OHYEANICE

Need help on getting more power. I don't have a big budget because I just bought my 2005 GT a couple months ago. 47,000 miles. I'm trying to find cheap ways to gain HP. I already know about under drive pullies and cams but idk really know anything else. Any ideas are appreciated. Thanks

harristotle

Cams aren't really cheap, even if you do it yourself (the Ford Racing Hot Rods are on my build list and are over $700).

I would say for quick cheap horsepower your best bet would be a tune. Maybe throw a CAI and catback exhaust for sound a little extra umph. I would plan out what your goals are powerwise and just set targets for youself. Get mods that as you add them will compliment each other.

slidejob

I'm looking at the ON3 turbo kit, good reviews. Kit & all the goodies to make it happen about 3K. Should make easy 400/400 at the wheels.

OHYEANICE

I appreciate it. I've already done SLP Loudmouths and a hurst shifter. I know adding BBK stage 2 cams should add about 70HP which is well worth the money. But I completely forgot about CAI and tunes. Good idea. I eventually want to get a Kenne Bell. I want at least 550WHP

slidejob

Your stock engine won't live long at 550, plan on a forged internal kit.

Victorfriessen

If you install a forged internal kit that will last with 550hp,what all should be changed? crank,rods,pistons?

slidejob

Yes, get the 5.0 stroker kit. Turbo guys are getting 650 street & 900-1000+ for the track.

OHYEANICE

Yea I was planning on building the motor before the supercharger

slidejob

Just remember "cheap" and "HP" are usually not in the same sentence.

Rather B.Blown

Cheap, fast, and reliable.

You can only pick two.

OHYEANICE

That Is true. I appreciate the help mans

DPHC13

to really make any HP you need a tuner... That would be my first step.

OHYEANICE

Yea. I was looking at a SCT Xf3 tuner. I'm looking to spend no more than about $400 for a tuner. Any other suggestions in tuner brands. And also on CAI's

cpotts13

Get one from American muscle. You get free tunes for life.

OHYEANICE

Wow. I didn't know that. Thanks alot!

cpotts13

They are one of the best in the business. Great all around!

dirtfan71

SCT from American Muscle!! The only way to fly!!!

DPHC13

SCT from AM... thats what I got and can't be happier!!!