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Old 05-31-2008, 09:17 PM
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alright well im starting to now think about adding mods to my stang and im open to suggestions from anyone. i need to know what will be best starting off. i paid off my car and im starting work again since im out of school so i dont have all the money in the world but im willing to spend a good bit. thanks.
 
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Old 05-31-2008, 09:51 PM
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If you have a 5spd, look into some 3.73 gears(4.10's for an auto), a T-lock. Next best mod would be a UDP and a tuner. Those mods are by far the most noticeable and worth while mods you can do to the V6. After that if you are very serious about getting somer power out of your car, pick a power adder(nitrous, super/turbo charger) and start saving.
 
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Old 05-31-2008, 09:55 PM
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yeah thats what im thinking in getting those 4.10 gears and a tuner first. do you have a preference when it comes to a tuner?
 
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Old 05-31-2008, 10:05 PM
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I don't have one on my car, but from what I have heard from many is go for the SCT Xcal 3.
 
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Old 05-31-2008, 10:11 PM
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yeah thats what ive heard too. i want to do a lot but there is only so much money if you know what i mean...
 
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Old 05-31-2008, 10:14 PM
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oh I do, it is a very vicious cycle to start modifying your car, once you start it won't ever stop. I would definitely start with the gears if you can, they are by far the best mod for you, since you will be stepping up from 2.37 gear ratio to a 4.10 gear ratio, which is huge for you pre-99 guys.
 
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Old 05-31-2008, 10:25 PM
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haha yea man. but im sure i wont stop modding it once i start but im just glad i finally have a mustang. i really dont care about getting a gt or not bc of insurance bc a mustang is a mustang. i paid it off by myself not bad for a 16 year old huh?
 
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Old 05-31-2008, 10:30 PM
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haha yea man. but im sure i wont stop modding it once i start but im just glad i finally have a mustang. i really dont care about getting a gt or not bc of insurance bc a mustang is a mustang. i paid it off by myself not bad for a 16 year old huh?
not bad at all. I have had my car almost 4 years now, so it is time for me to move on to a faster mustang, and start a new project
 
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Old 05-31-2008, 10:31 PM
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what are you going to be planning on getting a cobra?
 
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Old 05-31-2008, 10:41 PM
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what are you going to be planning on getting a cobra?
yeah hopefully. Right now I am looking at a basically stock 97 cobra, as well as looking at a pretty well modded supercharged 98 cobra(not sure I want a modded car, kind of want to do it my self, I mean that is half the fun right?).
 
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Old 05-31-2008, 10:43 PM
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thats all of the fun. getting the car is only half of it. doing stuff is the rest of it. but man ill talk to you later im out.
 
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98 im in like the same boat. mines paid off and now im looking at moveing forward.
 
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