Stock '00 GT (Auto)

ef-4life · 08-01-2007, 08:18 AM

I have a Stock '00 GT (auto) with only a CAI and suspension , this is my Daily and I put about 45 miles a day but I am looking to make my car a little faster and I would also like some more HP ....

Right now I have about 1G in my pocket that I been saving for the longest so what do you guys suggest ???

thanks for the help ..

*03gtmustang* · 08-01-2007, 11:04 AM

Gears.

ef-4life · 08-01-2007, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 03gtmustang

Gears.

what gears are good for my Stock ??

Thanks...

caballo · 08-01-2007, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ef-4life

what gears are good for my Stock ??

Thanks...

4.10s.

I have a 2k GT 4R70W as well. It will DEFINITELY wake up your ride. The only "downside" is your cruise rpm go up a "lot" at 55 I'm tachin' 2k at 65 2.5k at 75 2.75k. I don't really care, I love 'em.

I've also got SLP LM1 CatBack and it's not really that loud or drony at cruise in my opinion. I can listen to the radio or hold a conversation with no problem.

Gears and install kit will run around 200-300 and install will vary between 200-400. So you're looking at a good investment.

I would also recommend your preferred tuner for speedometer calibration and transmission performance.
SCT/ Diablosport/ etc... which will run around 350 depending on where ya get it. (I have Diablosport)

Also, if you're mechanically inclined, I would recommend the "Jmod" and a tranny cooler, which happens to be my next project.

with those three mods you'll definitely feel the difference in your auto and be very pleased.

mpt_1962 · 08-01-2007, 12:35 PM

uhh...whats the "Jmod"??

ef-4life · 08-01-2007, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by caballo

4.10s.

I have a 2k GT 4R70W as well. It will DEFINITELY wake up your ride. The only "downside" is your cruise rpm go up a "lot" at 55 I'm tachin' 2k at 65 2.5k at 75 2.75k. I don't really care, I love 'em.

I've also got SLP LM1 CatBack and it's not really that loud or drony at cruise in my opinion. I can listen to the radio or hold a conversation with no problem.

Gears and install kit will run around 200-300 and install will vary between 200-400. So you're looking at a good investment.

I would also recommend your preferred tuner for speedometer calibration and transmission performance.
SCT/ Diablosport/ etc... which will run around 350 depending on where ya get it. (I have Diablosport)

Also, if you're mechanically inclined, I would recommend the "Jmod" and a tranny cooler, which happens to be my next project.

with those three mods you'll definitely feel the difference in your auto and be very pleased.

Thanks for the feedback ..

caballo · 08-01-2007, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ef-4life

Thanks for the feedback ..

no problem...

caballo · 08-01-2007, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mpt_1962

uhh...whats the "Jmod"??

It' s a transmission modification that was engineered by the guy who engineered the 4r70w transmission.

Basically you drill holes in parts of your transmission in certain parts at certain diameters and it helps the transmission shift firmer and better and stronger and more durable (assuming proper maintenance and a tranny cooler are used)

I look up the link for you.

Here it is...

caballo · 08-01-2007, 01:59 PM

explanation here

mpt_1962 · 08-01-2007, 02:01 PM

i have a shift kit and a trans cooler...same effect as j-mod?? The whole process seems a little out of my ability. Didnt even know what i was looking at in the pictures

caballo · 08-01-2007, 02:16 PM

This is a better update... sorry.

caballo · 08-01-2007, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by mpt_1962

i have a shift kit and a trans cooler...same effect as j-mod?? The whole process seems a little out of my ability. Didnt even know what i was looking at in the pictures

nope. The way shift kits do it is different and supposedly harder on the transmission. But the tranny cooler always helps...

caballo · 08-01-2007, 02:49 PM

I have a HUGE tranny coooler and just ordered the separator plates will be here tomorrow... Now I just have to check my drill bit collection and git r dun...

Wheat · 08-02-2007, 10:43 AM

+1 for gears and a tune. And the 4.10s are awesome, but if you wanna drop the cruise RPM a bit, there's always 3.91s.

StormsGT · 08-02-2007, 10:45 AM

Gears,you have to do the gears. I put 3.73's in my old GT,it was an auto. I have 4.10's in the cobra and can say 4.10's are the way to go. I just did a 450 mile trip tuesday in the cobra and got 23.4 MPG. I'm still not sure how,but it did. Running 70 to 75 most of the time,it tachs 2650 at 70. An auto will be more.I'd guess around 2900 at 70. So,if you are on the freeway alot 3.73's maybe more to your likeing.

mpt_1962 · 08-02-2007, 01:53 PM

i agree, if you on the highway more get the 3.73. I have the 4.10's but dont do much highway driving, and even if im on the highway i set the cruise to 65 and rpms stay around 2500. If you get the 4.10 just dont be racing on the highway and you'll be fine.

