Performance suggestions for 2002 Mustang GT
03-30-2004, 10:59 PM
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Performance suggestions for 2002 Mustang GT
I just bought a used 2002 Mustang GT convert. from a dealership 3 weeks ago and i wanted to boost up the performance level and i was wondering what i could do to achieve that. Any suggestions will do as well as any website. Keep in mind the is an auto (not my choice i perfer stick). Thank you in advance.
03-31-2004, 07:28 PM
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RE: Performance suggestions for 2002 Mustang GT
You are really going get alot of opinions so I will give you mine. 
1. I went with K&N FIPK first, engine sounded better, not any HP gains noticeable.
2. I then added Flowmaster Mufflers on stock H pipes. Seemed a bit snappier but subtle, sound is awesome (I like the sound of the "drone" at 55-60.
3. I microtuned the chip with a Superchip microtuner. Seemed like everything clicked and I felt alot of seat of the pants power.
4. C&L Polished 75mm Throttle body and Plenum. more power felt
5. 3.73 Steeda gears, retuned chip. It's not the fastest car but it moves now!
So what did I get? Who knows, I could add up the numbers and say that with what all the places I bought the parts from what they advertise, I am at around 300hp. But I doubt it.
I don't race at the track and I do it for my enjoyment. I get stares and wavs and "thumbs up" from those I race. I am WELL pleased! I spent maybe a $1000 on everything and some interior stuff included. The real enjoment is working on the car. The bashed knuckles and the cussin and the fun of it.
Everything I have done I shouldn't have problems when it comes to bringing the car in for warranty work and I have definetly more power. Hope this helps!
1. I went with K&N FIPK first, engine sounded better, not any HP gains noticeable.
2. I then added Flowmaster Mufflers on stock H pipes. Seemed a bit snappier but subtle, sound is awesome (I like the sound of the "drone" at 55-60.
3. I microtuned the chip with a Superchip microtuner. Seemed like everything clicked and I felt alot of seat of the pants power.
4. C&L Polished 75mm Throttle body and Plenum. more power felt
5. 3.73 Steeda gears, retuned chip. It's not the fastest car but it moves now!
So what did I get? Who knows, I could add up the numbers and say that with what all the places I bought the parts from what they advertise, I am at around 300hp. But I doubt it.
I don't race at the track and I do it for my enjoyment. I get stares and wavs and "thumbs up" from those I race. I am WELL pleased! I spent maybe a $1000 on everything and some interior stuff included. The real enjoment is working on the car. The bashed knuckles and the cussin and the fun of it.
Everything I have done I shouldn't have problems when it comes to bringing the car in for warranty work and I have definetly more power. Hope this helps!
04-02-2004, 12:55 AM
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RE: Performance suggestions for 2002 Mustang GT
1. I went with K&N FIPK first, engine sounded better, not any HP gains noticeable.
2. I then added Flowmaster Mufflers on stock H pipes. Seemed a bit snappier but subtle, sound is awesome (I like the sound of the "drone" at 55-60.
3. I microtuned the chip with a Superchip microtuner. Seemed like everything clicked and I felt alot of seat of the pants power.
4. C&L Polished 75mm Throttle body and Plenum. more power felt
5. 3.73 Steeda gears, retuned chip. It's not the fastest car but it moves now!
So what did I get? Who knows, I could add up the numbers and say that with what all the places I bought the parts from what they advertise, I am at around 300hp. But I doubt it.
2. I then added Flowmaster Mufflers on stock H pipes. Seemed a bit snappier but subtle, sound is awesome (I like the sound of the "drone" at 55-60.
3. I microtuned the chip with a Superchip microtuner. Seemed like everything clicked and I felt alot of seat of the pants power.
4. C&L Polished 75mm Throttle body and Plenum. more power felt
5. 3.73 Steeda gears, retuned chip. It's not the fastest car but it moves now!
So what did I get? Who knows, I could add up the numbers and say that with what all the places I bought the parts from what they advertise, I am at around 300hp. But I doubt it.
Magnaflow X pipe
Magnaflow cat-back
don't do CAI, get something with a new MAM, for air intake
short shifter
UD pullies
timing adjuster
gears (4.10's for auto)
just for starters
04-02-2004, 11:38 PM
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RE: Performance suggestions for 2002 Mustang GT
LMAO Steed! I'm going through 2nd midlife and living in a fantasy world!! Actually, if I would quit buying mods I might have the bucks to go down and get it dynoed and really see what I have.
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04-03-2004, 06:08 PM
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RE: Performance suggestions for 2002 Mustang GT
was wondering if the 01 bullit intake would be a good upgrade for my 02 GT i heard it was but just what kind of benifets do i recieve?? any help would be nice thnx everyone
04-03-2004, 07:47 PM
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RE: Performance suggestions for 2002 Mustang GT
The bullit intake is not a significant upgrade to a naturally apsirated 4.6. However, if you are going with a blower, turbo or nitrous, the bullit intake is a good upgrade and the 4.6 will respond well to it. Another new intake has been released for the 4.6 other than the bullit ( I don't know the name of the company) but the intake is called the 'P-51' and adds about 25-30 horses to a mildly modified 4.6. Look around in either Muscle Mustangs and Fast Fords or 5.0 Mustang and super fords magazines for info.
04-03-2004, 11:58 PM
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RE: Performance suggestions for 2002 Mustang GT
ORIGINAL: Warprunner
LMAO Steed! I'm going through 2nd midlife and living in a fantasy world!! Actually, if I would quit buying mods I might have the bucks to go down and get it dynoed and really see what I have.
Warp
LMAO Steed! I'm going through 2nd midlife and living in a fantasy world!! Actually, if I would quit buying mods I might have the bucks to go down and get it dynoed and really see what I have.
Warp