What will be the best upgrade for $200.00

Joeys86Stang · 09-26-2001, 01:53 PM

What can i do to my car with that amount of money to have a noticable difference? I already have Flowmasters, what else guys. Thanks for all the help and this forum...

Joe

jetuomi · 09-26-2001, 02:08 PM

pulleys..

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94 GT (triple black)
FMS 95 17" Cobra R's / AL Driveshaft / 3.27's
K&N, 12* timing, 180* thermostat, 190 lph
MAC Shifter/Gauges/Pedals, Euro Clear Projectors & Corners
My CAR!

09-26-2001, 02:19 PM

Pulleys and/or weld-on subframe connectors!

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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')

Joeys86Stang · 09-26-2001, 03:33 PM

Sorry, but what are weld-on subframe connectors? And the pulleys, will they require me to change the alternator? I had a buddy who had problems with the alternator after he put the pulleys. Thanks for the help....

89 Cobra LX · 09-26-2001, 04:24 PM

Headers and hi-flow h-pipe are always a good modification.

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Eric - 89 Mustang LX coupe
302 - Cobra Intake - GT40p heads - TFS stage 1 cam - FRPP 1.6 roller rockers - Naturally Aspirated
3:73 gears - KYB shocks and struts - Eibach springs - HPM Mega-bite Jr lower control arms - HPM upper control arms

89 ATI · 09-26-2001, 04:57 PM

A set of 3.73's will give you the most noticible improvement.

90'5.0 Conv · 09-26-2001, 07:29 PM

89 ATI A set of 3.73's will give you the most noticible improvement
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I agree with 89 ATI, I'm basiclly in the same boat as you, have flows and thats it, the 4.10's for my AOD stang will be my next move.
Good Luck
HOW ABOUT THEM DOLPHINS BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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90 5.0 Convertible
and loving every minute
of it!!

[This message has been edited by 90'5.0 Conv (edited 09-26-2001).]

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Unit 5302 · 09-26-2001, 08:11 PM

Go for a high flow H pipe. The gears would be a good mod, but they'll set you back between $400-$500 with installation.

BowTie Eater 5 Liter · 09-26-2001, 11:33 PM

Get a type r sticker, a HUGE spoiler, and paint ur hood black.

then you will have a 10second car

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1988 Mustang GT, T-5
3.08's, No Smog Pump (Shorty Belt), Dumps At The End Of Stock H-Pipe, K&N Air Filter (Stock Air Box), Removed Air SilencerMy Stang

Plane Ticket To Afghanistan= $800
High Powered Sniper Rifle= $1000
Hotel With Accesible Roof= $200
Shooting A Piece Of Shit Like Osama Bin Laden= Priceless

MidNiteBlu 5.0 · 09-26-2001, 11:39 PM

Hey bowtie eater five lighter,

Frickin hilarious remark about the type-r and hood stuff. reminds me of what i see at high school everyday. LOL all those imports who think thier 4-bangers are fast and look cool. hehe keep it up

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09-26-2001, 11:48 PM

Unit, depending on his mechanical abilities, if he installed the gears himself, it would only be a bit above $200.00..

if not save yer $$$ gears will get you the best bang for the $$..

bowtie eater, he'll need the coffee can for the exhaust tip....

Five0 · 09-27-2001, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by BowTie Eater 5 Liter:
Get a type r sticker, a HUGE spoiler, and paint ur hood black.

then you will have a 10second car

11 second car, he will need a coffee can exhaust to get into the 10's.

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James Cox
nochevy@hotmail.com
1991 Mustang LX
No good times with 347 stroker yet!

RED92LX50 · 09-27-2001, 08:13 AM

If it's a manual - get the Pro 5.0 shifter. You will notice the difference EVERY time you shift. About $190 mail order, and fairly easy to install by yourself.

[This message has been edited by RED92LX50 (edited 09-27-2001).]

Joeys86Stang · 09-27-2001, 11:02 AM

Guys, your replys have been great and halarious.. One question unanswered though. Will i need to upgrade the alternatorif i get the pulley set? Will i have to change the serpent belt? If so, is it included with the kits. If not then what belt should i buy.

Joe

USMC302 · 09-27-2001, 03:31 PM

There are two pulley sets you can buy, a drag racing set or te street racing set. The drag racing set will require you to get a higher amp alternator due to the smaller crank pulley. The street racing set will be suffice for you stock alternator, just keep the smaller of the two pulley's( stock or aftermarket) on the alternator for better charging.

wing, sticker, lololololol, how true!
May the all die or live to move out of our way.

