Need Some Advise
03-17-2009, 04:21 PM
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Need Some Advise
Finally Registered! i been looking around this site for months and finally decided to register so before anything i wanna say hello to all 
anyways i thought maybe you all would give me some advice on my car as of now the mods are on my sig i havent taken it to the track yet. but pretty much i want to build a 12 sec daily driver n/a maybe with some juice down the road but no turbo or s/c just want to stay n/a i have about $3k to spend so i came up with these parts.
INTAKE MODS
Ford Racing Cobra Intake Manifold $409.95
Remove Air Silencer $FREE
Summit Racing Street & Strip Throttle Bodie 70mm $125.95
K&N Filtercharger Air Filter $52.95
FUEL MODS
Summit 255lph In-Tank Fuel Pump $107.95
Holley Adjustable Fuel Injection Regulator 35-65psi $66.95
Summit® Chrome Plated Fuel Pressure Gauge $15.95
Summit High-Flow Fuel Injector 24lbs $197.95
C&L MAF 73mm 24lb $124.99
Fuel Saver Kit $89.99
Mr. Gasket High Performance Thermostat 180D $12.95
SUSPENSION
Summit Racing Street & Strip Upper and Lower Control Arms $179.95
EXHAUST
BBK Equal Length Shorty Header 1 5/8in $229.99
BBK CNC Series Off-Road Race H-Pipe 2.5in $179.99
Dynomax Super Turbo Exhaust System $204.95
ENGINE
Proform Pedestal Mount Extruded Aluminum Roller Rocker Arms 1.7 $175.95
Proform Smog Pump Eliminator Brackets $53.95
March Performance Ram Air Kits with Pulleys $246.39
GT40 Heads From Ebay $??? depends on Ebay
GEARS
3.73's
TIRES
NITTO Extreme Performance NT555R Drag Radials (275/40-17) $340
All that puts me at about $2,800 without heads, are 12's possible? and if so can i go a cheaper route any suggestions on what parts i should drop or change?
anyways i thought maybe you all would give me some advice on my car as of now the mods are on my sig i havent taken it to the track yet. but pretty much i want to build a 12 sec daily driver n/a maybe with some juice down the road but no turbo or s/c just want to stay n/a i have about $3k to spend so i came up with these parts.INTAKE MODS
Ford Racing Cobra Intake Manifold $409.95
Remove Air Silencer $FREE
Summit Racing Street & Strip Throttle Bodie 70mm $125.95
K&N Filtercharger Air Filter $52.95
FUEL MODS
Summit 255lph In-Tank Fuel Pump $107.95
Holley Adjustable Fuel Injection Regulator 35-65psi $66.95
Summit® Chrome Plated Fuel Pressure Gauge $15.95
Summit High-Flow Fuel Injector 24lbs $197.95
C&L MAF 73mm 24lb $124.99
Fuel Saver Kit $89.99
Mr. Gasket High Performance Thermostat 180D $12.95
SUSPENSION
Summit Racing Street & Strip Upper and Lower Control Arms $179.95
EXHAUST
BBK Equal Length Shorty Header 1 5/8in $229.99
BBK CNC Series Off-Road Race H-Pipe 2.5in $179.99
Dynomax Super Turbo Exhaust System $204.95
ENGINE
Proform Pedestal Mount Extruded Aluminum Roller Rocker Arms 1.7 $175.95
Proform Smog Pump Eliminator Brackets $53.95
March Performance Ram Air Kits with Pulleys $246.39
GT40 Heads From Ebay $??? depends on Ebay
GEARS
3.73's
TIRES
NITTO Extreme Performance NT555R Drag Radials (275/40-17) $340
All that puts me at about $2,800 without heads, are 12's possible? and if so can i go a cheaper route any suggestions on what parts i should drop or change?
Last edited by Rinchesta; 03-17-2009 at 06:13 PM.
03-17-2009, 06:06 PM
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12's will be tough, with your list of parts on a GT, unless you can shed some weight. I would add a 3.73 gear to your list, a good comp cam will also fit in your budget. Even the GT40 heads will hold you back. There are guys running 12's with GT40 heads, but they are mostly stripped cars with no smog pump, AC, PS or PBs.
03-17-2009, 06:14 PM
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12's will be tough, with your list of parts on a GT, unless you can shed some weight. I would add a 3.73 gear to your list, a good comp cam will also fit in your budget. Even the GT40 heads will hold you back. There are guys running 12's with GT40 heads, but they are mostly stripped cars with no smog pump, AC, PS or PBs.
