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[jeep45238]

Rundown:
03 GT, TR3650

Installing brakes, HPS pads, SS lines, quadrant, adjuster this weekend.

Already have gears, FLSFC, plenum, TB, H pipe, exhaust, intake pipe, springs/shocks/struts, and a short throw.

No maintenance or broken parts need replacing/updating

Got a $150 gift card from CJ, will spend up to $350 combined.


Can't decide what I'll get a better bang/buck with:
Shorty headers (no long tubes, don't want to replace the H pipe) ($160)

or

Aluminum driveshaft ($185)


Not performance related:

Aluminum diff cover, driveshaft loop ($66)
(Easy fill/drain of diff fluid, no loss of control if driveshaft goes insane)


I'm personally tied between the headers and Driveshaft - driveshaft is an easier install and should let the engine spin up faster, headers will change the sound and gain a little bit of low end torque.




No, long tubes will not be installed, thank you for your suggestions to do so though.

[cstreu1026]

Don't bother with shorty headers. It's all the work of long tubes with no real gain in power.

[2007ShelbyCobra]

looks like the only option is an aluminum drive shaft :)

[redfirepearlgt]

I did most of what you have done on an 02 GT I had. I also did an Aluminum DS. No real gain noticed, but less concern of having it break. You may get more benefit out of rear LCA's and UCA's. AS stated shorties are only for looks. No gain for the heartache and money spent. Go LT or stay on the porch with regard to that mod.

[jeep45238]

Appreciate the input :-)

[akagreg3]

4.6 really benefit from coils and wires (msd/screamindemon) and good plugs, long tubes are a pita to install but well worth it, and a good tune, k member? Maybe

[jeep45238]

Ordered some Maximum Motorsports lower control arms.

Have good plugs and a tune, will be getting coils if mine start to fail, and a K member when I get boost.