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07-10-2009, 08:23 AM
#11
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In TX you'll have emissions to deal with I guess, consider that before buying an offroad (no cats) midpipe. Being low on cash as you say you are (I can relate), a lot of the less expensive mods might leave you a little disappointed in themselves. For the BEST bang for the buck, you're probably looking at: 4.10's, a tune, and subframe connectors. Many will probably advise you to save up for those items rather than spend $200 here and there on mods that won't have near the impact.
07-10-2009, 11:12 AM
#16
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Shelbyville, Indiana
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OP, the first thing you need to do when you buy a used Mustang is find out what's already been done. Mine already had a Flowmaster cat-back exhaust, a custom gage overlay, and underdrive pulleys. It had a K&N sticker but the the cold air intake must have been taken off when they sold the car. The underdrive pulleys caused quite a problem when I had the supercharger installed.
Who knows. You might find some pleasant surprises when you inspect the car.
07-10-2009, 11:13 AM
#17
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 1,139
I vote, get a catback system first. The best way for people to know you are serious is a more serious exhaust. The stock system is weeaak!
After that I would argue gears or weld-in subframe connectors. Both make the car feel exponentially better when you drive and both will run in the 300-500 range, price-wise.
So, do you go to UT or just a fan?
After that I would argue gears or weld-in subframe connectors. Both make the car feel exponentially better when you drive and both will run in the 300-500 range, price-wise.
So, do you go to UT or just a fan?
07-10-2009, 11:28 AM
#18
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Pa
Posts: 1,267
I totally agree about the catback. Everytime I start the car, it brings a smile to my face. Lol - my wife had to borrow my car last week to go to work, and when I heard the car, I got out of bed to see what car outside sounded so awesome.
Though his initial post said free/cheap. I'd say the k&n drop in, and air silencer removal. I just ordered mine today (along with the mgw shifter).
Some good advice I got was to have a plan for your car. Where exactly do you want to go? All motor? S/c? Going to the strip a lot? The answer to these questions will steer you towards what mods to do.
Though his initial post said free/cheap. I'd say the k&n drop in, and air silencer removal. I just ordered mine today (along with the mgw shifter).
Some good advice I got was to have a plan for your car. Where exactly do you want to go? All motor? S/c? Going to the strip a lot? The answer to these questions will steer you towards what mods to do.
07-10-2009, 12:19 PM
#20
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: austin,TX
Posts: 2,084
I totally agree about the catback. Everytime I start the car, it brings a smile to my face. Lol - my wife had to borrow my car last week to go to work, and when I heard the car, I got out of bed to see what car outside sounded so awesome.
Though his initial post said free/cheap. I'd say the k&n drop in, and air silencer removal. I just ordered mine today (along with the mgw shifter).
Some good advice I got was to have a plan for your car. Where exactly do you want to go? All motor? S/c? Going to the strip a lot? The answer to these questions will steer you towards what mods to do.
Though his initial post said free/cheap. I'd say the k&n drop in, and air silencer removal. I just ordered mine today (along with the mgw shifter).
Some good advice I got was to have a plan for your car. Where exactly do you want to go? All motor? S/c? Going to the strip a lot? The answer to these questions will steer you towards what mods to do.