03-17-2009, 06:24 PM
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It looks like you have done some homework. I agree with the 3.73 gears. Just keep reading posts of the guys around here, some of these guys have some sick rides. Someone with a lot more knowledge than I will chime in and let you know whats up. Good luck and welcome.
03-17-2009, 08:52 PM
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Definatly change the cam. That will make a bigger improvement than anything else on your list. Yes, it's a pain in the behind to do. But, you're going to do it eventually anyway, might as well do it now.
I don't see any tuners or dyno time on your list. You can bolt any parts combo on that you want. But if it's not tuned well, it will never perform up to it's potential.
I don't see any ignition upgrades, like CD box, 9mm wires, MSWD dist, etc. And that's a good thing. Your cylinder pressures will be fairly low, so the stock parts (in good condition) should work just fine.
Getting a full weight car into the 12's can be tough. Especially on a hot muggy day. You really should consider nitrous.
I don't see any tuners or dyno time on your list. You can bolt any parts combo on that you want. But if it's not tuned well, it will never perform up to it's potential.
I don't see any ignition upgrades, like CD box, 9mm wires, MSWD dist, etc. And that's a good thing. Your cylinder pressures will be fairly low, so the stock parts (in good condition) should work just fine.
Getting a full weight car into the 12's can be tough. Especially on a hot muggy day. You really should consider nitrous.
03-17-2009, 09:34 PM
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Definatly change the cam. That will make a bigger improvement than anything else on your list. Yes, it's a pain in the behind to do. But, you're going to do it eventually anyway, might as well do it now.
I don't see any tuners or dyno time on your list. You can bolt any parts combo on that you want. But if it's not tuned well, it will never perform up to it's potential.
I don't see any ignition upgrades, like CD box, 9mm wires, MSWD dist, etc. And that's a good thing. Your cylinder pressures will be fairly low, so the stock parts (in good condition) should work just fine.
Getting a full weight car into the 12's can be tough. Especially on a hot muggy day. You really should consider nitrous.
I don't see any tuners or dyno time on your list. You can bolt any parts combo on that you want. But if it's not tuned well, it will never perform up to it's potential.
I don't see any ignition upgrades, like CD box, 9mm wires, MSWD dist, etc. And that's a good thing. Your cylinder pressures will be fairly low, so the stock parts (in good condition) should work just fine.
Getting a full weight car into the 12's can be tough. Especially on a hot muggy day. You really should consider nitrous.
03-17-2009, 10:35 PM
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alright i have searched around some more and have came up with a better list, i haven't ordered any of this yet but will once i get it right so here is it
INTAKE MODS
Ford Racing Cobra Intake Manifold $409.95
Remove Air Silencer $FREE
Summit Racing Street & Strip Throttle Body 70mm $125.95
K&N Filtercharger Air Filter $52.95
Edelbrock Intake Manifold Bolt Kit $26.95
Mr. Gasket Ultra-Seal Intake Manifold Gaskets $17.95
FUEL MODS
Summit 255lph In-Tank Fuel Pump $107.95
Holley Adjustable Fuel Injection Regulator 35-65psi $66.95
Summit® Chrome Plated Fuel Pressure Gauge $15.95
Summit High-Flow Fuel Injector 24lbs $197.95
C&L MAF 73mm 24lb $124.99
Mr. Gasket High Performance Thermostat 180D $12.95
SUSPENSION MODS
Summit Racing Street & Strip Upper and Lower Control Arms $179.95
EXHAUST MODS
BBK Equal Length Shorty Header 1 5/8in $229.99
BBK CNC Series Off-Road Race H-Pipe 2.5in $179.99
Dynomax Super Turbo Exhaust System $204.95
TUNERS
SCT tuner $269.99
IGNITION MODS
ACCEL U-Groove Performance Spark Plugs $29.95
Ford Racing Spark Plug Wire Sets 9mm $41.95
Summit Racing Street & Strip Ready-to-Run Billet Distributors $170.95
GEARS
3.73's
TIRES
NITTO Extreme Performance NT555R Drag Radials (275/40-17) $340
ENGINE MODS
Edelbrock Performer RPM Cam and Lifter Kit $192.95
Edelbrock Performer-Link True Roller Timing Chain Sets $61.95
Fel-Pro Timing Cover Gaskets $14.95
Proform Smog Pump Eliminator Brackets $53.95
Edelbrock Hardened Steel Pushrods $39.88
ARP Head Bolt Kits $41.95
Edelbrock Cylinder Head Gaskets $55.95
Now im stuck with the cylinder heads its between these
Edelbrock Performer RPM Cylinder Heads $1159
Trick Flow Twisted Wedge Street Cylinder Heads $1,199.95
World Products Windsor Jr Cylinder Heads $879.90
and do i need new rocker arms? if so which ones 1.6 or 1.7s?
