97 Mustang GT
08-26-2012, 09:42 AM
#1
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97 Mustang GT
Hey guys I have a 97' GT and I had a few questions. My buddy has a 2002 Acura 3.2cl and I have my Mustang. His HP is around 225 and about 250 ft/lb my car has 215 HP and and around 290 ft/lb (Without the recent mods). I always have him off the line but he always seems to slowly creep up hence the wight of his car. I have just recently put on a CAI from americanmuscle.com and I have some pretty fat tires (285/35) will all this be enough to keep him off me once we get to the higher speeds? If not what can , I have been looking a BAMA Performance tune and a few other things. But I want to hear from you guys what mod can I get to keep the lead I have for a somewhat moddest price. I would to hear from you guys.
THANKS !
THANKS !
08-26-2012, 10:25 AM
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You coukd go a million different ways with this. Being you have fatties on the back. A set of gears would most def. Change the game. However be careful of your traction. Why the tires should help. Ring and pinion kit is relatively cheap however you will have to have them installed by a pro. A larger throttle body would give you some more umph as well as you tune. But id say tbody and gears would keep ya ahead
08-26-2012, 12:56 PM
#3
TECH SAVANT
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Saint Augustine, FL
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The weight is about the same, Edmunds says 3470 curb weight for the Acura and you car is in that same ballpark.
Open up the exhaust, that will let it flow better at higher rpms, lower rear-end gears will help, and then get that tune/tuner as the stock tune is a long way from optimal.
There is not much you can do to the intake that will make a big difference as the non-PI heads just don't breath that well...
Open up the exhaust, that will let it flow better at higher rpms, lower rear-end gears will help, and then get that tune/tuner as the stock tune is a long way from optimal.
There is not much you can do to the intake that will make a big difference as the non-PI heads just don't breath that well...
08-26-2012, 06:52 PM
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Now that he mentioned weight, look into shedding a few pounds before race day. Empty your windshield washer fluid, instead of a full tank of gas, try 1/2 or 1/4 as long as your not sucking air from sloshing. spare tire, extra passenger, etc etc. Be good to practice this before you run because anytime you lose weight in the rear, you can loose your ability to hook. If you do all that and no problems, keep looking.
08-27-2012, 10:57 AM
#6
Hey guys I have a 97' GT and I had a few questions. My buddy has a 2002 Acura 3.2cl and I have my Mustang. His HP is around 225 and about 250 ft/lb my car has 215 HP and and around 290 ft/lb (Without the recent mods). I always have him off the line but he always seems to slowly creep up hence the wight of his car. I have just recently put on a CAI from americanmuscle.com and I have some pretty fat tires (285/35) will all this be enough to keep him off me once we get to the higher speeds? If not what can , I have been looking a BAMA Performance tune and a few other things. But I want to hear from you guys what mod can I get to keep the lead I have for a somewhat moddest price. I would to hear from you guys.
THANKS !
THANKS !
New gear's is huge for any Mustang's acceleration. Put a set of 4.10's in the back and you'll have a huge smile on your face, every time you hit the gas pedal! Aftermarket gear's will throw off your speedo, but you can easily fix this a few different ways. A Bama SF3 tuner will adjust your PCM tables for the aftermarket mods, giving you a safer, healthier running engine. Plus you'll pick up some hp/tq throughout the power band, and be enrolled into our Free Tunes for Life program.
This is just a few suggestions, let me know if you have any questions. Thanks for your business and loyalty.
- Dan
Last edited by AMDanBailer; 08-27-2012 at 12:46 PM.
08-27-2012, 11:10 AM
#7
Hey guys I have a 97' GT and I had a few questions. My buddy has a 2002 Acura 3.2cl and I have my Mustang. His HP is around 225 and about 250 ft/lb my car has 215 HP and and around 290 ft/lb (Without the recent mods). I always have him off the line but he always seems to slowly creep up hence the wight of his car. I have just recently put on a CAI from americanmuscle.com and I have some pretty fat tires (285/35) will all this be enough to keep him off me once we get to the higher speeds? If not what can , I have been looking a BAMA Performance tune and a few other things. But I want to hear from you guys what mod can I get to keep the lead I have for a somewhat moddest price. I would to hear from you guys.
THANKS !
THANKS !
Looks like Dan beat me to it!
These two upgrades should keep you in front of your friend's Acura (unless he adds mods)! If you have any questions just let me know!
Shane
Last edited by AMWill; 08-27-2012 at 11:17 AM.
08-27-2012, 12:09 PM
#8
If you are getting him off the line and hes running you down, it sounds like you need to get off the line harder and hold him off up top! I would definitely recommend Exhaust, Gears and a Tune to start. That will get you off the line a lot harder, free up your exhaust flow and let the ECU know whats going on! A diet for your Stang may not be a bad idea either. You could go with a Rear seat delete or Light weight driveshaft!
New gear's is huge for any Mustang's acceleration. Put a set of 4.10's in the back and you'll have a huge smile on your face, every time you hit the gas pedal! Aftermarket gear's will throw off your speedo, but you can easily fix this a few different ways. A Bama SF3 tuner will adjust your PCM tables for the aftermarket mods, giving you a safer, healthier running engine. Plus you'll pick up some hp/tq throughout the power band, and be enrolled into our Free Tunes for Life program. With a Bama custom tune we can correct your speedo for any size tire and rear gear selection, so that solves the speedo problem!
This is just a few suggestions, let me know if you have any questions. Thanks for your business and loyalty.
- Dan
New gear's is huge for any Mustang's acceleration. Put a set of 4.10's in the back and you'll have a huge smile on your face, every time you hit the gas pedal! Aftermarket gear's will throw off your speedo, but you can easily fix this a few different ways. A Bama SF3 tuner will adjust your PCM tables for the aftermarket mods, giving you a safer, healthier running engine. Plus you'll pick up some hp/tq throughout the power band, and be enrolled into our Free Tunes for Life program. With a Bama custom tune we can correct your speedo for any size tire and rear gear selection, so that solves the speedo problem!
This is just a few suggestions, let me know if you have any questions. Thanks for your business and loyalty.
- Dan
08-27-2012, 12:50 PM
#9
uberstang1,
Your 100% correct. We can only adjust for gears in 99+, I'm sorry about the confusion. I would recommend the FRPP recalibration tool. The Ford Racing Speedometer Recalibration Tool scales a frequency based on the vehicle speed signal up/down to maintain accurate speed indication to the speedometer and to the PCM.
Uberstang thanks for picking that up!
- Dan
08-27-2012, 01:44 PM
#10
TECH SAVANT
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Saint Augustine, FL
Posts: 10,938
The "universal" model of this little $70 puppy will work too, I have used it on bikes (where speedometers always read fast) and cars, and trucks.
The universal model has four wire hook-up like the Dallas Mustang SpeedCal and the FRPP device--if you have a bike they probably have a Plug 'n Play model. It is in a sealed heavy vinyl pouch and takes up almost zero space...
The universal model has four wire hook-up like the Dallas Mustang SpeedCal and the FRPP device--if you have a bike they probably have a Plug 'n Play model. It is in a sealed heavy vinyl pouch and takes up almost zero space...