what to get first?

[sn95gtvert]

im going to buy one or two things for my car a month. what should i get first?
1. full length subframe connectors and a roll bar with door bars from MM
2. rear lower controll arms and springs full bushing set http://www.energysuspensionparts.com/proddetail.asp?prod=4.18109&PARTNER=gbase
3. heads and cam
4. mgw short shifter
5. spray

i've been thinking about the m112 swap too but its spendy. paint is on my list as well but i may end up going matte black and tinting the windows. body mods are last on my list tho. i like the fact that i can smoke all the rice around here in what they seem to think is a barbie car.

 

[det_riot]

I vote subframes and rear control arms! whats the use of making power if you cant hook?

 

[sn95gtvert]

i want the added strength of the roll bar, plus going fast with not much more then 2 sheets of cloth over your dome is kinda sketchy. i paired the roll bar and subframes cause they need similar stuff to install. (removing interior and welding)

det_riot i hear you on getting it to hook, i can already spin em into 3rd on 275's with only the mods in my sig.


ahhh so much to think about now that i have money rolling in again.

 

[Win]

I would add the full length subframes and rear lower. When you actually go to the track and run faster then a 13.49. That's the only time there going to require it. I can understand wanting to be safer and all. I don't think it's very much of a accomplishment spinning it in 3rd so i would suggest all the suspension components before the roll bar. I mean with my 3.08 rear gear on a good tire i could spin through 1st and 2nd. Once i added the full length subframes and put the d/r's and 3.73 it wouldn't spin but just a hare off the line. I could roll them over shifting.

Basically after my little paragraph add the full length subframes, rear lowers and some proper springs and shocks and you will be able to hook a lot better.

 

[LAFENATU]

I always build mustangs back to front.

 

[Win]

I always build mustangs back to front.

Exactly power means nothing without traction!

 

[castine917]

im going to buy one or two things for my car a month. what should i get first?
1. full length subframe connectors and a roll bar with door bars from MM
2. rear lower controll arms and springs full bushing set http://www.energysuspensionparts.com/proddetail.asp?prod=4.18109&PARTNER=gbase
3. heads and cam
4. mgw short shifter
5. spray

i've been thinking about the m112 swap too but its spendy. paint is on my list as well but i may end up going matte black and tinting the windows. body mods are last on my list tho. i like the fact that i can smoke all the rice around here in what they seem to think is a barbie car.

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[sn95gtvert]

oh also i will be putting a 351w roller in the vert at some point this summer/fall. the day that motor is ready on the stand i will put at least a 250 shot of juice on the stock 302 and see what i can make her run, or if i can get it to become bulimic.

 

[det_riot]

Well if you're going to be 351w swapping it there's no need to do the heads and intake and waste your money on that.

 

[CanaryGT]

Spray the hell outta the motor.

 

[sn95gtvert]

what i plan to do is get a lightning lower intake and run my cobra upper. i want a mild 351w with some spray for track days. nothing crazy, but i want it to be a little differnet then most the stangs around. its just a plan at this point things can change like if i find a set of afr's on the cheap or whatever.

my motor runs plenty strong right now and i already have bad traction problems so i will do supporting suspension mods first.

 

[LAFENATU]

what i plan to do is get a lightning lower intake and run my cobra upper. i want a mild 351w with some spray for track days. nothing crazy, but i want it to be a little differnet then most the stangs around. its just a plan at this point things can change like if i find a set of afr's on the cheap or whatever.

my motor runs plenty strong right now and i already have bad traction problems so i will do supporting suspension mods first.

You're gonna choke the hell outta that engine woth a cobra intake.

 

[castine917]

if it runs strong, sell it not trash it. buy another bottle worth of spray for the 351 with the money or even a better intake.

 

[Sinned83]

I would go with the LCA's and bushing set 1st

 

[330CubeGt]

I always build mustangs back to front.

Ive always tried to stick to the same thing, although ive never installed sub frames on either of my 5 mustangs, People tell me im nuts for not making that the first thing i do so i might have to give them a try on the new car.

 

[All_Ford_Fun]

Hey man , if u have any info on the swap plz pass it on as im starting mine in 2 weeks lol , id vote sub frame's control arms aswell , also for your swap check out AJE k members , the added weight of the 351 is reason enough to want to shed a few pounds off the front , but they make theres so u can simply change motor mounts to fit eather motor...
If you deside to go with heads shoot me a pm , im letting go of my AFR 185's , im goin to need 205's atleast for my 418

 

[Mustanger]

Subframes & the TriAx or MGW & lower control arms get my vote first

 

[reddragon95]

I always build mustangs back to front.

couldnt be said better.but here goes..full sub frames,gears,upper/lower control arms,shocks struts springs cc plates if needed,maybe a sway bar upgrade if needed,then power producers..heads cam intake blower nitrous....so on and so on...hope i got it all right.

 

[sn95gtvert]

ok guys, my vert is extra loose seeing how my stock gt strut tower brace wont fit over the cobra intake. im pretty tired of a sloppy feeling car. due to recent events i have to find a new place to call home. but all is well being that im working more then full time these days.

i think my first buy will be sub frames rear lowers and springs. i'll wait till the next payday to get matching shocks/struts and cc plates.

I have 3.73's already, and with the minor mods done to my motor i was able to make my 3800lb vert run a 14.1 on wore out 255 street tires. I will update everyone once my order is placed.