Finally Bought F/I!!!
11-01-2010, 02:21 PM
#12
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While I would love to jump on yet another mod I have a drop top and the bars are different between that and a coupe. My mod list is quite large...the ones listed are just the ones I planned on getting around the time I installed the S/C. I have plans to build out the suspension...but I want to do the rear end, drive shaft & exhaust before anything else. Are you guys saying sways are super important?
O/T where in PA?
11-01-2010, 02:41 PM
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I'm in Fort Washington about 15/20 mins outside of Phila.
I'd say the GT takeoffs will be fine, unless you track the car. I picked up my GT takeoffs with poly sways, used for $45 so it was an easy decision for me. Some good deals pop up on the classifieds
I'd say the GT takeoffs will be fine, unless you track the car. I picked up my GT takeoffs with poly sways, used for $45 so it was an easy decision for me. Some good deals pop up on the classifieds
Last edited by Alec; 11-01-2010 at 02:43 PM.
11-01-2010, 03:27 PM
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One of my good friends is from up in Allentown, green & black '98 GT with full bolt-ons and spray. He ran/runs a car club up there, Hazardous Motorsports. But if you ever need help with anything, feel free to PM me. I/we might be able to help. I'd love to check it out especially once you've gotten the Procharger in. I'm trying to decide what I want to do with mine, in terms of power (turbo/blower/v8 swap etc). I should have an 8.8 with gears in this weekend and then I'm going to look into some options
And I wasn't sure of the color at first, but now that I've modded and cleaned it up a little, I'm really liking it. Tough to keep clean but when it is, it looks sweet. Plus I don't see a lot of the Performance Whites so it kinda stands out
11-01-2010, 05:13 PM
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11-01-2010, 07:16 PM
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Oh yeah definitely, I had to jump on it.
One of my good friends is from up in Allentown, green & black '98 GT with full bolt-ons and spray. He ran/runs a car club up there, Hazardous Motorsports. But if you ever need help with anything, feel free to PM me. I/we might be able to help. I'd love to check it out especially once you've gotten the Procharger in. I'm trying to decide what I want to do with mine, in terms of power (turbo/blower/v8 swap etc). I should have an 8.8 with gears in this weekend and then I'm going to look into some options
And I wasn't sure of the color at first, but now that I've modded and cleaned it up a little, I'm really liking it. Tough to keep clean but when it is, it looks sweet. Plus I don't see a lot of the Performance Whites so it kinda stands out
One of my good friends is from up in Allentown, green & black '98 GT with full bolt-ons and spray. He ran/runs a car club up there, Hazardous Motorsports. But if you ever need help with anything, feel free to PM me. I/we might be able to help. I'd love to check it out especially once you've gotten the Procharger in. I'm trying to decide what I want to do with mine, in terms of power (turbo/blower/v8 swap etc). I should have an 8.8 with gears in this weekend and then I'm going to look into some options
And I wasn't sure of the color at first, but now that I've modded and cleaned it up a little, I'm really liking it. Tough to keep clean but when it is, it looks sweet. Plus I don't see a lot of the Performance Whites so it kinda stands out
Are you kidding? That Perf White paint job adds 2 more RWHP! lol...I love the color. I mean you don't see white ones that much, so it stands out a little more, plus I think it looks the best with a black roof. The only thing I don't like is the fact that waxing and detailing it doesn't make the paint 'pop'. I bought like $700 worth of detailing supplies and after I started with the first product I got discouraged and quit. maybe next year!
BTW...where do you get your tunes from? I keep hearing about Tillman being the best place up around this area. I got a JLT CAI in the mail today to hold me over until I get that ProCharger on & I was initially going to just use the canned SCT tunes....but I might get a tune or two to see what all the fuss is about lol
So how about it folks? 8 or 10 PSI? The order is being sent to ProCharger after the eCheck from Paypal clears this coming Wednesday.
Last edited by Topless Stang; 11-01-2010 at 07:19 PM.
11-01-2010, 09:50 PM
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Sounds like a plan. I appreciate all the help I can get since the only work I've ever put into a car starts and stops with the little bit of stuff I've done to my stang thus far. That 8.8" is my next move I think...with a set of 3.73s. I think most go about it the way you are, but for me I know I would have spent the cash on other **** and I would still be lusting after F/I. Turbo is a bit too rich for my blood, counting install and supportive mods. Deciding between Vortech, X-Charger & ProCharger wasn't easy, but I made my mind up a while back. Not to mention that ProCharger is currently offering a $250 rebate. That takes my price down to under $3860 shipped for a new complete stage II kit. Plus I can sell the tuner it comes with since I already have an SCT SF3. Good luck deciding on what you want. Unless you're a dyno queen any of the available options would make most people happy, but at that price PLUS only $50 for an added 3yr warranty I couldn't refuse.
