mister ed

I just got my mustang a couple of weeks ago, but before I went out and bought one, I came to this board. I figured what better way to get the pros and cons about the car, than from those who own one. Read posts from people who got crap for the cars cuz they were V6's. Now me giving mankind the benefit of the the doubt figured, ah, these guys are just running into a couple a$$holes.

I mean there's one in every crowd, right? Well after owning one, I can pretty much say, man was I wrong......there's like more than couple....and I seem to be running into all of them....but, hey, thanks to you guys, I was prepared for a kick to the shins. Ah well, thats ok. I'm an old timer from the old skool, and motors are still nothing but air pumps. When my warranty is up, well see who's doing the kicking........

rygenstormlocke

Welcome and congrats on your steed. Love that pony package.

So, any plains for a CAI/Tuner at least?

mister ed

Actually i was looking at a 4:10 for starters.

rygenstormlocke

That will get you out of the hole right quick, I would throw a LSD in at the same time since labor will be the same.

chrisc

yeah, and with that set up you will need to get a tuner. why not just get it with the intake and save like 150 bucks?

mister ed

True, I figure at 158 bucks and some change, most bang for buck. Since I'm down 2 cylinders with less torque, that 4:10 should launch me like a V8. I don't believe that would void any warranties? The only thing that I am not to sure of is how its going to handle when I'm driving that puppy in the winter in NE ohio.

mister ed

Isnt a tuner and intake like 3 or 4 hundred bucks? versus a 4:10 at 158 bucks? I missing your point... or you saying I'm going to have to get a tuner anyways? I think I got it, little slow today...sorry

rygenstormlocke

Labor on gears is 250-300, just an FYI. CAI/Tuner will run around 525 to 600. Gears is not a self install, special tools are required.

chrisc

after you put the new gears in your car, you will need to get a tune for the gears. a tuner on its own costs about 400. also, an intake on it's own will cost about 300. however, if you get the intake and tuner package it will cost like 550.

mister ed

I'm on the same page now....thanks for the info.....