My car's currently at my performance shop having the following installed:

8.8 Rear with 3.73s and T-Lok
JBA H-Pipe with GT axlebacks
JBA Ceramic-coated Shorty Headers
Tubular Lower Control Arms
Double Adjustable Upper Control Arm
Double Adjustable Panhard Bar
Anti-Squat Bracket
K-Member Brace with Torque Limiter
Strut Tower Brace

They're emailing me pics shortly andwere very impressed with the quality of the Ph/CHE parts. I figured I should do things like these before I made the big jump to F/I. Also, appearance-wise I'll be picking up roush sideskirts and probably the california dream rear fascia. Haven't decided on a hood yet.

Now my question is, what is my next step? I'll probably have it dynotuned once the exhaust is done, I already have a CAI. I definitely want 93 octane, limiter moved to the redline and the governor removed/moved along with a general optimized performance tune.. I've been considering the following:

Reflash stall converter
Torque converter
Tockico shocks/struts (not considering, *need)
Replace eibachs with coilovers? (To lower the back more without it looking weird)
Camber kit
Swap out sway bars
Panhard bar brace
A-arms?
High output alternator (doing a sound system later on)
Alternator UD pulley
Larger brake rotors(not sure which could fit) and hawk pads, ss lines?
Aluminum driveshaft with loop
Radiator support delete/BMR replacement
K-member replace
any other brace/replacement/etc

I'm really looking for advice and recommendations as well as opinions. Even if there's little to gain by one of these mods, if there's anything to gain please let me know. I probably left some things out but I think I posted some of these ideas elsewhere as well. I'm really looking to turn my car into a beast and I'm leaving no rock unturned when it comes to research, ideas, and possible modifications. My goal is 450RWHP. I'm more focused on the power my car actually puts down versus calculated numbers or numerous track times (although I LOVE the races!!)

Thanks!

 

holy **** you have alot of money. that's all i have to say about that.

 

well i wouldnt worry to much about dynoing it at this point.. youll need a tuner for the turbo anyways.. so your gonna have to change your gear ration for the speedo.... but thats pretty much it.. . if you had a base line dyno you could tell if you gained anythign from from your header/ muffler.. bu thats about it.. your stages seem good. looks like your gonna be doing everythign out there for the stang.. gl .. and look forward to watch your progression

 

yeah I don't really need anything else I just figured I'd ask around. I mean if it'll help, why not? haha. I'll probably get the shocks/struts, decide on the coil overs, and then go for the turbo.

 

your car looks justdandy

 

ph turbo or custom?

 

your car looks cool

 

Look into the eibach pro street coilover kit. For the price range it seems liek a decent deal. If you want to go all out, rethink your options a little and check out griggs racing. You are going to want to get that new driveshaft for sure but see what powerhouse can do for the shaft. Check out the bump steer kit from either griggs or steeda thats a good choice when lowering your vehicle. With the highout put alternator check out EA, but be prepared to spend about 350-500$ depending on what amperage you need. I wouldn't get the underdrive pulley if you plan on changing alt'ts. If you are going to run a system make sure you do whats called the "big-3" in your engine bay, and especially if you change alts.

IMHO don't replace the k member unless you need the extra room or plan on going with the griggs setup. The brakes are going to be a tough decision because there are a lot of options but the problem is the cost, you need to set a budget on how much you want to spend.

You should pick up the tuner though, SCT xcal2 with greatly help you out and you will need it once your f/i. With the Set so high you should be looking at different fuel pump options as well injectors that are possible bigger than the 39lb cobra injectors.

 

Thanks everyone! and thanks irg for the recommendations, I'll definitely look into it.

install is going pretty well so far:

















also I was wondering, if I upgrade to a true trac, can I still use the 3.73s I just put in the 8.8/t-lok? thanks!

 

Nice! Gotta love new parts. My car is goin to the shop soon for front and rear sway bars, t-loc, 3.73 gears, and royal purple in the trans and rear. Its cool lookin atthe trunk full of parts waiting to be put on.