maxsideburn

Bought the car a few months ago, about to give it a really good going-over.

I've already cleaned and oiled the K&N air filter, changed the plugs (good old motorcraft), put a new alternator, and changed the fuel filter.

So this Friday I'm going to be doing the following:

New front struts
New rear shocks
New front sway bar end links (poly)
180 degree thermo & gasket w/coolant flush
Going to "Seafoam" the motor
Oil change with full synthetic 5w-20 & new filter
New front brake pads
New rear brake pads
Transmission fluid drain and refill

I also ordered a Special Forces tuning kit from Delta Force and hopefully it will be here for Friday as well, if that's the case the car will also be getting a tune.

I will also be doing the rear diff fluid soon, but probably not Friday. Also gonna bring it to a lube place soon and have them check all of my grease fittings, etc...



I've had lots of cars before that I modded so much I forgot what I liked about the original car, that's why with this car I'm trying to enjoy what Ford did in the first place and mostly going with either OEM parts of OE recommended replacements.

As for mods I think the tune for now, and probably a catted h-pipe sometime in the future, then maybe a plenum & tb, other than that though I think I just want to keep this car in tip-top running condition.

jserio

Well if you mean a catted X-Pipe then I will have one this weekend when I remove mine. Cali Smog blows royal. Let me know if your interested.

maxsideburn

nah, h-pipe. not too big on the sound of the x-pipes.

MCxQubed

catted x or no?