ssBLACKEDOUTss Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 I am refi-ing my house and will have a little bit of extra bread in a few weeks. I want to make the ol' SS a little more aggressive. This is my daily driver so nothing crazy. Lookin to spend maybe 3-4k. Currently have CAI, exhaust (stock headers), and a tune. Ive done a few mustangs in the past but never gotten the gains I'd have liked from the amount of $ spent. I want to do this one right so Im looking for suggestions, keeping in mind this is my DD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1BAD2K Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Supercharger. You don't know its there until you stomp on it, and as long as you go fairly conservative you won't ever have any problems. $4K would get you a used kit and a tune. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssBLACKEDOUTss Posted May 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 (edited) I was thinking, headers, mild cam. Supercharger is on the higher side of what id like to spend. Edited May 20, 2014 by ssBLACKEDOUTss (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f1ss Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Headers (ARH) and mild cam sounds nice. Maybe look into a fast intake and bigger t/b to help it breathe. I would also plan on something to beef the tranny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1BAD2K Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 I was thinking, headers, mild cam. Supercharger is on the higher side of what id like to spend. I bought a complete mp112 with under 10 K miles for only $2,500.... Just gotta look around. Once you spend $1000 on headers and the same on a can then consider a stall, you're right there lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssBLACKEDOUTss Posted May 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Id do the SC if I could score one for the right price. How can I upgrade the tranny to handle the added power? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC03SS Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 With the right tune tranny will be ok with a Shiftkit n servo. Knock on wood mine has been great. Cam n 3k stall has worked out well. Been almost 2 years n alls well. Many Many hard launches on it so I know eventually it's gonna bust. A good size cam n stall good tune will get you close to a Maggie speed wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssBLACKEDOUTss Posted May 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Ive got vette servos and the tune already so maybe cam, stall, and headers? Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC03SS Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 I personally like my cam stall n headers. Lots of other little things go with it. But I DD mine and have so at least 6 days a week. Runs great for what mods I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverado777 Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 +1 for the supercharger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evandostert Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 If I were to start over id just get a maggie and be done with it all. That's the plan for my next ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLOWN SS/T Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 Theres a vortech sc on pt for $1600, would just need a heat exchanger, fuel pump, injectors and a tune. If you wanna get best bang for the buck mods, I'd find some pacesetter LT's, TBSS intake and port your 78mm TB unless you can spend extra for the x link and 90mm TB, Tune, converter, and a cam. Maybe some E fans if you don't have them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blown 346 Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 (edited) I agree on going with headers, cam and a re tune. That will allow you to not go over your budget. You may also need to upgrade to larger injectors depending on the cam you choose. If you do have money left over, a servo upgrade is also a good idea Edit... If your doing the work yourself then I would look into getting a shift kit also. Edited May 21, 2014 by Blown 346 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2003_SuperSport Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 I am refi-ing my house and will have a little bit of extra bread in a few weeks. I want to make the ol' SS a little more aggressive. This is my daily driver so nothing crazy. Lookin to spend maybe 3-4k. Currently have CAI, exhaust (stock headers), and a tune. Ive done a few mustangs in the past but never gotten the gains I'd have liked from the amount of $ spent. I want to do this one right so Im looking for suggestions, keeping in mind this is my DD. If your keeping it as a daily driver and are worried about saving gas or maybe even adding a MPG or two to your truck (if you can go easy on her LOL) I'd go with a used mp112 or Mp122 Radix... Easy bolt on and 120-140HP's with the push of the pedal... A cam and heads are GENERALLY going to demand more fuel due to longer durations the valves stay open over stock... If you dont plan on towing anything too heavy I'd go with a 2800-3000 stall on top of the radix for that extra grab the seat of your pants acceleration haha... I have a 3000 stall in my truck and my TC is locking up between 3000-3500... Tough to tell on the scanner because my scanner goes by 1/5ths of a second and within 2 tenths of a second my truck went from 2500-3500rpms and 2mph-16mph with lots of front wheel spin... LOL.... If I were to ever have my truck just as a daily I would only supercharge it and do the necessary tranny work... Me on the other hand my SSS is not my daily so I went with the cam, head work, boost, meth, NO2 etc... blahaha... Gas MPG still averages 10-12 so I am happy with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssBLACKEDOUTss Posted May 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 If your keeping it as a daily driver and are worried about saving gas or maybe even adding a MPG or two to your truck (if you can go easy on her LOL) I'd go with a used mp112 or Mp122 Radix... Easy bolt on and 120-140HP's with the push of the pedal... A cam and heads are GENERALLY going to demand more fuel due to longer durations the valves stay open over stock... If you dont plan on towing anything too heavy I'd go with a 2800-3000 stall on top of the radix for that extra grab the seat of your pants acceleration haha... I have a 3000 stall in my truck and my TC is locking up between 3000-3500... Tough to tell on the scanner because my scanner goes by 1/5ths of a second and within 2 tenths of a second my truck went from 2500-3500rpms and 2mph-16mph with lots of front wheel spin... LOL.... If I were to ever have my truck just as a daily I would only supercharge it and do the necessary tranny work... Me on the other hand my SSS is not my daily so I went with the cam, head work, boost, meth, NO2 etc... blahaha... Gas MPG still averages 10-12 so I am happy with it Im Liking the advice, think Im leaning towards the SC now, fuel is no worry, I work very close to home and use the old ladies car when we go far. I also want some funds to go toward the cowl hood and 3/4 drop kit, gotta look good while im burning up the rubber ya know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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