off..Yeah with this little boy coming its gonna be wild,.I wanted to order him a shirt i saw in the 5.0 mag, Said my daddy drives one bad mustang..Can't seem to find it anymore.. __________________ 92 GT Hurst Short Throw, BBK Equal Lengths, BBK OFF Road H PIPE,@ Chamber Flows, FLex Fan, K&N.Dying For More!!May not be the fastest but sure sound Good!

02-12-2002, 10:51 PM	#7
gtsr515 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Sunny, Hot, Sebring, Florida Posts: 725	Bingo1, get 3.73's. Tell the wife relax. __________________ Remember...2nd place is 1st place for losers!