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Old Mar 22, 2008 | 03:58 PM
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right now i have a 94 GT AODE with the following upgrades:
BBK OR/H pipe
flowmaster american thunder catback
CAI
bbk underdrive pulleys

heres what im looking to buy, totals out to around $750 but i think this is the best bang for the buck as far as performance upgrades go, what do you guys think?

[hr] EBC-DP31143C [/align] Brake Pads, Redstuff, Ceramic, Front, Ford, Mustang/Thunderbird, Set $87.95[/align] $87.95

EBC-DP31156C [/align] Brake Pads, Redstuff, Ceramic, Rear, Ford, Mustang, Set $78.95[/align] $78.95

FMS-M-4209-F373N [/align] Gear, Ring and Pinion, 3.73:1 Ratio, Ford, 8.8 in., Set $159.95[/align] $159.95

RAT-305K [/align] Ring and Pinion Installation Kit, Fits Ford, 8.8 in. Diameter Ring Gear, Kit $73.95[/align] $73.95

SUM-DSEP-54011L [/align] Brake Rotor, Cross-Drilled/Slotted, Iron, Natural, Driver Side, Front, Ford, Mustang, Each $59.95[/align] $59.95

SUM-DSEP-54011R [/align] Brake Rotor, Cross-Drilled/Slotted, Iron, Natural, Passenger Side, Front, Ford, Mustang, Each $59.95[/align] $59.95

SUM-DSEP-54017L [/align] Brake Rotor, Cross-Drilled/Slotted, Iron, Natural, Driver Side, Rear, Ford, Mustang, Each $59.95[/align] $59.95

SUM-DSEP-54017R [/align] Brake Rotor, Cross-Drilled/Slotted, Iron, Natural, Passenger Side, Rear, Ford, Mustang, Each $59.95[/align] $59.95

TRG-AODE [/align] Shift Kit, Performance, Ford, AODE/4R70W, Each $116.39[/align] $116.39
Old Mar 22, 2008 | 04:38 PM
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alot of people on hee will most likel tell you to go with 4.10s not 3.73 for an auto. my 3.73 were on the car when i got it and ive never diven one with 4.10s so i cant say with personal experience. i like mine but id probablly go 4.10s if they werent already 3.73.

if it was ME and my moneyi wouldnt go with the brakes unless brakes on it already worn out. however better brakes are never a bad idea. just that all the brake stuff you listed adds up to about 400 dollas which you could put towas headers or some suspension, again not saying its a bad idea just saying what i would do
Old Mar 22, 2008 | 06:50 PM
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the only reason i'm going with 3.73s is because i might supercharge it in the future.

the other thing about the brakes is my pads are worn and ive read that using high performance pads will crack the rotors
Old Mar 22, 2008 | 08:43 PM
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alright i decided to just use $50 worth of summit pads and then get strange 10 way adjustables all around and some lowering springs, which ones should i get to lower the car 1" to 1.25" at most
Old Mar 22, 2008 | 09:26 PM
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you should upgrade your axles while you are back there, with say 31 spline, its a little more money but extra security when you hook, o and you will also need the appropriate differential for 31 spline axles
Old Mar 22, 2008 | 10:20 PM
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i dont really have the money to upgrade the axles, and supercharger is a ways away

so i think ill just do summit pads, 3.73s with install kit, shift kit and trans cooler, then do suspension and springs later, my car only has 35k miles on it
Old Mar 22, 2008 | 11:24 PM
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well what are your plans?
enough boost to blow the block (450-500rwhp)
or just a fun car?
4.10's if you keep it n/a and dont get too serious
3.73 if you s/c
stock gears should be 3.27's...a set of heads, used intake, and a turbo kit, o god, talk about fast, that would be perfect!
Old Mar 24, 2008 | 11:55 AM
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gonna keep it as a daily driver so nothing to rediculous

updated list again.....

FRPP 3.73s, install kit, transmission cooler, transgo shift kit, weld-in subframe connectors, strange 10 ways all around, ford racing "c" springs

which ford racing springs are gonna drop me the least? keep in mind i have a vert and only want a 1.25" drop f/r maximum

Old Mar 24, 2008 | 01:08 PM
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nothin wrong with a supercharger and 4.30's . Actually that may or may not be a false statement......
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