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Old 03-25-2005, 11:57 PM
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Default Don't hate the newbie, hate the search option...

I am sure it has been asked a million times but my patience is running thin. Is there a list of mods out there that a newb can look at for reference as to which area to mod first? Perhaps with a list of products? I have tried to search the forums but have not found a list of first mods, the order they should be done in (if on a budget, etc...), or what good combo's of parts are out there (CAI's, TB's, Headers, x-pipes, etc...). Again sorry for the newb question but if some one could point me in the right direction it would mean a lot as All I have done thus far is get frustrated by the number of product offerings & not knowing which to choose first. Thanks in advance.
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Old 03-26-2005, 01:17 AM
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I don't know too much about modifing modulars, but most people start with exhaust. It will give a nice sound, and a few extra horsepower. if you don't have emissions in your state get a catless (offroad) x pipe and shop ariund for a nice catback (flowmaster, bassani, magnaflow, dynomax etc.)

underdrive pulleys are a good bolt on too. they will free up another couple horsepower, but they also spin all your accesories slower. unless you are running a huge audio system, or lots of electrical accesories you shouldn't have a charging problem. for u/d pulleys look up march and bbk.

another very popular mod are aftermarket rear end gears. i believe the stock ratio is 3.08:1. Step up to 4.10's if you have a 5 speed or even 4.30's if you have an automatic. gears are not just a simple bolt on and unless you have lots of experience working on cars, i would bring it to a reputable shop for installation. they usually charge 250-300 dollars for labor and gears cost about 170 or so.
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Old 03-26-2005, 04:10 PM
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1 GEARS!!! (preferably 4.10 or maybe 373's if you do much highway driving
2 Do an X pipe and catback exhaust
3 Tires
4 Chip/Retune

that should keep you happy for a while


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Old 03-26-2005, 04:24 PM
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Here is my list if it will be of any help.

70mm Mac TB
85mm ProM MAM
Densecharger CAI
Steeda UD pulleys
Mac Ceramic Coated LT headers
Bassani O/R X pipe
Magnaflow Weld-in mufflers
Magnaflow 3.5†exhaust tips
Ported and Polished stock plenum
SCT Chip

H&R 1.5†progressive rate lowering springs
Monroe Sensatrac Fox body rear shocks
Blue Oval upper and lower control arms
FMS 4.10 gears
11" upgraded Ford racing clutch
Nitto 555R Drag Radials

Pro 5.0 Short throw shifter
Fan on/off switch
Mach 1 Grill Delete kit
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Old 03-28-2005, 07:53 PM
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Thanx everyone. I knew most of that but needed to hear it from someone who has been in the Stang arena a while.
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