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Old 1/21/13, 03:21 PM
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Cool Good call

Originally Posted by TheDivaDanielle
I hear a repaint to Grabber Blue or Gotta Have it Green is a first mod that's worthy :-) They are the two fastest colors.
That's a great idea, however I hear GHIG is slightly faster !! Scott
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My first two ideas are a short throw shifter (seems like mgw is the favorite for most) and the gt500 axle back.
Does the mgw utilize the reverse lockout like stock or an led like the Barton? And anyone happy with the gt 500 axle back? I know there's now performance gains, but I've heard it in person and that's what a mustang should sound like. Where's the best place to purchase both?
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Originally Posted by pegasus5.0
My first two ideas are a short throw shifter (seems like mgw is the favorite for most) and the gt500 axle back.
Does the mgw utilize the reverse lockout like stock or an led like the Barton? And anyone happy with the gt 500 axle back? I know there's now performance gains, but I've heard it in person and that's what a mustang should sound like. Where's the best place to purchase both?
Yes, gt 500 axle backs + resonator delete is awesome!! I believe the mgw uses the same lockout as stock.
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Originally Posted by steven46746

Yes, gt 500 axle backs + resonator delete is awesome!! I believe the mgw uses the same lockout as stock.
What benefit does the resonator delete provide?
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Originally Posted by pegasus5.0

What benefit does the resonator delete provide?
Deeper sound with no drone at 60, the gt 500s alone a still a bit quiet.
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Originally Posted by steven46746

Deeper sound with no drone at 60, the gt 500s alone a still a bit quiet.
What's involved in removing the resonators?
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Originally Posted by pegasus5.0

What's involved in removing the resonators?
Muffler shop cuts them off an welds in 3 inche pipe, it's a must. They serve no purpose.
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Originally Posted by steven46746

Muffler shop cuts them off an welds in 3 inche pipe, it's a must. They serve no purpose.
Will that mess with my warranty/ smog?
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Originally Posted by TheDivaDanielle
I hear a repaint to Grabber Blue or Gotta Have it Green is a first mod that's worthy :-) They are the two fastest colors.
SHHHHHH - we don't want every mustang to look like ours (they are fast tho...)
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Originally Posted by pegasus5.0

Will that mess with my warranty/ smog?
Nope

Bob's oil separator on the way!!
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I did tint and exhaust. These are all pretty good ideas though
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Recommendation for the Borla S-type exhaust; first mod I made and I love the sound it makes.
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Originally Posted by Blad3101
Recommendation for the Borla S-type exhaust; first mod I made and I love the sound it makes.
This X 2.
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Originally Posted by t-fatty
Sorry, i didn't mean to mislead anyone. That's nice Ford doesn't stand behind it's own tune motor/drivetrain wise.
FRPP is not a OEM tune. Ford seems to think that a tune means you beat on your car.
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I think FRPP warranties their tune if it is "installed by a dealer".... too bad there's no smiley for jerking off. Give me a break

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Originally Posted by JMac
to keep the oil blowback out of the crankcase.
That would be "blow-by". As in any unburned fuel or exhaust vapors that blows by the rings and mixes with the crankcase oil vapors.
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Originally Posted by TheDivaDanielle
I hear a repaint to Grabber Blue or Gotta Have it Green is a first mod that's worthy :-) They are the two fastest colors.
HA! Nothing says speed like Race Red.
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Originally Posted by Big Poppa
HA! Nothing says speed like Race Red.
Kona Blue all day.
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Originally Posted by Big Poppa

HA! Nothing says speed like Race Red.
I applied a highly scientific approach to research this topic. Race red is the fastest. My experiment involved a magic 8 ball, a trampoline, and a case of beer.


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