Inexpensive Mods

[BobKool]

I've been working on adding modifications with limited funds since purchasing this car...2022 GT automatic, two months ago. Trying to figure out what the best bang for the buck additions are. Was curious if anybody had any experience with throttle body spacers for the coyote. I've read conflicting opinions on the benefits of such a mod. Seems like it's such an easy way to add 2-3HP. But of course, as the old cliche goes, if it's too good to be true, it most likely isn't.

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[MAGS1]

What kind of mods are you looking at? Cosmetic/visual, sound, performance? TB spacer seems like a waste of money to me, not sure you get any noticeable benefit. What’s your current spec (base, premium, PP1, active exhaust, etc.)?

 

[engineermike]

Remove charcoal filter. Forget the tb spacer.

 

[BobKool]

What kind of mods are you looking at? Cosmetic/visual, sound, performance? TB spacer seems like a waste of money to me, not sure you get any noticeable benefit. What’s your current spec (base, premium, PP1, active exhaust, etc.)?

Strictly performance mods. My car is basically stock, other than a resonator delete H-pipe and an oil catch can. Just trying to figure out what the best mods are for the money. I'm also looking to keep the car in warranty, so not considering anything that would jeopardize that. There are a lot of snake oil salesmen out there, and I don't want to be their next victim. You know the old saying...A wise man learns from the mistakes of others. A fool from his own.

 

[NGOT8R]

Unless you’re willing to get a tune, there’s probably not much else to do power wise if you want to retain your warranty. However, you could upgrade some suspension components to help you apply power to the ground more effectively.

 

[AvalancheSVT]

you should only mod your car for what you need/want.
modding just to mod is like scribbling on canvas just to draw something.

you'll end up with shit. don't do that.

i'm just doing maintenance mods, little things that prevent or solve problems.

this is what i've done to the car

1. clutch spring (super irritating)
2. sound tube delete (way too much noise)
3. tint
4. wax
5. fixing the poorly aligned front end ford let leave the factory

the GT350 rear guards and front rocker "winglets" to protect against rock chips are in the mail.

 

[The Demon]

Unless you’re willing to get a tune, there’s probably not much else to do power wise if you want to retain your warranty. However, you could upgrade some suspension components to help you apply power to the ground more effectively.

This^^

 

[steathv]

I have used a throttle body spacer by Steeda and it did improve throttle response, I used this on a 2011 not on my current 22. On my 22, I enlarged the grill openings where air enters the stock intake, got a stock 2021 flex coupling, intake lid and mass air flow sensor off of Ebay, included the air box as well for about $95 and then insulated the air box, intake snorkel from the grill back with foil insulation. Ambient air temps dropped about 5 degrees and the car runs better know doubt. The setup for the stock air box and intake now mimics a 2021 with the addition of the insulation and opening up the grill slots. This is a low buck mod, if you don't like it switch it back and no harm done.

Some things work better on some cars than others, I have experimented with cheap mods over the last 10 years with several Coyotes and most of them work, it is not always about horsepower but also drive ability, throttle response and how you want to personalize your car.

 

[MAGS1]

I agree with the above 2 recommendations. There’s not much extra power to be had from these cars without a tune. Suspension mods would be good if you want to go that route and you don’t need to spend a ton there. IRS subframe support braces or the Steeda stop the hop kit to reduce wheel hop is a good one. I’m going to add the FP strut tower brace and probably the subframe support braces. Jacking rails are good if you jack your car up a decent amount plus they add some rigidity to the frame.

 

[GeorgeC]

I've been working on adding modifications with limited funds since purchasing this car...2022 GT automatic, two months ago. Trying to figure out what the best bang for the buck additions are. Was curious if anybody had any experience with throttle body spacers for the coyote. I've read conflicting opinions on the benefits of such a mod. Seems like it's such an easy way to add 2-3HP. But of course, as the old cliche goes, if it's too good to be true, it most likely isn't.

I did the Ford Performance tune and power wise that's it. It gave me a bit more performance and it made the 10 speed auto work a lot better. Then I installed a bunch of steeda suspension parts and put on 19/10 up front and 19/11 on the rear. 275's up front and 285's on the rear this improved handling a lot and improved my 0-60 times from 4.7 to 4.5. Now the car is a lot more fun to drive. It kinda handles like a go kart the car can corner a lot better. Better than I can drive it. All toll I put about $4500 in it and I would do it again tomorrow it was worth every penny.

 

[Rapid Red]

OP. I can tell from reading you're one that enjoys the car. This may sound corny but, change out the hood release, in the cockpit.

Steeda sells it, aluminum dirt simple to change big reward every time used. Just an FYI, there is a plastic button you remove to access the screw. Save it goes on the Steeda release pull to cover the screw access hole.

One of those stupid little conveniences often overlooked.

 

[cahouston]

Unless you’re willing to get a tune, there’s probably not much else to do power wise if you want to retain your warranty. However, you could upgrade some suspension components to help you apply power to the ground more effectively.

Agreed with this!

In a 400+RWHP car, you won't even notice a few HP here and there with non-tune related performance mods like a throttle body spacer (if that even helps).

Better to spend on putting the power you already have to the ground.

Biggest improvements I have seen in order:
TIRES!! My car isn't a daily so I went with a DR in the back - Nitto 555Rii. Stock power, I could never go WOT without the 1-2 and 2-3 shift getting hectic (A10 in Sport, Track, or Drag mode - same result, spin).

Window tint. I just prefer the look and I live in Texas, we have some heat here and it helps.

IRS mods: I got a black Friday deal on BMR IRS braces and IRS lockout bushings. This is similar to the Steeda stop-the-hop kit.

If you work on your own car, jacking rails or pieces to place on the pinch weld to protect it when jacking up from the side are helpful.

If you are strapped for cash due to having a brand new car, start saving. Eventually, if you want something a bit more expensive like wheels/tires or exhaust, you'll have the funds.

 

[shogun32]

Strictly performance mods.

fix the chassis. then tires, then suspension. Everything else basically does nothing useful.

 

[Rapid Red]

Straight up GT,

Steeda, good bang for the buck, with a noticeable improvement.

Good fit, easy install, no realignment needed

 

[tdstuart]

Tune, E85, headers. And leave it.

Or save and buy boost.

As someone who has been modding their car cheaply, I have continually wanted more hp. Should have saved and went boost lmao.

If you are certain you can mod the car and not want more than do a simple N/A setup and you will be fast and it won’t cost much. But if you will end up wanting more then I would save $6k and buy an ESS supercharger kit or single turbo kit.

Sounds like a lot of money but when you start down the N/A path you will spend the same in the end just to be slower.

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