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Old 06-29-2012, 11:09 PM
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Default Want my 2001 GT automatic to run 12's

Is it possible to make my GT run in the 12's without nitrous? I have slicks for it.

I was thinking that gears and a chip would help. But I can't see that doing enough. Is a cam a worth while upgrade for the $$$. I have a cat back exhaust, so I figured I get headers and do the whole exhaust.

Ideas please. I'd like to do it as cheap as possible.

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Old 06-30-2012, 02:04 AM
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Gears, tune, bolt-ons, tires, suspension, weight reduction would get you there.
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here is a build thread on how to get 12s for resonable price

https://mustangforums.com/forum/4-6l...et-vid-up.html
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Old 07-01-2012, 12:00 AM
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1st off, are you a decent driver? You could have every bolt on under the sun but if you don't know what you're doing it's not going to happen. GL!
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Old 07-01-2012, 09:42 AM
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With an auto, you don't have to worry if your a good driver or not. It only matter with a stick. Rather all the OP needs to focus on is the "timing tree" @ the strip. If you have the $$$ go straight for a turbo or S/C set-up. Otherwise if your on a budget: Stall Convert, Cams, shift kit, 4.10's, and LCA's. Will get you pretty close if not there, maybe.
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So with a auto there is no technique needed? Just put the car in drive and push the gas when the light turns green... So why is it a guy on you tube with a 11 5.0 (auto) ran a low 14?
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4.10 gears, slicks, cams, x pipe tune gutted interior and stall should do it
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Old 07-01-2012, 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Soldier GT
So with a auto there is no technique needed? Just put the car in drive and push the gas when the light turns green... So why is it a guy on you tube with a 11 5.0 (auto) ran a low 14?


with auto the transmission is shifting for you.... the real technique is the launch. what is an 11 5.0 ? a 2011 5.0 running 14s? maybe its 4,000 foot elevation track and he spun out a lot?

who knows.
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Cheap wont get you very far. I'm auto with best of 13.05.with a little more fine tuning I expect 12s this year
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3800 stall, 4.10s, j-mod, mid pipe, tubular front, slicks and a good day of weather and track prep. You can hit 12s without cams or gutting your interior.
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