i want more power what would you suggest?

Grey03GTStang · 02-07-2007, 08:46 PM

ok guys like the title says i want to get the 97 running a lot better... i want to keep it naturally aspirated though...

its a 97 gt vert with an automatic..

my mods so far are:
granetelli motorsports upper intake plenum
ford racing 70mm throttle body
mac cold air intake
steeda underdrive pulleys
full bullitt suspension kit (springs, shocks, struts, and sway bars)
ford racing strut tower brace
and for exhaust as of right now is factory h-pipe with 4 cats cut on it, will be ordering a bbk off-road x-pipe in a couple of weeks...

ok guys let me hear your opinions
thanks everyone

98-GT · 02-07-2007, 09:13 PM

go with a full exhaust, long tubes back.

WaterDR · 02-07-2007, 09:16 PM

PI Heads and Cams will get you 40 hp. More agressive heads and cams will get you as much as 100 hp....and still be n/a.

Icefreezen · 02-07-2007, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by WaterDR

PI Heads and Cams will get you 40 hp. More agressive heads and cams will get you as much as 100 hp....and still be n/a.

I agree this is the most worthwhile mod because since your working on the heads you can get a set of ported heads, agressive cams, etc. and make a decent amount of power plus if you go that route your going to need a tune anyways which will help with firming up those shifts on your auto.

r3dn3ck · 02-08-2007, 10:39 AM

ditto on the PI swap. Single most effective mod for 96-98 gt's without going to a blower/turbo/nitrous. You'll be glad you did it once you have.

*03gtmustang* · 02-08-2007, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WaterDR

PI Heads and Cams will get you 40 hp. More agressive heads and cams will get you as much as 100 hp....and still be n/a.

Agree.

dom · 02-08-2007, 03:08 PM

complete pi motor swap.your 97 probably has high miles anyawy.

micgibson24@yahoo.com · 02-20-2007, 10:39 AM

Get rid of that engine! Find you a '99 gt wrecked in the back and swap that thing you have in there out with the '99.

jjtgiants · 02-20-2007, 11:15 AM

I think a PI swap in your 97 will actually produce a little bit more power than the 99+ motors, due to the compression bump.

*03gtmustang* · 02-20-2007, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by jjtgiants

I think a PI swap in your 97 will actually produce a little bit more power than the 99+ motors, due to the compression bump.

Yep. I see a PI intake for sale, Id pick that up if I was you.

02-07-2007, 08:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
Grey03GTStang Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 108	i want more power what would you suggest? ok guys like the title says i want to get the 97 running a lot better... i want to keep it naturally aspirated though... its a 97 gt vert with an automatic.. my mods so far are: granetelli motorsports upper intake plenum ford racing 70mm throttle body mac cold air intake steeda underdrive pulleys full bullitt suspension kit (springs, shocks, struts, and sway bars) ford racing strut tower brace and for exhaust as of right now is factory h-pipe with 4 cats cut on it, will be ordering a bbk off-road x-pipe in a couple of weeks... ok guys let me hear your opinions thanks everyone __________________ Dark Shadow Gray 2003 GT, Bullitt Rims, Ford Racing B Springs, 40 series Flowmasters, 3.5" tips, JLT ram air intake, BBK 75mm throtle body, Pro 5.0 shifter, ZAINO SHINE!! Laser Red 1998 GT, 01 Cobra rims, Mac cold air intake, Steeda sport springs, Pypes o/r x pipe, Magnaflow Magnapack catback, Pro 5.0 shifter, Granetelli intake plenum, BBK 75mm throttke body, CAM products underdrive pullies, ZAINO SHINE!!

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WaterDR Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 6,368	PI Heads and Cams will get you 40 hp. More agressive heads and cams will get you as much as 100 hp....and still be n/a. __________________ Black 2000 GT Vert: Novi-2000 with Intercooler (375rwhp @ 9 psi); Tune by Kauffmans; Roush 380R Body kit; Steeda Subframes; Steeda Strut Tower Support; Deep Dish Bullets; FRPP 4:10's; SCT 4 Position Chip with four custom tunes; Steeda CAI; C&L Pleum; BBK 75 TB; SLP Loudmouth; SLP Catted X-Pipe; Bullitt Suspension; UPR Conrol Arms; Focus Fuel Pump My Car My Email

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dom whos gonna ban me next? Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: baltimore, MD Posts: 1,268	complete pi motor swap.your 97 probably has high miles anyawy. __________________ 2007 explorer limited procharged 2002gt sold new project: 427w c4 9" fox

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02-07-2007, 09:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
98-GT Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 56	go with a full exhaust, long tubes back.

02-08-2007, 10:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
r3dn3ck Wowbagger hates me too! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Magrathea/California Posts: 6,856	ditto on the PI swap. Single most effective mod for 96-98 gt's without going to a blower/turbo/nitrous. You'll be glad you did it once you have.

02-20-2007, 10:39 AM	#8 (permalink)
micgibson24@yahoo.com Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 3	Get rid of that engine! Find you a '99 gt wrecked in the back and swap that thing you have in there out with the '99.

02-20-2007, 11:15 AM	#9 (permalink)
jjtgiants jjtgiants Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dublin, CA Posts: 3,728	I think a PI swap in your 97 will actually produce a little bit more power than the 99+ motors, due to the compression bump.