Cheapest way to build a Mustang killer?!?
11-28-2009, 11:52 AM
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Ring and Pinion: http://completeoffroad.com/i-123045-...-pass-car.html. The cam is so small b/c I dont want to kill my MPG (remember 3 miles both ways to and from college), and I really dont need a huge *****' Thumpr' or somethin, just a few more HP is all I want (I expect 50+ HP and TQ, but we'll see once she's on the dyno).
11-28-2009, 12:35 PM
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Thanks dan...its more about beating a 2010 SS regardless of the title. Some good info on here...thanks to all. WIll post pics and vids soon as she is done.
11-28-2009, 06:01 PM
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Yeah, I just contacted someone at Livernois motorsports in Dearborn, MI and they said that a tune will probably run me $300-$400 depending on dyno time. They also said I can expect performance gains of 25-30 HP with nothing else. If I have the car tuned after a cam and mild head work, and a few bolt ons, he said performance gains of 125 were possible! I can't wait, I've got an order in on the lopier thunder cam, the step up from the 'old man cam' and found an ls6 intake on ebay new with bigger injectors, so that should tide me over until Christmas 
. If I really do gain 125 horses thats mid-400 range and I should be able to beat that 2010 SS if she hooks up good (no wheel hop).
. If I really do gain 125 horses thats mid-400 range and I should be able to beat that 2010 SS if she hooks up good (no wheel hop).theres a guy that tunes for our local f body club..he uses hp tuner..and hes the best in nc and the surrounding states..he may be able to take a shipped pcm and tune it
check out triadfbodys.com and look for sulski performance..if im not mistaking its 225 for members..we got members all diff states that are members just to get a discount on his tuning! check him out man!
gl on the build to!
11-29-2009, 11:47 AM
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Your cars stock would do good to kill a new V6 Mustang. Is that what you guys are talking about?
11-29-2009, 11:49 AM
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To the OPer since you are 19 I would advise to learn the car, take your time, and then later put power to it. I know, we all think we are a badass driver at 19 but you're not. Get used to the car and take it step by step. Don't get your license taken away by street racing everything you see and don't wreck your nice car. Good luck man! See you out on the streets.
11-29-2009, 01:34 PM
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To the OPer since you are 19 I would advise to learn the car, take your time, and then later put power to it. I know, we all think we are a badass driver at 19 but you're not. Get used to the car and take it step by step. Don't get your license taken away by street racing everything you see and don't wreck your nice car. Good luck man! See you out on the streets.
but i agree 100%..if this is your first true horespower car..not some damn lil ricer car..then learn it first..when i was 16 and given the keys to my 1980 camaro(im 19 now =p) two months after gettin it i was in a ditch..but cause my brakes locked up..not to mention i was goin 70 in a 45.
do lil stuff..learn it..then build the hell out of it =)
like i said..gl on the build and see ya on the tarmac some where
11-29-2009, 01:45 PM
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I remember a post on SVT Performance where a 17 year old had a 03 Cobra. He was driving and went to pass someone on a double yellow going up and over a hill. He thought he had enough power and ended up hitting someone head on and killed himself and someone else I think.
11-29-2009, 03:09 PM
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Michigan Hey I'm from Michigan as well! I also have a NOS kit for sale. BTW Victory Racing Engines is by you that are good as well! http://www.myspace.com/victoryracingengines they work with LS motors all the the time!
Or you can send it to Speed INC across the big pond...
Or you can send it to Speed INC across the big pond...
11-29-2009, 06:33 PM
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Thanks for all the info guys! Its been a big help. I dont plan on racing too much. I never go looking for races, just like to put a few ricers in check. I just got a vinyl decal for the rear window that says: "EATING RICE BUILDS MUSCLE" so I have a feeling I might be getting some polite nods I really dont race, especially now in the winter. Ill have to check out that tuning place. I just picked up a set of rear Blizzak snow tires on craigslist for $175 (brand new with stickers), so I should be set for traction this year in the snow. It's gonna be hard with that racing clutch the last owner put in though. Thanks!
I really dont race, especially now in the winter. Ill have to check out that tuning place. I just picked up a set of rear Blizzak snow tires on craigslist for $175 (brand new with stickers), so I should be set for traction this year in the snow. It's gonna be hard with that racing clutch the last owner put in though. Thanks!
11-29-2009, 09:29 PM
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Thats kinda gay man and shows ignorance. Best part is it can get your car keyed real nicely, windows broken, or tires slashed by an Import owner that has your maturity level. Be cool man, no need for hating.
11-30-2009, 12:55 AM
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To beat a Mustang you need to find a Yugo, put premium gas in it and miss third, twice. They will be bus lengths behind you. Good luck. The advice that stopsign gave was probably the best so far.