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I just bought a used 2002 Mustang GT convert. from a dealership 3 weeks ago and i wanted to boost up the performance level and i was wondering what i could do to achieve that. Any suggestions will do as well as any website. Keep in mind the is an auto (not my choice i perfer stick). Thank you in advance.
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You are really going get alot of opinions so I will give you mine.
1. I went with K&N FIPK first, engine sounded better, not any HP gains noticeable. 2. I then added Flowmaster Mufflers on stock H pipes. Seemed a bit snappier but subtle, sound is awesome (I like the sound of the "drone" at 55-60. 3. I microtuned the chip with a Superchip microtuner. Seemed like everything clicked and I felt alot of seat of the pants power. 4. C&L Polished 75mm Throttle body and Plenum. more power felt 5. 3.73 Steeda gears, retuned chip. It's not the fastest car but it moves now!
So what did I get? Who knows, I could add up the numbers and say that with what all the places I bought the parts from what they advertise, I am at around 300hp. But I doubt it.
I don't race at the track and I do it for my enjoyment. I get stares and wavs and "thumbs up" from those I race. I am WELL pleased! I spent maybe a $1000 on everything and some interior stuff included. The real enjoment is working on the car. The bashed knuckles and the cussin and the fun of it.
Everything I have done I shouldn't have problems when it comes to bringing the car in for warranty work and I have definetly more power. Hope this helps!
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WarpRunner "Warp... a speed well beyond the blink of an eye" 2003GT, C&L 75mm TB,Accufab Plenum, Steeda 3.73 Gears, K&N FIPK, SuperChip Microtuned,Flowmasters,Indiglo Gauges, Billet Door Switches, Wood Trim, XM Satellite Radio, Mach 1000 Sound
1. I went with K&N FIPK first, engine sounded better, not any HP gains noticeable. 2. I then added Flowmaster Mufflers on stock H pipes. Seemed a bit snappier but subtle, sound is awesome (I like the sound of the "drone" at 55-60. 3. I microtuned the chip with a Superchip microtuner. Seemed like everything clicked and I felt alot of seat of the pants power. 4. C&L Polished 75mm Throttle body and Plenum. more power felt 5. 3.73 Steeda gears, retuned chip. It's not the fastest car but it moves now!
So what did I get? Who knows, I could add up the numbers and say that with what all the places I bought the parts from what they advertise, I am at around 300hp. But I doubt it.
I doubt it too
Magnaflow X pipe Magnaflow cat-back don't do CAI, get something with a new MAM, for air intake short shifter UD pullies timing adjuster gears (4.10's for auto) just for starters
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LMAO Steed! I'm going through 2nd midlife and living in a fantasy world!! Actually, if I would quit buying mods I might have the bucks to go down and get it dynoed and really see what I have.
Warp
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WarpRunner "Warp... a speed well beyond the blink of an eye" 2003GT, C&L 75mm TB,Accufab Plenum, Steeda 3.73 Gears, K&N FIPK, SuperChip Microtuned,Flowmasters,Indiglo Gauges, Billet Door Switches, Wood Trim, XM Satellite Radio, Mach 1000 Sound
was wondering if the 01 bullit intake would be a good upgrade for my 02 GT i heard it was but just what kind of benifets do i recieve?? any help would be nice thnx everyone
The bullit intake is not a significant upgrade to a naturally apsirated 4.6. However, if you are going with a blower, turbo or nitrous, the bullit intake is a good upgrade and the 4.6 will respond well to it. Another new intake has been released for the 4.6 other than the bullit ( I don't know the name of the company) but the intake is called the 'P-51' and adds about 25-30 horses to a mildly modified 4.6. Look around in either Muscle Mustangs and Fast Fords or 5.0 Mustang and super fords magazines for info.
LMAO Steed! I'm going through 2nd midlife and living in a fantasy world!! Actually, if I would quit buying mods I might have the bucks to go down and get it dynoed and really see what I have.
Warp
Yeah man, isn't it a bitch...it's like an addiction. Now I know what druggies feel like!!! LMAO!!!
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ORIGINAL: Warprunner
You are really going get alot of opinions so I will give you mine.
1. I went with K&N FIPK first, engine sounded better, not any HP gains noticeable. 2. I then added Flowmaster Mufflers on stock H pipes. Seemed a bit snappier but subtle, sound is awesome (I like the sound of the "drone" at 55-60. 3. I microtuned the chip with a Superchip microtuner. Seemed like everything clicked and I felt alot of seat of the pants power. 4. C&L Polished 75mm Throttle body and Plenum. more power felt 5. 3.73 Steeda gears, retuned chip. It's not the fastest car but it moves now!
So what did I get? Who knows, I could add up the numbers and say that with what all the places I bought the parts from what they advertise, I am at around 300hp. But I doubt it.
I don't race at the track and I do it for my enjoyment. I get stares and wavs and "thumbs up" from those I race. I am WELL pleased! I spent maybe a $1000 on everything and some interior stuff included. The real enjoment is working on the car. The bashed knuckles and the cussin and the fun of it.
Everything I have done I shouldn't have problems when it comes to bringing the car in for warranty work and I have definetly more power. Hope this helps!
DUDE, HAHA no way you have 300HP with with Flowmasters with the stock h-pipe, ported intake and plenum and a tuned chip. HAHAHAHAHA you are smoking CRACK. It would take FULL 4.6 bolt-ons aside from SC or nitrous to even get near 300hp.
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ORIGINAL: Warprunner
So what did I get? Who knows, I could add up the numbers and say that with what all the places I bought the parts from what they advertise, I am at around 300hp. But I doubt it.
DUDE, HAHA no way you have 300HP with with Flowmasters with the stock h-pipe, ported intake and plenum and a tuned chip. HAHAHAHAHA you are smoking CRACK. It would take FULL 4.6 bolt-ons aside from SC or nitrous to even get near 300hp.
Yep Dan, ummmm put down your pipe and reread that post please . What I was reffering to is what these companies say that you will have, compoared to what you really have. 12hp here, 20hp there, it adds up unbelieveably. You can never go with adding up the mods. Dynoing is the only way to truly see.
Besides, my XM Radio gave me an extra 45rwhp and thats my story and I am siticking to it!
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Hey im peter and i have a 2002 Mustang GT. I love my baby, but just dont know what to do next. I dont have much done but on my way i guess. I have and offroad h pipe w/ no CATs, two flowmaster mufflers, K & N cold air intake, and injectors on the way. The injector are 40something#,their a gift. So what advice can the mustang masters give me.[image][/image]
Oh yeah another thing that i have been wondering about. Can I put a 04' cobra bumber on my car.If so, how much do u think it would be and where could i get it done. Thanx stangs
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Blueangelfigtr, how much did you pay for your mustang? What shape was it in when you bought it?
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1999 Mustang GT Auto (Flowmasters, Pypes Catted X-pipe, 4r70w with shiftkit and 2500 stall, Diablo Tuner, 275/40/17 Nitto 555r''''s.) Best time (1/8th): 9.07 @ 78mph
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Performance suggestions for 2002 Mustang GT - 
. What I was reffering to is what these companies say that you will have, compoared to what you really have. 12hp here, 20hp there, it adds up unbelieveably. You can never go with adding up the mods. Dynoing is the only way to truly see. 
