{{{{ List: Any mods you regret...HONEST}}}}}
Registered User
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 346
Likes: 0
From: Washington
I do miss my manual 6 speed, and would love to run my Smarty on level 3, but will keep it at level 1 to be safe. Other than that, no regrets at all. I learned from all you guys on here and am loving my truck. I like the look of the *****'s Air Intake Mod, but don't know if I am up to welding the IAT Sensor myself. Do they sell a piece already welded? If so where?
Here is the link just in case you have no idea what I am talking about:
http://wiki.dieseltruckresource.com/...lys_Air_Intake
Here is the link just in case you have no idea what I am talking about:
http://wiki.dieseltruckresource.com/...lys_Air_Intake
Registered User
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 336
Likes: 6
From: El Dorado Hills, CA
slow6speed,,, post your mustangs 1/4 numbers!
Man, I like these new stangs. Slow, If you head out to sac, let us cali boys know, well bring a posse. I will run my reg cab down the 1/4,, pull a few 13 second passes with my STOCK truck and smarty 
May have to take the snug top off, she slows me down 
oh on topic.
LOVE Smarty. (would take this to vegas and marry it)
Like lineX.
Like kilbys condensor gaurd, (saved me BUT GOOD) I ate several rocks.
Like Bilstein 5100s .
Like snug top.
Like Cool Black Hose. Cold power intake, with supa dupa stock filter.
Love this board,,, ^^^^^ all this came from searching this forum and taking all the veteran responses.
May have to take the snug top off, she slows me down oh on topic.
LOVE Smarty. (would take this to vegas and marry it)
Like lineX.
Like kilbys condensor gaurd, (saved me BUT GOOD) I ate several rocks.
Like Bilstein 5100s .
Like snug top.
Like Cool Black Hose. Cold power intake, with supa dupa stock filter.
Love this board,,, ^^^^^ all this came from searching this forum and taking all the veteran responses.
Thread Starter
Registered User
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 625
Likes: 0
From: Placerville, CA
Thanks
Thanks I'm glad my thread has helped out so many people.
OP SSS
Man, I like these new stangs. Slow, If you head out to sac, let us cali boys know, well bring a posse. I will run my reg cab down the 1/4,, pull a few 13 second passes with my STOCK truck and smarty May have to take the snug top off, she slows me down
oh on topic.
LOVE Smarty. (would take this to vegas and marry it)
Like lineX.
Like kilbys condensor gaurd, (saved me BUT GOOD) I ate several rocks.
Like Bilstein 5100s .
Like snug top.
Like Cool Black Hose. Cold power intake, with supa dupa stock filter.
Love this board,,, ^^^^^ all this came from searching this forum and taking all the veteran responses.
May have to take the snug top off, she slows me down oh on topic.
LOVE Smarty. (would take this to vegas and marry it)
Like lineX.
Like kilbys condensor gaurd, (saved me BUT GOOD) I ate several rocks.
Like Bilstein 5100s .
Like snug top.
Like Cool Black Hose. Cold power intake, with supa dupa stock filter.
Love this board,,, ^^^^^ all this came from searching this forum and taking all the veteran responses.
OP SSS
Registered User
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 31
Likes: 0
From: Vulcan, Alberta
Thanks for the honesty guys. Only thing I really regret is a FASS draw tube, POS. Just under half tank start loosing fuel pressure when I brake at stop signs. God knows what would happen in the mountains. Might have to go to a sump.
Registered User
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 85
Likes: 0
From: NW AZ / Mesa AZ
Just read all 23 pages, pretty good stuff.
My regret: trading a PAID for 03 2wd for a Slowstroke. NO regrets on any of the mods I did to the 03 (235 hp CA spec): Edge J/A w/ boost elbow ($350) modded air box (free), mia cat (free), Helo Max 8's ($350), sub/amp ($200). 203xxx when I got it, 231xxx when traded.
Looked decent, ran good, fun to drive, DEPENDABLE.
Won some, lost some. Always had fun and didn't break the bank.
Did research on here (thanks all), bought smart (used).
Will repeat process w/ 05
My regret: trading a PAID for 03 2wd for a Slowstroke. NO regrets on any of the mods I did to the 03 (235 hp CA spec): Edge J/A w/ boost elbow ($350) modded air box (free), mia cat (free), Helo Max 8's ($350), sub/amp ($200). 203xxx when I got it, 231xxx when traded.
Looked decent, ran good, fun to drive, DEPENDABLE.
Won some, lost some. Always had fun and didn't break the bank.
Did research on here (thanks all), bought smart (used).
Will repeat process w/ 05
Registered User
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 570
Likes: 0
From: South TX
Mufflers, mufflers, and more mufflers
Have an '03 which was 3 1/2" piping so I decided to upgrade to a 4" exhaust system early on. Started with a MBRP turbo back system, too loud and terrible drone towing. Added an Aeroturbine 4040XL in addition to the MBRP exhaust same problem. Next a TAG exhaust guide, nope same problem. Thought the Rokktech Silent Might muffler would cure the problem, nope. Finally stock '06 muffler with the Aeroturbine 4040XL; life is much better with the wife and the pups.
