what are some cheap upgrades under $100

MustangShane · 10-30-2003, 08:12 PM

Ok ok ok so i'm a newbie and I'm used to 5.0l instead of my 4.0l, and now i have a new toy called 4wheel drive. now on a Mustang there are about a hundred little tricks under $100 bucks to make your pony faster. Now what about my stock 1993 Eddie Baur? How many upgrades under $100 are there? Thanks for the help.

*Redrig* · 10-30-2003, 08:35 PM

Welcome!!! A kkm conical air filter is probably your best for under $100. Also you can do the throttle cable mod for free, just do a search here for it and you will see what i mean.

MustangShane · 11-01-2003, 06:19 PM

Hey thanks. I'll check it out. this is kind of new territory for me. I like it!!

*unclemeat* · 11-02-2003, 06:36 AM

Synthetic lubricants.

**JDraper** · 11-02-2003, 07:26 AM

It's actually about $170, but one of the best ways to make it breathe better is a Flowmaster cat back exhaust. Makes a significant difference. That along with the air filter will give you a definite hp improvement. A new set of shocks will help the handling. You can get a set of Gabriel VST shocks from Pep Boys for $80. There is also a thread here somewhere about tuning your TPS position to help with acceleration.

SteedaExplorer · 11-02-2003, 10:57 PM

I came from the same boat as you, Ive had 3 mustangs and there were mods left and right .. But now it seems as though we have to be a little more creative in finding and making mods. But to answer your qustion for under 100$ You can get the KKM intake, Save up a little and get the Apten chip, Some tint, Suspension mods little by little, or get some plugs wires and oil to ensure a healthy X. Either way you will end up at a dead end MUCh faster than with the stang..... So Mod slowly and you should save money and stay content with the small changes!

MustangShane · 11-03-2003, 04:13 PM

YEAH I WAS THINKING ABOUT MESSING WITH THE EXHAUST. I WAS GOING TO DO SOMETHING LIKE THAT AND I HAD THOUGHT ABOUT TEARING THE UPPER HALF OFF AND PORT MATCHING AND POLISHING THE HEADS AND INTAKE. THE MOTOR HAS A FEW MILES ON IT AND COULD USE SOME FRESHENING.

rikguy · 11-13-2003, 10:12 AM

Jeff,
I just called Pep Boys in St College & they tell me that they don't carry the VST's. Any other idea's who might carry these in the area ?

*hydroxy* · 12-02-2003, 10:36 PM

I think that if you just get a KNN air filter (if you have the cone) and take off the filter housing, that should be plenty... the KNN is like $50. I noticed a HUGE difference when I took off the air filter housing - just DONT do it w/ a paper filter. People have also turned their air filter housing into swiss cheese to open it up more... do a search for 'air filter housing' or something to see that. Exhaust is the next thing you'll need. Look into V-Force. It is EXACTLY the same as flowmaster for like 1/2 the cost.

bipolarbob · 12-02-2003, 10:47 PM

I think the thread for the aibox was called"swiss cheese airbox"

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...+cheese+airbox

And the throttle cable mod is HUGE! there is a link to it in above thread.

MustangShane · 12-03-2003, 09:17 PM

So swiss cheesing the air box is a pretty big thing to do. I was kind of wondering why no one uses an electric fan? I know it was a huge cheap power improvment for my 'stang. But has anyone came across any huge drawbacks in a off road situation? Let me know guys!

*XplorerKid* · 12-03-2003, 09:21 PM

yea the only one they make for an explorer will not cool good enough

thats the reason i tihnk no one uses them

there is a member here by the name Aldive... but he doesnt offroad ... plus i don think he hotrods hes kind old(if you read this Al:p )

PEACE

*hydroxy* · 12-03-2003, 10:04 PM

do the swiss cheese bit.. it was a VERY NOTICABLE difference for me when I cut up my airbox.

