terrapinjake
New Member
Hello all!
I recently made a fast decision and picked up a 2004 GT "40th Anniversary Edition." I am totally new to the world of fuel injected mod engines. I have owned a couple of boosted imports and never expected to own a Mustang.
So far, I'm digging the immediate onset of power and torque. Not waiting for boost to kick in is a very nice change. I have been reading around (definitely not new to the wealth of knowledge that is internet forums) and am both encouraged and worried to be staring a build with this platform. It seems as though we are cursed by an inferior set of heads, when compared to the 4V engines.
With all of that being said, I have no idea what I want to do with this car. I'd love to ready it for scca runs, but am worried about the handling characteristics. I do know that I need a bit more power out of this reasonably displaced V8.
So far I have a flowmaster catback and k&n drop in with no fender inlet on the air box. I'm thinking My next mod will be gears, but I'm perplexed with what I should do next. I'm thinking suspension might be a good idea, but the lust for more power is pretty strong!
I look forward to learning from you all, I've seen some nice builds, numbers and all around pretty cars on this forum and can't wait to contribute in any way.
I will post a pic of tonight after a quick wash, no need to clutter the intro with extra pictures!
Jake
Denver 5280
I recently made a fast decision and picked up a 2004 GT "40th Anniversary Edition." I am totally new to the world of fuel injected mod engines. I have owned a couple of boosted imports and never expected to own a Mustang.
So far, I'm digging the immediate onset of power and torque. Not waiting for boost to kick in is a very nice change. I have been reading around (definitely not new to the wealth of knowledge that is internet forums) and am both encouraged and worried to be staring a build with this platform. It seems as though we are cursed by an inferior set of heads, when compared to the 4V engines.
With all of that being said, I have no idea what I want to do with this car. I'd love to ready it for scca runs, but am worried about the handling characteristics. I do know that I need a bit more power out of this reasonably displaced V8.
So far I have a flowmaster catback and k&n drop in with no fender inlet on the air box. I'm thinking My next mod will be gears, but I'm perplexed with what I should do next. I'm thinking suspension might be a good idea, but the lust for more power is pretty strong!
I look forward to learning from you all, I've seen some nice builds, numbers and all around pretty cars on this forum and can't wait to contribute in any way.
I will post a pic of tonight after a quick wash, no need to clutter the intro with extra pictures!
Jake
Denver 5280