Modding DD

stangjunkie04 · 08-25-2006, 09:58 AM

I have been thinking alot lately about what direction I am going with my 04 GT, my worrys basically stem from my latest mod of adding a Vortech S-Trim kit. I mean dont get me wrong it is running great, and I love the power and continue to want more but there is a limit to how far I can go before my GT starts to be un-streetable, and if anything breaks I am stuck without a DD and i am still making a monthly payment on the car for another 4 years. Am I just worrying to much or do some of you guys have the same concerns? Or should I just thwo caution to the wind and seeing as I have come this far just make it into the 500hp monster I want and hope for the best. Any thoughts or opinions would be appreciated.

3V2000GT · 08-25-2006, 10:03 AM

Just be careful, I blew the engine on my car and have been without it for 4 months let me tell you it sucks!, keep in mind the stock engine can only handle 420rwhp, just keep that in mind

Rabbit · 08-25-2006, 10:05 AM

There are several people on miles per hour that have 600rwhp DD's. But like 3V said, build up your block to bullet proof, and trans, and drivetrain to make it reliable!

r3dn3ck · 08-25-2006, 10:12 AM

you've got more power than you can deal with right now IMO. I'd concentrate on braking and suspension to take advantage of all that power. Other than that, you need to maintain it much more carefully than a stock GT.

If you treat it right and use the power responsibly, you'll have a powerful ride for years to come.

My car is nearly unstreetable and it's my DD and I'm still paying it off. I'm also fully prepared to make expensive and frequent repairs when I decide to beat on it. Just acknowledge to yourself that you've made it a little less robust for a lot more power and treat it accordingly.

stangjunkie04 · 08-25-2006, 10:21 AM

I am only making 350rwhp 350tq its not a overwhelming amount of hp, especially from the setups I have seen on this site

r3dn3ck · 08-25-2006, 10:31 AM

with the right suspension and braking, that's a lot of power. Without, it's just nice. The substitute for power is being able to plant it on the ground.

stangjunkie04 · 08-25-2006, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r3dn3ck

with the right suspension and braking, that's a lot of power. Without, it's just nice. The substitute for power is being able to plant it on the ground.

understood & agreed

*madmatt* · 08-25-2006, 10:53 AM

Pay it off, THEN have fun. Its no fun to pay for a broken car, and face it, high horsepower cars BREAK. A lot.

matrixpuba · 08-25-2006, 03:16 PM

blown and cammed and i drive it everyday!!!

08-25-2006, 09:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
stangjunkie04 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: CT Posts: 20	Modding DD I have been thinking alot lately about what direction I am going with my 04 GT, my worrys basically stem from my latest mod of adding a Vortech S-Trim kit. I mean dont get me wrong it is running great, and I love the power and continue to want more but there is a limit to how far I can go before my GT starts to be un-streetable, and if anything breaks I am stuck without a DD and i am still making a monthly payment on the car for another 4 years. Am I just worrying to much or do some of you guys have the same concerns? Or should I just thwo caution to the wind and seeing as I have come this far just make it into the 500hp monster I want and hope for the best. Any thoughts or opinions would be appreciated. __________________ 2004 Sonic Blue Mustang GT 5spd (of the blown variety) http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2411237

08-25-2006, 10:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
3V2000GT 46MONSTER Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wheaton, IL Posts: 2,209	Just be careful, I blew the engine on my car and have been without it for 4 months let me tell you it sucks!, keep in mind the stock engine can only handle 420rwhp, just keep that in mind __________________ 2000 GT Black on Tan, TKO 600: 370rwhp 370rwtq NA Built 3v 2004 Honda CBR 600 F4i Black/Red 2000 SVT Lightning Silver i love jinny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!! lucky is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

08-25-2006, 10:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
Rabbit Cops Love Me! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Winder, GA Posts: 1,491	There are several people on miles per hour that have 600rwhp DD's. But like 3V said, build up your block to bullet proof, and trans, and drivetrain to make it reliable! __________________ Preformance: Flows, MAC o/r H, 3.73 Gears, Pro 5.0, JLT RAI,MM SFC, Eibach Sportlines Looks 5% tint, Chopped Antenna (14"), 35th Aniv. Bezel, White Gauges & A/C Panel, Taillight Blackouts, Mach1 Grill Delete, Mach 1 Pedals, 03 Cobras, Chrome Bumper Inserts, FRPP Shift Knob, Skull Emblem Cover

08-25-2006, 10:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
stangjunkie04 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: CT Posts: 20	I am only making 350rwhp 350tq its not a overwhelming amount of hp, especially from the setups I have seen on this site __________________ 2004 Sonic Blue Mustang GT 5spd (of the blown variety) http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2411237

08-25-2006, 10:53 AM	#8 (permalink)
madmatt Traitor...lol Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 7,929	Pay it off, THEN have fun. Its no fun to pay for a broken car, and face it, high horsepower cars BREAK. A lot. __________________ RPMPlanets

08-25-2006, 10:12 AM	#4 (permalink)
r3dn3ck Wowbagger hates me too! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Magrathea/California Posts: 7,015	you've got more power than you can deal with right now IMO. I'd concentrate on braking and suspension to take advantage of all that power. Other than that, you need to maintain it much more carefully than a stock GT. If you treat it right and use the power responsibly, you'll have a powerful ride for years to come. My car is nearly unstreetable and it's my DD and I'm still paying it off. I'm also fully prepared to make expensive and frequent repairs when I decide to beat on it. Just acknowledge to yourself that you've made it a little less robust for a lot more power and treat it accordingly.

08-25-2006, 10:31 AM	#6 (permalink)
r3dn3ck Wowbagger hates me too! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Magrathea/California Posts: 7,015	with the right suspension and braking, that's a lot of power. Without, it's just nice. The substitute for power is being able to plant it on the ground.

08-25-2006, 03:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
matrixpuba Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: tennessee Posts: 1,103	blown and cammed and i drive it everyday!!! __________________ pics->http://www.modularpowerhouse.com/for...?do=view&g=158 vid at idle->http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v2...t=5ab47c14.flv

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