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Topic: next best upgrade to my 4.6?
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andyman_2k01
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right now i have the upgrades in my sig. i just ordered a 1/2 intake spacer and i am wondering what i should do next to gain a good amount of hp without supercharging my car. i was reading that a bigger mass air sensor should not go in conjunction with my cold air intake, so that is out of it. then there is the T/B, heads or pulleys. any recommendations?
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Definately get pullies.
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Primer GR40
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pulleys, DR's if your not getting traction, and if you got the money get some headers.
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andyman_2k01
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thx a lot guys. now...for the brand of underdrive pullies? what would be the best ones? steeda, bbk, mac, saleen,etc.?
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JoeT
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plasma booster shmasma booster. my mph was up a little on Saturday too, the density altitude was below zero all day. I had a motor barfing on coolant and still came within 0.4 mph of my best pass ever, lol, I was probably running on 7.5 cylinders or whatever but the air was GREAT.
biggest HP upgrade? N20 buddy! definitely pullies. but hey if somebody can reproduce the 2 mph gain on another car I guess I'll buy into it.
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Posts: 6785 | From: San Jose | Registered: Jun 2001
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Primer GR40
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id go with steeda. and while your ordering from them get a timing adjuster.
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2000BlackGT
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how much money are you looking to spend?
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Joshs Ford
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I think a 351 swap will do very nicely for some extra hp! ![[burnout]](graemlins/burnout.gif)
Jk, like 2000BlackGt said, how much money you looking for?
Josh
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andyman_2k01
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i have about 350 or so to mess with...i am a little broke from the 3.73's parts and install! lol
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J's DDLY SNK
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Go with Steeda pullies. Easy to install yourself and also very cheap. You can get them for aroun $150 - $180 or save a bit more and buy some JBA headers as well. My question is who told you you should not put a bigger mass air sensor with your cold air install? If it was Mac then I would have never bought it. I have the WMS Cold air with an 87 mm MAS and it turned out great !
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96Forged281
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i say save for a P&P and custom cam, or just get the custom cam and get it put it thatd be a good mod modularperformance.com has a good custom cam, why not some suspension mods to help your 60ft times?? LCAs UCAs, remove front swaybar and throw on some struts
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Posts: 277 | From: Modesto | Registered: Dec 2002
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2000BlackGT
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quote:
Originally posted by 96Forged281:
i say save for a P&P and custom cam, or just get the custom cam and get it put it thatd be a good mod modularperformance.com has a good custom cam,
This does not sound like too good of an idea. P&P and cam? WAYYY out of his price range. Bunchmyfunky is hitting 1.78 60' times with DRs and LCAs. Maybe a good idea?
[ December 10, 2002, 08:55 PM: Message edited by: 2000BlackGT ]
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andyman_2k01
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with the u/d pullies am i going to have a problem with overheating in traffic? i drive the freeway a lot.
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Primer GR40
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no ull be ok
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2000BlackGT
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quote:
Originally posted by andyman_2k01:
with the u/d pullies am i going to have a problem with overheating in traffic? i drive the freeway a lot.
nope, no problems like that. wierd fluttering idle at a stoplight, but thats it
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yesIdid
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Steeda timing adjuster and Steeda u/d pullies...
Mark has em...
I have em...
Lots of people have that combo. and it works well.
Based on your budget these two items are good ideas ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif) .
BTW, the Plasma Booster isn't a smashma booster ![[Wink]](wink.gif) . I just installed it, and the reliable ass-dyno never lies. MOF, I'm betting I'll pick up similar gains such as Mark's.
![[Embarrassed]](redface.gif) . You've already got a x-pipe.
Note to self: read the post.
[ December 11, 2002, 03:13 PM: Message edited by: yesIdid ]
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Black 99 GT w/the 35th Anniversary package
BOUGHT :)
2015 Mustang GT premium w/PP
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Rev Happy
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Definitely underdrive pulleys...
I got my ASP Pulleys with the built-in balancer (non piggy back) from
www.velocitymustangperformance.com for $180 shipped... I heard that Steeda uses ASP pulleys so if they are cheaper, just go with them... I'm just not a Steeda Fan in general...JMPO...
Oh yea and regarding charging issues, you'll be fine... At night at a complete stop with the headlights on and the stereo, the volt guage drops to around O on the N O R M A L ... The interior lights are a bit dimmer (headlight dim is minimal) but once you start moving the volt guage goes back up to around the M... Install is easy as you just need a impact wrench for the Alternator bolt...
[ December 10, 2002, 10:29 PM: Message edited by: Rev Happy ]
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andyman_2k01
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alright thanks a lot guys. yeah i have 2 rockford 12" subs in the back with a 500 watt amp. maybe i will just have to not blast it as loud as before. lol.
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