First off thanks to everyone on this forum that has answered my questions before; you've been a great help. I have a 2008 Mustang GT Auto and have decided to stay NA. Consider this a project car for all you guys to help me put together, and I have $3,000 to spend. I currently have on my car: Magnaflow axleback, O/R X pipe, CAI + Tune, GMS Throttle Body, 4.10's, and lowering springs. What else can be done to my car to make it run quicker?

 

Don't want to hijack at all, but if anyone has proven solutions for improved performance of the S197 N/A at higher elevations (like Toole Utah, say around October 2009
Please post those as well.
I'll sit quietly here and watch the posts

 

With a 3k budget your best money will probably be spent on good wheels/tires for the track and concentrating on getting your car to get MAX traction. This could also include a torque converter and suspension up grades.

Full bolt including Long tube back exhaust, Cams, some head porting, good rubber, good suspension, tuning and weight reduction you can get 110-112 @ 12.0-12.1. That is what others have done. They also have spent alot more money than someone who straps on a blower and some tires.

Lots of practice and test tune to get there also.

 

those cars are more reliable than the ones wit blowers right?

 

diy turbo...thats what id do if i had 3k

 

All I have is bolt ons right now I also have an auto. I am running 12.8 you can see from my sig what bolt ons I have. The Torque convertor was a big gain in my opinion.

 

I would go with the Long tubes and Cams. Should be able to get those NSR cams bought and installed for $1200 - $1500 and probably about the same for the LTs. The Aluminum driveshaft also helps to rev quicker as well as a really good race tune.

 

Headers, delete plates, underdrive pullies, and still have quite a bit left to spend.....

 

Torque convertor is huge .3-.5 tenths off et
delete plates cheap 100=7-10hp
traction-lower control arms and DR's
driveshaft-.2-.4 tenths off ET

 

Cams!!!