Noob with new stang 1st need ideas
03-17-2008, 11:15 PM
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Noob with new stang 1st need ideas
Hey guys, Im new here and just got my first stang. I was a chevy man but it was always somthing about the Mustang that fascinated me so I got one. Its a 1994 GT and I know nothing about mustangs. I dont know what has been done to this car but it has straight pipes with cats. Im not looking to win the Daytona 500, but I want to be nice and sound good doing it. Mustang Gurus tell me what can I do to this thing. what would you do?
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03-18-2008, 08:31 AM
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RE: Noob with new stang 1st need ideas
Welcome aboard,
Always willing to help a convert who has seen the light.
First thing I would do is DRIVE IT for a while and see how you like it.
It will become apparent if you need upgraded tires, more HP, or better brakes.
As far as looks go, take a look at other stangs on the forum.
You may find you don't need much to customize your ride.
You may also find you need a 3rd mortgage.
LOL
Always willing to help a convert who has seen the light.
First thing I would do is DRIVE IT for a while and see how you like it.
It will become apparent if you need upgraded tires, more HP, or better brakes.
As far as looks go, take a look at other stangs on the forum.
You may find you don't need much to customize your ride.
You may also find you need a 3rd mortgage.
LOL
03-18-2008, 08:52 PM
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RE: Noob with new stang 1st need ideas
Well I know for a fact I need more power. I just sold my 1987 Monte ss with a 498 bigblock and this Mustang is a tortoise compare to that, but now I have a stang and I want to trick it out. I want to make a good street machine out of this car what recommendation do you guy have for the new guy. Gears,what size?, exhaust,Clutch. ?????? please help me....
03-19-2008, 08:56 AM
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RE: Noob with new stang 1st need ideas
I'm pretty new to mustangs also but I'll just echo what I seem to be seeing on these forums. The biggest bang for the buck (not counting a super charger or turbo) would be a Cold Air Intake, then gears, then maybe an underdrive pulley, then /headers / exhaust and then maybe suspension. After those some what inexpensive mods you can move on to a turbo or super charger (neither of which is inexpensive). Your best bet is to check out the technical forum and talk with guys with way more experience than me.
03-19-2008, 01:09 PM
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RE: Noob with new stang 1st need ideas
Ok I went this morning to get my exhaust did. Was going to go with 40 series Flowmasters. Found out that this car has 2.25 H-pipe with 4 cats and no mufflers this thing has straight pipe. The muffler shop said to me that it would be pointless to add Flowmaster to the car with 4 cats and they weren't allowed to take them off unless they were replacing with new ones, something about $25,000 fine because of Tennessee emissions law. He said that it would quiet the car so much that I wouldn' even notice the Flowmasters. What can I do to stay emmisions legal [sm=bangbang.gif]. and still have the performance and sound that Im looking for with a 1994 Gt 5 speed. By the way I just purchased a FRRP 3.73 gear for the rear. but I purchased it for an 8.8 rear. Is this the right gear for 94 gt I mean is that the rearend size. Got a Mccloud clutch ysterday for it. Do I need to do more tuning to add bigger tb and injectors and cold air intake? Am I barking up he right tree? Help!!!!!!