v6 modifications?

melgolden · 07-30-2002, 11:05 PM

I need some input on v6 modifications.... i'm not very experienced with all this so i need to know some things u guys have done to improve u're performance i'd appricaite some advice

thanks

Crazy Horse GT · 07-30-2002, 11:21 PM

cali mustang, write this # down they have a whole section on 3,8's -1-800 775-0101 ask for the free cat, hope that help's, & welcome to mw. l8ter

tireburner163 · 07-31-2002, 01:14 AM

what year is you stang and what tranny? What mods have been done to it so far?

95mustanggt · 07-31-2002, 08:36 AM

It is all going to depend on:

1. What you have done to your car,
2. How much money you want to spend and,
3. Where you want to end up when you are finished?

Answer these questions and then I'll give you some direction.

melgolden · 07-31-2002, 12:15 PM

it's a '99 automatic, it's stock, i haven't done anything to it yet. As far as money goes i'm open to any ideas and i'll from there. And I'm not sure what i'm expecting, like I said, i'm a chic and don't have much experience, just know the basics. I'd just like to get some more horsepower if possible and better performance.

I really appriciate your help- thanks

tireburner163 · 07-31-2002, 01:27 PM

remove the intake silencer
add a K&N air filter
add a off-road h-pipe
a cat-back
4.11 gears

95mustanggt · 07-31-2002, 02:08 PM

First, don't expect a lot out of your nice V6 auto. While I think the V6 Mustang is a great car, the performance version is the GT, it will take a lot more money to get your pony as fast as a GT.

Having said that,

Tireburner is right.

Change your rear end gears, I'm not sure on ratios for the 7.5" axles but a 4.11 ratio would be good.

A K&N air filter and cold air kit should be on your list.

You might want to go to a true dual exhaust system, an off road H-pipe (if you have no emissions testing) and a cat back system.

As far as the other bolt ons go like Throttle bodies, pulley's ect. I'm not sure what you'll gain on the 3.8L and what the price and availability is like.

There is a forum for V6 owners on this site, I recommend you visit it.

melgolden · 07-31-2002, 08:16 PM

Haha yes i do realize my v6 isn't much for perfomance. plus it being an automatic makes 2 bad points. lol, however i appriciate the all or your advice. I plan on trying it out.

thanks so much

tireburner163 · 08-01-2002, 03:57 AM

I'm gonna have to dissagree with 95mustanggt about the cold air induction. It's a big rip off IMO, doesn't flow that much better than the intake ducting and the exhaust header will heat soak the crap out of it and actully slow you down.

95mustanggt · 08-01-2002, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by tireburner163
I'm gonna have to dissagree with 95mustanggt about the cold air induction. It's a big rip off IMO, doesn't flow that much better than the intake ducting and the exhaust header will heat soak the crap out of it and actully slow you down.

You can't!

I agree the CAI kit only adds like 2 hp, but were talking mods here not $/hp. I think Hammer told me once that the V6 CAI kit is the hottest selling V6 performance part at Dallas Mustang.

I reality the stock air box is a CAI (that's why I'm not changing mine yet). But it is a common performance mod (as much of a rip off as it is I guess).

After this discussion you may or may not want the CAI.

Just don't expect a big power increase if you do.

SinisterSN95 · 08-01-2002, 01:37 PM

go to this place...

http://www.stungbymystangmotorsports...peed_Shop.html

cheap products for all mustangs, and "starter" kits for V6 Stangs.

You'd be better off getting a desensecharger anyways, CAI's are just nice looking with the chrome which attracts people to them.

They have a kit on there with a desensecharger and ASP underdrive pulleys for your model for 252 dollars. Then your best bet would be to get gears...
3:73's would be my choice, but others are saying 4:11's. Theres a whole topic in the V6 performance section of this site talking about the differences. Best bet...3:73's IMO if your concerned with Gas.

95mustanggt · 08-01-2002, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by SinisterSN95
......if your concerned with Gas.

Gas....Performance....opposites....never in same sentence with out the word "poor"

melgolden · 08-01-2002, 10:05 PM

well i'd check the link out if it would work... must be wrong or something (????)

96_4.6 · 08-01-2002, 11:45 PM

I have a question for 95mustanggt, u said an off-road h-pipe and u said if you dont have emission testing, i live in michigan and cats are a must but theres no testing, is that ok?

tireburner163 · 08-01-2002, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 96_4.6
I have a question for 95mustanggt, u said an off-road h-pipe and u said if you dont have emission testing, i live in michigan and cats are a must but theres no testing, is that ok?

Not having cats is illegal everywhere. But unless there is a actual visual inspection, screw it, who's gonna know.

96_4.6 · 08-02-2002, 12:04 AM

Thats what everyone keeps telling me i just dont wanna be the loser who gets caught, how much is it to get it installed?

tireburner163 · 08-02-2002, 12:26 AM

oh screw that. Who's gonna catch you?

And don't bother gettin it installed, if you can swing a wrench you can install a H-pipe.

95mustanggt · 08-02-2002, 05:13 AM

If you added up all the people on this site who had off road exaust...Wow! There'd be a lot.

It's not always perfect. I have moved to a province where emissions test is done, so now I have to get a new H-pipe if I want to run my car, kinda sucks but hey I got away for 2+ years with an off-road pipe for CDN$125!

