What's the single best mod you've done to your Mav or Comet?

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  1. stmanser

    stmanser Looking for a Maverick

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    Complete MSD ignition

    MSD Pro Billet Distributor
    MSD 6a Box
    Blast SS coil
    MSD 8.8 Wires

    I gained .7 in the 1/4 mile from upgrading the ignition system.
    It cost roughly $800
     
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  2. dmhines

    dmhines Dixie Maverick Boy

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    Conversion from Auto to Manual Tranny!
     
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  3. indyman13

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    Working with tight budget and keeping the "bulk" stock

    1. Pertronix ignition
    2. 2bbl carb swap
     
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  4. jayss10

    jayss10 This is Minerva

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    going to e85
     
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  5. Earl Branham

    Earl Branham Certified Old Fart

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    For me, the best and most sensible was the complete wiring change with the Ron Francis wiring kit. Lights and turn signals actually work like they're supposed to. Swap to V8/T5, 4 wheel disc, electronic ignition, and positraction gear. Makes the car a lot of fun to drive.:)
     
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  6. facelessnumber

    facelessnumber Drew Pittman

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    Who are you and where is Frank?
     
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  7. Rando76

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    I wouldn't call this the BEST mod I've done, but everyone has already mentioned the big ones. One of the most convenient things I did was convert my regular filler neck to an UNLEADED filler neck - no more back splash on the tail light panel. :thumbs2:
     
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  8. AppMaverick

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    plastic hoodscoops? haha
     
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  9. Bryant

    Bryant forgot more than learned

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    disk brakes in the front was a huge one for me also.
    my custom aluminum dash.
    the m/t drag radials.
    mavmike72's custom billet grill emblem
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  10. facelessnumber

    facelessnumber Drew Pittman

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    Good one. Yeah, I'll be doing that soon too.
     
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  11. 408w-maverick

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    Train horn......

    nuff said..........
     
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  12. brainsboy

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    Hope Im not hi-jacking this post but why is everyone saying disk brakes? Im still building my car so havent driven it yet but im trying to keep it all original and wanted to keep the drums. Are drums that bad?
     
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  13. mean_maverick

    mean_maverick Senior Member

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    ever tried to drive a 4 wheel drum brake car in the rain in today's traffic? :huh:

    once you have, you'll see why disc brakes are the way to go... ;)
     
    mean_maverick, Dec 9, 2009
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  14. M.A.V.

    M.A.V. Yep,my real initials.

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    disc brakes
     
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  15. Rando76

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    Yes, they don't compare to discs. But, you're not the only one keeping drums. My Grabber is a 4-lug drum brake car with 53K original miles - and it's staying that way. :D If you're building it and don't care about whether it's year correct - discs are the way to go!
     
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