Ok, so I am not only a complete newb, new to mustangs and cars in general, but I am also prety cheap. But here is the deal, I recently got a, black, 2000 Mustang GT, 50,000 miles. I love the heck out of it. My main question is about rims, I have stock rims on it, and I was told they are 17 inch, but I wasn't sure, and I wanted to get the black bullits on it, so would I want to get the 17 by 8's? I want to stick with stock size, and I was also wondering if I could lower it a little bit with stock springs and everything. I just wanted to fill out the wheel well a little more, thinkin maybe like an inch... IDK. Also, this is a little random, but Like I said, I am a totall newb, I was just curious, If I was going to get into tuning the stang, on a relatively cheap budget, IE. Prolly not supercharging or turbo (Though I would love to, I just can't afford that and college) How much gains do u guys get out of it, its already got flowmasters and a few of the basics. Thanks guys, Preciate it!

 

American Muscle only carries the C Springs, which are much lower and ride harder than stock. The Sprangz DD (which stands for daily driver) is good for just that, lowering without compromising ride quality that much. I think the FRPP F series springs would be good for lowering it only a little, but someone else can refresh my memory.

 

b or f springs from FRPP would be ideal. B's won't lower it but .75 to 1 inch, F's go a little lower but have a more aggressive rate curve. Since you're lowering it, you really should replace the shocks and struts with something like a tokico blue or illumina set and some Maximum Motorsports caster camber plates. Then at least you'll be able to get a good alignment and not have to burn through tires.

Stock are 17x8 but really, 17x9 is so worth the extra 10 bucks a tire in traction. I don't like 10.5's in back. Personal preference.

Don't bother with most of the bolt-on bits. They give little power for the money. Exhaust is a nice cosmetic mod, maybe a 70mm TB and then just leave it till you want a blower.

 

Hey thanks for the replies. Qucik question on the supercharge/turbo charge. I might eventually do it, I do however want to stick with the same engine and everything, but I was curious what would be the best way to go, supercharge or turbo? I know a lot of drag cars turbo, but I know roush, cobra and saleen are super. Just curious. Also, say I was going to do either or, Is that a prety major overhaul to the engine? Like I heard you have to almost rebuild the engine before, so it dosn't screw it up. And if I do end up wanting to do that, I am almost certain I'll have to get someone to do it for me... Thanks again!