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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 05:31 PM
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I probably did ask that question and I knew the answer but I was doubting myself.. anyway's thank's Tom
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 05:34 PM
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No problem Adam! Anyway I guess the thread I was reading about cold weather and blowers wouldn't apply to you, since you're in Cali!
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 06:43 PM
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18" bullilts with tires, and lower rear with springs.
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by 05-1947
18" bullilts with tires, and lower rear with springs.
I like chrome wheels- what's your opinion on how they'd look on my car?
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 06:55 PM
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Tom, your car looks awesome as is... Go with the Supercharger
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 07:18 PM
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Hey Tom:

I would ordinarily say just go for the super charger, but in this case you haven't done mods to your wheels and tires. While the water pump will increase 10 HP and all the other things incremental improvements, you NEED fatter tires to lay the HP down that the super charger will generate. I think this is a must needed mod to those who are getting FI. You're going to want those wider tires in my opinion. So if you are going to go the FI route, I'd do that. If you aren't, do whatever you want (not like you can't now though).
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by SteelTownStang
Tom, your car looks awesome as is... Go with the Supercharger
Thanks for the kind words! You have a great car too!

Originally Posted by Badandy
Hey Tom:

I would ordinarily say just go for the super charger, but in this case you haven't done mods to your wheels and tires. While the water pump will increase 10 HP and all the other things incremental improvements, you NEED fatter tires to lay the HP down that the super charger will generate. I think this is a must needed mod to those who are getting FI. You're going to want those wider tires in my opinion. So if you are going to go the FI route, I'd do that. If you aren't, do whatever you want (not like you can't now though).
That makes good sense......... ok, here's an idea:

1) buy an extra pair of stock 17" bullits and have the ET streets mounted to them

2) keep my current 17" bullits and stock pirellis for winter driving

3) get some killer 18" wheels and fat rubber.........

You know what, as long as I can manage to not spend the dough on something else in the meantime, this is what I'm gonna do. Now for the really tough part: what wheels? Maybe time for a new thread.
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 08:39 PM
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We all want more power...This is addictive, I think I need help...
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 09:24 PM
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Congrats on eliminating wheel hop with LCAs alone. I would plan on a good UCA with that extra power and extra grip you will get with the new tires you will certainly need. If you are going SC, I would spend it on suspension first and ignore the driveshaft, water pump, headers, etc... for now.

Good luck!
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 10:15 PM
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Tom,

If you did choose to go with the power adder, would you go with the Paxton or the new Hellion kit?

Would you be installing it yourself?
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Old Dec 23, 2006 | 04:45 AM
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Longtube headers! No doubt about it...nice power and sound sound sound.
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Old Dec 23, 2006 | 05:18 AM
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Originally Posted by 05-1947
Tom,

If you did choose to go with the power adder, would you go with the Paxton or the new Hellion kit?

Would you be installing it yourself?
My brain says turbo but my wallet (wife?) says Paxton....... either way, an additional 150 horse will make me happy! Yes I will be installing it myself..... probably with 12 or 24 close friends if you know what I mean.
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Old Dec 23, 2006 | 05:46 AM
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Well Tom, I'm debating many of the same mod questions you are! Looks like your biggest question is to make the forced air decision!... to blow or not to blow! As much as I hate to wait! I want to see what Ford does as far as engine line up in the next 18 to 24 months if nothing changes, its Kenne Bell time! but for now long tub headers, water pump and some real meat on the street!
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Old Dec 23, 2006 | 09:06 AM
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I'd say suspension and brake mods. A lot of guys just slap a blower on the car without addressing the weaknesses in the braking system. The OEM brakes work when you drive like a grandma, but fade when driven hard. I am going to build up my brakes and suspenion over the spring, then add power. I see you don't have an UCA, I'd start with that. It's cheap and it works.
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Old Dec 23, 2006 | 10:33 AM
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Tom,

I think Chrome would look great on your car. I think someone was selling some Chrome 18" bullits in the FS section (either here or the other site).
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Old Dec 23, 2006 | 11:37 AM
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Paint it Redfire! LOL!
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Old Dec 23, 2006 | 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by 05stangkc

LOL, you got me on that one KC.

Hey don't you offer Shelby wheels??? And a factory Ford GT500 spoiler???
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Old Dec 23, 2006 | 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by tom281
LOL, you got me on that one KC.

Hey don't you offer Shelby wheels??? And a factory Ford GT500 spoiler???

Tom,
Your wondering again. Stay on track. Supercharger... Supercharger...Supercharger!
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Old Dec 23, 2006 | 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by 70MACH1OWNER
Tom,
Your wondering again. Stay on track. Supercharger... Supercharger...Supercharger!
I know, but some of these guys are right about needing bigger wheels and tires. When I really get on it now, I spin thru 1st, 2nd, and into 3rd. I would think that another 150 horsepower would be a handfull....... Don't worry though Scott, chances are good that I'll buy a blower this spring.
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Old Dec 23, 2006 | 01:57 PM
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Yes I Do!

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