Can ya help a new guy out???

K-9 · 05-24-2001, 12:02 PM

Hey all. I have plans on picking up a low mile 1991-1993 5.0/Auto Mustang...after I sell my 1996 Bronco. I'm fairly new to the modern muscle cars and could use a little help.

I'm interested in building up a Mustang so that it's streetable, but quick enough to run mid 13's...of course on a limited budget.

Here's what my options are so far...

Headers - Short or long tube?

Exhaust - H-Pipe or X-Pipe? Which mufflers (for sound and performance)?

Ring & Pinion - 3.73? Remember this is going to be an automatic equipped car that will be my daily driver.

Throttle Body - What size? 70MM?

Air Filter - K&N, but which design? Ram Air under the bumper? Conical? Etc?

Thermostat - Do I swap this out or just leave it alone?

Chip - I've heard good and bad. Is it worth the hassle and money?

Underdrive Pulleys - Do I replace all of them or does anyone have recommendations on this?

Anything else?

Thanks in advance!

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K-9
No 'Stang just yet, but looking.

05-24-2001, 12:02 PM	#1
K-9 Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Elgin, IL, 60120 Posts: 14	Can ya help a new guy out??? Hey all. I have plans on picking up a low mile 1991-1993 5.0/Auto Mustang...after I sell my 1996 Bronco. I'm fairly new to the modern muscle cars and could use a little help. I'm interested in building up a Mustang so that it's streetable, but quick enough to run mid 13's...of course on a limited budget. Here's what my options are so far... Headers - Short or long tube? Exhaust - H-Pipe or X-Pipe? Which mufflers (for sound and performance)? Ring & Pinion - 3.73? Remember this is going to be an automatic equipped car that will be my daily driver. Throttle Body - What size? 70MM? Air Filter - K&N, but which design? Ram Air under the bumper? Conical? Etc? Thermostat - Do I swap this out or just leave it alone? Chip - I've heard good and bad. Is it worth the hassle and money? Underdrive Pulleys - Do I replace all of them or does anyone have recommendations on this? Anything else? Thanks in advance! ------------------ K-9 No 'Stang just yet, but looking.