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Old 12-15-2009, 11:02 PM
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Like title states...I need some suggestions for some mods around $300 for my stock 10' GT 5spd w/ JBA mufflers.
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Old 12-15-2009, 11:15 PM
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Window Tint, Lowering Springs, and Can paint the calipers while installing
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Old 12-16-2009, 12:59 AM
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If you're looking for performance mods, easily the best bang for your buck would be a tune, but those run a bit closer to $400 or so. If you do take that route, definitely look into a custom tune from Brenspeed, Bamachips, Tillman, or the like. A custom tuned SCT X3 from Brenspeed will set you back $379, but other members can attest to the fact that it's worth every cent.
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Old 12-16-2009, 02:37 AM
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Originally Posted by ejanderson05gt
If you're looking for performance mods, easily the best bang for your buck would be a tune, but those run a bit closer to $400 or so. If you do take that route, definitely look into a custom tune from Brenspeed, Bamachips, Tillman, or the like. A custom tuned SCT X3 from Brenspeed will set you back $379, but other members can attest to the fact that it's worth every cent.
Agreed, the best bang for your buck is a good tune. IMO the best three mods you can get for the money are a CAI, tune, and underdrive pulleys. I know that Brenspeed will sell you a programer and tune for a stock Stang. If you purchase (through them) any other mods like a CAI then they will give you a new tune for free so you don't waste your money on another tune to accomodate the CAI. Not sure if the Bamachips and others do that but you could research that.
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Old 12-16-2009, 04:18 AM
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You can get a used CAI and Tuner for $250 then a Tune for it for $50... There's your $300.
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Old 12-16-2009, 05:20 AM
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Dude,

If you haven't already done so, Cold Air Intake plus Tuner. It's a bit more then you want to spend but, its probably one of the best mods (bang for the buck) that you can do.
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Old 12-16-2009, 05:46 AM
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Like everyone states, tune. Or better yet, CAI & tune. No sense throwing $300 on nickel & dime HP mods like UDP's for a mere 3-5 RWHP.

You really haven't stated what your goals are: show or go.
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Old 12-16-2009, 06:53 AM
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I'm probably looking into a tun right now. I really don't care if its performance mod or an appearance mod. I'm looking at tune, CAI, roush short shifter, roush wing, roush window covers. Maybe i'll save up a little more and get the cai/tune combo from brenspeed
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Originally Posted by dstang10
I'm probably looking into a tun right now. I really don't care if its performance mod or an appearance mod. I'm looking at tune, CAI, roush short shifter, roush wing, roush window covers. Maybe i'll save up a little more and get the cai/tune combo from brenspeed
I like your last mod idea haha, your car is completely different after a tune. That horrible throttle response is eliminated, you will also have more low end torque and top end power while achieving equal or better MPG if you can stay out of the throttle. JLT makes a sweet carbon fiber intake for the 2010's.
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Old 12-16-2009, 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by dstang10
I'm probably looking into a tun right now. I really don't care if its performance mod or an appearance mod. I'm looking at tune, CAI, roush short shifter, roush wing, roush window covers. Maybe i'll save up a little more and get the cai/tune combo from brenspeed
Get the cai/tune from brespeed. Thats where i got mine and its a totally different car after those minor mods. Plus brenspeed will retune ur car for free if u buy other mods through them. As im going to get 410's installed this spring.

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