List of "free" and "cheap" mods

Juruense

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Free mod: lower windshield wipers a couple notches, its a much cleaner look especially from the inside of the car.

Cheap mod: replace wiper blades with Bosch Icons (part# 420A and 420B), they are much cleaner looking that stock.
 

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i did the boost bypass when i first bought it in july; it works and i have not had any problems so far and i have put 10k miles on her since.
 

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cuban said:
i did the boost bypass when i first bought it in july; it works and i have not had any problems so far and i have put 10k miles on her since.

See I thought about doing that but then I read somewhere that it wasn't safe to do that just switching the vac lines around ?
 

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Do you want less fade from your stock, BBK or race brakes???

...but you don't want to spend the $150+ that the usual vendors charge for cooling ducts!!!

Check out this thread...Anthony from Midcontinent Mustangs makes a great product and has excellent customer service...oh and yeah...the complete cooling brake duct kit he sells is only $60!!!

One of the best mods for under $100...hands down!!!

http://svtperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?t=295546&highlight=brake+ducts

Later...Dave
 

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32vofFury

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will the boost bypass mod change my a/f ratio? May be a stupid question, but they must be asked.
 

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What did you guys cut your antennas with?..Those suckers are hard to cut.. i am stumped on what i need use..
 

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Is there an EGR removal faq, like the LS1 guys have? They have a huge amount of free mods in their database.
 

SCT2003

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Surprised we haven't mentioned these "free" mods yet:

Tire Pressure...

Lower the rear tire pressure at the dragstrip for better grip...in addition, some guys actually increase the front for better rolling resistance. The correct pressure depends on your particular set up and or tires. If you're running the same tires you drove to the track on...make sure you bring them back to the stock pressure setting for the ride home!!!

http://www.ehow.com/how_2296180_check-tire-pressure-before-drag.html


Ice the Intake...

I use to do this a lot back in my 5.0 days. While cooling off the car in the pits, I would throw a bag of ice on the intake to cool down the intake temps. In addition, I used to bring some ice water and a hand towel/rag to wipe down the intake. Last but not least, bring a spray bottle to hose down the H/E and radiator while the car is sitting. It is important to make sure all the water has evaporated before making your run...the last thing you want is water on the track to impede your traction as well as others!!!

http://www.musclemustangfastfords.com/tech/0301_MMFFcatch22/photo_02.html

Pack the I/C tank with ice...

If you're runnin' a large capacity I/C tank like PFAB, LFP or Canton, pack it full of distilled water and ice. Re-fill it throughout the day to help keep the intake temps low for increased power!!!

http://www.gnttype.org/techarea/turbo/intercooler.html

Later...Dave
 
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Does anyone know where I can find the DIY of the windshield wiper mod? I've searched and can't seem to come up with anything.
 

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+2 for the bosch wipers, they look way better than any other wiper and they clean super well!

Ive done the hood blanket mod and the vent mod, gonna do the oil seperator mod this weekend!
 

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