achamb7

Hey guys, new 2002 GT owner here, looking for some info and opinions. I have a 2002 GT vert, auto. I am looking to go with gears, intake, full exhaust, and a tune. I was also wondering if I should go with a cam, and if so which one? I live and work within 15 minutes of a dragstrip, so it will be there a few times a year, not more than 2 or 3. But it will be driven, if not everyday, then 4-5 times a week. Not looking for FI or nitrous just yet, although if I do go that route it will be way down the road.

Also, what kind of tranny came in my car? I have searched, but have not been able to find out exactly the Ford name. Also, is it correct that my car has 3.27 gears from the factory? I want to go 4.10s, but I don't want to turn 3k rpms on the highway, either.

Sorry for all the questions, I am a new owner, and I have only looked at Mustangs from afar. This is my first, but definitely won't be my last. Thanks in advance...

achamb7

Also, forgot to say, it is bone stock except for Flowmaster mufflers.

bopiela

Well welcome first of all and be ready for a lot of opinions thrown at you. you'll find a lot of them match up though.

so here ya go....

1. dont get an intake - just get a drop in k&n filter. save you a bunch of money and give you the performance you want.

2. gears - if your worried about the rpms, go 3.73 or 3.9 but many will tell u the rpms arent that bad.

3. exhaust - go youtube mustang exhaust or magnaflow, borla, sss, etc. see what sound you like and pick that way. the performance differences between them all is trivial. look for stainless steel when possible.

4. a tune will be needed with gears, so wait until you do them and you can usually get a pakcage deal.

5. cams - i will be very little help here, haha.

good luck. post some pics of the car!

Kerns

Don't mess with the car. You have an auto convertible so you are at a huge disadvantage. With how heavy those cars are and how heavy and drivetrain loss of the auto with full bolt ons you would barely, and I mean barely pull a stock manual GT coupe.

bopiela

just cuz he has a disadvantage doesnt mean he doesnt enjoy modding man!! i may be able to fit doesnt in a few more times, somehow....

achamb7

I had a 1999 Grand Prix GTP, and it had MINOR mods, and it was quicker than my Mustang. ANd by minor, I mean PCM, intake, and minor exhaust mods. No way I'm not modding.

0949er

the supercharged one?

I creamed one of those w/ cams (no blower)

achamb7

I'm not looking to go 11s, or trap 115, but it HAS to be quicker than it is. I bought it because of the Mustang name, and because I know it has a billion aftermarket parts, a lot of potential, and a huge following. So please don't tell me not to mod.

achamb7

it was supercharged. I surprised a lot of people with that car.

achamb7

I can't post attachments yet, so here is a link. Let me know what you guys think. Also, I am thinking of replacing my to with a black top, going with black rims with a chrome lip, and smoked/tinted headlights/taillights. Anyone seen a laser red vert with this color combo? Links?