Next Phase Modification

PeTr0 · 08-12-2001, 10:50 AM

I have done all the basics to my mustang. All the free stuff and exhaust and gears. Now there is so many options and i dont know where to go next. suspension, heads, intake, or i am thinking a new hood to make the car look cooler.

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Red 1993 Gt- 3.55 gears,flowmasters,BBK Shortie Headers, BBK Hi-Flow H-Pipe, BBK cold air induction w/K&N, Pro 5.0 shifer, 130 amp alt., underdrives,65mm T-body,MSD 6AL and blaster tfi coil sony cd player and changer, kicker component speakers, Kenwood Excelon amp, 2 12" subs in the hatch,firehawk sz50 all around, timing bumped to 13 deg., ADS Superchip, and mobil 1 oil lubing the 302.
waiting to be installed: 190 lph fuel pump

[This message has been edited by PeTr0 (edited 08-12-2001).]

2FastLX · 08-12-2001, 11:58 AM

Do you have sub frame connectors? If not get some full lengths. Then go with some control arms. Then you can start saving for heads/cam/intake or maybe forced induction?

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Gunning for 12's!

Buy your parts here
ICQ# 42269241

lx mike · 08-12-2001, 04:15 PM

PeTro, have to decide what you want out of car. do you want street/strip? handling, street performance or what?

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93-LX: 5 Speed, Flow's with H-Pipe, 3.73's, C&L 76MM Kit, Sub's and K&N.
14.85 @95.83

08-12-2001, 08:49 PM

A nice hood can make a car, but before you go throwing on a mean looking hood....I'd get a nice set of heads, put in a beefier cam, and do the intake. Just my $.02.

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'90 LX 5.0;12K original miles (no sh*&);3.55 gears; March pulleys;Edelbrock Performer Heads;BBK 1 5/8" equal length shorties;MSD 6AL ignition w/ blaster 2 coil;FMS E303 cam;Pro-M 75mm MAF;BBK 70mm TB; Eibach drag-launch spring kit;Southside welded subs;9" K&N cone filter charger;Hurst shifter;Cervini's 3" turbo hood;A/C delete; gutted cats;2 chamber Flomasters;Corbeau racing seats;FMS 30# injectors;JMS chip; Holley 190lb fp;TFS track heat Intake (12.299 @ 113 - 1.78 60')

84_GT350 · 08-12-2001, 08:52 PM

I'm with LX Mike. That's a pretty involved question without knowing what you want from your car. I wouldn't do any engine work until you have money to make an impact. Don't do a cam unless you can afford heads or vice versa. Heads will make power regardless...but a cam will really wake them up. And a cam with stock heads is kind of a waste. A good suspension is always a great start, but if you're not looking for a corner carver...then it can take a back seat for a while. I've seen some speed density cars with bone stock motors and EXTREMELY well prepared suspensions run high 12s (read: VERY high 12s). But hey...12s are 12s. In any event...what do you want from your car?

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1984 1/2 GT350 (#842 Hatchback w/ T-tops), 302HO, Comp cams Xtreme Energy cam, Carter 625cfm carb, Weiand Stealth intake, MSD distributor, MSD coil, FMS 9mm wires, 1 5/8" MAC unequal shorties, 2 1/2" MAC Prochamber H-pipe, Flowmaster 2 chambers, KYBs, 16"x8" 4 lug Cobra Rs, Falken 245/45ZR16s

PeTr0 · 08-13-2001, 12:58 AM

Well although i want the hood i guess your right...i need something to back it up with. My plates already say RICE ETR and i have blackouts and a nice exhaust note. I want a nice street machine/weekend warrior that can eventually run mid 12's without sacraficing handling. So a bunch of engine mods and a solid suspension is what i am looking for. $ is what i need. I could afford the heads right now and i am not affraid to install them myself with a little guidance. Cams arent really expensive but i heard they were tough to put in.???

K.C. 5.0 · 08-13-2001, 02:07 PM

If I could start over again I'd do sub frames, control arms, 3.73's, exhaust, then NOS. And some good tires. Sounds like if you got an adjustable fuel pressure regulator you'd be ready for some NOS if your wanting inexpensive HP.

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95gt 80k, MSD 6AL, MSD coil, pulleys, fpr, cold air kit, off road h-pipe, flowmasters, 3.73, 9mm wires, mega bite jr lowers, kennybrown subframe connectors, edelbrock performer intake, 70mm TB, 73mm C&L, 24lb injectors Aluminum Driveshaft, Tri-Ax shifter.

