Hello!
Been driving my manual-shift 6 shooter for a few months now (needs it's own forum here) and it's like a time machine when I'm in it, I could drive for hours...
I never pictured myself as a motorhead but I am technically inclined (ASP/.NET, HTML, JavaScript, SQL, etc.) and I'm getting hooked on this (and other) forums. I read for over an hour (sometimes 3) every day. In the past I've hated doing auto work cause it was always when my car broke down, but I have done your basic alt, starter, water pump, brakes, etc. I'm quickly developing mod-envy and want to make my pony personalized.
OK, enough intro...
I'm looking to add the following mods, and wanted some comments from the gurus here.
CAI - AEM looks fat, a bit overstated, but very functional. Haven't seen many comments on this model.
Tune/Flash - Xcalibrator looks like the common item, but will it do much for my standard-shift? I suppose I'd need it for all my mods, but I'm a bit confused as to how to use it. A dyno session and a pro-tune with my flash-box (xcal) is required after each mod?
Dual Exhaust (true) - I like the sound of the FR/Borla axle-back, but mods that don't add power are not nearly as attractive to me, so I figure I should not waste money on anything other then duals. I don't want the rap-rap sound I hear on straight pipes, I want a low grumble.
TB - will going to a larger TB add 10hp? (warrenty issues?)
Rear End - Going to a better gear and of course Track-Loc. What's the concensus on fuel efficiency after better torqued gears?
SC - COOL! Just dreaming though, way, way too much money. Maybe if I hit the lottery (see GT envy, below)
I'm not willing to do ANY mods that are going to void my warranty.
Oh, and did I mention 4 kids draining my wallet already? But they do love the Stang!
One last comment - should I just save my money for a year or two and upgrade to a GT? I wouldn't mind having a sleeper but the GT gets me better rims (not the billets, the other 17" GT rims) for only another $200, plus I get duals (true duals, or off a y?), plus better sways, plus two more cylendars, plus the same HP I'd get from a SC, and those cool fog lights I'll never use except to wink at other S197s.
Well, I love the forums and just wanted to talk about my mods wish list. Thanks in advance for any comments!
Been driving my manual-shift 6 shooter for a few months now (needs it's own forum here) and it's like a time machine when I'm in it, I could drive for hours...
I never pictured myself as a motorhead but I am technically inclined (ASP/.NET, HTML, JavaScript, SQL, etc.) and I'm getting hooked on this (and other) forums. I read for over an hour (sometimes 3) every day. In the past I've hated doing auto work cause it was always when my car broke down, but I have done your basic alt, starter, water pump, brakes, etc. I'm quickly developing mod-envy and want to make my pony personalized.
OK, enough intro...
I'm looking to add the following mods, and wanted some comments from the gurus here.
CAI - AEM looks fat, a bit overstated, but very functional. Haven't seen many comments on this model.
Tune/Flash - Xcalibrator looks like the common item, but will it do much for my standard-shift? I suppose I'd need it for all my mods, but I'm a bit confused as to how to use it. A dyno session and a pro-tune with my flash-box (xcal) is required after each mod?
Dual Exhaust (true) - I like the sound of the FR/Borla axle-back, but mods that don't add power are not nearly as attractive to me, so I figure I should not waste money on anything other then duals. I don't want the rap-rap sound I hear on straight pipes, I want a low grumble.
TB - will going to a larger TB add 10hp? (warrenty issues?)
Rear End - Going to a better gear and of course Track-Loc. What's the concensus on fuel efficiency after better torqued gears?
SC - COOL! Just dreaming though, way, way too much money. Maybe if I hit the lottery (see GT envy, below)
I'm not willing to do ANY mods that are going to void my warranty.
Oh, and did I mention 4 kids draining my wallet already? But they do love the Stang!
One last comment - should I just save my money for a year or two and upgrade to a GT? I wouldn't mind having a sleeper but the GT gets me better rims (not the billets, the other 17" GT rims) for only another $200, plus I get duals (true duals, or off a y?), plus better sways, plus two more cylendars, plus the same HP I'd get from a SC, and those cool fog lights I'll never use except to wink at other S197s.
Well, I love the forums and just wanted to talk about my mods wish list. Thanks in advance for any comments!