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Old 03-04-2011, 12:39 AM
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alright guys, tax refund just came in.

I have $2500 to work with.

2003 GT
currently has
CAI
Catback

i want the absolute best bang for my $2500-buck.

i was thinking gears and a good nitrous set-up.

or if possible to fit it in $2500, a supercharged set up.

HAVE AT IT!

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Old 03-04-2011, 01:12 AM
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a non intercooled vortech can be done for 2500... check the "pipes boost & juice" section
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Old 03-04-2011, 01:13 AM
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double post FTL
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Old 03-04-2011, 01:17 AM
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honestly save up and get a intercooled version superchager just my .02
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Old 03-04-2011, 05:18 AM
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I would look for a intercooled s/c setup used, Ive seen completed procharger p1sc going for around that, s-trims as well.
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Old 03-04-2011, 07:27 AM
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The blower would be great, but i would still do gears. You will still need to have it tuned as well. If you can't swing that, i'd recommend the nitrous for sure.
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Old 03-04-2011, 10:03 AM
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no way I would do none of that and buy a built motor and then next year buy a supercharger and blow the *$&% out of it
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Old 03-04-2011, 10:07 AM
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you can have a used intercooled vortech for that price. read BOTH links below

https://mustangforums.com/forum/pipe...-its-done.html
https://mustangforums.com/forum/pipe...-finished.html

instead of buying a discharge pipe, use he money to buy the intercooler. you will still have to buy injectors, fuel pump and get the car tuned. i have done this along with several others on this forum
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Old 03-04-2011, 11:34 AM
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Do the gears and get some suspension work. There's no sense in putting money in all that power just to blow the tires off every time you try to use it.
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just sold my blower for 2000$ with the aftercooler setup so deals can be had
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