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Old 11-13-2006, 04:39 PM
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Default Looking to spend 4k on 2004 GT performance parts!

Hey guys. My friend has just got an 04 GT mustang. He wants to spend 4k on it for parts, and just wants to make it go faster, so no handling goodies yet. Could you guys give me some ideas of what to do with $4k and also let me know what kind of performance gains we can expect. Thank you guys very much!
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Old 11-13-2006, 04:54 PM
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that's easy..... A BLOWER!
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tell your friend to spend 2k on a supercharger, then have him sign up for the site and post some pics.. =]~
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Old 11-13-2006, 04:56 PM
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blooowweerr, and mabye some gears or exhaust with whats left over
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Don't waste your time with anything else other then f/i
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Old 11-13-2006, 05:17 PM
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Supercharger & Intercooler.
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Old 11-13-2006, 05:38 PM
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5.1 stroker short block with forged internals and swap that for the stock short block
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Old 11-13-2006, 05:43 PM
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blower, or at least some gas.
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Old 11-13-2006, 06:06 PM
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You can build all the power you want but if you cant get it to the ground what does it matter. You have to evenly mod a stang with power and suspension or you can end up like my friend who put on a vortech then put it into a wall on the freeway cause he couldnt hold the road.
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Old 11-13-2006, 06:20 PM
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Well ^ is right .. you can have 1000 hp . but its not gonna get you anywhere if you can't use it .. and again .. what are his power goals in the long run etc... if he'll be happy with 400 rwhp .. slap a blower on it for now with a conservative tune say 340-350 rwhp and get him some nice fat rubber for the rear end .. however .. If he can't do the install and tune himself . .that 4 grand isn't gonna get him much further than some parts ...
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