1998 Mustang GT 1/4 mile ets.

JOHNWOJO · 03-16-2009

Guys and gals this is my first mustang, what can i expect? Car is all stock has an automatic trans, and the 4.6. After my all stock runs i am going to add the following. Upper and lower control arms, subframe connecters, exhaust, drag radials and may add a nitrous kit. How much of a diff. will this make in my ets.

**RLG34750** · 03-16-2009

the addition of any suspension will greatly improve you e/t

same as with any power adder....

stock it will run high to mid 14's depending on the drivers skills....

JOHNWOJO · 03-17-2009

Thanx for the reply. Was not sure what to expect, my last car was a small block powered nova running 10.20s with no power adders. Wanted to set this GT up for the son it only cost me $500 from a friend and only has 92000 miles on it.

**RLG34750** · 03-17-2009

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Originally Posted by JOHNWOJO

Thanx for the reply. Was not sure what to expect, my last car was a small block powered nova running 10.20s with no power adders. Wanted to set this GT up for the son it only cost me $500 from a friend and only has 92000 miles on it.

Why can i never find deals like that.....

good luck with the build

Be sure to check out the 4.6 section of the site

lots of valuable info there with regards to mod motor cars.....

JOHNWOJO · 03-18-2009

thanx again for the info.

Quick4.6 · 03-19-2009

With the auto, realistically, low 15's. Maybe high 14's if yours is a strong example.

My near stock (MAC catted h-pipe, K&N) '98 GT with a 5 speed ran consistent 14.5s at 96.xx. This was in good weather with low density altitude.

The auto should cost you 3-5 tenths, depending on the particular vehicle, track conditions, weather, etc.

Good luck!

2oo5GT · 03-19-2009

with auto, i'm thinking high 14's, yeah, possible low 15's. I know they had a 10HP power bump in 98 but nothing special. Off the line with the auto, shouldn't have a problem hooking up, the suspension and DR's will help. Depends on how big of a shot you decide to go with. My 97 saleen, non SC 5 speed ran low to mid 14's on stock tires.

jaja6009 · 03-22-2009

Dont want to be a pessimist but 92000 miles might be too much for nitrous. Boltons would be safer.

JOHNWOJO · 03-22-2009

Thats what i thought on the 92000 miles. But for the price if i hurt it ill do something else..lol. I just would like to see the car run in the 13.5 range so any ideas on add ons would help. I just dont want to buy a load of stuff that is not going to make much of a difference. Need the best bang for my buck. Thanx again John

**RLG34750** · 03-22-2009

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Originally Posted by jaja6009

Dont want to be a pessimist but 92000 miles might be too much for nitrous. Boltons would be safer.

i disagree if the motor is tight & well maintained a small shot of n2o will be no different than any other performance mod

i know people that on the bottle with as much as 175k on the clock

but the most important when using "happy gas" is stay on top of you tune....

shinerstang · 03-22-2009

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Originally Posted by jaja6009

Dont want to be a pessimist but 92000 miles might be too much for nitrous. Boltons would be safer.

It depends on the shape of the motor. I never added nitrous on the '01 until 106k on the clock......