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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 07:32 PM
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What should my first mods be, besides the ones i already had when i bought the car. I am new to the whole mustang scene. I traded in my '97 Camaro SS for this car. I just recently put on some Nitto drag radials so thats the only thing i have really done to the car. Thanks in advance for any advice.
Old Apr 7, 2008 | 07:43 PM
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well i would find out what exhaust you have and if you have an aftermarket midpipe and if you dont, get one and maybe some longtube headers. then gears and a tuner and get a tune for your mods. then do some wheels and lowering springs if you want to do some visual mods. all depends on what your budget is.
Old Apr 7, 2008 | 07:45 PM
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My exhaust dosen't have name brand i checked and it doesn't say anything
Old Apr 7, 2008 | 07:49 PM
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is it loud??? if its not, its probably stock. if it is, id definatly change that first and then do the full exhaust and gears and a tune.
Old Apr 7, 2008 | 07:52 PM
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i was thinkin doin the full SLP exhaust from the headers back. but the exhuast i got now, it ain't loud but it ain't quiet if that makes any sense
Old Apr 7, 2008 | 08:17 PM
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it doesnt and i wouldnt do full slp exhaust. with the lm1's you willnot haveenough backpressure. you will make more power with other catbacks...even flowmaster. but i wouldnt say no to the other parts of the exhaust. but that would work. its all your decision and if thats what you want, then go for it.
Old Apr 7, 2008 | 08:19 PM
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take a picture of it... we'll be able to tell you what you got.
Old Apr 7, 2008 | 08:25 PM
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ill have to take it to my buddies shop and get it up on a lift so i can take some pics. i want a really loud and kinda raspy exhaust. what systems would give me that sound for a decent price
Old Apr 7, 2008 | 08:25 PM
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culd 3 inch piping make alot of difference in sound then 2.5inch
Old Apr 7, 2008 | 08:29 PM
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just deeper. it would hurt performance but it would be deeper and more muscular. but not raspy. if you want loud and raspy...slp is definatly for you. or anything really with an o/r x pipe. but slp is your cheapest bet.



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