best mods for 1/4 times on a N/A 4.6 S197?
07-10-2013, 08:49 PM
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Hey Youngblood, if you're around the SLC area and there's a show or get together I'll come out and let you take my car for a spin so you can see how the mods you're thinking about feel. I'll shoot you a PM when I hear something.
07-10-2013, 09:36 PM
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Most of my suspension came from ^this guy. My car is street legal, but dedicated to the track. I don't recommend any other suspension company as highly as UPR. If you can live with the NVH, I recommend their rod-end LCAs, UCA and spherical axle-housing bearing. Get that slop out of your suspension.
07-10-2013, 09:39 PM
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with how tall my tires are I definately need 4.10s. I'm on the fence about getting new tires though because mine have very slight weathering (they're 4 years old but only have 8k miles on them) and I'm thinking with doing some 305/40/18 in the rear, would that be too much tire?
07-11-2013, 12:37 AM
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Thanks man! Diabolical, would shorter tires be better? Is having the wider tire bad? I was under the impression the wider tires hook up better, but with the height I can totally feel them sucking away bottom end power. With the inch or so taller tires I feel like they need gears. Gears or tires cost the same so I think I'll start with gears cuz my tires have good life left
07-11-2013, 03:44 PM
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Wider/taller tires don't necessarily hook up better. The compound of the tire is what makes it hook up. In fact, my track tires are 1/2" narrower and a full inch shorter than my street tires, but they are soft enough to cut with a spoon.
07-13-2013, 01:09 AM
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I seriously considered a 2008 Bullitt, stick shift. Sure, it's not gonna be as quick as a new 5.0 but it's a great platform. With the right mods, it's sure to be vicious at the track.
If it were me, I would do some basic suspension upgrades like springs, struts, lower control arms and a strut bar.
4.10s, cold air intake, lung tube headers, short throw shifter, rear seat delete, light weight driveshaft, skinnies up front and bias ply racing tires in the rear.
Not sure how much Hot Rod cams and an o/r pipe gains with the 4.6, but those would also be on to do list..
If it were me, I would do some basic suspension upgrades like springs, struts, lower control arms and a strut bar.
4.10s, cold air intake, lung tube headers, short throw shifter, rear seat delete, light weight driveshaft, skinnies up front and bias ply racing tires in the rear.
Not sure how much Hot Rod cams and an o/r pipe gains with the 4.6, but those would also be on to do list..
07-13-2013, 03:13 AM
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I seriously considered a 2008 Bullitt, stick shift. Sure, it's not gonna be as quick as a new 5.0 but it's a great platform. With the right mods, it's sure to be vicious at the track.
If it were me, I would do some basic suspension upgrades like springs, struts, lower control arms and a strut bar.
4.10s, cold air intake, lung tube headers, short throw shifter, rear seat delete, light weight driveshaft, skinnies up front and bias ply racing tires in the rear.
Not sure how much Hot Rod cams and an o/r pipe gains with the 4.6, but those would also be on to do list..
If it were me, I would do some basic suspension upgrades like springs, struts, lower control arms and a strut bar.
4.10s, cold air intake, lung tube headers, short throw shifter, rear seat delete, light weight driveshaft, skinnies up front and bias ply racing tires in the rear.
Not sure how much Hot Rod cams and an o/r pipe gains with the 4.6, but those would also be on to do list..
I have a tendancy to build vehicles up so fast I get bored with them too fast and sell them 
(I've gone through 3 jeeps builds in under 3 years) so I wanna take it slow with the Stang and do it right as well even if it takes a bit longer
07-13-2013, 11:19 AM
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Hey guys, I'm sure this has been gone over a few times, but I have lots of questions I still haven't found the answers too after searching for a couple days. I have a manual GT, with 295/45/18 nitto n255s on the rear and 255's up front, stock besides a K&N. So far I'm really liking it, and I plan to go to the local drag strip soon and get some 1/4 mile runs in. I plan on some basic bolt ons but have a few questions about each...
Gears: my tires are a little over an inch taller than stock, will 3.73's put me back in stock range? (3.55) and if so would 4.10's help my 1/4 time or make me shift again before the end and hurt my times?
Offroad x pipe: Will this provide a boost in my 1/4 mile, and regular driving, or will the difference be minimal, I would get a tune for this as well...
Tuner: this is a no brainer, it will help with power and any future mods, so I don't have too many questions about it, other than if any of you saw anything improved in your 1/4? I already have a CAI just not a tuner yet
After these few things, are there any other mods that add power or would help shorten 1/4 times, that would go in a logical order with this? Cams, longtubes etc I'm hesitant about because I worry that for the money they won't be worth the power they add, but someone correct me if I'm wrong! This car is a daily driver but having it mildly modded for dragging seems fun
FI is not happening any time soon... and Nitrous scares me because I don't wanna blow an engine, as safe as everyone says it is...
Anyways, any insight you more experienced people have is greatly appreciated!
Gears: my tires are a little over an inch taller than stock, will 3.73's put me back in stock range? (3.55) and if so would 4.10's help my 1/4 time or make me shift again before the end and hurt my times?
Offroad x pipe: Will this provide a boost in my 1/4 mile, and regular driving, or will the difference be minimal, I would get a tune for this as well...
Tuner: this is a no brainer, it will help with power and any future mods, so I don't have too many questions about it, other than if any of you saw anything improved in your 1/4? I already have a CAI just not a tuner yet
After these few things, are there any other mods that add power or would help shorten 1/4 times, that would go in a logical order with this? Cams, longtubes etc I'm hesitant about because I worry that for the money they won't be worth the power they add, but someone correct me if I'm wrong! This car is a daily driver but having it mildly modded for dragging seems fun
FI is not happening any time soon... and Nitrous scares me because I don't wanna blow an engine, as safe as everyone says it is...Anyways, any insight you more experienced people have is greatly appreciated!
I didn't read your whole post but if it's an auto get a stall. If a manual launch the hell out of it. If you can drive, 12.7-8s won't be a problem with that set up.
