What would it take on a manual sl to kill a stock auto 2000 mustang gt? They don't have too much more hp (like 245 or so), but the torque is way up there. Thankfully most ford trannies shift around 4-5k (just as he starts hitting peak torque), that is if they even work at all. My friend's contour runs to redline before it shifts.
Modding an sl to kill a mustang gt
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Start with the basics:
K&N Airfilter
And a good tune-up (there is no use in adding HP if your no already running what you got) which include better wires and plugs
THen start the real mods:
Down pipe
Exhaust system
Underdrive pulleys
Better clutch
That may get you up to 245. Of course the 94-95 GT's run 245. 96-98's are pushing 260 and the 99+ are even more.
K&N Airfilter
And a good tune-up (there is no use in adding HP if your no already running what you got) which include better wires and plugs
THen start the real mods:
Down pipe
Exhaust system
Underdrive pulleys
Better clutch
That may get you up to 245. Of course the 94-95 GT's run 245. 96-98's are pushing 260 and the 99+ are even more.
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245 hp on a stock GT stang?! i don't think its that high. I know that the 98 ones had 225 and the 2000's still have the same engine so i don't think there could be such a big diff in hp. I know that a stock SL can beat a stock stang on any day as long as the SL driver knows how to launch and shift.
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My bad , i just looked up the hp on a 2000 stang and its 260. anyway , i think a 5 speed SL can take an auto stang. But if you want to be sure get an Air intake , underdrive pully , spark plug wires , and a good clutch. with those mods you can beat a stang for sure.
I used to have a '95 and '99 Mustang V6 Convertible. They Redlined at 4800 RPM. That is almost 2500 rpm's less than a 3000Gt which means you are in 2nd gear at mid range RPM's, while a mustang v6 is in third gear. I thinK at GT Redlines at 6000.
Practice those launches, another mod to do is get a good suspension. You can add all the HP you want but if you cannot connect with the road you go nowhere, that is why a VR-4 is dangerous. THey have the AWD that almost always grabs at the road on hard launches.
Practice those launches, another mod to do is get a good suspension. You can add all the HP you want but if you cannot connect with the road you go nowhere, that is why a VR-4 is dangerous. THey have the AWD that almost always grabs at the road on hard launches.
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You wont need anything if you can drive. I have beat three 99+ mustangs. All three were stock. Two were autos. The two autos didnt have a chance and the manual lost by about 1/2 car length. One of the autos was a factory geek and got beat by at least 5 car lengths.
Aaron
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Excuse my skeptism...but the numbers don't add up for you to beat a 99+ GT. I am not saying you didn't, but the drivers of the stangs you ran against must not have known how to drive that car.
A 1999+ mustang Gt is pushing 260 HP and 302 FT/LB torque Stock, and a DOHc 3000GT is pushing 222HP and 205? FT/LB torque. (In some I think it is only 217) and a 1999+ Gt weight 400 pounds less and a 3000GT. If I remember correctly loosing 100 pounds is an equvilant of gaining 10 HP (If I am wrong can someone correct me).
I can see a STOCK 3/s DOHC running with 94-95 GT and even some 96-98 But I can't see a Stock 3/s running with the 99+ plus, just looking at the numbers.
A 1999+ mustang Gt is pushing 260 HP and 302 FT/LB torque Stock, and a DOHc 3000GT is pushing 222HP and 205? FT/LB torque. (In some I think it is only 217) and a 1999+ Gt weight 400 pounds less and a 3000GT. If I remember correctly loosing 100 pounds is an equvilant of gaining 10 HP (If I am wrong can someone correct me).
I can see a STOCK 3/s DOHC running with 94-95 GT and even some 96-98 But I can't see a Stock 3/s running with the 99+ plus, just looking at the numbers.
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I believe the guy in the manual was a crappy driver and the car I am sure is faster than mine. The autos are not as fast as our SLs. They may have more HP but they are slower.
Aaron
Aaron
i almost beat a newer cobra and i had every seat filled with big kids all like 160 a piece but when i shifted into 2nd my tires started spinning thats when he passed me. i have a 91 stealth r/t non turbo with just a intake and just 91 octane and ocatane boost as well as some small things like a new pcv valve (which is good to change for those of you who havent) and cleaned my injectors. i beat gts alot.
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The Cobras are quite a bit faster than the GTs too. They have DOHCs I believe. I lost pretty badly to one not too long ago. Not sure if he was modded or not.
Aaron
Aaron
ok...I guess I am going to have to go find a GT and a Cobra, do a little revving and see who beats who. I guess I am a cinic that a STOCK 3000GT can beat a GT let alone a Cobra (which pumps out 320 HP) Does anyone else understand where I am coming from or am I just not seeing it.
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