i plan on buying a stock new edge gt this spring. i would like to get it to 300whp fairly quickly... what is the best way to do so with this car?

 

A dry nitrous system would get you there with the least hassle. Most Mustangers look down on nitrous, though, and doing things N/A or with more conventional power adders (s/cs or turbos) seem to be more of the norm.

As long as you aren't pushing a ridiculous shot of nitrous your innards should be fine, just make sure you get a tune to match it.

I would say getting the normal bolt ons done first would be the best choice. Cold air intake, underdrive pullies, etc. Once all the normal things are done, whatever you choose to do next will do more for you.

 

i may do the nitrous in the end for a little extra, but for now do you think a CAI, UDP, exhaust, headers, and a tune will get it to 300whp?

 

that won't get you 300, i think the cheapest way in the long run to hit that power is some bolt-ons and a supercharger the 99-up Mustangs love boost keep a conservative tune and you can run 300+hp with a very street friendly car.

Another possibility is that there are new aftermarket heads for the 2V 4.6 i'm not sure of the power gains but it should put you close to your 300HP goal.

 

Kenne Bell FTW

 

So with what I mentioned, what type of power do you think I would see?

 

only way your getting to 300rwhp all motor is full bolt ons and cams..which is going to be about $4 grand.

with what you said, probably 250rwhp. Full bolt on GT's usually only see 260-270rwhp.

On mUstang forums under the pipe bosst & juice section they have a sticky called the $1500 supercharger Kit, Which shows you how to get a Vortech Superhcarger and everything you need to install it for $1500.

Another option is nitrous, you can run a 100 shot without a dyno tune. everything including the window switch, bottle heater etc will run you about a grand..

 

Im so ready to get this mustang... It'll be my first stang. Most people have lambos or Ferraris as their dream cars... Not me. Mine is a mustang, and always was... I will be buying the car this spring, a birthday present for myself!

 

My car is for sale if your interested?

 

what can you tell me about it?

 

I would sale mine.......for the right price!!!

2000 Mustang GT Modifications updated 12/31/2009
34,890 miles Mobil 1 every 5000 miles all fluids flushed and replaced.

Supercharger Vortech V2 SQ 3000.00
Custom A/A Intercooler-(not yet installed) 500.00
Lightning Mass Air meter 100.00
Xcalibrator 2 programmer 475.00
Morpheous Powerpipe 200.00
Ford Racing #42lb injectors 275.00
Dragon Intake Elbo 250.00
King Cobra clutch 175.00
Magnaflow catted X-pipe. 150.00
Magnaflow CatBack 300.00
Custom Cam covers 100.00
Cobra "R" hood 600.00
Cobra "R" wing 519.00
Cobra "R" Splitter 843.00
Cobra "R" wheels/Goodyear F1 tires 1766.00
Mach 1 grille delete 80.00
Mach 1 Gas door 80.00
Sequential Tail lights 150.00
35% tint 129.00
FR 500 Leather Sport seats 1575.00
Steeda TriAx shifter 175.00
Mach 1 Pedals 90.00
Mach 1 shifter bezel 50.00
Cobra whiteface gauges 75.00
Dual Gauge dash bezel 80.00 Raptor Shift light 90.00
Wideband Gauge 475.00
Vacuum gauge 50.00
Scan gauge computer 124.00
13" Bullit Brakes front and rear 465.00
KB Subframe connectors 92.00
Ford racing "C" springs 128.00
Strut Tower brace 100.00
Offset Rack Bushings 50.00
Tokico adjustable Shocks 475.00
Caster Plus Plates 140.00
FR Aluminum driveshaft 275.00
HID Headlights 300.00
Steeda Billet Clutch Quadrant 90.00
Kenny Brown Panhard Bar 425.00
Kenny Brown adjustable Lower Control Arms 300.00
Optima Red Top Battery 169.00
Cobra Spare Tire 150.00
Nitto Drag radials 275/45-17 on 1998 Cobra R's

 

That is one sexy stang. I'm not looking for a price higher than $11000

 

You want 300whp NA, you should include changing the heads/cams as part of the plan. One of the local Mustang club members has a car with the Patriot Stage 2 heads with Comp cams (scored those for cheap somehow) along with stock intake and exhaust parts bolt-on mods. Without a tune it put out 289hp/307tq on a very warm day at close to sea level (if that matters). Those new TW 4.6 2V heads and intake manifold combo look promising.

 

get the new trickflow heads and maybe a few bolt ons and you're there

 

+1. Easily.

 

Full bolt ons..4.10 gears..82k miles 5 speed. runs great!

http://www.svtperformance.com/forums...-8500-obo.html

 

Quick is a relative term for cash... E/H/C, Nitrous or a Blower

 

Do yourself a favor and look at a 99 or 01 Cobra before you make up your mind. They might be cheaper than you think. I was looking for a replacement for my 2006 GT after it was wrecked and was just going to get a GT. After talking to a few folks who pointed me to an svt specific forum, in short time, I was in a 99 Cobra for just a couple grand more than a GT and am a lot further along than I would have been in a GT. The '01 has the nicer interior, but if you get a '99 that has had the factory "fix" done, you should be at the advertised 320 hp. Guys are getting 300+ rwhp with simple bolt-ons.

Just a thought, and possibly a great option in this buyer's market!