1st mustang project
09-25-2014, 12:46 AM
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1st mustang project
what up guys. im new to this whole mustang project thing. i was wondering if i can get some help from you guys. i have a 1996 mustang gt 4.6 and i wanted to know what i should do 1st , power wise.
09-25-2014, 08:09 AM
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Hey,
Welcome! Great question and on most if not all of my cars the first mods that I went with were a Cold Air Intake and a Tuner. I can't help but notice that you're from CA and the one thing that I would keep an eye out for would be a CARB certified CAI like this K&N CAI Stuffing a little more air into the motor as well as changing the engine computer will not only help with throttle response but it will yield a nice bump in HP and TQ! Let me know if you have any questions and hope this helps!
Alex
09-25-2014, 09:16 AM
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Like I said in your other thread, I always go gear first. It make the most noticeable difference in how quick the car launches.
I hate to step on your toes here Alex, but honestly a CAI has minimal effect on an otherwise stock engine. I think most pple like me will choose gears over a CAI any time.
I hate to step on your toes here Alex, but honestly a CAI has minimal effect on an otherwise stock engine. I think most pple like me will choose gears over a CAI any time.
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09-25-2014, 11:58 AM
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What is your goal with the car? Will it be your daily driver or a weekend car?
09-25-2014, 07:08 PM
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Like I said in your other thread, I always go gear first. It make the most noticeable difference in how quick the car launches.
I hate to step on your toes here Alex, but honestly a CAI has minimal effect on an otherwise stock engine. I think most pple like me will choose gears over a CAI any time.
I hate to step on your toes here Alex, but honestly a CAI has minimal effect on an otherwise stock engine. I think most pple like me will choose gears over a CAI any time.
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09-27-2014, 06:02 PM
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I agree gears will give you the most noticeable acceleration for you buck but you need to decide what your end game is with the car before deciding on a gear ratio. In the meantime a CAI is not a bad way to start. Cheap and you can do it yourself.
09-27-2014, 06:43 PM
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09-29-2014, 12:44 PM
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Like I said in your other thread, I always go gear first. It make the most noticeable difference in how quick the car launches.
I hate to step on your toes here Alex, but honestly a CAI has minimal effect on an otherwise stock engine. I think most pple like me will choose gears over a CAI any time.
I hate to step on your toes here Alex, but honestly a CAI has minimal effect on an otherwise stock engine. I think most pple like me will choose gears over a CAI any time.
No problem at all! The only reason I'm recommending it is because it's going to a little easier on the wallet all around. Despite how many times I'll say shoot for a CAI and Tuner right out of the gate, 4.10's were my first mods on both my 2 and 3v.
Alex
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