New to mustangs
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Joined: Mar 2006
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From: New Jersey
RE: New to mustangs
Just keep looking around, I found a package deal. Someone bought all of the stuff and got rid of his car before he got a chance to put it on. I was waiting for 6 months until I found the deal I wanted.
6th Gear Member
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 10,551
From: Texas
RE: New to mustangs
ORIGINAL: brian1570
where did u find all of that for so cheap? im looking at rebuilding the top end of my motor and its going upwards of 1500...
ORIGINAL: 96GT226410
^Save up for it. I did my PI swap for $700 and I got a lot of extra stuff to go with it (full PI swap kit, every gasket from the oil pan to valve covers, Melling oil pump, timing chain tensioners, water pump, etc).
^Save up for it. I did my PI swap for $700 and I got a lot of extra stuff to go with it (full PI swap kit, every gasket from the oil pan to valve covers, Melling oil pump, timing chain tensioners, water pump, etc).
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Joined: Nov 2005
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RE: New to mustangs
I had a 96 GT auto and I wish I wouldn't have spent so much time on pissy little mods that made little to no difference.
If I had it to do over again this is what I would have done without wasting money on other crap mods:
4.10's
PI swap--at least do the intake and cams since that is where most of the power comes from but if you do the heads to go ahead and do stage 2 cams while you're in there
3800 stall converter from BC Automotive
Dyno tune
For a tuner-get a dyno tune and just use whichever the tuner uses. It will probably either be the Diablo or SCT.
And yes PI swaps are all over the place. I've seen complete PI swaps on the classifieds for $500. Heads usually are around $300 with cams and intakes are usually around $125.
If I had it to do over again this is what I would have done without wasting money on other crap mods:
4.10's
PI swap--at least do the intake and cams since that is where most of the power comes from but if you do the heads to go ahead and do stage 2 cams while you're in there
3800 stall converter from BC Automotive
Dyno tune
For a tuner-get a dyno tune and just use whichever the tuner uses. It will probably either be the Diablo or SCT.
And yes PI swaps are all over the place. I've seen complete PI swaps on the classifieds for $500. Heads usually are around $300 with cams and intakes are usually around $125.
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RE: New to mustangs
definetly change heads and intake combo. Its my understanding that in 1997 the ports are very small compared to 1999 and up. car and driver had segment on this and showed the diffrence on the heads and the newer heads were twice the size. probably why 1997 only had around 220hp and 1999to 2004had 260hp. but if you going to do a head swap don't go with stock check out patiot heads. or any aftermarket heads and intake combo. But its all up to you and what you want out of it.
3rd Gear Member
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 564
From: OH
RE: New to mustangs
I paid 85 for my PI intake, 90 for my PI cams, 25 for my PI valve springs and new retainers, 85 for all of the gaskets required,new heater hoseand valve seals, 52.90 for the coolant tube and water pump nipple, and40 on oil and anti freeze. You just have to look around. People pay to much for a lot of this stuff. The valve spring install was a pita btw. I ended up pulling the motor.
Total - 377.90
Well worth every penny. Next....... 5 speed swap and the Sniper SF tuner
Total - 377.90
Well worth every penny. Next....... 5 speed swap and the Sniper SF tuner
Blart
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 418
RE: New to mustangs
ORIGINAL: dh04 red gt
definetly change heads and intake combo. Its my understanding that in 1997 the ports are very small compared to 1999 and up. car and driver had segment on this and showed the diffrence on the heads and the newer heads were twice the size. probably why 1997 only had around 220hp and 1999to 2004had 260hp. but if you going to do a head swap don't go with stock check out patiot heads. or any aftermarket heads and intake combo. But its all up to you and what you want out of it.
definetly change heads and intake combo. Its my understanding that in 1997 the ports are very small compared to 1999 and up. car and driver had segment on this and showed the diffrence on the heads and the newer heads were twice the size. probably why 1997 only had around 220hp and 1999to 2004had 260hp. but if you going to do a head swap don't go with stock check out patiot heads. or any aftermarket heads and intake combo. But its all up to you and what you want out of it.
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Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 10,551
From: Texas
RE: New to mustangs
ORIGINAL: brian1570
yes because aftermarket heads and cams r cheap......i think i will just kidnap the first lil kid i see and hold him for ransom, or maybe i will rob a bank. hmmm or should i sell my soul?
ORIGINAL: dh04 red gt
definetly change heads and intake combo. Its my understanding that in 1997 the ports are very small compared to 1999 and up. car and driver had segment on this and showed the diffrence on the heads and the newer heads were twice the size. probably why 1997 only had around 220hp and 1999 to 2004 had 260hp. but if you going to do a head swap don't go with stock check out patiot heads. or any aftermarket heads and intake combo. But its all up to you and what you want out of it.
definetly change heads and intake combo. Its my understanding that in 1997 the ports are very small compared to 1999 and up. car and driver had segment on this and showed the diffrence on the heads and the newer heads were twice the size. probably why 1997 only had around 220hp and 1999 to 2004 had 260hp. but if you going to do a head swap don't go with stock check out patiot heads. or any aftermarket heads and intake combo. But its all up to you and what you want out of it.
