To Mod or not to Mod

Ozark Marauder

Ozark Marauder

SR-71 "HABU"
My MM is stock, no mods. I've always kept my cars original, and enjoy the stock performance of my MM. Reading about all of the possible mods, and the positive reactions of people who have modded their MMs, has got me thinking. As I am not a racer, and use my car as a DD, I am not wanting to go full bore on mods, but incorporate some modest ways to increase my driving experience. After reading about different mods, lately I've been thinking maybe I might do the following:

410's
CAI
Kooks or some other headers
and a tune.

Any Input?
 
a tune!!!!!!!!! you will love the fact that there will be no more hunting for gears and you will feel some power!!. JLT intake. 4:10 rear. kooks or lt headers should be a last resort
 
I'd do:

4.10's
CAI
Tune
Underdrive pullys
Front & rear Addco sway bars
Rear control arms - Metco or Sparta
 
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+2 On a Lidio tune and tuner.

Stainless steel brake lines
Front & rear Addco sway bars
Sparta or Metco rear control arms

These four things will make your car feel completely different in the good way. Brake lines will give you more pedal feedback, sway bars tighten up the front and rear body roll, control arms keep the rear axle straight and tracking straight with the body in turns. The tune will make the car feel a lot more alive with revised shift and torque converter lock up schedule, if you can keep yourself from driving more aggressive you will notice an increase in MPGs as well.
 
fastblackmerc said:
I'd do:

4.10's
Tune
Underdrive pullys
Front & rear Addco sway bars
Rear control arms - Metco or Sparta
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Perfect set up right here!! I loved it. It's what I had until the SC install.


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Eaton Swap + 4.10's = Wreeeeeeeeeedom!!
 
You've gotten good advice up there ^^^

The biggest bang for your buck, in approximate order, are

Tune
4.10s
Addco sway bars
Rear control arms
CAI & underdrive pulleys

Beyond that, it's a diminishing return for the dollar.
 
Ms. Denmark said:
A tune will make more instant driving satisfaction than any other single thing on the list. JUST DO IT! :cool: You will wonder how on earth you put up with the stock tune.
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Plus infinity and beyond. The tune is the absolute first mod that must be done


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Definately get the tuner, it alone is worth the price of admission to get rid rid of the crappy stock shift schedule. You can add the others as needed.
 
Thanks for all your input, I guess I'll start with the Tune. Is the tune from Lidio at alternative automotive the most recommended by members or are there alternatives? I've read their website and they seem professional, and their price seems reasonable. It says it will hold 3 tunes. I assume that means the factory tune, and another based on the specs of your car. Is that right? Say I like the tune and move on to 4.10's, how much do they charge to add that tune?

I know I could just call them but would like to get members feedback on their experiences with the company.
 
Ozark Marauder said:
Thanks for all your input, I guess I'll start with the Tune. Is the tune from Lidio at alternative automotive the most recommended by members or are there alternatives? I've read their website and they seem professional, and their price seems reasonable. It says it will hold 3 tunes. I assume that means the factory tune, and another based on the specs of your car. Is that right? Say I like the tune and move on to 4.10's, how much do they charge to add that tune?

I know I could just call them but would like to get members feedback on their experiences with the company.
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Lidio will usually load a 3.55 and 4.10 tune into the tuner when he sells it, so whenever you upgrade to 4.10 gears all you need to do is plug n' play that tune.

Literally hundreds of members here are running Lidio tunes, with ZERO complaints. You can't beat his stuff as far as a canned tune. Only thing better IMO is a dyno tune, but until you get a few more mods done you're prolly just as well off going with one from Lidio.
 
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