What to mod next?

Coupe50h · 10-20-2002, 09:51 PM

Im indecicive, what would you guys upgrade next? i dont have many mods, and i know 373 grs are a must, but im already getting those next week, also i just ordered some crane 1.7 rr's, and bolted on some flowtech shorties that gave me about 1 mph at the track.
I want to go faster of course, and i know i should save up for some heads, but im on a budget, and im really looking into a zex n20 kit, and spraying a 75 on it, my car is running strong, and i just pulled my quad shocks and got no wheel hop at the track, i actually ran my best 60', and it spun a little, so control arms are an option, i just cant do all this at once, so any opinions are welcome.

btw, is the zex kit the way to go for a small shot on a light modded high mileage motor?

NotchJohnson · 10-20-2002, 11:08 PM

Hey bro, I

NotchJohnson · 10-20-2002, 11:17 PM

Sorry about that man, anyway, Ive got the zex kit in my car. I think its great. I got mine for $469 from atlanticspeed.com. What a kick in the ***** it gives your car! I put the 125 jet in mine and holy cr@p, you would love it. Its really easy to install too, come with everything you need, no surprises. The instructions could be better, but if you need any help with the install I'll be glad to help you out if you decide to go with it. Took me about 4 hours on the install, but I took my sweet time, Id say you could get it done in under 3 if you wanted to. Anyway, Ive got 80k on my car now, put in the kit when it had 71k. Supposedly everything is ok if you do it right. Get colder plugs, set your timing and run 93 octane. Like I said, if you want some more info, give me a shout. - John

Coupe50h · 10-21-2002, 12:13 AM

Well i appreciate it, do you have rear grs, 373 410 ect... also ar eyou running a bigger fuel pump and injectors?

NotchJohnson · 10-21-2002, 11:32 AM

Negative. I still have the stock 2.73's, Im finally getting them outta there over x-mas break. They really suck, but I get 25mpg to and from school! I still have the stock pump and injectors, when I was contemplating putting the juice in I posted on here and asked about that, everyone said a 125 shot was the highest you could go without replacing the pump. - John

Jthompson · 10-21-2002, 03:47 PM

Get Lower/upper control arms first = $200 or so. Why in hell did you remove your quad shocks with the stock control arms??? Be careful, I read posts all the time of guys who do this and blow up their rear end when the wheels start to hop unexpectedly.

If you are truly getting 3.73's, then you will be dead in the water without good control arms.

10-21-2002, 06:29 PM

You'll be fine with the stock rear control arms and 3.73 gears! LOL! Just put the quad shocks back on until you have the time or the want to upgrade to some better rear arms.

Coupe50h · 10-21-2002, 10:02 PM

im not getting wheel hop, it hooks better, however going around corners i can feel the diference accelerating, feels different, so lca's it is..... quads are not going on, never again, they ruined my old tires.

10-20-2002, 09:51 PM	#1
Coupe50h Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: SanAntonio, Tx Posts: 957	What to mod next? Im indecicive, what would you guys upgrade next? i dont have many mods, and i know 373 grs are a must, but im already getting those next week, also i just ordered some crane 1.7 rr's, and bolted on some flowtech shorties that gave me about 1 mph at the track. I want to go faster of course, and i know i should save up for some heads, but im on a budget, and im really looking into a zex n20 kit, and spraying a 75 on it, my car is running strong, and i just pulled my quad shocks and got no wheel hop at the track, i actually ran my best 60', and it spun a little, so control arms are an option, i just cant do all this at once, so any opinions are welcome. btw, is the zex kit the way to go for a small shot on a light modded high mileage motor? __________________ X-Texas highway patrol ssp 1990 coupe - exploder Gt-40 iron heads, Explorer intake, 19 lber's. E-cam. crane 1.7 rollers. 190fp. 75mm maf. 65mm tb, tubular subframe connectors, mac cai, Asp crank pulley, T-5, king cobra clutch, flowtech 1-5/8 unequals, mac X-pipe Frpp driveshaft, lakewood Lca's. race weight 3,160 12.69 @ 107.35, 1.71 60' 26x8.5 drag's 3.90 gear 13.20 @ 106.91 - 235/60/15 firestones 2.3 60' 3.27 gear

10-20-2002, 11:08 PM	#2
NotchJohnson Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Florida Keys Posts: 593	Hey bro, I __________________ 89 notch-finally not stock!! ported gt40's, ported cobra intake, 65mm tb, 75mm maf, mac cai, lt's,prochamber, fms 1.6 rr, 125 shot.