INTAKE MODS
Ford Racing Cobra Intake Manifold $409.95
Remove Air Silencer $FREE
Summit Racing Street & Strip Throttle Body 70mm $125.95
K&N Filtercharger Air Filter $52.95
Edelbrock Intake Manifold Bolt Kit $26.95
Mr. Gasket Ultra-Seal Intake Manifold Gaskets $17.95
FUEL MODS
Summit 255lph In-Tank Fuel Pump $107.95
Holley Adjustable Fuel Injection Regulator 35-65psi $66.95
Summit® Chrome Plated Fuel Pressure Gauge $15.95
Summit High-Flow Fuel Injector 24lbs $197.95
C&L MAF 73mm 24lb $124.99
Mr. Gasket High Performance Thermostat 180D $12.95
SUSPENSION MODS
Summit Racing Street & Strip Upper and Lower Control Arms $179.95
EXHAUST MODS
BBK Equal Length Shorty Header 1 5/8in $229.99
BBK CNC Series Off-Road Race H-Pipe 2.5in $179.99
Dynomax Super Turbo Exhaust System $204.95
TUNERS
SCT tuner $269.99
IGNITION MODS
ACCEL U-Groove Performance Spark Plugs $29.95
Ford Racing Spark Plug Wire Sets 9mm $41.95
Summit Racing Street & Strip Ready-to-Run Billet Distributors $170.95
GEARS
3.73's
TIRES
NITTO Extreme Performance NT555R Drag Radials (275/40-17) $340
ENGINE MODS
Edelbrock Performer RPM Cam and Lifter Kit $192.95
Edelbrock Performer-Link True Roller Timing Chain Sets $61.95
Fel-Pro Timing Cover Gaskets $14.95
Proform Smog Pump Eliminator Brackets $53.95
Edelbrock Hardened Steel Pushrods $39.88
ARP Head Bolt Kits $41.95
Edelbrock Cylinder Head Gaskets $55.95
Now im stuck with the cylinder heads its between these
Edelbrock Performer RPM Cylinder Heads $1159
Trick Flow Twisted Wedge Street Cylinder Heads $1,199.95
World Products Windsor Jr Cylinder Heads $879.90
and do i need new rocker arms? if so which ones 1.6 or 1.7s?
Last edited by Rinchesta; 03-17-2009 at 10:43 PM.
03-17-2009, 11:18 PM
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There are a few parts you do not need: The fuel pressure regulator and gauge, the plug wires and the dizzy. The stock parts are fine. You can keep your stock exhaust, except the crimped headers.( The H and catback are not really a hindrance unless you want the rumble; but then again you could build yourself a quiet sleeper). I'd skip the Eddy cam and get a Trickflow Stg-1(you can reuse your stock lifters if they are in good shape). Don't get the junk C&L meter. I would run the Summit MAF(I believe it is under $200 now). The Trickflow heads are good heads. You will need the 1:6 rockers & 3/8 stud. The Nitto tires are okay. Mickey Thompson E/T streets are much, much better, but wear out quicker. These are just a few things to keep in mind.
03-18-2009, 01:07 AM
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There are a few parts you do not need: The fuel pressure regulator and gauge, the plug wires and the dizzy. The stock parts are fine. You can keep your stock exhaust, except the crimped headers.( The H and catback are not really a hindrance unless you want the rumble; but then again you could build yourself a quiet sleeper). I'd skip the Eddy cam and get a Trickflow Stg-1(you can reuse your stock lifters if they are in good shape). Don't get the junk C&L meter. I would run the Summit MAF(I believe it is under $200 now). The Trickflow heads are good heads. You will need the 1:6 rockers & 3/8 stud. The Nitto tires are okay. Mickey Thompson E/T streets are much, much better, but wear out quicker. These are just a few things to keep in mind.