Hey guys,
Well I'm hear to ask your guys/gals for advice. about 3 months ago I hit a deer on the way to work. Luckly it only totaled the drivers headlight and damaged the driver fender, inner fender, and bumper. Because i've been tight on cash like most of us, I haven't repaired it yet. So since in 3 months I'm going to Iraq I'll start having the cash to fix it I decided to fix it and improve the car.
I have a 2003 Mustang GT Convertible, it's completely stock (except the after market Projection headlights I put on). So I'm figuring I might just sink about 10K into this thing. I have a friend that will repaint and put on all the new body parts and everything for 4K. So that leaves me with 5-6K to work with to buy performance parts. I'm going for items that increase performance and fuel consumption reduction (if possible). I'll give you the list of items I'm planing to buy for it. All I ask is your honest input on them. If they're useless or good or even something as a alternate that might be better.
Magnum Force Stage 2 Cold Air Intake System - 54-10282 $333.99
MagnaFlow Direct Fit Catalytic Converter - 93348 $894.99
Supercharger Turbonator Stage 2 $239.99
Magnaflow Cat-Back Exhaust System - 15717 $463.99
99-04 MUSTANG GT 4.6L 200 AMP ALTERNATOR 2158-6A1-HO $349.99
So far those are the only items I've decided to use for increasing performance. I am trying to find a electric fan and a high performance Radiator but have had little to no luck on finding a decent one. I would greatly appreciate any input. ESPECIALLY if it's to change a item to something else that's more useful.
Btw I am a complete noob when it comes to working on vehicles. So these modifications are what are gonna get me to be experienced with my car.
One last thing I'm also trying to find a rebuilt engine and transmission but have had no luck on that either. So any advise of a website with a decent price on them I'd appreciate it also
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Thank you for taking the time to read this and for the replies if any that I get
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