Need help deciding next mods please
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Need help deciding next mods please
I currently have GT500's, MGW, and MRT hood struts.
I was thinking of the next few:
- FRPP 1.5" springs = $180 + ~$400 for install, $580 total
- Procal Tuner = $350 + $170 for install, $520 total
- GT500 rear splash guards
- GT500 rear spoiler/takeoffs = 3D Carbon, $200. (that black strip on the rear, that's not a brake light strip is it??? hence no wiring?) How about take-offs, where can I buy those???
- CS/GT fascia and Boss front lip = How much and where to buy?
How would you rank these 4 mods from which to get first, then last?
Personally, I am leaning towards the springs first, then tuner.... but I keep going back and forth. Thanks for help.
I was thinking of the next few:
- FRPP 1.5" springs = $180 + ~$400 for install, $580 total
- Procal Tuner = $350 + $170 for install, $520 total
- GT500 rear splash guards
- GT500 rear spoiler/takeoffs = 3D Carbon, $200. (that black strip on the rear, that's not a brake light strip is it??? hence no wiring?) How about take-offs, where can I buy those???
- CS/GT fascia and Boss front lip = How much and where to buy?
How would you rank these 4 mods from which to get first, then last?
Personally, I am leaning towards the springs first, then tuner.... but I keep going back and forth. Thanks for help.
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$400 for the install of springs is just ridiculous!! If you lived near me, I'd say bring over a 12-pack and we would knock them out in less than two hours.
Springs first.
X-Pipe. Preferably the O/R type if you don't have emissions to worry about. One of the cheapest HP to $$ ratio mods you can do. But you'll need the tuner to turn off your rear O2 sensors if you go with the O/R pipe.
Then intake and tuner. Are you stuck on the Ford tuner for warranty reasons?
Springs first.
X-Pipe. Preferably the O/R type if you don't have emissions to worry about. One of the cheapest HP to $$ ratio mods you can do. But you'll need the tuner to turn off your rear O2 sensors if you go with the O/R pipe.
Then intake and tuner. Are you stuck on the Ford tuner for warranty reasons?
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$400 for the install of springs is just ridiculous!! If you lived near me, I'd say bring over a 12-pack and we would knock them out in less than two hours.
Springs first.
X-Pipe. Preferably the O/R type if you don't have emissions to worry about. One of the cheapest HP to $$ ratio mods you can do. But you'll need the tuner to turn off your rear O2 sensors if you go with the O/R pipe.
Then intake and tuner. Are you stuck on the Ford tuner for warranty reasons?
Springs first.
X-Pipe. Preferably the O/R type if you don't have emissions to worry about. One of the cheapest HP to $$ ratio mods you can do. But you'll need the tuner to turn off your rear O2 sensors if you go with the O/R pipe.
Then intake and tuner. Are you stuck on the Ford tuner for warranty reasons?
I would love the O/R pipe, but I want to keep my cats, and definitely my warranty so no tune, except Ford Procal.
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Tuner is the way to go. Most people think of it strictly on power numbers, but the way it transforms the other aspects of the car are well worth it. No more skip shift, better throttle response, and more low end torque are going to all be things you notice. Everything else you can do after will only add to it.
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Tuner is the way to go. Most people think of it strictly on power numbers, but the way it transforms the other aspects of the car are well worth it. No more skip shift, better throttle response, and more low end torque are going to all be things you notice. Everything else you can do after will only add to it.
What's a panhard bar Jamie? Forgive my idiocy.
FYI, I edited my first post to add GT500 splash guards... I forgot about those!!! Are those cheap?
Last edited by FromZto5; 12/17/11 at 10:29 AM.
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You currently have the tuner on yours, overboost? I take it you love it? Yeah I am debating if I should do the install myself or dealer... doesn't the dealer have to do it to avoid voiding warranty?
What's a panhard bar Jamie? Forgive my idiocy.
FYI, I edited my first post to add GT500 splash guards... I forgot about those!!! Are those cheap?
What's a panhard bar Jamie? Forgive my idiocy.
FYI, I edited my first post to add GT500 splash guards... I forgot about those!!! Are those cheap?
A panhard bar will re-center the rear axle once you drop the car. The stock one is a fixed length for the OEM ride height, and is too long once the car is lowered. An adjustable bar allows you to dial this back in, no matter how much of a drop you add.
The GT500 splash guards are a must IMO. I suggest you do those no matter what.
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Springs and spoiler. I paid $80 to have my springs installed, only 1 hr labor. I only went 1" front and 1.25" rear and didn't need an alignment. Still drives straight 6 months later. I would reccommend a panhard bar too, that's on my to-do list.
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This. Some people lower their cars and don't install one and their rear end is off. Since you're looking to lower 1.5", I highly recommend you install an adjustable one.
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I'd have the tune installed first, but $170 is nuts. Initial load takes about 20 minutes, start to finish. I can't see them charging more than an hour labor. And for warranty to apply, you have to have them install.
I had the Power Upgrade pkg installed as an accessory and they charged me $100/labor. That included installing the GT500 mufflers.
https://themustangsource.com/f726/fo...stions-503039/
I had the Power Upgrade pkg installed as an accessory and they charged me $100/labor. That included installing the GT500 mufflers.
https://themustangsource.com/f726/fo...stions-503039/
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Just ordered my FRPP - K springs! They arrive Saturday or Monday! The deal was too good to pass up. I decided to go with springs first due to price and looks. After xmas, I might have enough anyways to get the tuner as well...
Will post updates once springs have been installed and aligned.
Will post updates once springs have been installed and aligned.
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Just ordered my FRPP - K springs! They arrive Saturday or Monday! The deal was too good to pass up. I decided to go with springs first due to price and looks. After xmas, I might have enough anyways to get the tuner as well...
Will post updates once springs have been installed and aligned.
Will post updates once springs have been installed and aligned.
I'll be in Marion from Friday until Monday morning. Leaving for Chicago then.
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Thanks for offer though!!!
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Originally Posted by BlackMamba03
This. Some people lower their cars and don't install one and their rear end is off. Since you're looking to lower 1.5", I highly recommend you install an adjustable one.
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About the panhard bar... Is this ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY to install with my Ford k springs? I would think not. Aren't there folks here who have k springs and stock everything else? I will get an alignment for sure.
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The panhard is not necessary, but reccommended to re-center the rear axle once your lowered. I didn't think I needed one because I only went 1.25" in the rear, but it's still not centered. It's on my to-do list. If you're having a shop do your springs, you might as well get one and have them do it at the same time.