Hey guys I'm new here, was referred here by SVTP. I'm looking to start modding my car a little bit, I don't know exactly where to begin though. It's a stock 02 GT 5-spd. My mechanic has BBK L/T's and catted H for me, so at the moment I'm looking to get a subtle cat back so I don't wake everyone up in the morning. Anyways, onto the goods right?






- Sean

 

Nice clean looking car. Looks like it already has lowering springs on it. You sure its totally stock?

 

Well it has a MAC air filter, but in my mind that doesn't count for anything because it's missing three of the four bolts that a supposed to be holding it in place. A very good excuse to get a new one though. As for the suspension I couldn't tell you, I bought the car used over the summer.

 

Hey that car looks kinda like stephen4036 before he drove it face first into oncoming traffic.

 

^^ That was unnecessary...but funny

What are your plans for the car??

 

It's my DD so nothing to outlandish, just full bolt ons basically, a nice drop and nice set of wheels. Those new heads and a nice cam are looking like they might make the cut too.

 

welcome! car looks nice...

 

welcome

 

its my twin

 

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Hey sweet another white mustang .......

I cant tell any of you bastards apart, but welcome to Mustangboards none-the-less

 

Sort of.

 

It looks like its been lowered for sure, which is a plus for you! Welcome to the site and start checking things out and asking questions we are here to help make it faster!

 

Looks like an Eibach Pro Kit drop.



Go with Bassani Cat Back. Fo sho!

 

Thanks for the warm and fuzzy welcome everyone. I'm looking to get the car to run mid 12's all motor. I'm getting the L/T's and H pipe next week, haven't found a cat back yet, most likely going with MAC. Opinions on these brands? Than I plan on getting 4.10's, CAI and accufab t/b and plenum, along with an SCT Tune. I'm also looking into an aluminum drive shaft and an MSD 2 Step. You think I could hit 12's on a nice tire?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbQKL5aM5DI

 

welcome, your going to need alot more then just that to run mid 12s.

 

cams, upper/lower intake/forged internals maybe, new heads

 

Well Idk guys, I've already got one money pit thats running mid 12's. I'm not so sure I need another. I think its going to stay stock for a few more years. Still have to replace that intake though.

 

What do you have that's running 12s? And where are you running 12s at?

 

you will need some suspension done to even get close to a 12.9 maybe squeak out a 12.8 with all of those mods. you wont need a 2 step because with the right tire/suspension set up you will be able to launch off redline with no spin. to launch off red line you will need a solid rear end w/ 31 splines, new diff, welded tubes and torque boxes to handle the stress of the shock load.

there is a lot involved to get a 250-260 hp car that tips the scales at 3300-3400 pounds into the 12's.

my peice has 400hp and i cant break a 12.5 at 115 my best run in germany at 1400 ft is 12.6 at 108 with a 1.8 60ft. my car isnt set up just right yet...still had the sway bar in havent installed the strange 10 ways in the rear, im working on getting UPR coil over up front, big and littles, and a nice sticky 26" ET street. i also need to get my sub frame connectors installed! i know im a slacker.


the car in the video has cams now and that was the video after they were installed. i think he was hitting 12.9's before they went in.

 

Welcome to the boards and good luck.

 

Its a 2003 Lightning. 6lb lower pulley, FIPK, Borla catback, Tune, Hotchkis TVS. I've yet to dyno it but based on my 1/4 times I think its making about 410-420rwhp and 500+rwtq. With all the money I want to put in the mustang, I could upgrade my entire fuel system and bolt a whipple on and go 11.50's on slicks. Youtube video of my best run below picture.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEo0HfuVu48

 

Nice truck I love L's and wanted one instead of the mustang, but I could not afford it. To run 12's you do not need heads,cams,intake manifolds etc.. Its been done with cars with bolt on's like you listed a sticky tire and some minor suspension work and a good driver.

Local guy here went 12.8's@104 in a heavy vert with 4.10s,full exhaust like you listed,pulleys,tune,uppers and lower control arms, and some adjustable shocks and struts, slicks and some good driving. Its been done many times in GT's. A coupe would be slightly faster. OH and he was on lowering springs also which did not help.

 

I'm going to see how money is treating me come next year, I just started a new job and I should be getting a raise soon, and than I have a pretty nice refund coming to me next year. The only thing I'm heart set on getting for the stang is a set of 18x10/18x9 chrome FR500's, and some cobra body parts to make it look hawt. No point in getting those things right before winter though, I guess we'll see what happens.

On a side not, those new Trick Flow heads should work on my Lightning right? I'm under the impression the Mustang GT heads/lightning heads are the same.