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any ideas how 2 get my gt to run low 13s with 1000 bucks?
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<table border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" width="99%" align="center"> <tr bgcolor="#000000"><td> <table border="0" width="100%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"> <tr bgcolor="#000099"> <td colspan="2" align="left"> <font size="2" color="#ffffff" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>T O P I C R E V I E W</b> </font></td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>y2kgt01</b> <br /><small>Member # 1257</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2002,10,8,20,19,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> its an 01 auto, has intake, exhaust, and offroad x. ive got gears in the garage that havent gone in yet, 3.90;s. anyone think i can hit low 13's with another 1000 bucks?if so what do i need, my cars obviousy doesnt like my ideas of what mods i have done to it considering it ran a 14.4 so i need some new input, thanks <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>ONELOWSPLITBUMPR</b> <br /><small>Member # 2067</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2002,10,8,20,23,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> 150 shot will put you right where u wanna be. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>y2kgt01</b> <br /><small>Member # 1257</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2002,10,8,20,24,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> i was thinking 2500 rpm torque converter, no idea what brands are good. And maby longtubes, a cam, or a port and polish job. they monye is just for parts. im gonna put it all in myself. No 150 shot cause everyone i know that doesnt use the nozzle kit ends up blowing the plastic intake manifold. the nozzle kit is 1300 alone<br /> <br /> <small>[ November 08, 2002, 08:25 PM: Message edited by: y2kgt01 ]</small> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>5.0Brian</b> <br /><small>Member # 262</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2002,10,8,20,30,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> I've heard that people like Emerald torque converters. I think that they're out of Walnut Creek.<br /><br />EDIT: I found a link for you. Hope it helps.<br /><a href="http://www.fordmuscle.com/archives/2000/09/converter/index2.shtml" target="_blank">http://www.fordmuscle.com/archives/2000/09/converter/index2.shtml</a><br /> <br /> <small>[ November 08, 2002, 08:33 PM: Message edited by: 5.0Brian ]</small> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>y2kgt01</b> <br /><small>Member # 1257</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2002,10,8,20,39,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> good info. they said that only took 1/10 off the quarter mile??? i was expecting 5 tenths from a good converter. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>281n/a</b> <br /><small>Member # 1465</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2002,10,8,21,1,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> definetely get longtubes i got an auto and my best time is 13.71 101 00gt get a 3000 stall converter and a power adder heads cam will get you minimal gains n/a for the gains its too expensive to go n/a you figure bullit intake 1500 complete kit cams 500, ported heads 800 and all the labor is gonna kill you and you will get about 40hp with the combo spend 3,000 on a blower and add 100hp stock or a nitrous kit <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>y2kgt01</b> <br /><small>Member # 1257</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2002,10,8,21,15,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <br /> <br /> <small>[ November 08, 2002, 09:19 PM: Message edited by: y2kgt01 ]</small> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>5.0Brian</b> <br /><small>Member # 262</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2002,10,8,21,22,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> It was a tenth possibly because of the fact that it was wearing street tires. Throw some slicks on there and you will drop those times. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>JohnB</b> <br /><small>Member # 969</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2002,10,8,21,26,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> I had an Emerald in my Dart GTS (bigblock) and I dropped 3 tenths of my 1/4. The folks at walnut creek transmission really know their stuff. If I ever need to get the tranny done in the Lightning, it's going there. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>99gt-UJSTLST</b> <br /><small>Member # 584</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2002,10,8,23,40,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by y2kgt01:<br /><strong>its an 01 auto, has intake, exhaust, and offroad x. ive got gears in the garage that havent gone in yet, 3.90;s. anyone think i can hit low 13's with another 1000 bucks?if so what do i need, my cars obviousy doesnt like my ideas of what mods i have done to it considering it ran a 14.4 so i need some new input, thanks</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">dry shot of NOS maybe a 75 shot <br />compucar makes a kit thats really easy to install itss called nitrouse in a bag it shots dry NOS before your MAF and will pick you up that second you want <br />I would not recommend a wet shot you run the rist of blowing the intake <br /><br />I ran that same shot on my bone stock 89 coupe with a auto in it and it ran a 14 flat<br /><br />im thinkig with gears and a shift kit my 89 coupe will run a low 13<br /><br />my buddy was runing 14.2 on his 90 5.0 5sp with the dry kit and on drag radials, gears and of course minor boltons it ran a 12.9 <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>moponys</b> <br /><small>Member # 1370</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2002,10,11,15,22,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> I have a Emerald 2500 torque converter and it doesn't seem to act right...the car still wants to take off when I'm in gear and let up on the brake... <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>moponys</b> <br /><small>Member # 1370</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2002,10,11,15,22,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> I have a Emerald 2500 torque converter and it doesn't seem to act right...the car still wants to take off when I'm in gear and let up on the brake... <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>ChicoStang w/ GF</b> <br /><small>Member # 801</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2002,10,11,19,3,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by y2kgt01:<br /><strong>its an 01 auto, has intake, exhaust, and offroad x. ive got gears in the garage that havent gone in yet, 3.90;s. anyone think i can hit low 13's with another 1000 bucks?if so what do i need, my cars obviousy doesnt like my ideas of what mods i have done to it considering it ran a 14.4 so i need some new input, thanks</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Just think if you had listened to R.j. and me when u first got this car..you could be making 13 second passes. If you would have just listened to us once...would have been in the 11's by now. LOL, im just playin. What happened to getting a bike? <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>GT35TH</b> <br /><small>Member # 434</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2002,10,20,9,44,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by 5.0Brian:<br /><strong>I've heard that people like Emerald torque converters. I think that they're out of Walnut Creek.<br /><br />EDIT: I found a link for you. Hope it helps.<br /><a href="http://www.fordmuscle.com/archives/2000/09/converter/index2.shtml" target="_blank">http://www.fordmuscle.com/archives/2000/09/converter/index2.shtml</a></strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Guys, I just had my Emerald Brute torque converter installed by yesterday by Jim out in Walnut Creek. Very impressive! Especially with a supercharged stang! I will need new tires not too long from now. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="smile.gif" /> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>sic91sleeper</b> <br /><small>Member # 779</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2002,10,20,10,14,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> Emeralds are pricey though. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>chosen1</b> <br /><small>Member # 1906</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2002,10,20,11,9,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> i agree with 99gt...NOS will get you into the low 13's if done correctly. gears will definately make a difference. slicks will also help a lot too. i run drag radials on my almost stock 93 cobra, and they do make a difference over regular tires. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>99gt-UJSTLST</b> <br /><small>Member # 584</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2002,10,20,11,17,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by y2kgt01:<br /><strong>its an 01 auto, has intake, exhaust, and offroad x. ive got gears in the garage that havent gone in yet, 3.90;s. anyone think i can hit low 13's with another 1000 bucks?if so what do i need, my cars obviousy doesnt like my ideas of what mods i have done to it considering it ran a 14.4 so i need some new input, thanks</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">well with the gears you have a shift kit,and timing adjuster should be close to if not in high 13's <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>Norgs</b> <br /><small>Member # 649</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2002,10,20,17,54,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> cam and 4.10s...ram air....short throw...drag radials <br /> </font> </td></tr> </table></td></tr></table> <br /> <br />
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