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Hey all, I have a FBO 2015 5.0 (not running e85). I plan on going forced induction sometime in the future, can anyone give me insight as to what I should focus on upgrading prior?

I actually just blew my clutch and snapped an axle all at the same time so those two are actually being installed right now... I decided to go with McCleod's RST and DSS800 halfshafts. Aside from those, what else should I be looking at next? I have not had ANY issues (aside from this happening all at once) and the car is approaching 40k miles now.
Any insight will be appreciated, thanks!
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I agree Oil pump gears if you are going to push it hard. Also new universal joints on the driveshaft and a rebalance of the shaft.
Would it be worth to just get an upgraded driveshaft or just new u joints /rebalance
 

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I’d focus on suspension after the oil pump gears. It won’t fail on you but in terms of getting the power down the suspension and tires would be a weak link. MT82 isn’t that great for high horsepower either.
 

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new to the forum. Jus bought a 16 gt track pack. It has 12000 miles only thing done to it is axel back borla exhaust. An airaid cold air intake. Seems like from first to second at low rpms there’s a popping sound not really bad jus annoying buying a new car that’s making sounds that don’t sound healthy. Any info would be greatly appreciated
 

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Yes, usually someone who destroys a clutch and half shafts at the same time is doing something wrong or over launching the car before doing supporting mods first.
 

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new to the forum. Jus bought a 16 gt performance package It has 12000 miles only thing done to it is axel back borla exhaust. An airaid cold air intake. Seems like from first to second at low rpms there’s a popping sound not really bad jus annoying buying a new car that’s making sounds that don’t sound healthy. Any info would be greatly appreciated
Well don't hijack this thread instead. Did you do a tune for the intake and exhaust? These cars don't accept intakes well without adjustments.
 
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Yes, usually someone who destroys a clutch and half shafts at the same time is doing something wrong or over launching the car before doing supporting mods first.
I dropped clutch at 3-4K, hyperextended throw out bearing ( thought it was clutch at first but further inspection showed clutch was fine but only had a little bit of life left so I upgraded. Found out my axle snapped at same time
 

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Well don't hijack this thread instead. Did you do a tune for the intake and exhaust? These cars don't accept intakes well without adjustments.
No sir!! Jus bought the car three days ago called the prior owner an he said he kept it in the garage most of the time. Never did tune it.
 

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No sir!! Jus bought the car three days ago called the prior owner an he said he kept it in the garage most of the time. Never did tune it.
I'd start there or try OEM intake and see if that fixes it.
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