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88LX NOTCH, 88GT, 95 GT.

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jetuomi Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Waterloo, ON, Canada Posts: 214	pulleys.. ------------------ 94 GT (triple black) FMS 95 17" Cobra R's / AL Driveshaft / 3.27's K&N, 12* timing, 180* thermostat, 190 lph MAC Shifter/Gauges/Pedals, Euro Clear Projectors & Corners My CAR!

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bada$$lx Posts: n/a	Pulleys and/or weld-on subframe connectors! ------------------ '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')

09-26-2001, 03:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
Joeys86Stang Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Miami Posts: 12	Sorry, but what are weld-on subframe connectors? And the pulleys, will they require me to change the alternator? I had a buddy who had problems with the alternator after he put the pulleys. Thanks for the help....

09-26-2001, 04:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
89 Cobra LX Don Corlione Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Omaha NE USA Posts: 491	Headers and hi-flow h-pipe are always a good modification. ------------------ Eric - 89 Mustang LX coupe 302 - Cobra Intake - GT40p heads - TFS stage 1 cam - FRPP 1.6 roller rockers - Naturally Aspirated 3:73 gears - KYB shocks and struts - Eibach springs - HPM Mega-bite Jr lower control arms - HPM upper control arms

09-26-2001, 04:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
89 ATI Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Lafayette, Indiana Posts: 120	A set of 3.73's will give you the most noticible improvement.

09-26-2001, 07:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
90'5.0 Conv Long time member in and out Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Albany, Ga Posts: 343	89 ATI A set of 3.73's will give you the most noticible improvement -------------------------------------------- I agree with 89 ATI, I'm basiclly in the same boat as you, have flows and thats it, the 4.10's for my AOD stang will be my next move. Good Luck HOW ABOUT THEM DOLPHINS BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!! ------------------ 90 5.0 Convertible and loving every minute of it!! [This message has been edited by 90'5.0 Conv (edited 09-26-2001).] [This message has been edited by 90'5.0 Conv (edited 09-26-2001).]

09-26-2001, 08:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,237	Go for a high flow H pipe. The gears would be a good mod, but they'll set you back between $400-$500 with installation.

09-26-2001, 11:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
BowTie Eater 5 Liter Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Maple Ridge B.C. Canada, The Best Place In The World Posts: 871	Get a type r sticker, a HUGE spoiler, and paint ur hood black. then you will have a 10second car ------------------ 1988 Mustang GT, T-5 3.08's, No Smog Pump (Shorty Belt), Dumps At The End Of Stock H-Pipe, K&N Air Filter (Stock Air Box), Removed Air SilencerMy Stang Plane Ticket To Afghanistan= $800 High Powered Sniper Rifle= $1000 Hotel With Accesible Roof= $200 Shooting A Piece Of Shit Like Osama Bin Laden= Priceless

09-26-2001, 11:39 PM	#10 (permalink)
MidNiteBlu 5.0 I got something to say Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,555	Hey bowtie eater five lighter, Frickin hilarious remark about the type-r and hood stuff. reminds me of what i see at high school everyday. LOL all those imports who think thier 4-bangers are fast and look cool. hehe keep it up ------------------

09-26-2001, 11:48 PM	#11 (permalink)
about-2-give-up Posts: n/a	Unit, depending on his mechanical abilities, if he installed the gears himself, it would only be a bit above $200.00.. if not save yer $$$ gears will get you the best bang for the $$.. bowtie eater, he'll need the coffee can for the exhaust tip....

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09-27-2001, 08:13 AM	#13 (permalink)
RED92LX50 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 220	If it's a manual - get the Pro 5.0 shifter. You will notice the difference EVERY time you shift. About $190 mail order, and fairly easy to install by yourself. [This message has been edited by RED92LX50 (edited 09-27-2001).]

09-27-2001, 11:02 AM	#14 (permalink)
Joeys86Stang Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Miami Posts: 12	Guys, your replys have been great and halarious.. One question unanswered though. Will i need to upgrade the alternatorif i get the pulley set? Will i have to change the serpent belt? If so, is it included with the kits. If not then what belt should i buy. Joe

09-27-2001, 03:31 PM	#15 (permalink)
USMC302 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 1,266	There are two pulley sets you can buy, a drag racing set or te street racing set. The drag racing set will require you to get a higher amp alternator due to the smaller crank pulley. The street racing set will be suffice for you stock alternator, just keep the smaller of the two pulley's( stock or aftermarket) on the alternator for better charging. wing, sticker, lololololol, how true! May the all die or live to move out of our way. ------------------ 88LX NOTCH, 88GT, 95 GT.