05-22-2008, 11:26 AM
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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?
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05-22-2008, 11:33 AM
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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>???
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05-22-2008, 11:50 AM
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RE: Torque Question
automatic
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05-22-2008, 12:28 PM
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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
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05-22-2008, 01:45 PM
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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?
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05-22-2008, 01:55 PM
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RE: Torque Question
install a low stall converter, cai, upgrade your ignition system, work your exhaust and you should feel a huge diffrence
05-22-2008, 02:19 PM
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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.
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05-22-2008, 02:20 PM
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RE: Torque Question
i appreciate the info.
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05-22-2008, 03:04 PM
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RE: Torque Question
CAI + Tune, and Gearsis a good start, especially with an auto.
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05-22-2008, 03:10 PM
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RE: Torque Question
best bang for the buck would be a gear. night and day difference. my opinion
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