Killercanary · 08-13-2001, 05:24 PM

Money was a big issue with me so I sat down with a plan. I went for the looks while it was under warrenty, then as funds allowed I started with the basics like you. Gears, exhaust, pulleys. Then I added an intake, T-body, and subframe connectors. At the time I didn't have enough for heads and cam, though I knew I would eventually add them. Well this past july I finally added the heads and cam, and now my 3700lb convertible has gone from a 15.2 at 90mph stock to a current best of 13.1 at 106.03mph, but it was all done in stages. Check out my website for a list of 1/4 times associated with each set of mods. http://www.angelfire.com/pa2/killercanary

P.S.- a cam isn't that bad- if you have all the tools needed to do the job. When we did mine we ripped the motor out of the car. I had never done it before, and my cam install was made harder than most because it was a custom setup that I had to degree in- I couldn't use the intake centerline method. If you are willing to try and are patient, there is no reason you copuldn't do it yourself, that is if you have the right tools.

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1995 NA GT CONVERTIBLE
BEST ET: 13.16
BEST MPH: 106.03
AFR's, FTI cam, edelbrock intake, EEC TUNER and lots more.
http://www.angelfire.com/pa2/killercanary

Stang Runner · 08-13-2001, 05:37 PM

Hey Killercanary Your home made intake looks real good.

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14.62@96.9 Engine: Steal Mounts, Under drive pulleys, K&N, Home ported Lower Intake, No power steering, No A/C
Drive Train: 3.55, World Class T-5, Lakewood Bell housing, Adjustable Clutch Cable, AL Driveshaft
Suspension: MAC Control Arms, Maximum Motorsports Front Grip Package, H&R Sport Springs, Bilstein Shocks
Exhaust: 1 5/8 UN-Equal Length Mac Headers, X-pipe W\cats, Edelbrock cat\back
Cooling: 3 Core Radiator

08-12-2001, 10:50 AM	#1
PeTr0 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Chicago, IL, USA Posts: 286	Next Phase Modification I have done all the basics to my mustang. All the free stuff and exhaust and gears. Now there is so many options and i dont know where to go next. suspension, heads, intake, or i am thinking a new hood to make the car look cooler. ------------------ Red 1993 Gt- 3.55 gears,flowmasters,BBK Shortie Headers, BBK Hi-Flow H-Pipe, BBK cold air induction w/K&N, Pro 5.0 shifer, 130 amp alt., underdrives,65mm T-body,MSD 6AL and blaster tfi coil sony cd player and changer, kicker component speakers, Kenwood Excelon amp, 2 12" subs in the hatch,firehawk sz50 all around, timing bumped to 13 deg., ADS Superchip, and mobil 1 oil lubing the 302. waiting to be installed: 190 lph fuel pump [This message has been edited by PeTr0 (edited 08-12-2001).]

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08-12-2001, 11:58 AM	#2
2FastLX The Photoshop Guru Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mecca, Indiana Posts: 1,419	Do you have sub frame connectors? If not get some full lengths. Then go with some control arms. Then you can start saving for heads/cam/intake or maybe forced induction? ------------------ Gunning for 12's! Buy your parts here ICQ# 42269241

08-12-2001, 04:15 PM	#3
lx mike Undescribable Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Ft Myers Fla Posts: 1,539	PeTro, have to decide what you want out of car. do you want street/strip? handling, street performance or what? ------------------ 93-LX: 5 Speed, Flow's with H-Pipe, 3.73's, C&L 76MM Kit, Sub's and K&N. 14.85 @95.83

08-12-2001, 08:49 PM	#4
bada$$lx Guest Posts: n/a	A nice hood can make a car, but before you go throwing on a mean looking hood....I'd get a nice set of heads, put in a beefier cam, and do the intake. Just my $.02. ------------------ '90 LX 5.0;12K original miles (no sh*&);3.55 gears; March pulleys;Edelbrock Performer Heads;BBK 1 5/8" equal length shorties;MSD 6AL ignition w/ blaster 2 coil;FMS E303 cam;Pro-M 75mm MAF;BBK 70mm TB; Eibach drag-launch spring kit;Southside welded subs;9" K&N cone filter charger;Hurst shifter;Cervini's 3" turbo hood;A/C delete; gutted cats;2 chamber Flomasters;Corbeau racing seats;FMS 30# injectors;JMS chip; Holley 190lb fp;TFS track heat Intake (12.299 @ 113 - 1.78 60')

