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Posted by 97pearlGT (Member # 3841) on :
 
what are the usual engine mods for a stock 97 GT 5spd.
 

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Posted by 91sleeper (Member # 779) on :
 
The first mods I would do would be:

1. Short throw shifter of your choice (Pro 5.0 is myne)

2. 4.10 Gears

3. A full exhaust system including Longtubes, off road pipe, and aftermarket mufflers.
 

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Posted by -NORCALCOBRA- (Member # 2383) on :
 
i would save your money and get a set of pi heads and cams all of those other mods are pretty much worthless but i can get you 4:10 installed with warrenty for 495.00
 

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Posted by Black94 5.0 (Member # 655) on :
 
ASP Underdrive pulleys and a C&L 80mm mass air meter will be your best bang for buck for the engine...Next should be 3.73 gears and an off-road mid pipe....All these mods will go well with future combos...

NORCALCOBRA is right about the PI heads...The 96-98 2v 4.6 are gut-less from the fatory...PI heads are expensive and the labor is expensive too, but you will definately have more power and a better foundation...

Nitrous, blowers and turbos are great too!
 

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Posted by Joooestang66 (Member # 2828) on :
 
I agree with NorCal, get the 99+ heads. That would leave you at a good place to start since you would be at the same levels as newer GT's.
 

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Posted by 1990GT50 (Member # 2119) on :
 
FYI the full exhaust system gear head posted will not be smog legal so be sure to keep stock stuff to swap back on.
 

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Posted by bobbystang (Member # 2747) on :
 
shifter and gears
 

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