Thread: Time to start saving for a GTP

Shouldn't take long I see decent condition ones for $2k on craigslist

get a 04+

Originally Posted by ImColeTrickle

Ive been researching (and probably making more threads than necessary) what it would take to make my 97 GT dependable and somewhat fast and I am starting to think it is alot more trouble than its worth. So I am going to start putting money back for a GTP. Any suggestions on what year to look for? Ive heard 99'-02' models are the ones to look for but I wanna hear some opinions. Granted its going to be A LONG TIME before I have enough for one in decent condition.

What do you want to do with it?

If modding at all, get a 98-00.
01+ lack perf shift (jekyll and hyde modes as i call it), and are a pain to tune due to an added cat check which dumps fuel.

If you can swing it and plan on staying mostly stock, get a 04+

97-03 are wonderful for modding. They're better than the 04+. BETTER I SAY. I'LL CUT YOU. I mean...yah, they're better.

99 is the best year. It's got all the updated parts before they started changing stuff for the worse.

01 cat efficiancy test is easy to get a round buy a 2000 PCM. that is what i did with my 01 GT

and perf shift is meh i leave it on all the time any way. the 99 does not even have a functioning perf shif it is "on" all the time becuase of the tune

If you are going to save for a GTP then why not just use that money for a turbo kit and put it on your GT.

Originally Posted by ImColeTrickle

4t60e + Boost = Fail. At least that what everyone keeps telling me

Thats what I keep hearing. Im putting a supercharger on my 97 sometime in March. Although that's probably as far as im going for right now. We'll see how the trans holds up.

the 4t60-e would hate him greatly lol

even though that can be swapped out

GTP's with perf shift is best.

and be just as fast as he is now?


it would sound fast at least (this si if he gets a 96-98 car. a 99-04 would be faster than a NA 3800 still slower then a GTP)

some mustang owners act like they need to **** out a pinecone

the joys of working at a ford dealer