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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 08:11 PM
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Hey,
I was wondering if you all can give me some suggestions on what I should do next to my stang. Keep in mind im 17 years old in high school. So no extra money here.

1999 V6 stang
Current mods:
18" Stern wheels
New headlights
shorty antenna
dual Flowmaster exhaust
20% tint
custom interior neon
seat covers
2 10" Bazooka subs in trunk
American Muscle Cold Air Intake
Coga PA system (very cool with horse noise!) lol

Im looking at buying a GT hood because mine is fading and scratched.






Anything you guys think that I should do, just let me know.
Old Jan 27, 2009 | 09:15 PM
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save up for a turbo if you like going fast and racing or, save up and get a v8, i was in your same position a year ago, turbo is definitely the cheaper route though

oh and the gt hood, definitely if your not getting a v8 wait till you get a turbo though to back up the looks haha, the hood scoop friggin makes the car, i thought about getting one for my 99 sixxer but i bought a cobra instead of modding it
Old Jan 28, 2009 | 12:29 AM
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Headers....Or just take the subs out of your trunk.
Old Jan 28, 2009 | 09:14 AM
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Turbo would be cheaper
Old Jan 28, 2009 | 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by sales@genesisautoparts.com
Turbo would be cheaper
Turbo would be cheaper than headers?
Old Jan 28, 2009 | 04:59 PM
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guess you guys didn't see the part where he said he was 17 and didn't have endless pockets for a turbo..I say lower it..
Old Jan 28, 2009 | 07:24 PM
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all good ideas but koesterca1 is right about the money. But what brands are the best headers? and how much do they usually go for?
Old Jan 28, 2009 | 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by AustinBoston17
all good ideas but koesterca1 is right about the money. But what brands are the best headers? and how much do they usually go for?
You want:
Longtubes

You don't want:
Shorties

Headers can be anywhere from $250 - $1000 depending on the brand you want. Install can be pricey, specifically because installing longtubes with mustang K members is a biatch.
But you'll get a nice power gain, powerful rumble in the exhaust, and might even get better gas mileage.
Old Jan 28, 2009 | 07:55 PM
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about how much hp can I expect?
Old Jan 28, 2009 | 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by AustinBoston17
about how much hp can I expect?
I'm not too familiar with the 3.8L engine, but the 4.6L picks up 10RWHP and 12RWHP when combined with an H or X pipe....And thats the cheap kind.



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