10-20-2002, 11:17 PM	#3
NotchJohnson Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Florida Keys Posts: 593	Sorry about that man, anyway, Ive got the zex kit in my car. I think its great. I got mine for $469 from atlanticspeed.com. What a kick in the ***** it gives your car! I put the 125 jet in mine and holy cr@p, you would love it. Its really easy to install too, come with everything you need, no surprises. The instructions could be better, but if you need any help with the install I'll be glad to help you out if you decide to go with it. Took me about 4 hours on the install, but I took my sweet time, Id say you could get it done in under 3 if you wanted to. Anyway, Ive got 80k on my car now, put in the kit when it had 71k. Supposedly everything is ok if you do it right. Get colder plugs, set your timing and run 93 octane. Like I said, if you want some more info, give me a shout. - John __________________ 89 notch-finally not stock!! ported gt40's, ported cobra intake, 65mm tb, 75mm maf, mac cai, lt's,prochamber, fms 1.6 rr, 125 shot.

10-21-2002, 12:13 AM	#4
Coupe50h Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: SanAntonio, Tx Posts: 957	Well i appreciate it, do you have rear grs, 373 410 ect... also ar eyou running a bigger fuel pump and injectors? __________________ X-Texas highway patrol ssp 1990 coupe - exploder Gt-40 iron heads, Explorer intake, 19 lber's. E-cam. crane 1.7 rollers. 190fp. 75mm maf. 65mm tb, tubular subframe connectors, mac cai, Asp crank pulley, T-5, king cobra clutch, flowtech 1-5/8 unequals, mac X-pipe Frpp driveshaft, lakewood Lca's. race weight 3,160 12.69 @ 107.35, 1.71 60' 26x8.5 drag's 3.90 gear 13.20 @ 106.91 - 235/60/15 firestones 2.3 60' 3.27 gear

10-21-2002, 11:32 AM	#5
NotchJohnson Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Florida Keys Posts: 593	Negative. I still have the stock 2.73's, Im finally getting them outta there over x-mas break. They really suck, but I get 25mpg to and from school! I still have the stock pump and injectors, when I was contemplating putting the juice in I posted on here and asked about that, everyone said a 125 shot was the highest you could go without replacing the pump. - John __________________ 89 notch-finally not stock!! ported gt40's, ported cobra intake, 65mm tb, 75mm maf, mac cai, lt's,prochamber, fms 1.6 rr, 125 shot.

10-21-2002, 03:47 PM	#6
Jthompson Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Corona, Ca. Posts: 80	Get Lower/upper control arms first = $200 or so. Why in hell did you remove your quad shocks with the stock control arms??? Be careful, I read posts all the time of guys who do this and blow up their rear end when the wheels start to hop unexpectedly. If you are truly getting 3.73's, then you will be dead in the water without good control arms. __________________ Jeremy 1986 Mustang GT Convertible 1972 2 door 302 Maverick 1994 POS head gasket clubbed broke down T-bird with $6000 left to pay off

10-21-2002, 06:29 PM	#7
Simi Stang Guest Posts: n/a	What nex You'll be fine with the stock rear control arms and 3.73 gears! LOL! Just put the quad shocks back on until you have the time or the want to upgrade to some better rear arms.

10-21-2002, 10:02 PM	#8
Coupe50h Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: SanAntonio, Tx Posts: 957	im not getting wheel hop, it hooks better, however going around corners i can feel the diference accelerating, feels different, so lca's it is..... quads are not going on, never again, they ruined my old tires. __________________ X-Texas highway patrol ssp 1990 coupe - exploder Gt-40 iron heads, Explorer intake, 19 lber's. E-cam. crane 1.7 rollers. 190fp. 75mm maf. 65mm tb, tubular subframe connectors, mac cai, Asp crank pulley, T-5, king cobra clutch, flowtech 1-5/8 unequals, mac X-pipe Frpp driveshaft, lakewood Lca's. race weight 3,160 12.69 @ 107.35, 1.71 60' 26x8.5 drag's 3.90 gear 13.20 @ 106.91 - 235/60/15 firestones 2.3 60' 3.27 gear