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Old 12-08-2013, 12:24 PM
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So i recently bought a 2003 mustang gt, torch red, 5 speed, h pipe, CAI, to spacer. My main goal for this car is a 350_375 whp back road corner carver. What would be some good things to look into, to meet my goals, I am on a budget as my insurance is retarded*haha. So higher priced items will take a few months to save for but not completely out of the question. However, I'm looking for the most cost effective and reliable*set*up thanks in advance(and Christmas is coming up, part donations are welcome, or discounted parts)
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Old 12-08-2013, 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by De Nub 03gt
So i recently bought a 2003 mustang gt, torch red, 5 speed, h pipe, CAI, to spacer. My main goal for this car is a 350_375 whp back road corner carver. What would be some good things to look into, to meet my goals, I am on a budget as my insurance is retarded*haha. So higher priced items will take a few months to save for but not completely out of the question. However, I'm looking for the most cost effective and reliable*set*up thanks in advance(and Christmas is coming up, part donations are welcome, or discounted parts)
getting to 375 rwhp without a blower can be done but it will be very time consuming and expensive. perhaps consider a small supercharger with low boost?
as far as suspension, i know roush kits are great for cornering and road courses. you could look into that
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Old 12-08-2013, 01:42 PM
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xx10 hit on the head. To reach 350 rwhp will be verrrry expensive (N/A). Buy a blower with the the supporting mods you'll be there very easy. As ar as suspension UPR sells very good products on par with more expensive name brands and are a little cheaper. GL
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Old 12-08-2013, 01:46 PM
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Which blower? (Most reliability, has the best boost plateau) I say plateau because I want it to be more of a continuous power instead of a peak. Honestly NA wasn't a huge part of my plan and I'll check out the suspension that you recommended
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Old 12-08-2013, 01:56 PM
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Also, could I find a wrecked roush and do a suspension transfer (after saving cash of course)
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All blowers are pretty reliable. You could do what a lot of us cheap skates have down and do the 1500 dollar S/C build.
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What exactly is the build?
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If you want I can send you exactly what you will need, prices that I bought and got and where I bought it. A member on here put me on yo and helped me out tremendously (thxs again kerns). I think I ended up spending 2100 bucks but I bought a few extra things.
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Can you send me the build list too? I'd really appreciate it!
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Yeah that'd be great (sending me the build list) also what we're your approx torque and hp gains at the wheels?
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