Benstang02

I'm sure you guys are sick of people asking what they should do to their mustangs, but i need help. I baught a manual 2002 gt this summer and have only put in new higher flow mufflers. What else should i do to it to make it faster, look better, but still be able to keep it an everyday car? I was thinking about springs, CAI, new rims/wheels and a functional hood scoop system. What should i do, when, and what brand.

Thanks,
Ben

2000STANGGT

It sounds like your on the right track, get some gears first. Getting 373's or even 410's is the most gains.

sprostang

FRPP 4.10 gears first and a tuner. Then do a midpipe and a catback.

Benstang02

What about the springs? Can i just get some ford racing springs and put those in, or do i need to do more than that? Are there other things i should get along with them. Keep in mind that i'm a poor college kid and still have to pay the rest of my mustang off.

dlazrael

to be honest, the only good functional hood scoop is the CDC shaker... and then you're just a mach1 wannabe, Also, $750 is a bit steep for 10-15 BASE hp...

Quickshift_02GT

Don't waste your money on springs if your not going to get struts/shocks with them. They will eventually wear down the stock ones, even if it may take some time. You'll have to replace them sooner or later.

Definitely try and spend the money on some worthwhile modifications. Something like gears or make your current exhaust worthwhile by adding TB/Plenum and midpipe. All of the exhaust/induction components compliment each other, so you'll probably want to replace them all with higher flowing parts at some point. Just pick somewhere to start and get at it.

You want the most immediate noticeable change though, gears seem to be the way to go.

Matts00GT

A 7 foot aluminum spoiler bolted to your already existing spoiler. It will help with downforce.

Benstang02

What about a cowl hood? Is it easy to make them functional, or is it a waste of time? I don't like being fake, so i want whatever i have to be functional.

Quickshift_02GT

Waste of time.

Gears or induction/exhaust modifications and you can't go wrong.

2000STANGGT

I want perfomance first and try to leave the car looking stock on the outside.