2006 gt help!!

[Brandon34]

ok so i just bought a 2006 gt which is basically stock. I am looking for some visual ideas and different bolt on power upgrade ideas?? i have looked into superchargers and things like that but i could use some help or suggestions please.

[2001GTTT]

Intake, Gears, Catback, Handheld Tuner and that thing will F'in fly. Visual Ideas, 20in. wheels, tinted windows, tinted tailights, lowering springs, front chin spoiler

[Brandon34]

thanks a lot man. im kinda new to all of this could you explain how the tuners work? sorry

[Brandon34]

i have a flowmaster exhaust, k&n intake and 3.73 gears. is that a decent combination?

[blaze00]

thanks a lot man. im kinda new to all of this could you explain how the tuners work? sorry
a flash tuner changes perameters in your ecu like fuel and timeing, when your fans kick on all kinds of crazy stuff.

[Brandon34]

so getting one of these tuners will give me more power? or is there other things i need to buy?

[THE BIG KOALA]

car looks good that has the same gears as mine did you change them yourself i also have cat back intake and i just got rid of my diablo tuner to get a different one

[blaze00]

so getting one of these tuners will give me more power? or is there other things i need to buy?
from the factory the tune on your car is rich on fuel and not as aggresive as it could be. so leaning out your fuel and adjusting your timeing will give you more horse power, i recomened taking it to a shop for the tune if you have never done it before.

[Brandon34]

no i didnt do the gears. the previous owner did that himself.

[Brandon34]

ok do you recommend any specific tuner? and should i buy a supercharger as well as the tuner?

[blaze00]

ok do you recommend any specific tuner? and should i buy a supercharger as well as the tuner?
i like diablosport but some guys swear by sct. i would do some reserch and talk to guys that have em on the same car you do. and for the blower, HELL YEAH. if you can swing it you will get alot more power from a power adder. but imo a tuner will def be needed if you do get a blower:thmbsup:

[Brandon34]

sounds good to me. thank you very much

[07Alloy]

I put the jlt intake on mine with a sct tuner. the intake requires a tune anyway. Very noticable difference. I am running a 93 octane torque tune. I bought my tuner used and cheap. I then had to order a tune which was emailed to me and put that on the ecu. Worked great. I am looking to do gears next. I already have flowmasters. I havent decided if I want to go with a supercharger or instead go with cams and all that. Love the sound of cams on these cars.
Also, visually, if your not lowered, you ought to be. It can be done pretty cheaply. I shortened the fishing pole antenna to look better. Different rear spoiler. Just do what you like. Everyone has their own opinions on what looks good.

[Brandon34]

thats pretty nice. i have given the supercharger a lot of thought but, havent bought one yet. i wanna get a tuner first do you have any suggestions

[John4cam]

Most sc's for your car come with a tuner so buying one seperate would be a waste of money.

I believe the tunes stored are also different than an off the shelf one..

[Brandon34]

ya thats true. thanks man. what if i wanted to go the cam and heads route. what would be the best to purchase?

[07Alloy]

I dont claim to know alot about a cam and head swap, but from what I understand you can probably get away with about half the cost of a supercharger. You will probably only get about half the horsepower increase too. For some of us, thats enough. What I am curious about is daily driver issues (gas mileage) and all that. Not that I really care. The easiest thing to do is buy the supercharger and your done. I use the word "done" loosely! Just keep in mind. If your going to buy a supercharger, dont waste your money buying an intake, tuner, underdrive pulleys, ect....You will just have to take most of it off.

[Rodeheaver's]

the cool thing about blowers is you dont loose your mpg when you drive it normal...

[Brandon34]

yeah ive been looking around for a supercharger a lot but havent found one yet. im looking to spend at most 5000. is that reasonable

[Rodeheaver's]

the standard hp kit(420hp) is $4421 and the high output kit (460hp) is $5683.. installation on these kits ranges from $450-$650, i could make you a package deal on the kit and installation labor.. and you will need it tuned, i can get this done for $350..

[Brandon34]

yeah thats sounds about right.. what kind of package deal? because i have a uncle who owns a garage and he said he would install it for me

[Rodeheaver's]

i could get you a standard hp kit ($4421), install it ($450) and tune it ($350), for$5050.00!!!!!

[Brandon34]

well where are you located?

[Rodeheaver's]

well where are you located?
Our shop is located in McClellandtown, that is 30 miles south of the burg and 6 miles west of uniontown on rt21..

