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Old 03-05-2009   #1 (permalink)
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Default 2002 mustang gt got a few questions.

i have a 2002 mustang gt i was wondering what i could do for a few more horsepower without going to deep in the pocket. i already have a few slight modifications bbk cold air intake, bbk shorty headers, h-pipe, steeda underdrive pullys, cobra tranny stage 3 internals,stage 3 clutch,3.73 gears, short shifter,75mm throttle body, billet grill, smoked head and tail lights, i was just looking for a few pointers as far as what i should do next or what i need to change
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do you have a bigger plenum to go wiht that TB? i tune would get you some more, along with some gears
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a handheld tuner would definately open up a few more horses
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do you have a bigger plenum to go wiht that TB? i tune would get you some more, along with some gears
i have 3.73's and the plenum came with the tb and a tune has been on my mind what would i expect to spend on it
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well, a handhel tuner is close to $400, then you need to either go to a dyno for a custom tune, or you can get a mail order tune
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Get some cams most members like the way that sounds or a used supercharger at ebay.
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Well how much money do you want to spend?
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Well how much money do you want to spend?
well i guess it really depends on the part and is it worth the money i wanna keep it naturally aspirated but i'm in iraq and i've been here 10 months so money isn't that big of an issue
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I'd say definitely cams and then get it tuned.
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