Greg251

Hello I just wondering how much power do you think my car will put down with a custom dyno tune with these mods:

BBK 1 5/8” Chrome Long Tube Headers
BBK 2 ¾” Off Road X-pipe
Pypes 409 Stainless Violator Mufflers with 3.5” Polished Tips
Steeda Underdrive Pulleys
FFRP Intake Manifold
FFRP Cams
JLT Series 3 CAI

Looking to purchasing these mods, but do any of you of any suggestion? I really want to keep it NA. Help would be appreciated.

Dino Dino Bambino

350-355rwhp
325-330rwtq

breathegood

I think that's on the generous side. Was thinking more like 315-335whp.....and don't be surprised to lose significant torque in the daily driver rpm range.

Greg251

hmm interesting, what would you guys suggest me modding with about a 3,500 parts list? I really want to stay NA so a used supercharger kit is out of the quesion. I want to ofcourse gain max HP but also keep it reliable.

Dino Dino Bambino

The Brenspeed High Mile Mustang with episode 3 mods (similar to above except for Detroit Rocker cams instead of FRPP Hotrods) put down 357rwhp & 328rwtq.
My simple bolt-ons set-up (JLT CAI, Steeda UDPs, CMCV delete, FRPP X-pipe, Brenspeed 91 octane tune) puts down more torque up to 4400rpm making it quicker in normal street use.

breathegood

Hind sight being what it is, I would go ahead with CAI and tune, but I would apply the rest of the budget to suspension, short throw shifter, and 1pc driveshaft. The CAI and tune will give you the best bang for your buck power that you can actually feel and use. The suspension, shifter, and driveshaft make the driving experience so much more engaging throughout the entire RPM range (If were starting over, these items would come before ANYTHING under the hood) . All of the other parts on your list will give you bigger HP numbers, but it will be in the top of the RPM range. Is your car a daily driver, or a weekend track star?

Koni Sport shocks & struts + Steeda sport springs will run you a little over $1000. Some will say you need a panhard bar and camber-castor plates, but they really aren't necessary.
Figure $800 for a driveshaft
shifters range from $220-375

Greg251

its a daily driver and I am truly looking for a better driving experience so I might take your advice

Dino Dino Bambino

I'm in the same boat so I spent my money upgrading the front brakes, BMR rear LCAs & relo. brackets, Barton SS shifter, and McLeod RXT clutch & billet flywheel. Next mod will be a DSS 3.5" aluminum driveshaft.

ww2_1943

I considered modding my 2010 but for the money spent and the gains received it just isn't worth it to me personally. I traded my 2008 Pontiac G8 which was modded and definitely faster than my 2010 GT. My logic was I'd be replacing a 100,000 miles car that kept needing working for a 6,000 mile car that would run on regular gasoline and net me more MPGs. Plus the manual trans makes it more enjoyable on my commute. In that regard I felt the GT was a great choice. But I find I do want more power at times.

ww2_1943

Wow typos everywhere! I'm using my phone. I assure you I have a better command of the English language than I just demonstrated. Lol