Thoughts on mods

[ImColeTrickle]

1997 GT ( Yes I know the transmission sucks)

Just wanted to hear opinions on the mods I'm planning to do in the near future. I don't want to go the top swap or turbo route because I'm about to start college. So I am going to keep it N/A. Got to have it as my daily driver.

Mods already on Car:
Wizair CAI
ZZP 2.5" DP
ZZP 2.5" Catback Exhaust
ZZP 1.0 PCM ( I need a better tune)

Mods Planned:
HV3 Insert
Front Plog
Ported TB
Bigger Injectors (I'm thinking maybe L67 or Bosch 24# 890)
And either GT1 Cam or ER rockers

Any opinions or harsh dream breaking criticisms are welcome Or if I have mods listed that aren't really necessary let me know. The more money I save the better.

[KeithGTP03]

Leave it be, finish school then mod whatever you want to mod. Modding is a poor investment, you will never get back what you paid for. The mod bug is a disease to your wallet and time. Unless you're on a full scholarship. Then do all of your list

[ImColeTrickle]

I'm not paying for much of it. Some books. And I've got a job and plan to get more hours. So hopefully it works out to where I can slap the mods on it. That or try and get a GTP

[Pure2sin]

I thought this was another thread about the new moderators. lol

[matt5112]

Z3 kit and plan for a tranny build...

Despite what victor liked to claim for a while... you WILL need one.

[boostedcompg]

The injectors are a waste for those mods. Just do headers (for less money then the dp and plog and more gain) then do the rockers. Be a decent little gt, still reliable. Then sell and get a gtp after school

[blueguy]

Transmission.

Because beating on it with anymore mods and it'll probably 'ssplode.

[JoRoW99]

stock trannies are cheap. I'd just try to trade it for a GTP.

BTW, cam isnt cheap.

[blueguy]

With a GTP transmission you will need a GTP passenger axle as well...since they have the HD Diff, it shortens up that side quite a bit.

[JoRoW99]

whatchu talkin bout? I meant trade the whole car for a GTP.

[ImColeTrickle]

so I can put the 4t65 in it and get rid of this 4t60 garbage?

[JoRoW99]

I would think so. Might need a new PCM though.


Lets let bill chime in, hes the tranny guy around here.

[Tuner-Extraordinaire]

Would cost less to just buy a GTP.

[boostedcompg]

^this

[matt5112]

But then you're stuck with a used car in unknown condition.

People who wanna go fast will need rebuilds at this point considering most of these vehicles are climbing up in miles.

[ImColeTrickle]

Ill save up and trade it for a GTP then. Sounds easier

[JoRoW99]

Might as well get on a better platform while your at it lol.

[98L36]

Might as well get on a better platform while your at it lol.

If you're talking new platform as in new car, I'd reccommend a 2011 5.0 Coyote.

I've heard that they can be a real beast with a bolt-on Whipple.

[blueguy]

If you're talking new platform as in new car, I'd reccommend a 2011 5.0 Coyote.

I've heard that they can be a real beast with a bolt-on Whipple.

Sure...until the transmission assplodes all over the place when you hammer through the gears a couple times.

Sounds good to me.

[JoRoW99]

Us college kids cant afford new mustangs. I'd go with a DSM or F-body if you are getting another car.