Basic Mods for your 96-04 GT/Mach 1
08-12-2005, 01:35 AM
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RE: TECH: Basic Mods for your 96-04 GT
With the right design turbo lag can minimized, i would prefer a twin turbo stang over a roots or centrifugal blower anyday of the week
08-13-2005, 07:03 AM
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RE: TECH: Basic Mods for your 96-04 GT
i installed a maf and i DID notice some diffrence and my car was stock at the time..but i also know a guy who did the same thing and his car ran like poop...kinda strange but just wanted to share my exprenece with the maf part
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Oh man here we go...
CAI- Delievers more and cooler air to the engine so that the engine can breathe more. Densecharger, K&N, and steeda are some of the better brands. Anyone can install it, it's really easy and shouldn't take even 40 min. I did mine in 20 min. They can range from about $120-$220.
MAF- Theres no need unless you have a supercharger, turbo, or some kind of forced induction. Theres too many brands to list and all of them should be good. It allows more air to enter your engine at a higher rate. I dunno prices for them.
Throttle body/ plenum- Allows more air to enter the engine at a higher rate of speed (are you seeing a trend here?) It also increases throttle response (how long it take for the engine to start accelerating when you step on the gas) And adds a few HP. Accufab is one of the better brands out there. They can run from $350-$450. 70mm is good enough for N/A (naturally aspired) applications But you will need to go 75mm for best performance when you have forced induction. Should add 5-7hp (may be more on a forced induction application.)
I'll add more tomorrow.
Oh man here we go...
CAI- Delievers more and cooler air to the engine so that the engine can breathe more. Densecharger, K&N, and steeda are some of the better brands. Anyone can install it, it's really easy and shouldn't take even 40 min. I did mine in 20 min. They can range from about $120-$220.
MAF- Theres no need unless you have a supercharger, turbo, or some kind of forced induction. Theres too many brands to list and all of them should be good. It allows more air to enter your engine at a higher rate. I dunno prices for them.
Throttle body/ plenum- Allows more air to enter the engine at a higher rate of speed (are you seeing a trend here?) It also increases throttle response (how long it take for the engine to start accelerating when you step on the gas) And adds a few HP. Accufab is one of the better brands out there. They can run from $350-$450. 70mm is good enough for N/A (naturally aspired) applications But you will need to go 75mm for best performance when you have forced induction. Should add 5-7hp (may be more on a forced induction application.)
I'll add more tomorrow.
08-24-2005, 12:29 AM
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RE: TECH: Basic Mods for your 96-04 GT
I have a 2001 GT w/ a cat back system. I would like to complete the rest of my exhaust but I can't decide on long tube headers w/ shorty x-pipe or shorty headers and a normal x-pipe. The thing holding me up is what is legal and what isn't. Can I run long tube headers and a shorty x-pipe w/ high flow cats or are long tubes still not legal? I live in virginia by the way if that matters. I'de like to have the extra power of long tubes but the car is my daily driver so it needs to be legal...
08-24-2005, 02:31 PM
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RE: TECH: Basic Mods for your 96-04 GT
ok since u got a convertible ur car is heavier then a hard top so u have extra weight i would go with 4.10 gears in a drop top & 3.73 for a hard top. It would even out to be about the same ull love either of them
08-27-2005, 07:15 AM
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RE: Basic Mods for your 96-04 GT/Mach 1
alright from wat i learned id go with a mac cold air intake ffrp maf steeda udp for the tb plenum id get a combo kit that includes tb plenum and intake manifold works the best for the buck id get diablo tuner aluminum ffrp driveshaft E cam clutchmaster clutch t5 tranny a 341 stroker and 3.73 rear
09-08-2005, 07:52 PM
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RE: Basic Mods for your 96-04 GT/Mach 1
does anyone want to talk about their mach 1's? dont forget aout the mach motor now. plus i'd like to swap a mach motor in my gt so any info would be great
09-22-2005, 02:25 AM
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RE: TECH: Basic Mods for your 96-04 GT
I may be a newbe but i know a lot about cars. First of all a K&N for more flow
second...a cat back with x or h pipe
third..underdrive pullies for more low hp and tq
fouth..shifter: pro 5.0 to feel the shift and tri-ax for a more video game feel
fifth...plenum and throttle body
sixth...start workiong on the looks because your car is fast enough to show off
seventh...super charger for the direct fastestness and twin turbo for the fastest of all
second...a cat back with x or h pipe
third..underdrive pullies for more low hp and tq
fouth..shifter: pro 5.0 to feel the shift and tri-ax for a more video game feel
fifth...plenum and throttle body
sixth...start workiong on the looks because your car is fast enough to show off
seventh...super charger for the direct fastestness and twin turbo for the fastest of all
09-23-2005, 07:59 AM
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RE: TECH: Basic Mods for your 96-04 GT
Ford recalled my 03 Mach1 and beefed up the tranny. I kept complaining about it not shifting from 2nd to 3rd at anything over 5K RPM. That was about a thousand dollar deal. I also put on a Steeda Tri-ax short throw shifter, and a beefed up clutch. That was another thousand dollars. That solved the problem, and now I have a stiff clutch, but it grabs very tight and quick. I hate the 5 speed tremec tranny, so my next upgrade is a T-6.
09-29-2005, 02:00 AM
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RE: Basic Mods for your 96-04 GT/Mach 1
I was wondering I hava a stock setup right now but I would like to know how much HP to the wheels will I be at after the following: Flowmaster American Thunder catback, X/O no cats, plenum, 70 tb, and intake? I would like to get at least 300 hp what else will I need?
09-30-2005, 08:00 PM
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RE: TECH: Basic Mods for your 96-04 GT
It was an interesting thread until I hit Blueangelfighter's avatar...
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