Couple questions, hopefully some of you can give me some feedback.
I have a 2007 V6, (the 4pointslow) with a K&N Mass Air Intake System, BBK 70mm Throttle Body, underdrive pulleys, JBA shorty ceramic headers, JBA true dual h-pipe exhaust system, JBA power cables, and a short shifter..
Basically, I'm here in San Diego, so JBA did all the labor, because as much as I love cars and think I know about them, I'm still hesitant on doing labor myself. Now that I'm strapped on cash, it's obviously much more difficult to have a shop that charges a bunch do the labor, and I'd rather take advice of people who drive Mustangs then the guys at the shop who thought I was crazy for ever putting a dime into the car.
--Has anyone done the 8.8 rear end swap? I'm thinking of doing it, but can't decide between the 3.73's and the 4.10's. I lost to a automatic GT the other day, and it was only by a car length, so I'm thinking the 4.10's could put me over the top, but I'd rather hear personal opinions.
--Any advice on lowering? I've looked at some kits, which all say 3/4" drop, which I don't think will be low enough. I put 18" CObra R Replicas with 275/30's, and the car looks sort of goofy sitting so high, and I wanted to get it lowered. Will I need shocks when I do this too, and can I do it myself?
--And then the tune issue. I've done a decent amount of work to the motor, and I don't think I'm getting the full potential because I never got it tuned. What would you guys go with, and can I expect a decent increase in power?
Sorry for the mass array of questions; I look through the forum everyday and always have questions, I just never sign in, so I figured i'd give it a shot.
Any advice from admins or whoever would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Unless the GT has a bad driver... your not going to beat with a GT without F/I or juice
4:10s will get you closer... if the GT has an intake and tune, forget about it.
Shops say the same thing to me... then I open my hood. Funny how the conversation does a 180
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Xcharger with water injection, JBA headers
JBA duals with an H pipe, Roush rear springs, Che K member brace with torque limiters, Cervini's quarter window deletes, Canton polished expansion tank, Roush scoop, Street Scene Elenor grille, custom GT500 chin spoiler, PJ rear louvers, Black rear spoiler, BSM custom stripes, Hurst shifter, Billet interior trim, custom door welts, Autometer dash pod, AEM wideband, Autometer boost & Fuel pressure gauges
I think a tune would improve your performance. I managed to get 200 RWHP with headers, duals and a K&N CAI and 87 octane tune. (This was before the X-charger.)
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2005 Windveil Blue V-6, Manual Trans, GT Dual exhaust and mufflers, FRPP X-pipe, JBA shorty headers, CA Spec X-Charger 3.0 pulley, XXtuning tune, throttle body coolant bypass, 180 F thermostat, Moss Mustang Oil Cooler, GT 18" Fanblades, SSI Ducktail Spoiler, CDC chin spoiler, FRPP strut tower brace, FRPP lowering springs, FRPP struts and shocks, GT front and rear sway bars, Stewart Warner boost gauge in Roush vent pod. 275 rwhp, 294 rwtq.
hmmm...strange because the GT was an automatic..so I'mn not sure how he could mess up the race..but anyways, seeing as I have 18" wheels, and real low profile tires, when I do springs, should i do shocks?
and whered you guys get your cars supercharged? do it yourself?
hmmm...strange because the GT was an automatic..so I'mn not sure how he could mess up the race..but anyways, seeing as I have 18" wheels, and real low profile tires, when I do springs, should i do shocks?
and whered you guys get your cars supercharged? do it yourself?
You don't have to do the shocks but it would be a good idea.
An stock GT is almost a second faster than the 4.0 in the quarter. Stock the GT is high 13's to low 14's and the 4.0 high 14's to low 15's. With an intake and tune the GT usually runs mid 13's. A well outfitted (with bolt ons) 4.0 low 14's.
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Xcharger with water injection, JBA headers
JBA duals with an H pipe, Roush rear springs, Che K member brace with torque limiters, Cervini's quarter window deletes, Canton polished expansion tank, Roush scoop, Street Scene Elenor grille, custom GT500 chin spoiler, PJ rear louvers, Black rear spoiler, BSM custom stripes, Hurst shifter, Billet interior trim, custom door welts, Autometer dash pod, AEM wideband, Autometer boost & Fuel pressure gauges
I did the 8.8 rear end swap and it was simple I order the takeoff gt rear end with 4.10 gears since I dont plan to do an induction until the far future and I put it on my self. Took about 3.5 hours with a little help. I love it.
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2006 4.0L V6 Mustang- Pony Package, Shelby GT500 Spoiler, JLT CAI, SCT X3 Tuner, 93 Octane Tune, Magnaflow Catback Exhaust, Bosch Iridium Spark Plugs, Firestone Firehawk GT Tires, 8.8 GT Rear Axle, Ford Racing 4.10 gears, Ford Racing Trac-Loc, Amsoil Synthetic Motor Oil 5w-30, Amsoil Synthetic Severe Gear Oil 75w-90 w/ Friction Modifier, Powerslot Rotors, Hawk Performance Brake Pads, Fog & Headlight HIDs.
I have a 2007 V6, (the 4pointslow) with a K&N Mass Air Intake System, BBK 70mm Throttle Body, underdrive pulleys, JBA shorty ceramic headers, JBA true dual h-pipe exhaust system, JBA power cables, and a short shifter..
Basically, I'm here in San Diego, so JBA did all the labor, because as much as I love cars and think I know about them, I'm still hesitant on doing labor myself. Now that I'm strapped on cash, it's obviously much more difficult to have a shop that charges a bunch do the labor, and I'd rather take advice of people who drive Mustangs then the guys at the shop who thought I was crazy for ever putting a dime into the car.
--Has anyone done the 8.8 rear end swap? I'm thinking of doing it, but can't decide between the 3.73's and the 4.10's. I lost to aautomatic GT the other day, and it was only by a car length, so I'm thinking the 4.10's could put me over the top, but I'd rather hear personal opinions.
--Any advice on lowering? I've looked at some kits, which all say 3/4" drop, which I don't think will be low enough. I put 18" CObra R Replicas with 275/30's, and the car looks sort of goofy sitting so high, and I wanted to get it lowered. Will I need shocks when I do this too, and can I do it myself?
--And then the tune issue. I've done a decent amount of work to the motor, and I don't think I'm getting the full potential because I never got it tuned. What would you guys go with, and can I expect a decent increase in power?
Sorry for the mass array of questions; I look through the forum everyday and always have questions, I just never sign in, so I figured i'd give it a shot.
Any advice from admins or whoever would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
was the track 1/8 or 1/4 mile drag strip?
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hey, any time you change springs you should change shocks, especially if your lowering it, you could end up blowing the shocks (have had it happen to me) and youll end up changing them anyways, so its better to save yourself the trouble.
Couple questions, hopefully some of you can give me some feedback. 
I order the takeoff gt rear end with 4.10 gears since I dont plan to do an induction until the far future and I put it on my self. Took about 3.5 hours with a little help. I love it. 