MustangShane · 12-04-2003, 06:59 PM

There has to be a way to cool these things down with an electric fan thats not too expensive. I'll work on that for the time being.

10-30-2003, 08:12 PM	#1
MustangShane Wannabe Elite Explorer Lake Orion, Mi 1991 4dr XLT 4x4. Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 417 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	what are some cheap upgrades under $100 Ok ok ok so i'm a newbie and I'm used to 5.0l instead of my 4.0l, and now i have a new toy called 4wheel drive. now on a Mustang there are about a hundred little tricks under $100 bucks to make your pony faster. Now what about my stock 1993 Eddie Baur? How many upgrades under $100 are there? Thanks for the help. __________________ "Dozer" the trail groomer. -Throttle cable mod., swiss air box, 30"x9.5" tires, 100 watt rally lights, Dynomax ultraflow muffler, Comp Cams 410 cam. More to come...

10-30-2003, 08:35 PM	#2
Redrig Elite Explorer Gettysburg,PA 1997 Mountaineer Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 3,995 Vehicle Specs	Welcome!!! A kkm conical air filter is probably your best for under $100. Also you can do the throttle cable mod for free, just do a search here for it and you will see what i mean. __________________ http://www.myspace.com/exforce

11-01-2003, 06:19 PM	#3
MustangShane Wannabe Elite Explorer Lake Orion, Mi 1991 4dr XLT 4x4. Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 417 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Hey thanks. I'll check it out. this is kind of new territory for me. I like it!! __________________ "Dozer" the trail groomer. -Throttle cable mod., swiss air box, 30"x9.5" tires, 100 watt rally lights, Dynomax ultraflow muffler, Comp Cams 410 cam. More to come...

11-02-2003, 07:26 AM	#5
JDraper Elite Garage Builder McVeytown, PA '11 XLT Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 15,400 Vehicle Specs	It's actually about $170, but one of the best ways to make it breathe better is a Flowmaster cat back exhaust. Makes a significant difference. That along with the air filter will give you a definite hp improvement. A new set of shocks will help the handling. You can get a set of Gabriel VST shocks from Pep Boys for $80. There is also a thread here somewhere about tuning your TPS position to help with acceleration. __________________ Moderator..Home Improvement/Explorer 911/2011 Explorer Forum You took my breath away....and now I want it back.... '66 Mustang Coupe, '04 Mustang Mach 1, '08 Focus, '11 Explorer XLT "Ex"plorer's: '92 Sport, '94 Sport, '01 XLS Our Crappy Website

11-02-2003, 10:57 PM	#6
SteedaExplorer Wannabe Elite Explorer Coral Springs, FL 1998 XLT Steeda Explorer Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 228 Vehicle Specs	I came from the same boat as you, Ive had 3 mustangs and there were mods left and right .. But now it seems as though we have to be a little more creative in finding and making mods. But to answer your qustion for under 100$ You can get the KKM intake, Save up a little and get the Apten chip, Some tint, Suspension mods little by little, or get some plugs wires and oil to ensure a healthy X. Either way you will end up at a dead end MUCh faster than with the stang..... So Mod slowly and you should save money and stay content with the small changes! __________________ 98 White Steeda Explorer, SN 98-001 Mods- Steeda Sport Springs, Front and Rear Sway Bars, Steeda Rear Axle Lowering Kit, Tokico High Perfromance Shocks, Hawk HPS Brake Pads, Steeda Badging, Limo tinted windows, VHT Smoked Taillights, Real HID Xenon Conversion 10,000K, Mach 1 18x9 wheels, 255-55-18 Kumho STX rubber, Borla Cat-Back Exhaust, K&N Filter.

11-02-2003, 06:36 AM	#4
unclemeat Elite Explorer Richmond, VA 91 sport Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,384 Vehicle Specs	Synthetic lubricants.

