if all your gonna do is bolt-ons there's no need 2 worry about your mileage, if u plan on forced induction a rebuild is something 2 consider
Would this be worth it?
I have a 2000 Mustang GT. It has about 146,000 miles on it and it has a manual transmission. I plan on upgrading quite a few performance things on it. And I just want to know if its even worth it. Heres a list.
1. JLT cold air intake
2. BBK throttle body
3. Steeda short shifter
4. Flowmaster 44 mufflers
I think of more stuff every day. But the reason I question this is because my car has quite a few miles on it. The car runs great just so you guys know. Would maybe an engine rebuild in the near future be reasonable to get all of these things? Also I will probably do a tranny rebuild as well. Professionally! I could never do that myself. Just give me yalls thoughts and opinions on this. Thanks
1. JLT cold air intake
2. BBK throttle body
3. Steeda short shifter
4. Flowmaster 44 mufflers
I think of more stuff every day. But the reason I question this is because my car has quite a few miles on it. The car runs great just so you guys know. Would maybe an engine rebuild in the near future be reasonable to get all of these things? Also I will probably do a tranny rebuild as well. Professionally! I could never do that myself. Just give me yalls thoughts and opinions on this. Thanks
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You can put all that stuff on without worrying about a rebuild. I dont think you even need a throttlebody for that set-up consider some u/d pulleys and subframe connectors instead.
Yeah no need for the TB. UP are better. If I had to choice between the two. Also some headers and a tune would be good
Thanks guys. 2 questions. What are sub-frame connectors and what do they do? And why not get both underdrive pullies and a throttle body? It will just add more horsepower right?
Yeah u can get both. Just thought maybe there was a limit to cash. Do to these hard times. TB has very small gains in power. To me both worth the cash unless u have over 500 hp.
Subframe connectors stiffen up your cars unibody or" frame".
Subframe connectors stiffen up your cars unibody or" frame".
I have a 2000 Mustang GT. It has about 146,000 miles on it and it has a manual transmission. I plan on upgrading quite a few performance things on it. And I just want to know if its even worth it. Heres a list.
1. JLT cold air intake
2. BBK throttle body
3. Steeda short shifter
4. Flowmaster 44 mufflers
I think of more stuff every day. But the reason I question this is because my car has quite a few miles on it. The car runs great just so you guys know. Would maybe an engine rebuild in the near future be reasonable to get all of these things? Also I will probably do a tranny rebuild as well. Professionally! I could never do that myself. Just give me yalls thoughts and opinions on this. Thanks
I saw "yall" and had to look over and see where you are from haha can tell that Tennessee talk anywhere.
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Subframes stiffen the chassis and really help transfer some power and stop body flex. A throttle body is pretty expensive and with only minor bolt ones you wont notice much if anything. Having a throttle body thats too big is a bad idea. I am not 100% sure since I dont own a 4.6 but I believe the stock throttle body is not a weakness and is usually good with n/a set-ups. The only people with the 4.6 throttle bodies that I have seen is with fi. Like I said get so subframes and ud pulleys and go from there.Thanks guys. 2 questions. What are sub-frame connectors and what do they do? And why not get both underdrive pullies and a throttle body? It will just add more horsepower right?
Ment to say. Throttle bodies ain't worth the cash. Unless u have over 500 hp. Subframe connectors are good idea.
Thanks for all the help guys! And ya ive lived in Tennessee for 10 years since i was 8. so ive picked up on some of that country slang vocabulary. So ya I guess im convinced that a throttle body is a waste of time and money. and yes, money is sort of an issue, seeing as i'm still young. And installing an underdrive pulley myself....good idea? or have it done by the local performance shop?
It's easy u just need a puller and installer tool. If u have that or can barrow them, then do it your self. Just don't forget to add a little bit of silicone on the key way grove. As per workshop manuel.
Go buy a manual for your car use that and the instructions that comes with the parts. Anyone in here that works on there own stuff will gladly tell you that they are thankful to have the knowledge they have I sure as hell know I am. I just spent a little over 4k on mine and if it wasn't for knowing how to work on vehicles then I would have another atleast 2.5-3k in paying a shop to install everything. So my advise to you learn why you can since your in the simple stage have confidence in yourself you can do it man good luck.
Thanks for the help guys! And I've practically devoted the last year and a half learning all there is to know about cars in general, and everything about performance! The Haynes manuals havesaved my life on more than a couple occasions.
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