3 Mods Only IDIOTS Buy For The 1999-2004 Mustang GT 

Be smart and install a tubular K member if you are going with Longtubes. It makes install and long-term maintenance on the clutch a non-issue it will allow you to easily unbolt one header to aid removal of the tranny for clutch replacement. Also #1 Word of advice if you are going to modify your ride....Learn to turn a wrench on it yourself. You will save a ton of money overpaying someone to install your go-fast parts!!

Just bought a 1997 with a vortech supercharger,car has 40k miles and is mint im still trying to figure out all what is done to it.

I be tried 3 different aftermarket coils and the real MSD coils have been ran extremely hard for 2 years and have blew out a plug and coil , fixed the head and the coil still working today 👍my thoughts are factory coils are 1st go to , but MSD coils are the best aftermarket for the SOHC , love the new edges

Great video! My suggestions for first mod, bang for buck would be an off-road X or H pipe. I don’t think they sell them anymore but a used one should be easy to find still. Stuff I’ve never had luck with are: aftermarket clutch cables, always go with a Ford one and I’ve never had any success with aftermarket throttle bodies. They always had some sort of issues and I’d end up going back to stock. I wish the Tremec 3650 didn’t have the bell housing as part of the case. Would be so much easier swapping a clutch especially w/ long tubes. A 2V New Edge is a great car for someone getting into the hobby too. Lots of solid examples still available that won’t break the bank. So many parts and resources out there to help you build no matter what direction you want to go. I think their styling has aged well and they still look great, not dated at all

Good vid man! Some great points and you’ve got me thinking on the fuel

I just bought my first Mustang. Its 2001 Mustang cobra. Everything is stock, but it does have a mgw short throw in it. I want to put bbk long tubes, O/R H Pipe, and Borla tios on it. Would I have to put a new shifter in it when i do it?

Ok so are you upgrading your clutch? I ask because my clutch is new (factory clutch). Im wanting long tube headers but don’t see the need in replacing a new clutch that I already have.

You name all three of my mistakes too.lolol. Glad to see there's other people suffering too lol

Great advice I have only owned my new edge for about 4 years have only upgraded parts of my suspension and Cooling system. Not got that far yet.. good to know

Do i need to buy a new clutch if i get bbk long tube headers if i already put a heavy duty clutch in?

Solid advise. On the fuel system upgrade .and just change the clutch and throw out any time you pull it apart .the aftermarket k member makes it easier but still a chore pulling the whole front end apart every time you want to do anything

how did you install the headers there saying for my 99 it won’t fit but how if there for my car

There are E85 compatible single pumps but idk if they require you to switch to return style.

Great video thanks I'm gonna do all your recommendations

Get an aftermarket K member way easier to install headers 👌🏻

Got a question for ya about straight line solutions there $600 kit do they modify the stock hat by drilling a return port in it? Or do they tell u to buy aftermarket hat? I've got new ptfe lines and an fittings along with fuel filters and Fore rails.. Just wondering what SLS gives in there kit as far as the hat

Well guess I'm screwed, just put on bbk ltb's and didn't change my stock clutch... I'll be supercharged in a couple of weeks. Guess I'll sell it lol

Straight line solutions 💪 Cody is Awesome.

adding a tubular k member is a great way to improve accessibility and make working on these cars so much easier in general.

Good knowledge to know unfortunately I have already had the above issues and cost me a lot of dough$$$!

Nice video. I'm not at a point for installing a return fuel system but I dread that day because I've had to replace the fuel pump last year and it is no fun dropping the gas tank - especially since mine was full. Getting the tank off and back on can break the plastic nozzle on the filler if you're not very careful - I wish I had a hydraulic lift to do this job.

I don't think they're available anymore, but I have the SLP longtubes. They fit pretty nice from what I remember. I didn't install them myself. My 04 was only 2yrs old when I had them put on. I didn't trust myself at the time to do that. They're still on the car & have been perfect.

Huh yes ! The coils need to be stock. I fell into the publicity too. Great video !