[Brandon34]

hmm well ill be sure to look into it. thanks a lot

[Rodeheaver's]

hmm well ill be sure to look into it. thanks a lot
cool beans man!! lmk what you figure out, superchargers are the #1 mod for those cars...:thmbsup:

[Brandon34]

ok ill get back to you asap

[cam303]

My 07 GT had an SCT tuner, JLT intake, off road x pipe, flowmaster axle back, underdrive pulleys, and 4.30 gears. It ran 12.8-12.9 @ 108 on the stock rubber at PRP with these mods. I have most of this stuff for sale in the classified section.
I would say the tune and gears made the most difference. In my opinion 3.73's are not enough for these cars.

[Chargin2004GT]

cool beans man!! lmk what you figure out, superchargers are the #1 mod for those cars...:thmbsup:

AGREE 100%

[Brandon34]

see i really like the 3.73 gears, i almost got 4.10s though

[07Alloy]

4.10's are on my short list. Also, I have been thinking about charge motion delete plates. From what I understand, you can just modify the stock ones too.

[Brandon34]

sorry im not the most knowledgeable person when it comes to cars. what are charge motion delete plates

[07Alloy]

To put it simply, there are plates right below your intake runners that contain butterfly valves which open and close. You can buy new plates that delete the butterflys thus improving air flow. You need to update the tune with these. Steeda makes a set I know.

[Brandon34]

sounds good. is it worth it? what does this cost?

[07Alloy]

I think you only see a small gain when you are pretty much stock. If you start adding mods like a supercharger, then they are more beneficial. From what I have heard, the stockers can be modified to resemble the aftermarket ones. I have seen a write-up on one of the other sites. I will see if I can find it. Otherwise the cost is 100-200 bucks I think. Most say they are worth it in the long run.

[Rodeheaver's]

To put it simply, there are plates right below your intake runners that contain butterfly valves which open and close. You can buy new plates that delete the butterflys thus improving air flow. You need to update the tune with these. Steeda makes a set I know.

I am like 99% sure they get deleted with the edelbrock supercharger kit...:thumbsup:

[07Alloy]

Your correct...and roush..and saleen..KB. I think all of those.

[Rodeheaver's]

Your correct...and roush..and saleen..KB. I think all of those.
the edelbrock kit uses the tvs blower from eaton, it seems to really be the hit with the shelbys.. I know evolution performance installs a ton of them and i hear nothing but great things..

[Brandon34]

what about turbochargers

[2001GTTT]

what about turbochargers


what about them? lol

[John4cam]

what about turbochargers

Thats your best bet but you said you have a budget of 5k?:rofl:

[Rodeheaver's]

turbos are fun, but seem to be a pain in the butt...

[fin1]

turbos are fun, but seem to be a pain in the butt...

Not if you buy a good kit from a reputable company and there are a some good options available. I switched from a S/C to a turbo and would never go back. Can't beat the "free" power. ;)

[Brandon34]

well my dad decided tochip in to my budget.. we have agreed on buying a roush 427R conversion package. i found one for 11400. what do you guys think about that? is it worth it?

[PaxtonShelby]

well my dad decided tochip in to my budget.. we have agreed on buying a roush 427R conversion package. i found one for 11400. what do you guys think about that? is it worth it?

What all does the 427R package get you? Seems like a lot of money to me. If you research the mods and have a local shop do the install, I'd think you'd end up with a car that could easily outrun a 427R and have money left over...

If you're expanding your budget a little from your original amount, check into the Kenne Bell superchargers. They make a ton of torque down low and have a built-in intercooler. They seem to have a great design. Last time I looked into them the kits were a little over $5k. Throw in the needed clutch upgrade, lowering springs, rims/tires, and maybe some brakes and there's not much else you could do!

Good luck! :goodidea:

[John4cam]

well my dad decided tochip in to my budget.. we have agreed on buying a roush 427R conversion package. i found one for 11400. what do you guys think about that? is it worth it?

Ummmm.....No.

for $11,400 you could make your car a freakin screamer with a turbo kit and supporting mods!

[Rodeheaver's]

Ummmm.....No.

for $11,400 you could make your car a freakin screamer with a turbo kit and supporting mods!
X2...

[wick]

Ummmm.....No.

for $11,400 you could make your car a freakin screamer with a turbo kit and supporting mods!

Some compound boost could be in this future. Roots blower for some great bottom end and the hellraiser kit from hellion for the screaming top end. Come on 1400HP!!!!!

[John4cam]

Some compound boost could be in this future. Roots blower for some great bottom end and the hellraiser kit from hellion for the screaming top end. Come on 1400HP!!!!!


Oh man, those kits make unreal power!:thumbsup:

[2001GTTT]

no way man. for that money, turbo that car.

[wick]

no way man. for that money, turbo that car.


That would be the hellion kit...

[2001GTTT]

That would be the hellion kit...


Yes Robert I know! lol.

that was my answer to the OP's Roush conversion question.

[wick]

Yes Robert I know! lol.

that was my answer to the OP's Roush conversion question.


HAHAHAHA..