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Old Sep 14, 2004 | 07:11 PM
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hi I'm new to Mustang Forums and I have a stock 96 mustang gt.

I was wondering what upgrades I should add
any info will be appreciated.

thanks
Old Sep 14, 2004 | 07:17 PM
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start off with gears, then go to exhaust...a fenderwell Cold Air Intake would be good too for starters
Old Sep 14, 2004 | 07:22 PM
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my car is automatic, so what kind of gears should I get. also where would be a good place to buy?
Old Sep 14, 2004 | 07:29 PM
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you could get 3.55, 3.73, 4.10....i went with 3.73....remember the higher the gear the more of a punch on the acceleration...but gears aren't to good for higway driving...you'll be higer up there in RPM's but not bad...i'm not sure where the best place is to buy from...try Jegs.com, summitracing.com, mustangtuning.com...etc...so many more places to look...just type mustang parts in search..haha
Old Sep 14, 2004 | 07:31 PM
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thanks for the suggestions
Old Sep 15, 2004 | 12:10 AM
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I also agree that gear, exhaust, and CAI are the first 3 things you should do. For gear I recommend 4.10 (because you have an auto), for exhaust I recommend magnapacks, and any brand CAI
Old Sep 15, 2004 | 12:32 AM
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definitly go with 4.10's if auto
Old Sep 15, 2004 | 12:42 AM
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k so i have a question. does cold air intake actually help?
Old Sep 15, 2004 | 04:35 AM
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glad that got brought up....my 98gt is also an auto... why go with 4.10's, and not 3.73's? just curious becuase i am buying gears within the week here lol. thx.
Old Sep 15, 2004 | 10:18 AM
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you will NEED a stall converter



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