In hindsight should have saved the cash and purchased good single malt whiskey instead.
L8r,..........dogger
In hindsight should have saved the cash and purchased good single malt whiskey instead.
L8r,..........dogger
Registered User
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 62
Likes: 0
I'll trade ya for my he351 that has 85000 km on it. .... It's a good deal honest.
OK after 3 year's of starting this thread I'm finally regretting my Silverbullet. I had planed on going with larger injectors but never got around to it, so it's basically a stock 03 with a big Silverbullet on it. I bought it because I heard the stock 03 turbo's are weak and suck and the TNT could blow it up so when I saw one in the classifieds for $1,500 4 year's ago I bought it. I wish the 04.5+ turbo's wernt getting so expensive and rare so I could do that swap and still come out ahead but I dont want to do another turbo swap in my driveway, hopefully the smog tech doesn't notice it's stainless housing when I go in for smog.
Sure it make good power a few years back with the Smarty and MP8 at 475whp but with new emission law's and such I'm over it and just want something to pull my junk without all the ill effects of having to spool a 66mm turbo every time I shift.
Anyways Ive moved on with diesel performance, no thanks to the federal government and found a nice new niche car that I can legally mod to 750hp+ and come's with CARB EO number, and it already put down 521/493 on the dyno 100% STOCK
2011 Shelby GT500 w/ SVT performance pkg. 550hp stock and weighs 3,660 lb's w/ drag setup
Sure it make good power a few years back with the Smarty and MP8 at 475whp but with new emission law's and such I'm over it and just want something to pull my junk without all the ill effects of having to spool a 66mm turbo every time I shift.
Anyways Ive moved on with diesel performance, no thanks to the federal government and found a nice new niche car that I can legally mod to 750hp+ and come's with CARB EO number, and it already put down 521/493 on the dyno 100% STOCK
2011 Shelby GT500 w/ SVT performance pkg. 550hp stock and weighs 3,660 lb's w/ drag setup
Registered User
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 28
Likes: 0
I am sure the CFM+ intake elbow helps bombed engines, but it didn't do anything for my mileage (whole intent of purchasing it). It also didn't offer any noticeable change other than a little more underhood noise. Again, I am sure it would help those who can push more air than stock, but it didn't do anything for me - I'd rather have put the $300 someplace else, especially when it endangered my warranty with the local dealer.
Registered User
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 148
Likes: 1
From: Winnipeg,Manitoba
My regrets:
1. Installing a Trans-Go Shift Kit, only to rip it out a month later and buying a VB and torque converter from Goerend.
2. 4" Exaust from MBRP, Should have went to my 5" right away.
3. Starting with a 2.5" lift, pieceing together a 4.5" 8 months later, then two years later again making it a 6", then adding blocks and spacers to run a 7" lift. Then next year adding a set of long arms from BDS.
Should have just went to the long arm 6" BDS lift from the begginning, would have saved myself around $1500 and countless busted knuckles.
4. Rear add-a-leaf springs. Went through two sets trying to find additional towing capacity and a soft ride so my kidneys would not suffer while driving over potholes. Finally installed a set of rear air ride bags with a tank and compressor. Should have done that right away.
1. Installing a Trans-Go Shift Kit, only to rip it out a month later and buying a VB and torque converter from Goerend.
2. 4" Exaust from MBRP, Should have went to my 5" right away.
3. Starting with a 2.5" lift, pieceing together a 4.5" 8 months later, then two years later again making it a 6", then adding blocks and spacers to run a 7" lift. Then next year adding a set of long arms from BDS.
Should have just went to the long arm 6" BDS lift from the begginning, would have saved myself around $1500 and countless busted knuckles.
4. Rear add-a-leaf springs. Went through two sets trying to find additional towing capacity and a soft ride so my kidneys would not suffer while driving over potholes. Finally installed a set of rear air ride bags with a tank and compressor. Should have done that right away.
Registered User
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 2,488
Likes: 1
From: Cleveland, OH
Weld wheels - whatever 'triple dipping' they do for chrome is simply not enough for the salty Cleveland winter environment...they were pitted and looked like crap after 2-3 seasons. Of course, they were a custom run of wheels made for Kore, so there's no way to get a replacement. The good - the wheels were made custom with the exact factory backspacing - did not stick out/sling crap on the side of the truck...the bad - no warranty replacement options. Back to the boring stock wheels that have a durable coating..
Dynamat - helped, but not enough benefit for the time involved in terms of noise reduction. If I had an upgraded sound system perhaps..
Dynamat - helped, but not enough benefit for the time involved in terms of noise reduction. If I had an upgraded sound system perhaps..