From a previous video but I just ordered a mgw short throw for my 04, can't wait to get it in and see if I like it over the factory shifter. Feels like shifting a semi now with how much travel it has.

Thanks for the info! Did you contact Edlebrock about your issues?

What about shorty headers ? On a Manuel transmission?

Cool video. I appreciate you candor about some of the issues you experienced. I got a 2004 GT 5-speed. "barn find"...CHEAP (The ONLY way you can really afford to do a resto-mod). Has a pretty stock 4.6L V8; considering a crate Coyote swap. Is it straightforward (engine, EMS, etc.), or are there a lot of other considerations. All In I want to have a respectable drift/track car for about $10K. Nothing hugely aggressive, just something to have fun with. Do you have any suggestions?

You trying the msd street fire coil packs?

What kind of gap do you put on your plugs

I run VMS coil packs. Ive ran them on mustangs, hondas, chevys..never had a single failure. If oem is not available thats my go to.

You don't have to mess with the long tube headers or the I member to take out the clutch lol

hey man I have pacesetters I was gonna install on my 01 GT. I don't know if the clutch was ever replaced but the body and motor only have 70k. Do you know how those work with clutch?

Coming from an 03 Cobra owner, you are SPOT ON on all of this. 100% truth. Great video. Your GT is very nice too btw. Keep up the great work.

Thk u . Hey question: what is the quickest cheapest easiest first two things to increase horsepower in a v6 2004 mustang? Cold air intake, dual straight muffler??? Thk you

Wher can I buy the cook headers

You mentioned Friendly Ford in this video. That wouldn’t be in Roselle, IL would it?

❤️❤️ newedge gang for life!

I did BBK headers right from new. I never added a supercharger tho so it's held up.

The Shelby 1000 uses WeaponX ignition coils. The coils you buy from the Ford dealer are not the same as the coils that they sell the car with OEM. The FORE innovation 2 pump returnless system is fine. The same system they have on the Ford Cobra Supercharged.... is also fine for past 800hp.

Bro. With the procharger that you have. Still having stock injectors or gas pump?

That's the only thing I didn't do. Return style fuel system. My car is full mods kinda like yours with 5.1 stroker, Paxton Novi 2000 @ 17 psi, 60 lbs injectors and other parts too much to list. Pump gas at 650 hp at the crank. If you added innovator west 18% OD crank pulley with a boost limiter valve bleed it off at 17 psi. You'll have tons of low end torque = more fun.

Mine came with shorty headers so I guess I lucked out. Mechanic charged me only 300 dollars to change clutch.

Dam I just bought those coil packs I thought they were good I guess I need to change

I swapped the coils and had nothing but problems locally i keept the original motorcraft stock ones clean them up put some grease on them and all the problems were gone.

Replacing the clutch and headers at the same time is super smart, but it feels like most of the market will ignore you because they skimp on their cars

Im not gonna have to take anything off and do anything my mechanic will hahah

What is that round silver thing on the driver side valve cover?

I got a 2000 GT and I bought Accel coil packs, a d you are absolutely correct. They are junk OEM ONLY.

Your right about the cold packs. Stick with oem or Motorcraft. I change on my mines with a aftermarket and it failed

Idk what you are talking about with the coil packs and plugs. I running Accel with NGK iridium plugs and they have been running strong for over 1.5 years.

I need to save this video

I have accel coil pack on mine for more than a year with no problems .-.

I should have got kooks instead bbk, I recently found that out as well.

I have an 03 GT and my Accel coil are GREAT!

I've never took front end apart to remove the transmission never ever on any mustang Camaro anything rear wheel drive

You do realize you can change the clutch by pulling the transmission and pulling the transmission is not hard at all because you have a manual transmission so everything in your gearbox is sealed therefore there shouldn’t be very many lines or wires to takeoff only bolts

Who pulls apart the whole front end to replace the clutch when you can drop the tranny? I just replaced mine and it wasn't too bad if you know what your doing

You shouldn't have to remove headers. You have to remove the mid pipe to get the transmission out. But headers can stay bolted to the cylinder head. You can access the bellhousing bolts after removing the mid pipe. But you have to do that with stock exhaust as well. BBK headers fit well on my 04 mustang and didn't have to remove to replace clutch.

