ncollison

Have my 08 Alloy Mustang, auto by the way, and want to start doing some mods to it. Not sure if I should start off doing performance mods or appearance mods.

If I go performace, I was thinking a dual exhaust set-up (maybe the FRPP or the Pypes with the violator mufflers) and a CAI (not sure if I want to get the tuner though, whats the best CAI without having it tuned?).

If I go appearance, maybe new grille, hood scoop, side louvers, and obviously rims and tires.

Let me know what you all think, I've seen a bunch of awesome cars that are giving me ideas for mine, also if you know the prices for them that would be great.

tientran

Both. Dual exhausts, new grill GT style with fog lights, C& L CAI and tune from BAMA immediately. Hood scoop, side louvers, wheels and tires arelater or never.

Sancho805

i went dual exhaust first which i guess some consider more appearance than performance. i think it worked great both ways.

28HopUp

Hold off on a CAI until you decide which tune(s) you want. I wouldn't waste any money on an intake that deosn't require a tune. VMP has a CAI/tuner/GTmuffler package deal that is well worth the money, especially when you consider that a tune eliminates the throttle lag on auto trannies.

Sancho805

+1 on the elimination of throttle lag on autos. i always need to be careful of not screeching my tires everytime when leaving parking lots now[8D]. its pretty cool.

ncollison

Whats the cheapest CAI and tune out there that isnt a piece of crap? Duals will probably be the first mod and maybe new grille (GT w/ fog lights look or the 3D Carbon gille with the pony emblem). Which duals would you recomend... FRPP, Pypes Mid-Mufflers, or the Pypes w/ the Violator mufflers?

Sancho805

VMP CAI/TUNER is the best deal for performance & value, IMO.

my first mustang

Performance! The car already looks good. Get an Xcal w/tunes and some sort of performance muffler(or FRPP dual kit). Everyone says they just want the cai till they get the tune and drive there car! You will hear nothing but good things about tunes. VMP has a great 4.0 V6 performance package that WILL wake up your car. Check it out!The website is... vmptuning.com Good luck and Have fun.

DarkHorse07

Well I went with an alternating process...First was the C&L intakew/tune, then HIDs,then I just had my FRPP GTA duals installed yesterday...next will be probably scoops or the saleen heritage front fascia. I think the FRPP duals are awesome, well worth it.

raubt

+1. Unless you have plans for a supercharger or turbo down the road, duals don't count as a performance mod since their performance gains are almost non-existant.

V6 duals are all about the look and the sound.