11-03-2003, 04:13 PM	#7
MustangShane Wannabe Elite Explorer Lake Orion, Mi 1991 4dr XLT 4x4. Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 417 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	YEAH I WAS THINKING ABOUT MESSING WITH THE EXHAUST. I WAS GOING TO DO SOMETHING LIKE THAT AND I HAD THOUGHT ABOUT TEARING THE UPPER HALF OFF AND PORT MATCHING AND POLISHING THE HEADS AND INTAKE. THE MOTOR HAS A FEW MILES ON IT AND COULD USE SOME FRESHENING. __________________ "Dozer" the trail groomer. -Throttle cable mod., swiss air box, 30"x9.5" tires, 100 watt rally lights, Dynomax ultraflow muffler, Comp Cams 410 cam. More to come...

11-13-2003, 10:12 AM	#8
rikguy Wannabe Elite Explorer Altoona, PA 96 XLT Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 183 Vehicle Specs	Jeff, I just called Pep Boys in St College & they tell me that they don't carry the VST's. Any other idea's who might carry these in the area ? __________________ ..... Because I can !

12-02-2003, 10:36 PM	#9
hydroxy I like to fiddle... Fairfax, VA 1995 Limited v6 Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,320 Vehicle Specs	I think that if you just get a KNN air filter (if you have the cone) and take off the filter housing, that should be plenty... the KNN is like $50. I noticed a HUGE difference when I took off the air filter housing - just DONT do it w/ a paper filter. People have also turned their air filter housing into swiss cheese to open it up more... do a search for 'air filter housing' or something to see that. Exhaust is the next thing you'll need. Look into V-Force. It is EXACTLY the same as flowmaster for like 1/2 the cost. __________________ The more you try and fix rattling, the louder and more expensive it gets. "buy the best and only cry once..." Car Domain Page Virginia Tech '07

12-02-2003, 10:47 PM	#10
bipolarbob B Kelowna,British Columbia,Canada 91 Eddie Bauer Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,557 Vehicle Specs	I think the thread for the aibox was called"swiss cheese airbox" http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...+cheese+airbox And the throttle cable mod is HUGE! there is a link to it in above thread.

12-03-2003, 09:17 PM	#11
MustangShane Wannabe Elite Explorer Lake Orion, Mi 1991 4dr XLT 4x4. Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 417 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	So swiss cheesing the air box is a pretty big thing to do. I was kind of wondering why no one uses an electric fan? I know it was a huge cheap power improvment for my 'stang. But has anyone came across any huge drawbacks in a off road situation? Let me know guys! __________________ "Dozer" the trail groomer. -Throttle cable mod., swiss air box, 30"x9.5" tires, 100 watt rally lights, Dynomax ultraflow muffler, Comp Cams 410 cam. More to come...

12-03-2003, 09:21 PM	#12
XplorerKid Rolling on 37"s Winter Haven Fl 1997 Xplorer Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 4,715 Vehicle Specs	yea the only one they make for an explorer will not cool good enough thats the reason i tihnk no one uses them there is a member here by the name Aldive... but he doesnt offroad ... plus i don think he hotrods hes kind old(if you read this Al:p ) PEACE __________________ 2008 Honda CBR600RR 1990 Chevy Blazer Check out my Old Explorer

12-03-2003, 10:04 PM	#13
hydroxy I like to fiddle... Fairfax, VA 1995 Limited v6 Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,320 Vehicle Specs	do the swiss cheese bit.. it was a VERY NOTICABLE difference for me when I cut up my airbox. __________________ The more you try and fix rattling, the louder and more expensive it gets. "buy the best and only cry once..." Car Domain Page Virginia Tech '07

12-04-2003, 06:59 PM	#14
MustangShane Wannabe Elite Explorer Lake Orion, Mi 1991 4dr XLT 4x4. Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 417 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	There has to be a way to cool these things down with an electric fan thats not too expensive. I'll work on that for the time being. __________________ "Dozer" the trail groomer. -Throttle cable mod., swiss air box, 30"x9.5" tires, 100 watt rally lights, Dynomax ultraflow muffler, Comp Cams 410 cam. More to come...