08-12-2001, 08:52 PM	#5
84_GT350 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Overland Park, KS, USA Posts: 1,631	I'm with LX Mike. That's a pretty involved question without knowing what you want from your car. I wouldn't do any engine work until you have money to make an impact. Don't do a cam unless you can afford heads or vice versa. Heads will make power regardless...but a cam will really wake them up. And a cam with stock heads is kind of a waste. A good suspension is always a great start, but if you're not looking for a corner carver...then it can take a back seat for a while. I've seen some speed density cars with bone stock motors and EXTREMELY well prepared suspensions run high 12s (read: VERY high 12s). But hey...12s are 12s. In any event...what do you want from your car? ------------------ 1984 1/2 GT350 (#842 Hatchback w/ T-tops), 302HO, Comp cams Xtreme Energy cam, Carter 625cfm carb, Weiand Stealth intake, MSD distributor, MSD coil, FMS 9mm wires, 1 5/8" MAC unequal shorties, 2 1/2" MAC Prochamber H-pipe, Flowmaster 2 chambers, KYBs, 16"x8" 4 lug Cobra Rs, Falken 245/45ZR16s

08-13-2001, 12:58 AM	#6
PeTr0 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Chicago, IL, USA Posts: 286	Well although i want the hood i guess your right...i need something to back it up with. My plates already say RICE ETR and i have blackouts and a nice exhaust note. I want a nice street machine/weekend warrior that can eventually run mid 12's without sacraficing handling. So a bunch of engine mods and a solid suspension is what i am looking for. $ is what i need. I could afford the heads right now and i am not affraid to install them myself with a little guidance. Cams arent really expensive but i heard they were tough to put in.???

08-13-2001, 02:07 PM	#7
K.C. 5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: KC,Mo,US Posts: 70	If I could start over again I'd do sub frames, control arms, 3.73's, exhaust, then NOS. And some good tires. Sounds like if you got an adjustable fuel pressure regulator you'd be ready for some NOS if your wanting inexpensive HP. ------------------ 95gt 80k, MSD 6AL, MSD coil, pulleys, fpr, cold air kit, off road h-pipe, flowmasters, 3.73, 9mm wires, mega bite jr lowers, kennybrown subframe connectors, edelbrock performer intake, 70mm TB, 73mm C&L, 24lb injectors Aluminum Driveshaft, Tri-Ax shifter.

08-13-2001, 05:24 PM	#8
Killercanary Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Altoona, PA Posts: 336	Money was a big issue with me so I sat down with a plan. I went for the looks while it was under warrenty, then as funds allowed I started with the basics like you. Gears, exhaust, pulleys. Then I added an intake, T-body, and subframe connectors. At the time I didn't have enough for heads and cam, though I knew I would eventually add them. Well this past july I finally added the heads and cam, and now my 3700lb convertible has gone from a 15.2 at 90mph stock to a current best of 13.1 at 106.03mph, but it was all done in stages. Check out my website for a list of 1/4 times associated with each set of mods. http://www.angelfire.com/pa2/killercanary P.S.- a cam isn't that bad- if you have all the tools needed to do the job. When we did mine we ripped the motor out of the car. I had never done it before, and my cam install was made harder than most because it was a custom setup that I had to degree in- I couldn't use the intake centerline method. If you are willing to try and are patient, there is no reason you copuldn't do it yourself, that is if you have the right tools. ------------------ 1995 NA GT CONVERTIBLE BEST ET: 13.16 BEST MPH: 106.03 AFR's, FTI cam, edelbrock intake, EEC TUNER and lots more. http://www.angelfire.com/pa2/killercanary

08-13-2001, 05:37 PM	#9
Stang Runner Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Walker, MI, USA Posts: 1,202	Hey Killercanary Your home made intake looks real good. ------------------ 14.62@96.9 Engine: Steal Mounts, Under drive pulleys, K&N, Home ported Lower Intake, No power steering, No A/C Drive Train: 3.55, World Class T-5, Lakewood Bell housing, Adjustable Clutch Cable, AL Driveshaft Suspension: MAC Control Arms, Maximum Motorsports Front Grip Package, H&R Sport Springs, Bilstein Shocks Exhaust: 1 5/8 UN-Equal Length Mac Headers, X-pipe W\cats, Edelbrock cat\back Cooling: 3 Core Radiator