My GT does not shift very smoothly. Anyone else have an issue going through 2nd and 3rd gears?

Denso is the OE manufacturer for these motorcraft coils.... At least they are for the trucks

I mean what if mines is a automatic..?

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Friendly ford in Crosby tx?

Anybody done a dyno test comparing a good set of shorty headers versus long tube headers. Betcha if you ain’t boosted there’s not going to be any difference worth the expense and trouble.

I know you said always get the Ford motorcraft ignition coil I bought the cheapest Amazon ignition coils have them installed for years never have any problem cost around $30 complete set of 8

What if you have a automatic gt is it still a problem??

What about accel coils

You don’t have to pull the front end apart to do a clutch. I’ve done plenty of clutches without even loosening up one side of the header’s. So that is false sir

I miss GT86 vlogs.

Legit just bought those exact coils 😂 fuck. Wish I watched this before dropping $200 on them

Why would you have to pull off the whole front of the car? Don't you just have to pull off the headers?

I tried watching this video but it was just ad after ad. I could hardly keep track of what this guy was saying

I’ve had accel yellow coils for 4 years now not a single Miss also. My returnless fuel system has 4 years on as well 160k miles not once has the car not started. Last. Spend the little money get the cheap tube k member for Cheapos. And my Chinese longtubes that when u remove the inner well and tire Jack up and waaalaaaa header bolts. Everything you said in this is just because u have no clue wtf your doing. Amazon coils are even great. On my truck 50buck Chinese coil pack are 2 seasons old and never give me issues. And my hood friends 03 term has a returnless and puts 700 some hp down. And plugs only what kind. Wtf I’ve had fords. But the denso iridium’s are two years old and I check everything twice a year and all the junk that’s gonna be 5 years old 100l miles and blabla. Is fantastic. I even DoorDash with it. And beat the shit. So u musta bought a lemon or idk. But u can’t say to people not to buy or do something when 22 years old my cars runs like. Top. I had boost so A return sys was ness. But I sold for a na build that makes more then 8 psi and I’m back to my returnless sys. just like I put a Romeo engine in a Windsor car and nothing was gonna work bolt up blabla. Everything fit perfectly Blew a clutch and I’m done laying on stone. I pulled my engine and left trans In. Took me from 6am sat morning and 1145 that night engine was back in and 1230 I was back on the road. I work alone and have the picker attachment that allows me to tilt and move engine and engine slid on trans so easy bell bolts cable mounts for engine plug harness in 10 mins fill up fluids and quick lil accessory bolts and it’s easier then on ground manhandling a trans perfect. And headers go on when engine is semi in. So. Best easy mustangs ever.

So true oem ask me how I know

Edelbrock and MSD are completely different brand. Those are known to be dogshit, while the MSD counterpart work great.

Msd been on for 3 years now no issues knock on wood

If your not going to race your car. It's not worth putting these high performance mods in your car. You just wasting money and yiur going to cause damage to your car. Like a supercharger. You engine is not made to produce more horsepower than it's supposed to. B you adding a supercharger,your forcing your engine to produce more horsepower which would wear it out or damage it. The only safe mods you need is a bigger throttle body and a cool air intake which are not thst expensive

Return fuel system is not necessary

Running ngk on plugs and packs and thing runs amazing. Dont buy junk lol

Bro I got stock plugs with nitrous it’s fine stock is just better

Is your name Ear for real

your first mistake was buying a GT lol

3 mods only idiots do to 99-04 4.6 mustangs. 1. Aftermarket coils 2. Any cold air kit 3. Underdrive pulleys

One helpful tip for ANYONE boosting their 4.6. HEAD. COOLING. MOD. Theres an endless stream of people who have cooked #7 and #8 running high horsepower because the coolant deadheads in the back of the motor. My car runs crazy cool with the mod and its vital for anyone with a high hp build

ACCEL coils are very good. I have 3 years on mine with no issues. MSD are supposed to be good too.