Is a 97 V6 mustang worth modifying?

Dr. B · 07-04-2006, 12:46 AM

I just inheritied a 97 v6 from my grandmother who passed. Aside from being sunbleached its in good condition with 25,000 miles....no Im not kidding!!!
I feel its not truly a mustang unless it was a V8 but, with 25,000 Im not about to replace the engine. Is a 6 cylinder worth modifying? How much add on HP can I really acheive? And finally, anyone know of any good mustang mechanic's near Richmond, VA?

Thanks for your response. Enjoy your 4th!

Hammer · 07-15-2006, 02:06 AM

The 96-98 sixers can't get out of their own way.

Use it as dependable transport, and keep an eye open for a good looking Fox Body on the cheap to play with....

bld racing · 10-21-2006, 12:07 AM

Send an email to todd@msaford.com , he can give you the real potential for your new ride and with no bull. Let him know Fast Dad gave you his email.

DaLe five OH! · 12-02-2006, 10:48 PM

there worth it...if you have the $$ to get the ponys out of it..and its a lot of cake to do that...and a mustang is a mustang even tho its a six...how do you think they felt back then with the SVO's? a 4banger with a turbo...some day the 6's are gonna be priceless...but in like 20 years down the road

goodyear1984 · 03-06-2007, 05:28 AM

deff just drive it as a daily driver u will waste alot of money on it

1LOBOSS · 03-07-2007, 07:36 PM

Compare a 65 6 vs 8 as far as collectable in 40 years

USMC302 · 03-08-2007, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. B

Is a 6 cylinder worth modifying? How much add on HP can I really acheive?

IMO, no. How much HP? As much as you want if you have the money, but would be a lot easier with a V8 but hey, it's not as common as the V8's and would be custom to you. So whatever your poison is, have fun.

Unit 5302 · 03-23-2007, 12:16 AM

You can get decent power for the little 6, but an engine swap to the 99+ 3.8L would make a big improvement to start with. Of course, there are 4.2L V-6 swaps and such as well.

http://www.3.8mustang.com/forum/

goodyear1984 · 03-30-2007, 10:38 PM

id say put a 300 shot of nitrous on it and then when it explodes u will be forced to put a v8 in it then it will be worth moding

Dark_5.0 · 04-02-2007, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goodyear1984

id say put a 300 shot of nitrous on it and then when it explodes u will be forced to put a v8 in it then it will be worth moding

Lol, I bet it wouldnt make it to the 1/8th mile before he put a hole in the block.

07-04-2006, 12:46 AM	#1
Dr. B Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5	Is a 97 V6 mustang worth modifying? I just inheritied a 97 v6 from my grandmother who passed. Aside from being sunbleached its in good condition with 25,000 miles....no Im not kidding!!! I feel its not truly a mustang unless it was a V8 but, with 25,000 Im not about to replace the engine. Is a 6 cylinder worth modifying? How much add on HP can I really acheive? And finally, anyone know of any good mustang mechanic's near Richmond, VA? Thanks for your response. Enjoy your 4th!

07-15-2006, 02:06 AM	#2
Hammer AKA "Dr. Evil" Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: South Fork Ranch Posts: 1,721	Re: Is a 97 V6 mustang worth modifying? The 96-98 sixers can't get out of their own way. Use it as dependable transport, and keep an eye open for a good looking Fox Body on the cheap to play with.... __________________ Uncle Sam "What the hell is up with all the gauges? Calling Captain Kirk, your ride awaits... Phasers on stun...."

10-21-2006, 12:07 AM	#3
bld racing fireball Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Western Canada Posts: 6	Re: Is a 97 V6 mustang worth modifying? Send an email to todd@msaford.com , he can give you the real potential for your new ride and with no bull. Let him know Fast Dad gave you his email. __________________ 95 Mustang 8.89 @ 154.8 3200 lbs 302 on the juice

12-02-2006, 10:48 PM	#4
DaLe five OH! Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Naples FL Posts: 106	Re: Is a 97 V6 mustang worth modifying? there worth it...if you have the $$ to get the ponys out of it..and its a lot of cake to do that...and a mustang is a mustang even tho its a six...how do you think they felt back then with the SVO's? a 4banger with a turbo...some day the 6's are gonna be priceless...but in like 20 years down the road

03-06-2007, 05:28 AM	#5
goodyear1984 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: new york Posts: 482	Re: Is a 97 V6 mustang worth modifying? deff just drive it as a daily driver u will waste alot of money on it __________________ 347 stroker all forged,arp everything,stud mains w/girdle,7qt pan,full roller, custom cam, aluminum heads swirl valves 5 angle valve job.quick fuel 750,areomotive pump,cobras w/nitto drags,and m/t et drags for the track, ford racing 373 gears,centerforce clutch,tko500,underdrive pulleys,bassani x-pipe,flowmasters ^best et so far 11.6 1.61 60ft coming soon 9sec et's 1992 mustang gt 2001 gmc 1500 4x4 78 century boat 92 skidoo

03-07-2007, 07:36 PM	#6
1LOBOSS Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 12	Re: Is a 97 V6 mustang worth modifying? Compare a 65 6 vs 8 as far as collectable in 40 years

03-23-2007, 12:16 AM	#8
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	Re: Is a 97 V6 mustang worth modifying? You can get decent power for the little 6, but an engine swap to the 99+ 3.8L would make a big improvement to start with. Of course, there are 4.2L V-6 swaps and such as well. http://www.3.8mustang.com/forum/

03-30-2007, 10:38 PM	#9
goodyear1984 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: new york Posts: 482	Re: Is a 97 V6 mustang worth modifying? id say put a 300 shot of nitrous on it and then when it explodes u will be forced to put a v8 in it then it will be worth moding __________________ 347 stroker all forged,arp everything,stud mains w/girdle,7qt pan,full roller, custom cam, aluminum heads swirl valves 5 angle valve job.quick fuel 750,areomotive pump,cobras w/nitto drags,and m/t et drags for the track, ford racing 373 gears,centerforce clutch,tko500,underdrive pulleys,bassani x-pipe,flowmasters ^best et so far 11.6 1.61 60ft coming soon 9sec et's 1992 mustang gt 2001 gmc 1500 4x4 78 century boat 92 skidoo

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