What is a good starting point on modifications
07-30-2008, 03:35 AM
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What is a good starting point on modifications
I have an 08 Mustang Premium, I am looking to eventually build it up to something like a 500 HP daily driver. I am new to this and it is my first mustang so I am looking for advice on where to start. I am in the Navy so it will all be done over a period of about a year to a year and a half depending on deployments and cash. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
07-30-2008, 04:11 AM
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RE: What is a good starting point on modifications
well 500hp is a very very large goal.
For starters:
CAI (cold air intake) + Tune will really wake up the stang.
a Nice Dual Exhaust set up
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but you wont be able to reach 500hp with out F/I
Your going to have to get a pretty big turbo, maybe even two, and of course some nitrous!
For starters:
CAI (cold air intake) + Tune will really wake up the stang.
a Nice Dual Exhaust set up
u/d Pulley
but you wont be able to reach 500hp with out F/I
Your going to have to get a pretty big turbo, maybe even two, and of course some nitrous!
07-30-2008, 04:17 AM
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RE: What is a good starting point on modifications
For 500 RWHP you will need some major work, might even have to go internal on the engine...
You will at least need some type of forced induction...with a very aggressive tune.
You will also need some exhaust and suspension work.
If your hoping for 500 RWHP, why didn't you get a GT? They are pretty cheap right now.
You will at least need some type of forced induction...with a very aggressive tune.
You will also need some exhaust and suspension work.
If your hoping for 500 RWHP, why didn't you get a GT? They are pretty cheap right now.
07-30-2008, 12:35 PM
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RE: What is a good starting point on modifications
anything is possible and doable but 500hp for a V6 stang is not practical unless you got plenty of sufficient funds. it would be more practical and cost effective to get a GT to reach your HP goal. i think you will soon realize that after giving your 6er some solid basic mods, the 500hp number will become irrelevant and the actual driving experience will be the #1 factor. with drivetrain upgrade, full exhaust upgrade and forced induction, you may feel like you really do have 500HP and still have a blast driving it 
. good luck dude.
. good luck dude.
07-30-2008, 02:46 PM
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RE: What is a good starting point on modifications
why do you need 500 rwhp ina DD? its a pain in the *** to get a GT to 500 rwhp let alone drive it every day
your best bet is start with long tubes, catted mid pipe, and a 2.5" dual exhaust, a tune, and a set of 3.73s and a detroit true trac, with TA girdle and stud kit, then suspention, SFCs, LCAs, panhard bar/relocation kit, front swap bar delete, then go to the motor and either a turbo or centri style blower
your best bet is start with long tubes, catted mid pipe, and a 2.5" dual exhaust, a tune, and a set of 3.73s and a detroit true trac, with TA girdle and stud kit, then suspention, SFCs, LCAs, panhard bar/relocation kit, front swap bar delete, then go to the motor and either a turbo or centri style blower
07-30-2008, 02:59 PM
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RE: What is a good starting point on modifications
ORIGINAL: mustangman02232
why do you need 500 rwhp ina DD? its a pain in the *** to get a GT to 500 rwhp let alone drive it every day
your best bet is start with long tubes, catted mid pipe, and a 2.5" dual exhaust, a tune, and a set of 3.73s and a detroit true trac, with TA girdle and stud kit, then suspention, SFCs, LCAs, panhard bar/relocation kit, front swap bar delete, then go to the motor and either a turbo or centri style blower
why do you need 500 rwhp ina DD? its a pain in the *** to get a GT to 500 rwhp let alone drive it every day
your best bet is start with long tubes, catted mid pipe, and a 2.5" dual exhaust, a tune, and a set of 3.73s and a detroit true trac, with TA girdle and stud kit, then suspention, SFCs, LCAs, panhard bar/relocation kit, front swap bar delete, then go to the motor and either a turbo or centri style blower
- Don't worry about installing gears and a posi. Just put an 8.8 in with gears already installed, then you can worry about a posi.
- S197's don't need sub-frame connectors.
- Not too sure about taking the front sway bar off on a daily driver 500 RWHP car.
07-30-2008, 03:07 PM
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RE: What is a good starting point on modifications
500hp in a daily driven V6 S197? You bought the wrong car if that is your goal. You're going to need alot of money to get that done. You might as well have saved up and bought a used GT500.
07-30-2008, 03:38 PM
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RE: What is a good starting point on modifications
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500hp in a daily driven V6 S197? You bought the wrong car if that is your goal. You're going to need alot of money to get that done. You might as well have saved up and bought a used GT500.
500hp in a daily driven V6 S197? You bought the wrong car if that is your goal. You're going to need alot of money to get that done. You might as well have saved up and bought a used GT500.
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