4.6L General Discussion This section is for non-tech specific information pertaining to 4.6L (Modular) Mustangs built from 1996 to 2004.

What to spend $$ on???

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 8, 2009 | 01:04 PM
  #1  
03GTwhos's Avatar
03GTwhos
Thread Starter
1st Gear Member
 
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 84
From:
Default What to spend $$ on???

I am going to have about 1K to spend on the car. Should I get LCA/UCAs, Subframe connectors, and torque box kits, what ever else to make car hook better. OR Get the CMS Stage 2 N/a Cams and springs and dyno tune it? What do you guys think?

Thanks Matt
Old Apr 8, 2009 | 01:10 PM
  #2  
WhiteFoxGT's Avatar
WhiteFoxGT
Resident Ford Troll
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 6,723
From: Delaware
Default

Do you have gears yet?
Old Apr 8, 2009 | 01:14 PM
  #3  
03GTwhos's Avatar
03GTwhos
Thread Starter
1st Gear Member
 
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 84
From:
Default

Yeah, 4.10's, just not installed yet.
Old Apr 8, 2009 | 01:42 PM
  #4  
Sxynerd's Avatar
Sxynerd
6th Gear Member
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 11,786
From: Virginia
Default

31 spline aXles and install...
Old Apr 8, 2009 | 10:08 PM
  #5  
03GTwhos's Avatar
03GTwhos
Thread Starter
1st Gear Member
 
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 84
From:
Default

What can the factory axles handle as far as abuse?
Old Apr 8, 2009 | 10:15 PM
  #6  
Sxynerd's Avatar
Sxynerd
6th Gear Member
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 11,786
From: Virginia
Default

Originally Posted by 03GTwhos
What can the factory axles handle as far as abuse?
Hook once at any level and you'll find out real quick, lol.



400ish but the better you hook the less it will last. soooooo, either buy cheap tires or a ram clutch.
Old Apr 8, 2009 | 11:54 PM
  #7  
DVS_Z28's Avatar
DVS_Z28
2nd Gear Member
 
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 217
From: SC
Default

Originally Posted by sxynerd
Hook once at any level and you'll find out real quick, lol.



400ish but the better you hook the less it will last. soooooo, either buy cheap tires or a ram clutch.
+1 build up that rear first
Old Apr 9, 2009 | 06:55 AM
  #8  
Jazzer The Cat's Avatar
Jazzer The Cat
Retired Moderator
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 9,235
From: SF Bay Area
Default

Originally Posted by 03GTwhos
What can the factory axles handle as far as abuse?

With enough traction, you will/can destroy a rear-end with 100 HP. I say, forgo the HP route and go suspension mods for twisties


























































what?
Old Apr 9, 2009 | 08:47 AM
  #9  
03GTwhos's Avatar
03GTwhos
Thread Starter
1st Gear Member
 
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 84
From:
Default

So 31 spline axles, spec clutch, UCA/LCA's, Subframe connectors, and torque box kit. Do those parts sound like a sound investment??
Old Apr 9, 2009 | 09:16 AM
  #10  
Jazzer The Cat's Avatar
Jazzer The Cat
Retired Moderator
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 9,235
From: SF Bay Area
Default

^ Full-length SFC's are ALWAYS a great investment on an SN95.

If looking at LCA's/UCA's, I recommend ones that have a spherical end on each to reduce the bind of your 4-link out back. Look into UPR for some great parts for this issue.

Jazzer



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:33 AM.