01-20-2013, 08:03 PM | #1 |
Administrator
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Huntsville, AL
Posts: 14,774
|
1998 Mustang GT Coupe - It's here, so let the fun begin
The good news - the car arrived today.
The bad news - the clutch is toast, the shocks/struts bounce around like a 70's model Lincoln, and it's slow as molasses. At least it was cheap. Seriously though, even though it's one of the least desirable modern Mustangs, the car is special to me. I think I know what I want to do with the suspension and chassis bracing (MM Maximum Grip Package), and that's next on "the list". Brakes aren't as bad as I remembered from driving it back in July, but I already have Bullitt stuff to put on the front courtesy of Craigslist. Also have Hawk HPS pads and a set of Speedbleeders for the front and rear. I've already hit Coupe up for a clutch, aluminum flywheel, quadrant, cable, etc. So, once I've recovered from all of THAT, here's what I'm wanting to do: - Full exhaust (since the K member is coming out, it'll be "easy" to do long tubes) - Aftermarket head unit w/ Bluetooth - Upgrade speakers, add a small sub and amp - 4.10s - PI heads (if I get the guts, I may give porting them a shot) and intake, some sort of aftermarket cams - What options do I have for tuning it myself? I don't mind datalogging and playing around with it (I dare say I might even enjoy it), but if it doesn't make sense money-wise on such a simple setup I'd consider just ordering a chip or having someone else tune it. - Eventually I'd like some different wheels, a Cobra bumper, an S281 wing, and some kind of small cowl hood (Cervinis regular cowl or '95 R most likely). It didn't get here until after dark, so I'll get some pictures soon. I need to clean it up first, too - it got FILTHY on the way here. Besides, it looks just like every other Mustang GT with chrome Cobra Rs.
__________________
1998 Mustang GT Coupe - World's Slowest Racecar 2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V8 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen TDI Last edited by TheJeanyus; 05-28-2013 at 07:54 AM. |
01-20-2013, 08:58 PM | #2 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 221
|
Moates quarterhorse for tuning software and a good wideband is all thats needed!
|
01-20-2013, 09:10 PM | #3 |
3v's are slow
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Here and There
Posts: 17,152
|
SCT use to sell software for the self tuner. Can't remember what it was called though. Instead of doing the pi swap, what about throwing a turbo or kenne bell on it?
on the cosmetic plan.
__________________
2009 Porsche Carrera S 2008 ///AMG C63.. Eurocharge Tune. RIP 2019 AMG GLC43..wife's 03 F250 SD.. Edge Evo, AFE Stage 1 CAI 08 GT. JBA axle back, FRPP springs, FRPP swaybars.. daughter's 01 Cobra vert... wife's I need a new toy |
01-20-2013, 09:51 PM | #4 | |
Administrator
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Huntsville, AL
Posts: 14,774
|
Quote:
2) Temptation to go too far with it and "snowball" into a 600 rwhp car that I don't want to drive to work.
__________________
1998 Mustang GT Coupe - World's Slowest Racecar 2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V8 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen TDI |
|
01-20-2013, 10:25 PM | #5 |
Halfshaft Killer
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: The Kingdom
Posts: 3,910
|
The sct is the pro racers package
__________________
03 Cobra 06 F250 (\__/) (='.'=) (")_(") |
01-21-2013, 06:53 AM | #6 | |
3v's are slow
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Here and There
Posts: 17,152
|
I was thinking a power adder would be cheaper than HCI
Quote:
__________________
2009 Porsche Carrera S 2008 ///AMG C63.. Eurocharge Tune. RIP 2019 AMG GLC43..wife's 03 F250 SD.. Edge Evo, AFE Stage 1 CAI 08 GT. JBA axle back, FRPP springs, FRPP swaybars.. daughter's 01 Cobra vert... wife's I need a new toy |
|
01-21-2013, 07:35 AM | #7 |
Mind Blowing
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Dawsonville Ga
Posts: 3,913
|
Glad to see you back in the car game. Can't wait to see it
__________________
Slow Joe Racing 2008 dodge ram 5.7 HEMI 1993 lx with a 289 and a 3 speed on the floor WTB 1955 t-bird project |
01-21-2013, 08:14 AM | #8 |
Administrator
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Huntsville, AL
Posts: 14,774
|
PI heads and cams can be found for $350 or so from what I've seen on Craigslist lately. The Bullitt intake will be pricey ($500+), but I may just go with a PI intake ($100-150) instead. If I end up doing aftermarket cams I'll try to find a used set. We'll see how it goes. I'll have my hands full getting the suspension stuff sorted out for a while anyway.
__________________
1998 Mustang GT Coupe - World's Slowest Racecar 2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V8 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen TDI |
01-21-2013, 08:59 AM | #9 |
Super Moderator
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 6,313
|
I'll check on the SCT stuff too. I know a couple guys down there.
|
01-21-2013, 09:42 PM | #10 |
Crusin...
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Various Places in Middle AL
Posts: 3,542
|
Oh, and
__________________
Liberal education has nothing to do with liberal or conservative politics. Liberal education is the simple idea of a broad and well-rounded course of study in the humanities, social sciences, sciences, and the arts. The overarching goal is to liberate the mind from ignorance and superstition. |
|
|