StreetRacer · 08-03-2007, 11:58 AM

not too fond of 4.10s...i think 3.73s are an all around better choice...especially for a daily driver

caballo · 08-03-2007, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by StreetRacer

not too fond of 4.10s...i think 3.73s are an all around better choice...especially for a daily driver

I dunno... I drive 4.10s around 40 miles per day (at least) and I love them. Around town or cruizn da highway, no complaints.

I know it sounds cliche but "Don't Fear the Gear!"

jadartt · 08-06-2007, 12:53 PM

I would venture to say that anyone not recommending 4.10's has never had them. I thought that 4.10s would be way too much, until I got them and now I wish I would have gotten more, but I city drive.

v6'stang · 08-06-2007, 01:30 PM

i've got 3.73's, i like them. but i'd also recommend the 4.10's. anything is better then stock.

08-01-2007, 08:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
ef-4life Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 11	Stock '00 GT (Auto) I have a Stock '00 GT (auto) with only a CAI and suspension , this is my Daily and I put about 45 miles a day but I am looking to make my car a little faster and I would also like some more HP .... Right now I have about 1G in my pocket that I been saving for the longest so what do you guys suggest ??? thanks for the help ..

08-01-2007, 11:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
03gtmustang Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Va Posts: 3,175	Gears. __________________ D&D Auto Detailing -Dan

08-01-2007, 01:59 PM	#9 (permalink)
caballo Exceptional Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: NE CO Posts: 530	This will help also: explanation here __________________ My eyes!!! I can't see my eyes!!!

08-01-2007, 02:16 PM	#11 (permalink)
caballo Exceptional Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: NE CO Posts: 530	This is a better update... sorry. __________________ My eyes!!! I can't see my eyes!!!

08-01-2007, 02:49 PM	#13 (permalink)
caballo Exceptional Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: NE CO Posts: 530	I have a HUGE tranny coooler and just ordered the separator plates will be here tomorrow... Now I just have to check my drill bit collection and git r dun... __________________ My eyes!!! I can't see my eyes!!!

08-01-2007, 12:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
mpt_1962 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Twentynine Palms, CA Posts: 816	uhh...whats the "Jmod"??

08-01-2007, 02:01 PM	#10 (permalink)
mpt_1962 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Twentynine Palms, CA Posts: 816	i have a shift kit and a trans cooler...same effect as j-mod?? The whole process seems a little out of my ability. Didnt even know what i was looking at in the pictures

08-02-2007, 10:43 AM	#14 (permalink)
Wheat Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 49	+1 for gears and a tune. And the 4.10s are awesome, but if you wanna drop the cruise RPM a bit, there's always 3.91s.

08-02-2007, 10:45 AM	#15 (permalink)
StormsGT 1320 Number of the beast Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Hope IN Posts: 1,158	Gears,you have to do the gears. I put 3.73's in my old GT,it was an auto. I have 4.10's in the cobra and can say 4.10's are the way to go. I just did a 450 mile trip tuesday in the cobra and got 23.4 MPG. I'm still not sure how,but it did. Running 70 to 75 most of the time,it tachs 2650 at 70. An auto will be more.I'd guess around 2900 at 70. So,if you are on the freeway alot 3.73's maybe more to your likeing. __________________ [IMG]StormsGT, Should be stormscobra now. #3216 BBK Cold air kit, BBK underdrives, Steeda sub frame connectors,BBK progressive springs,Hurst billet plus shifter,Auto meter shift light,Steeda UCA'sand Lakewood LCA's BBK 62mm T.B.17X9 With 255/40sumitomo HTR Z's,17X10.5 with 315/35 sumitomo HTR Z's or 315/35 BFG G-Force DR's depends on the time of year.Dr. Gas O/R X-pipe and 2 1/2" Flow's with Flowmaster 40's and dumps.FRPP 4.10's.The other toy is a 72' Nova. Small block,4-speed & 10 bolt

08-02-2007, 01:53 PM	#16 (permalink)
mpt_1962 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Twentynine Palms, CA Posts: 816	i agree, if you on the highway more get the 3.73. I have the 4.10's but dont do much highway driving, and even if im on the highway i set the cruise to 65 and rpms stay around 2500. If you get the 4.10 just dont be racing on the highway and you'll be fine.

08-03-2007, 11:58 AM	#17 (permalink)
StreetRacer Banned Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,639	not too fond of 4.10s...i think 3.73s are an all around better choice...especially for a daily driver

08-06-2007, 12:53 PM	#19 (permalink)
jadartt Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Faibanks, Alaska Posts: 250	I would venture to say that anyone not recommending 4.10's has never had them. I thought that 4.10s would be way too much, until I got them and now I wish I would have gotten more, but I city drive.

08-06-2007, 01:30 PM	#20 (permalink)
v6'stang Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: FL Posts: 927	i've got 3.73's, i like them. but i'd also recommend the 4.10's. anything is better then stock. __________________ Mods: 17x9 black cobra wheels, BBK CAI, tru dual flowmasters, sct 4bank elim. chip, motive 3.73's, frpp t-lok. ...and the list grows.

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