1994 mustang gt 3,000 ideas

[JJhirsch]

this winter i am looking to do something big i will have $3000 saved my max is $3500 i can spend.

mods i am looking in to are

- Trick flow heat H/C/I kit and get it tuned for about a total of $3500

- Vortech s-trim for $3000 (http://www.americanmuscle.com/mustang-vortech-supercharger-9495v8.html)

- turbo kit but that is kind of out of my price range.


the only thing i dont get is the vortech what is fuel management unit (FMU). is it even worth in that kit?


thanks JJ

 

[JJhirsch]

oh yeah my mods right now are

Mach 1 Chin Spoiler
Clear corners in front (amber bulbs)
Shorty Antenna

Suspension/Brakes:
Steeda Sport Springs (lowered about 1.25 inches) (Polyurethane spring and bump stop)
Tokico (2001) Bullett Spec Struts/Shocks
Steeda Round Tube Subframes (welded)
18x9 03/04 Cobra Wheels
Khumo Tires (Summer)
New Rotors
Hawk Pads (Street)
Russell braided brake lines

Drivetrain:
(new)cold air intake - BBK/K&N
FMS plug wires
JET Performance Chip
MAC Underdrive pulleys
BBK off road H-pipe
Prothane (Polyurethane) motor and trans mounts
FMS King Cobra Clutch (flywheel resurfaced) (Royal Purple fluid)
Ford Clutch Cable (New)
BBK Billet fire wall clutch adjuster
B&M Ripper Shifter
3:73 Trac loc gears (Royal Purple fluid)


Interior:
Mustang tri-bar embroidered floor mats
Bullett Aluminum Shift knob
Aluminum Pedals

 

[MustangMoser]

i'd go h/c/i and save up for a turbo kit, but thats just me.

 

[Mntlkase]

H/C/I x2

 

[ProKiller]

vortech will give you the best bang right out of the gate with the least amount of effort. the FMU is a way to fore the fuel system into acting bigger than it really is. vortech makes a pretty comprehensive kit and would be pretty much all you need. i believe it even comes with a tune. if you have 3000 burning a hole in your pocket its not a bad way to go but you could find a used one for less but it might involve more searching and work.

 

[MustangMoser]

look for used stuff and you might get h/c/i and blower, lol

 

[Mntlkase]

HAHAHAHA no shit man, there's a shop right by my house, that works on nothing but mustangs and the donated a 89 5.0 to a junkyard last week with the paxton blower still on it! If you want I can get you their number. I'm not sure if they will ship out parts though.

 

[SN-95.0Beast]

HAHAHAHA no SH*T man, there's a shop right by my house, that works on nothing but mustangs and the donated a 89 5.0 to a junkyard last week with the paxton blower still on it! If you want I can get you their number. I'm not sure if they will ship out parts though.

I want it, lol

 

[Gtnut1996]

i would get a used blower, gt40 or gt40p(depending on if you do headers) heads,cam, springs, and an intake. think about a throttle body and such also. could make a pretty mean street car.

 

[got5.0]

used parts, used parts, used parts. You'll be able to do a blower and some other nice engine work if you go that route.

 

[LAFENATU]

HAHAHAHA no SH*T man, there's a shop right by my house, that works on nothing but mustangs and the donated a 89 5.0 to a junkyard last week with the paxton blower still on it! If you want I can get you their number. I'm not sure if they will ship out parts though.

It's probably an old ball bearing Paxton which are good for about 5lb and make a decent paper weight.

 

[Rice_slayer]

I just did a trickflow HCI last winter but spent a lot more than $3000, but I re-did EVERYTHING up front from the oil pump to the tranny . Defiantly changed the way the car acts/drives that's for sure and that lumpy idle is like sex to the ears. I'm a VERY picky person when it comes to my car, so I always buy brand new(USUALLY, unless I trust seller or know it's a low mileage part) just for added security. I'd do the HCI, then a mild blower later if you still want more .

 

[ivan12]

I'd do the Vortech and a boost friendly cam for now. At least that's the route I'm going with this winter. I also like to buy stuff new unless they're little things from a person I know or trust. Ive wasted a lot of time an extra cash cleaning up stuff hunting down misc. parts or making repairs.

 

[kissrocksforever]

Id go H/C/I.

If your planning on doing more to the car in future years Id grab a 331/347 shortblock now, then do the H/C/I the year after, then a supercharger the year after

 

[duh09]

My vote would be for the Vortech.

 

[5litrarag]

Vortech now and save the rest for the rebuild...

 

[Gtnut1996]

gt40 heads(with machine work)$350, springs $150, used intake $225, tune $300, sn95 adapter $75, used s trim $1000, cam $200,gaskets and such $200. total $2500. then there is $500 for throttle body, maf, fuel pump, strut tower brace(if your intake will not let it clear or you dont modify like i did)
if you look you can around you can get cheap prices. i paid 100 for my gt40p heads, 90 for valve job, 35 to check heads, 125 for trick flow valve spring kit. i got an edelbrock performer 5.0 upper and lower manifold for 175. remember local forums and craigslist can be great. i have got alot of stuff off craigslist from people just calling me to see what all i had because they seen an add about mustang parts. i had some heads and exhaust on there and would up trading my stock seats for race seats since someone called me.