Are you kidding? That Perf White paint job adds 2 more RWHP! lol...I love the color. I mean you don't see white ones that much, so it stands out a little more, plus I think it looks the best with a black roof. The only thing I don't like is the fact that waxing and detailing it doesn't make the paint 'pop'. I bought like $700 worth of detailing supplies and after I started with the first product I got discouraged and quit. maybe next year!
BTW...where do you get your tunes from? I keep hearing about Tillman being the best place up around this area. I got a JLT CAI in the mail today to hold me over until I get that ProCharger on & I was initially going to just use the canned SCT tunes....but I might get a tune or two to see what all the fuss is about lol
Are you kidding? That Perf White paint job adds 2 more RWHP! lol...I love the color. I mean you don't see white ones that much, so it stands out a little more, plus I think it looks the best with a black roof. The only thing I don't like is the fact that waxing and detailing it doesn't make the paint 'pop'. I bought like $700 worth of detailing supplies and after I started with the first product I got discouraged and quit. maybe next year!
BTW...where do you get your tunes from? I keep hearing about Tillman being the best place up around this area. I got a JLT CAI in the mail today to hold me over until I get that ProCharger on & I was initially going to just use the canned SCT tunes....but I might get a tune or two to see what all the fuss is about lol
And I wish we could get the shine/reflection that black and darker cars have, but oh well, I'm not complaining. When it's clean it shines pretty well
I had American Muscle/Bamachips write my 93 tune. I got it as a combo with the JLT intake and I had to fill out a list of details on my car. They also offer free tunes for life which is nice, if you ever change/add anything. I'm very happy with it but when you start getting into F/I and lots of mods dyno tune is the way to go. There's quite a few good shops around the area. Performance Evolution (Aston, PA) , Swarr Auto (Collegeville, PA), Tillman (Aston, PA), and Evolution Performance in DE. I've heard great things about Tillman. I had the canned SCT 93 tune and a custom one from AM and it's a lot better. Better shift points, quicker etc
Last edited by Alec; 11-01-2010 at 09:52 PM.
11-01-2010, 10:17 PM
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Sounds like a plan. I appreciate all the help I can get since the only work I've ever put into a car starts and stops with the little bit of stuff I've done to my stang thus far. That 8.8" is my next move I think...with a set of 3.73s. I think most go about it the way you are, but for me I know I would have spent the cash on other **** and I would still be lusting after F/I. Turbo is a bit too rich for my blood, counting install and supportive mods. Deciding between Vortech, X-Charger & ProCharger wasn't easy, but I made my mind up a while back. Not to mention that ProCharger is currently offering a $250 rebate. That takes my price down to under $3860 shipped for a new complete stage II kit. Plus I can sell the tuner it comes with since I already have an SCT SF3. Good luck deciding on what you want. Unless you're a dyno queen any of the available options would make most people happy, but at that price PLUS only $50 for an added 3yr warranty I couldn't refuse.
Are you kidding? That Perf White paint job adds 2 more RWHP! lol...I love the color. I mean you don't see white ones that much, so it stands out a little more, plus I think it looks the best with a black roof. The only thing I don't like is the fact that waxing and detailing it doesn't make the paint 'pop'. I bought like $700 worth of detailing supplies and after I started with the first product I got discouraged and quit. maybe next year!
BTW...where do you get your tunes from? I keep hearing about Tillman being the best place up around this area. I got a JLT CAI in the mail today to hold me over until I get that ProCharger on & I was initially going to just use the canned SCT tunes....but I might get a tune or two to see what all the fuss is about lol
12psi??? What kinda mods do you have? I'm leaning towards 10PSI....but I don't want to kill my engine. I don't plan on doing anything besides headers for at least another year or so...
So how about it folks? 8 or 10 PSI? The order is being sent to ProCharger after the eCheck from Paypal clears this coming Wednesday.
Are you kidding? That Perf White paint job adds 2 more RWHP! lol...I love the color. I mean you don't see white ones that much, so it stands out a little more, plus I think it looks the best with a black roof. The only thing I don't like is the fact that waxing and detailing it doesn't make the paint 'pop'. I bought like $700 worth of detailing supplies and after I started with the first product I got discouraged and quit. maybe next year!
BTW...where do you get your tunes from? I keep hearing about Tillman being the best place up around this area. I got a JLT CAI in the mail today to hold me over until I get that ProCharger on & I was initially going to just use the canned SCT tunes....but I might get a tune or two to see what all the fuss is about lol
12psi??? What kinda mods do you have? I'm leaning towards 10PSI....but I don't want to kill my engine. I don't plan on doing anything besides headers for at least another year or so...
So how about it folks? 8 or 10 PSI? The order is being sent to ProCharger after the eCheck from Paypal clears this coming Wednesday.