It's my DD and I get stuck in traffic, I'd hate to have issues. Would that require the same size belt? I may give it a go. Thanks!
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It's my DD and I get stuck in traffic, I'd hate to have issues. Would that require the same size belt? I may give it a go. Thanks!
K&N drop in filter (don't waste money on CAI RAI) short throw shifter, catback, midpipe, dyno tune and call it a day
Pre cops,cobra r pulleys/march damper, 334rwhp/280tq
Pre 106100 cams, 332rwhp/312tq.
Post 106100 cams, 375rwhp/331tq
Future mods, GT super car followers, Livernois Valve springs, Fr500 Intake with 1/2 spacer....hopefully 400rwhp/325tq sae. Stock heads/block
Could you run just the water pump and hydraboost pulleys without the damper and make any gains? I'm iffy about the damper...
So they added a decent amount of tq. I'm still on the fence. I may wait and get a oil pump with billet gears so that's not a concern anymore.
Kinda wondering the same thing. My buddy has the Steeda with many passes and no issues. Said he felt a SOTP increase.
Gears would easily be the best bang/buck, but you're concerned about the fuel economy (4.10s). In all honesty anyway, how you drive the car has a lot more to do with fuel economy than any modifications.
Some other good stuff was mentioned here...intake, catless X pipe, tune, MGW shifter, subframe connectors, intake spacer. Long tubes will provide a more significant gain than just an off-road X, but the install is significantly more difficult if this is the first car you are modifying.
Does anyone know if a 96-98 Cobra off-road X will fit his car? I have one I could hook him up with dirt cheap I've been trying to get it out of my attic FOREVER.
Some other good stuff was mentioned here...intake, catless X pipe, tune, MGW shifter, subframe connectors, intake spacer. Long tubes will provide a more significant gain than just an off-road X, but the install is significantly more difficult if this is the first car you are modifying.
Does anyone know if a 96-98 Cobra off-road X will fit his car? I have one I could hook him up with dirt cheap I've been trying to get it out of my attic FOREVER.
I don't think it will. I checked AM and it didn't show them fitting. So not really sure. Wonder how much modifying it would take.
LT's take 6-8 hrs depending on knowledge. I helped a knowledgeable buddy put mine on. We took breaks and went and got lunch and we finished in 8.
LT's take 6-8 hrs depending on knowledge. I helped a knowledgeable buddy put mine on. We took breaks and went and got lunch and we finished in 8.
Of course, run the 4" cobra R alt, water pump and hydraboost pulleys.
I may consider that.
Those are what I would do....
Gears are grat for acceleration but not so great for gas mileage unless its all city driving or you drive 5-8 MPH slower to maintain the same rpms as before.
I'm not a gear hater but all my cars lost mileage everywhere once I went with 4.10 or beyond.
Even then it won't match the mpgs of 3.55s because you're going a slower speed so you're not going as far at those same rpms. But mileage lost in city isn't noticeable at all the highway is a couples mpgs though.
This is 100% my opinion. Don't waste money on boltons By the time you buy full exhaust, cai, intake spacer, intake cams all those pulleys you could afford a good used blower. Leave it alone and keep your eyes peeled for a used S trim or P1sc if you shop around you can pick up a Vortech for under $2000, then get some used 39lb injectors, an xcal, LMAF a focus pump and roll. With a s trim on 8lbs and nothing other than a catback you can make over 400rwhp and have a blast. Have $2500ish in it with a tune.
That's what I would do if I was to start all over.
That's what I would do if I was to start all over.
^ I think that is a good idea. I like having all of the bolt ons though. Really a 125-150 shot is the best bang for your buck.
Yep. Mach1registry.org keep a look out and you'll come across some nice deals. I paid $1900 for my s trim add in a pump, injectors and maf you have a solid 400rwhp for not much money. I went a little crazy with mine so I have more invested than that now.lol
JLT, 90MM MAF, Mid pipe, cat-back, SCT + dyno tune is the route im going as of right now.
Weight reduction!!
96-98 h and x pipes will fit a new edge but you have to extend the o2 wires and the 96-8's are a pain because of the bottom/front bolt on the passenger side exhaust manifold (o2 is in the way) but it will work fine.
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