frostymug

You could go with a CAI for intake. Everyone will tell you a different brand so go with the one you like. </P>


Number one mod hands down is gears. Ask people who have gone all the way up to supercharging their horse and most, if not all, will tell you that next to the charger, gears made the biggest difference.</P>


Beyond that, exhaust. Cat back, H or X pipe (your call, differences aren't that outstanding), and headers (once again, your call).</P>


Shift kit or short throw depending on if you have a manual or slushbox.</P>


Big 3" all aluminum universal fit wing. Hot days it doubles as a BBQ grill.</P>

frostymug

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Actually, dickweed. Similarly equipped the 99+ still has a slightly less restrictive exhaust. Also similarly equipped, the 99+ will cost a complete wad less because IT ALREADY HAS THE HEADS on it. Therefore, you are still paying a bunch more money to keep up. I got what you're saying, but obviously you do not get that heads and intakes cost money. Also, for the record, heads and intakes are part of the engine,and therefore, it is not the same engine. The heads are reported to be worth 35 to 40 more HP over the non PI heads. 96 Stang = 215 HP. 99+ Stang = 260 HP. 96 Stang with PI heads = 250 to 255 HP. </P>


Rock on.</P>

CivicStomper96

Would something like this: http://www.haneymotorsport.com/mustang%20exhaust.htmbe a good choice? How about a diablo chip?? I was looking at those and there were different kinds with different hp gains.. Some of the higher gaining chips said that I would need exhause modifications for it, and something about a temperature gauge...

frostymug

UPR makes good quality stuff.</P>


As far as the chip goes, can't help you much there. I plan on getting a custom berned one once I am done with my mods. Haven't heard much complaining about Diablo chips though. Maybe someone with one can help you out there.</P>

USAMuscle

You freak, come on even you cannot be that dense. Well actually I guess you can, but anyway, I'm going to say this, one more time....a 1996 4.6 with 99-up heads and intake, is the SAME ENGINE as a 1999-up 4.6 with 99-up heads and intake. The bottom end is the same s**t, different induction. So who the hell cares if guys who own a '96 have to buy the improved heads that Ford finally wised up and put on the 99-up models. You say that like it's a permanent handicap the 1996 Mustang has, and it's just not true. If that is what you are saying, then you're also saying that any Mustang is inferior, and always will be, to a Z06 Corvette, and any non-Cobra is and always will be inferior to a LS1 Camaro or Trans-Am, because the base package isn't as powerful.The fact ismy '96 will be equally powerful as a 99-up with the same heads, intake, exhaust, whatever. The only difference is I have to finish the job Ford started.

USAMuscle

CivicStomper96, one thing you should know about CAI's, you might want to stay away from the chrome pipes, and consider the K&amp;Nfuel injection performance kit (FIPK). Chrome pipes are bad about heating up, which causes the intake charge to warm up, especially out in the sun, and that will really hurt your engine performance.</P>


Take frosty's advice and consider lower gears, 3.73 or 4.10. Go with 3.73 if you plan to add a power adder later on (NO2 or blower), or you might like the 4.10 gears if you plan to stay N/A.</P><edited><editID>USAMuscle</editID><editDate>37906.6585532407</editDate></edited>

frostymug

Actually, we are arguing two different points. Not sure where you got the idea that I was saying it will forever be inferior. I stated that you will spend a nice amount more to get it as fast. Seeing as the newer ones already have the heads, total cash outlay for them is approximately, errrr, zero dollars. You dig in with anywhere between 1 to 2K to get to that point. That was my point. The 1-2K will go a long ways to making the 99+ faster yet.</P>


As far as the density goes, I could say the same for basic reading comprehension, but I think we've gone far enough.</P>


Summary: No the heads are not a permanent handicap. Yes, they are a big dent in the pocket to get around.</P>

GSRGuy18

3.73s, PI heads (the 99+ ones), tri-ax shifter (stock Stang shifter BLOWS), h-pipe, some sort of cat-back, CAI (Densecharger, BBK, FIPK), and some good tires should see you getting very good times. DEFINITELY ditch the sorry *** stock gears though. It's a shame that stock Ford built the 94-98 GTs to be able to get beaten by stock 4cyl Hondas... you gotta do something about that<IMG src=smileys/smiley2.gif border="0">

USAMuscle

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Yeah it's gone far enough, but don't even get into reading comprehension, or any level of education for that matter. You won't win that battle.</P>

frostymug

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you might be surprised there. Wait until you get out of school before you get in too deep there, student.</P>