Help me spend 5K

[Zeke0123]

Married guys will probably understand but I have 5K and 5K ONLY to spend on upgrades....I haven't done any modding since I sold my GN many moons ago and the bug has hit me (and I got a coupla guys at work that might want a piece)..so anyways I've learned to trust the advice on this board and the knowledge so Id like some advice on spending this cash.

I already have the FRPP intake tune and lowering kit along with some 305 Nittos. I'd like to spend this on power upgrades.

 

[Kostas]

Do upper and lower, heat exchanger, radiator, cooland tanks, and headers. When time comes, upgrade the blower.

 

[09Troublemaker]

upper/lower pulley/H-E/3:73's Gears + LCA/UCA's/tune and short throw shifter
Now that would be more fun to drive IMO:beer:

 

[Zeke0123]

Do upper and lower, heat exchanger, radiator, cooland tanks, and headers. When time comes, upgrade the blower.

Thanks Kostas probably should have mentioned Im in Cali so exhaust mods are probably out since they can impound your car...I'd like to stay legal even though I'm sure it will limit me.

 

[Leonard 95]

upper/lower pulley/H-E/3:73's Gears + LCA/UCA's/tune and short throw shifter
Now that would be more fun to drive IMO:beer:

What he said, maybe take out the lower and keep a eye on a used whipple or tvs! That should keep you pretty close to 5k if not a little over.

 

[hissingcobra]

Do upper and lower, heat exchanger, radiator, cooland tanks, and headers. When time comes, upgrade the blower.

+1 :rockon:

 

[sfadchi]

Upgrade the blower! The Whipple 2.9L is the best blower out there for a stock compression motor IMO, it is also the most cost effective. It does not require lowering the motor, cutting the hood or losing your strut tower brace. You can also use you existing FRP CAI. You will have $1500 left over for bigger injectors and a throttle body if you want even more power! PM Me if you want details, I've done allot with my old 2.9L, including making a 9 second pass.

Whipple 2007+ Shelby GT500 STAGE 1 2.9L Supercharger (Black) [WK-200200B] : Lethal Performance, Performance parts for Ford Mustangs

 

[Q8_Shelby]

upper/lower pulley/h-e/3:73's gears + lca/uca's/tune and short throw shifter
now that would be more fun to drive imo:beer:

+2

 

[evasive]

I'd NOT do headers unless you are doing a supercharger at the same time. That's a lot of coin for very little benefit on an otherwise stock motor. A search should give you more info on that topic - I'm too lazy to post it all up.

 

[2kmelat]

+2

+3 keep an eye open for used kb might be seeing alot of them real soon. It was good enough to get me into a low 10s pass with a 3 pulley and nothing else. well one thing rear bogarts. then the only thing your friends will see is the rear of your car. good luck and have fun. I might have a couple of thinks for ya if you go this way.

 

[rdsnk46]

What ever you decide to do, you just gotta drive it like you stole it!

 

[10random]

Whipple 2.9 would give you the most bang for the buck! Don't forget to get your UCA replaced to ditch the wheel hop.

 

[Hissssss]

Upgrade the blower! The Whipple 2.9L is the best blower out there for a stock compression motor IMO, it is also the most cost effective. It does not require lowering the motor, cutting the hood or losing your strut tower brace. You can also use you existing FRP CAI. You will have $1500 left over for bigger injectors and a throttle body if you want even more power! PM Me if you want details, I've done allot with my old 2.9L, including making a 9 second pass.
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+1 on that, I'm saving my $$ for one now, almost there:rockon:, you won't be sorry if you go that route.

 

[kyl]

Whipple 2.9, Injectors, handheld tuner, tune.

Do the install yourself it's simple and fun.

 

[Zeke0123]

Thanks for the feedback fellas looks like it's 50/50 to either do the smaller stuff or get the bigger blower - the supporting mods...tough choice but I'll be making it shortly .

 

[skyhighsd]

Do it once thats all I have to say.

 

[heffs03mach1]

Buy a good quality used blower i.e. Kenne bell or whipple and go from there. In the market section there are a few really nice ones for sale now.

 

[heffs03mach1]

Dont worry about the small upgrades like heat exchanger and tanks etc. Those can be bought later and usually used but they are needed in the long run.

 

[fastlif]

Upgrade the blower! The Whipple 2.9L is the best blower out there for a stock compression motor IMO, it is also the most cost effective. It does not require lowering the motor, cutting the hood or losing your strut tower brace. You can also use you existing FRP CAI. You will have $1500 left over for bigger injectors and a throttle body if you want even more power! PM Me if you want details, I've done allot with my old 2.9L, including making a 9 second pass.

Whipple 2007+ Shelby GT500 STAGE 1 2.9L Supercharger (Black) [WK-200200B] : Lethal Performance, Performance parts for Ford Mustangs

what he said!

 

[2snakes]

Spend 4K on Whiskey and Women then Blow the other 1K