The bs thread

[Grandpa]

Originally Posted by Courtesy Flush Why even do any performance modifications then, if experience tells you its hassle and not worth expense? I fully disagree with headers adding minimal gains to f/i setups.

These new cars are ridiculously easy to make power with as it is, so why do modifications that aren't really needed that would just make the car difficult to be inspected? Exhaust and blower on these cars will make 600-700rw depending on boost and supporting mods.

Installing longtubes on these cars are a complete pain in the ass. If you have a shop do it 1) it's going to be expensive as hell 2) you're taking a huge chance with the Mustang shops in the DFW area because most of them suck ass. Dave's car is also slammed which is going to make it difficult driving daily with speed bumps and driveways scraping everything and possibly busting collectors.

Unless you are building an all out race car trying to squeeze out every last bit of horsepower, spending $1250 on parts, plus $85 hour labor hours on install is not worth the 15-20rwhp that you will gain from it.

But that's just my opinion.

[virtu]

For the guys running around with open exhaust, do you ever get hassled by the popo? I've heard what these cars sound like and I can't even imagine driving around the city making all that noise. I'm not knocking it, I think it sounds badass and I would totally do it but it just screams "look at me look at me." I think I've got enough of that going on with the green paint.

[Courtesy Flush]

Originally Posted by Steve These new cars are ridiculously easy to make power with as it is, so why do modifications that aren't really needed that would just make the car difficult to be inspected? Exhaust and blower on these cars will make 600-700rw depending on boost and supporting mods. Installing longtubes on these cars are a complete pain in the ass. If you have a shop do it 1) it's going to be expensive as hell 2) you're taking a huge chance with the Mustang shops in the DFW area because most of them suck ass. Dave's car is also slammed which is going to make it difficult driving daily with speed bumps and driveways scraping everything and possibly busting collectors. Unless you are building an all out race car trying to squeeze out every last bit of horsepower, spending $1250 on parts, plus $85 hour labor hours on install is not worth the 15-20rwhp that you will gain from it. But that's just my opinion.

You keep mentioning inspection like getting it done is to the level of difficulty of a bar exam. I've never had a problem

Headers are a supporting mod. Less boost is needed with the added flow aftermarket headers provide therefore the stress on the motor is somewhat minimized. I hope you have seen the stock headers before making these assessments, looks like a 15 year old welded them with a years experience. I will they say do flow well for light bolt on setups.

Good luck getting local vendors to support this site and possibly offer discounts for members with those comments.

[Grandpa]

Originally Posted by Courtesy Flush You keep mentioning inspection like getting it done is to the level of difficulty of a bar exam. I've never had a problem Headers are a supporting mod. Less boost is needed with the added flow aftermarket headers provide therefore the stress on the motor is somewhat minimized. I hope you have seen the stock headers before making these assessments, looks like a 15 year old welded them with a years experience. I will they say do flow well for light bolt on setups. Good luck getting local vendors to support this site and possibly offer discounts for members with those comments.

Respectfully, i have been doing this car thing for a long time now and i personally just dont want the inspection hassle any longer. I dont want any race car type problems, i want it to start everytime i turn the key, i want to be able to take it to any inspection place without having to know someone for a hookup and all that crap. Squeezing every horsepower out of a car is a huge waste of time and money unless you are building a race car that is purpose built. I kick myself when i think about how much ive wasted over the yearsof doing this stuff. Lol

These new cars are so easy to make powerwith its silly. Exhaust, blower and a tune will make way more than i can useon the street. No need to get silly with it with parts that make the car less streetable and more of a hassle.

Again, that is my opinion that works for me. The car is suppose to be a fun hobby car. It just sits most of the time and driven to enjoy and have fun with. Its not suppose to bring more stress and less fun.

[Quake5.0]

I completely agree with steve. I really enjoy racing a race car but I really hate driving it on the street. If I get 600-700hp outta the new car I'll be just peachy and have a/c and take my wife on a date in it!