AT GT
11-16-2005, 09:13 PM
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Poquoson, VA
Posts: 34
AT GT
OK, so I know most of you don't like the auto tranny GT, and right now I wish I had a 5 spd but when I was looking to buy my 1st Mustang back inMay I came across an 02 Gt that was owned by a 73 year old granny that only had 13k miles on it. it looked and smelled like brand new and I got it for only 15,000$ Everyone else wanted 18-19K for the same year with allmost twice the miles. Anyway, I'm wondering what the dissadvantages of the auto are and what mods I can do to the driveline. I already have done the upper intake mods and have a magnaflow catback sitting in the garage waiting to install this weekend. Everyones talking about gears, but what do I need for my auto?
11-16-2005, 09:26 PM
#3
I ♥ Acer
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location:
Posts: 2,781
RE: AT GT
no disadvantages. your at an advantage if you want 1/4 mile performance. get a stall converter and gears and you'll be in great shape when you get the car to hook up. I have a 01 GT. theres a guy with a 02 GT 5 speed at the track running 12.03 and wishes he has an auto cuz he thinks that'll get him in the 11s to which he is so close. but no 5 speed can touch a stalled auto with the same mods. just can't shift as fast as an auto. i firmed up the shift points with my diablosport but you can get a shift kit for like 50 bux and that'll work great as well.
11-16-2005, 10:09 PM
#7
EXTREME Moderation
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: BLAM-O
Posts: 7,895
RE: AT GT
get a handheld tuner before you go with the shift kit. you might not need/want a shift kit if you get the tuner. you'll probably still want the shift kit, but you might as well go with the tuner first and maybe save a few $$.