07-30-2002, 11:05 PM	#1
melgolden Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Northeast Missouri Posts: 5	v6 modifications? I need some input on v6 modifications.... i'm not very experienced with all this so i need to know some things u guys have done to improve u're performance i'd appricaite some advice thanks

07-30-2002, 11:21 PM	#2
Crazy Horse GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sale Creek, TN. C. S. A. Posts: 4,652	cali mustang, write this # down they have a whole section on 3,8's -1-800 775-0101 ask for the free cat, hope that help's, & welcome to mw. l8ter __________________ 95 gt vert, lot's of stuff, it aint slow. 04 sonic blue v - six my beater 89 rs camaro iroc turbo hood, other stuff, my wifes ride 84 lx stang cammed up 289 hi po, etc 65 falcon, maybe by the year 2020. black 00gt, gone but never forgotten. R H C- member # 1 o.b.c. da prez- member # 1 if your under 40 dont ask. goodbye for now odie,r.i.p. 11-27-03

07-31-2002, 01:14 AM	#3
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	what year is you stang and what tranny? What mods have been done to it so far? __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

07-31-2002, 08:36 AM	#4
95mustanggt Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Kamloops, BC Posts: 2,875	It is all going to depend on: 1. What you have done to your car, 2. How much money you want to spend and, 3. Where you want to end up when you are finished? Answer these questions and then I'll give you some direction. __________________ 1995 Mustang GT 20016 F150 Lariat Super Crew

07-31-2002, 01:27 PM	#6
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	remove the intake silencer add a K&N air filter add a off-road h-pipe a cat-back 4.11 gears __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

07-31-2002, 12:15 PM	#5
melgolden Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Northeast Missouri Posts: 5	it's a '99 automatic, it's stock, i haven't done anything to it yet. As far as money goes i'm open to any ideas and i'll from there. And I'm not sure what i'm expecting, like I said, i'm a chic and don't have much experience, just know the basics. I'd just like to get some more horsepower if possible and better performance. I really appriciate your help- thanks

07-31-2002, 02:08 PM	#7
95mustanggt Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Kamloops, BC Posts: 2,875	First, don't expect a lot out of your nice V6 auto. While I think the V6 Mustang is a great car, the performance version is the GT, it will take a lot more money to get your pony as fast as a GT. Having said that, Tireburner is right. Change your rear end gears, I'm not sure on ratios for the 7.5" axles but a 4.11 ratio would be good. A K&N air filter and cold air kit should be on your list. You might want to go to a true dual exhaust system, an off road H-pipe (if you have no emissions testing) and a cat back system. As far as the other bolt ons go like Throttle bodies, pulley's ect. I'm not sure what you'll gain on the 3.8L and what the price and availability is like. There is a forum for V6 owners on this site, I recommend you visit it. __________________ 1995 Mustang GT 20016 F150 Lariat Super Crew

07-31-2002, 08:16 PM	#8
melgolden Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Northeast Missouri Posts: 5	Haha yes i do realize my v6 isn't much for perfomance. plus it being an automatic makes 2 bad points. lol, however i appriciate the all or your advice. I plan on trying it out. thanks so much

08-01-2002, 03:57 AM	#9
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	I'm gonna have to dissagree with 95mustanggt about the cold air induction. It's a big rip off IMO, doesn't flow that much better than the intake ducting and the exhaust header will heat soak the crap out of it and actully slow you down. __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

08-01-2002, 01:37 PM	#11
SinisterSN95 Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Chicago, Illinois Posts: 106	go to this place... http://www.stungbymystangmotorsports...peed_Shop.html cheap products for all mustangs, and "starter" kits for V6 Stangs. You'd be better off getting a desensecharger anyways, CAI's are just nice looking with the chrome which attracts people to them. They have a kit on there with a desensecharger and ASP underdrive pulleys for your model for 252 dollars. Then your best bet would be to get gears... 3:73's would be my choice, but others are saying 4:11's. Theres a whole topic in the V6 performance section of this site talking about the differences. Best bet...3:73's IMO if your concerned with Gas.

08-01-2002, 10:05 PM	#13
melgolden Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Northeast Missouri Posts: 5	well i'd check the link out if it would work... must be wrong or something (????)

08-01-2002, 11:45 PM	#14
96_4.6 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 417	I have a question for 95mustanggt, u said an off-road h-pipe and u said if you dont have emission testing, i live in michigan and cats are a must but theres no testing, is that ok? __________________ 1996 Mustang GT, AODE -Trickflow Upper Plenum -BBK 70mm Throttlebody -02 PI Lower Intake -March Pulleys -BBK H-Pipe -2 Chamber Flowmaster mufflers -3000 RPM Stall -JLT CAI with special K&N -MSD Supercondutor wires -180 stat -FRPP 4:10's *FOR SALE C&L TRUE FLOW INLET PIPE WITH K&N* My Stang

08-02-2002, 12:04 AM	#16
96_4.6 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 417	Thats what everyone keeps telling me i just dont wanna be the loser who gets caught, how much is it to get it installed? __________________ 1996 Mustang GT, AODE -Trickflow Upper Plenum -BBK 70mm Throttlebody -02 PI Lower Intake -March Pulleys -BBK H-Pipe -2 Chamber Flowmaster mufflers -3000 RPM Stall -JLT CAI with special K&N -MSD Supercondutor wires -180 stat -FRPP 4:10's *FOR SALE C&L TRUE FLOW INLET PIPE WITH K&N* My Stang

08-02-2002, 12:26 AM	#17
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	oh screw that. Who's gonna catch you? And don't bother gettin it installed, if you can swing a wrench you can install a H-pipe. __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

08-02-2002, 05:13 AM	#18
95mustanggt Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Kamloops, BC Posts: 2,875	If you added up all the people on this site who had off road exaust...Wow! There'd be a lot. It's not always perfect. I have moved to a province where emissions test is done, so now I have to get a new H-pipe if I want to run my car, kinda sucks but hey I got away for 2+ years with an off-road pipe for CDN$125! __________________ 1995 Mustang GT 20016 F150 Lariat Super Crew

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