Ford Mustang Forums - Ford Mustang Classifieds - MustangForums.com Photo Galleries - MustangForums.com Chat Room - Create an Account - Mustang News

Go Back   MustangForums.com > Ford Mustang Tech > General Tech




Reply
 
Thread Tools
Old 05-22-2008, 11:26 AM   #1
Envy Me
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location:
Posts: 46
Default Torque Question

I am new to the Mustang family. I just purchased an 08 GT, 4.6L V8, w/ GT premium uprgrades. I just dont seem to really feel the jump when accelerating from a stopped position. Did I have high expectations or do I need to add upgrades? Any suggestions would be extremely helpful as I am an newbie.

Would upgradeing my air intake help?
__________________
Here Ricer, Ricer, Ricers...



2008 Mustang GT
Premium GT Upgrades
Tint
18" Bullitt Wheels
Ambient Lighting
Envy Me is offline   Reply With Quote
Sponsored Links
This ad is not displayed to registered members.
Register your free account today and become a member on Mustang Forums!
Old 05-22-2008, 11:33 AM   #2
1990NOS!
New Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location:
Posts: 218
Default RE: Torque Question

depends on what you're looking for and what you're used to.
Adding mods always helps...either economically or performance stand points.


auto or manual>???
__________________
Speed cost Money.... How Fast do you wanna go????

(n20, 3.73's, World heads, Custom cam, Ported u/l'r Power Products intake, BBK stuff, ARP parts, QA1 susp., Moser axles, MSD diggy 6, E-fan, EFI, Built PA C4)... there's more- trust me
1990NOS! is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-22-2008, 11:50 AM   #3
Envy Me
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location:
Posts: 46
Default RE: Torque Question

automatic
__________________
Here Ricer, Ricer, Ricers...



2008 Mustang GT
Premium GT Upgrades
Tint
18" Bullitt Wheels
Ambient Lighting
Envy Me is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-22-2008, 12:28 PM   #4
67mustang302
6th Gear Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location:
Posts: 5,644
Default RE: Torque Question

Sticky tires, stall, tune, suspension mods and bolt ons and you launch without traction control I garuntee you'll feel it yank outta the hole
__________________
Who cares how much horsepower it has, all that matters is how fast it goes!

Best run 13.23 at 106.97mph with a 2.183 60'
Times from before tune and driver mod.
67mustang302 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-22-2008, 01:45 PM   #5
GreyStang
5th Gear Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location:
Posts: 2,570
Default RE: Torque Question

Well, automatic tranny is your first problem lol j/k

if you're finding 300 horsepower too boring, what was your last car?
__________________


2002 GT convertible
1999 Yamaha 1100 Virago
GreyStang is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-22-2008, 01:55 PM   #6
VASSAGO
Banned
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: NORTH CAROLINA
Posts: 146
Default RE: Torque Question

install a low stall converter, cai, upgrade your ignition system, work your exhaust and you should feel a huge diffrence
VASSAGO is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-22-2008, 02:19 PM   #7
Envy Me
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location:
Posts: 46
Default RE: Torque Question

i know it was only a matter of time until I got **** for having an automatic..lol... It is fun to drive believe me but i traded my gto in for my first mustang but I thought that i would have seen a better difference in the mustang. Believe me though I love my pony a lot more than my GTO but maybe the automatic is the difference that i am feeling. If I could have bought an manual that night I would have it is just to long of a story.
__________________
Here Ricer, Ricer, Ricers...



2008 Mustang GT
Premium GT Upgrades
Tint
18" Bullitt Wheels
Ambient Lighting
Envy Me is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-22-2008, 02:20 PM   #8
Envy Me
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location:
Posts: 46
Default RE: Torque Question

i appreciate the info.
__________________
Here Ricer, Ricer, Ricers...



2008 Mustang GT
Premium GT Upgrades
Tint
18" Bullitt Wheels
Ambient Lighting
Envy Me is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-22-2008, 03:04 PM   #9
ShadowWulf
1st Gear Member
 
ShadowWulf's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location:
Posts: 127
Default RE: Torque Question

CAI + Tune, and Gearsis a good start, especially with an auto.
__________________
2007 Vista Blue 4.0 V6 Mustang (Pony Package)
JLT Intake + 93 octane BamaChips tune
JBA single axle-back exhaust
Shaftmasters 3.5" driveshaft
T-Loc + FRPP 7.5" 4.10:1 gears
ShadowWulf is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-22-2008, 03:10 PM   #10
92stangerang
2nd Gear Member
 
92stangerang's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location:
Posts: 329
Default RE: Torque Question

best bang for the buck would be a gear. night and day difference. my opinion
__________________
92stangerang is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply



Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump

Advertising

Featured Sponsors









New Sponsors


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:33 PM.

© Internet Brands, Inc.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.7.1
Copyright ©2000 - 2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.