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Blue97GT
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okay so im gettin my PI swap put in on December 17 by (99ujustlst). also known as javier. i was wondering what should i do next to my 97GT? suspension sounds like a good idea to me. what do you guys think. Mods are in my SIG plus the swap. so i dont know what to do. Let me know if you have any ideas??
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Get some upper and lower control arms and some subframe connectors. Your car will launch hard and get as much of its power to the ground as possible.

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If you don't have subs, get them, it will make a big difference.

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quote:
Originally posted by Quick 88LX:
Get some upper and lower control arms and some subframe connectors. Your car will launch hard and get as much of its power to the ground as possible.

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alright cool...thanks guys. Upper and Lower CA's and some sub frames....sounds cool. hey jon, if you still have those springs in about a month ill pick em up...if theyre not gone that is.
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If you are doing the PI swap you might want to consider having the PI heads ported before you put them in. Also, you should get dynotuned after the swap.

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yes i am gonna get dynotuned but not till my tax money. also, i dont have the money to port and polish the heads. thats over 500 bucks alone.
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Hold off til you can port them, you will benefit so much more down the road if you go with bigger cams, etc. It will be a pain to port the heads later.

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lca's nukka! i need to get me soem of those too [patriot]

im thinkin maximum... though $$$$

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once again...i cant port the heads right now. id rather put the swap on and still get good numbers outta it. anything is better than NON pi stuff. even if the PI heads arent ported. imma jst go with the swap right now. and IF i ever port of get bigger cams it wont be for a LOOONNG time.
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It sounds like you got it figured out. Good Luck. [patriot]

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alright thanks man...ill roll by sometime.
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Why did you decide on a PI swap?
A set of P&P non-PI's with a set of PI valves will beat a PI swap anyday...unless you got the parts REALLY cheap.

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yes indeed got the parts for 400
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jaybquick, who installed your 347 stoker?
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he did
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hey Glen how are you doing?Is jaybquick from Tracy?

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I'm from Tracy. I was an Auto tech for 5 years, I do my own engines, trannys and rear ends. It saves me a ton. I recommend everyone do their own work. It makes it ten times more awesome when it runs like you want it to. Just read read read before doing a project you are not familiar with. However I did have Dave's engine of Newark do my short block assembly since he was balancing it and doing all the machining anyways.

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91 Mustang GT ET: 11.92@115
66 Mustang ET: 11.43@119
01 Audi S4 ET: 10.8@131
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08 Audi S5 ET: 11.9@118

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Im also here in Tracy.What suspension set-up do you have on you 66?Do you do side job on mustangs?

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I have cal Tracs that I modified to work with Mustangs plus 5 leaf reverse eye springs. My best 60 on only 8" wide slicks was 1.67 with the tire slipping on the rim an inch every pass, time for rim screws. Check the vids on my website. My rearend is a lincoln Versailles narrowed 1/2" on each side with Strange 31 spline axles, 4.11 gears, 31 spline detroit locker, and a Strange Nodular housing. See Broken parts on my pictures page for why. What do you need done?

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91 Mustang GT ET: 11.92@115
66 Mustang ET: 11.43@119
01 Audi S4 ET: 10.8@131
05 Audi S4 ET: 11.9@116
08 Audi S5 ET: 11.9@118

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here is the cal tracs website.
http://www.calvertracing.com/

I only had to mod the cal tracs because of the reverse eye rear springs otherwise they are the best bolt on. I also have all the best mods for the front suspension. The 11.4 was with a T5 5 speed. Fun ride.

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91 Mustang GT ET: 11.92@115
66 Mustang ET: 11.43@119
01 Audi S4 ET: 10.8@131
05 Audi S4 ET: 11.9@116
08 Audi S5 ET: 11.9@118

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I have traction issues.Would a subframe connector and after market lower control helps?

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yup sure would, just be careful on slicks cuz eventually you will tear up the torque boxes with too much abuse. Also make sure your posi unit isn't worn out. That will cause traction issues. Also play with springs and adjustable struts/shocks to get it to hook better.

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91 Mustang GT ET: 11.92@115
66 Mustang ET: 11.43@119
01 Audi S4 ET: 10.8@131
05 Audi S4 ET: 11.9@116
08 Audi S5 ET: 11.9@118

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hey whats up? so still havin traction problems huh? its been like that since tino drove it. some sub frame connectors and some shocks/struts/springs, and upper and lower control arms should do ya well. BTW, when you gettin some rims for the stang huh?? an does tino have any traction problems? jus wonderin take it easy....see ya around!


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Yes, tino has traction problems too.As far as the rims,if something comes along with the right price
then I will get it.I rather fix the traction issues first.

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