Small (cheap) upgrades

Jack<T>Ripper · 03-21-2002, 02:54 AM

Hey all, I'v got a 2000 V6 Mustang and need some tips on what to do that won't cost alot of money. I already have a K&N air filter but I'm looking to buy more stuff for the time bieng...

89LXFLEA · 03-21-2002, 01:10 PM

GEARS, HEADERS, H-PIPE, CAT BACK EXHAUST, PULLIES.

DID YOU REMOVE THE SILENCER
YET? IF NOT, DO THAT NEXT.

Jester4kicks · 03-22-2002, 01:14 AM

I'm in the same boat. Check out the thread titled "Getting ready to Upgrade" for almost all the advice you need.

For a quick answer to your question steeda.com has an underdrive pulley/balancer that adds 8-10 horses and between it and the belt, you're only looking at dropping about $225.

Also, on some of the 2000's, Ford tappers the exhaust pipe down before it enters the muffler, consider replacing the stock muffler with something like a 2 chamber flowmaster and when you do, keep the pipe constant all the way through.

Lastly, C&L sells a cold air kit for about $250 that boasts 8-15 horses. Check out
C&L's website here.

Jack<T>Ripper · 03-22-2002, 03:31 AM

Thanks alot all you, I was wondering about the scilencer. WTF is it? and if I'm going to remove it can I do it myself?

Im a po boy, what can I say...

89LXFLEA · 03-25-2002, 04:47 PM

THE SILENCER IS UNDER THE AIR FLITER
JUST REMOVE THE 2 NUTS THAT HOLD
THE AIR FILTER HOUSING REMOVE THE
FILTER HOUSING THEN JUST PULL THE
SILENCER OUT
MAC COLD AIR KIT $189.50 GOOD FOR 8.4
MAC SHORTIE HEADERS $229.50
MAC H-PIPE $169.50
MAC CAT BACK SYSTEM $299.50
FRPP 3.73:1 GEAR SET $199.00
FRPP POSI UNIT $250.00

GodStang · 03-25-2002, 06:03 PM

I have been told that removing the air silencer for a v-6 does nothing and if it does do anything it cause loss of HP. Just what I heard. Give it a try and find out for yourself/.

99Angel · 03-26-2002, 03:19 PM

I honestly don't see the benefit of removing the Air Silencer. I have two friends, one with a '97 V6 and a '01 V6, and both removed theirs' and saw no difference what-so-ever. From what I've been told about the Air Silencer is if it's removed it allows a lot more *HOT* air from the engine, while supposely the Silencer allows a small amount of only cold air in.

What I recommend? If you do remove it make sure you have a cold air induction system (which you can save money and build yourself) and a K&N air filter. Mustangworld.com has a very good article on how to build your own Cold Air Iduction system.
The link is http://www.mustangworld.com/ourpics/fcar/coldair.htm

Hope that helps a little,
Michelle, loving owner of a '99 V6.

GodStang · 03-26-2002, 11:30 PM

I went out tonite and bought the parts for the coldair. I followed the directions and the measurements do not work for a 94-95 v-6 mustang. It may work for a different year. The 4" is way to big. Anyone get it to work tell me what is up.

03-21-2002, 02:54 AM	#1
Jack<T>Ripper Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hollywood Ca. Posts: 2	Small (cheap) upgrades Hey all, I'v got a 2000 V6 Mustang and need some tips on what to do that won't cost alot of money. I already have a K&N air filter but I'm looking to buy more stuff for the time bieng...

03-21-2002, 01:10 PM	#2
89LXFLEA Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: KENNER,LA Posts: 200	GEARS, HEADERS, H-PIPE, CAT BACK EXHAUST, PULLIES. DID YOU REMOVE THE SILENCER YET? IF NOT, DO THAT NEXT. __________________ 89LX 302 C4 4:10GEAR X CAM,GT40 IRON HEADS,PERFORMER RPM 650 HOLLEY NO STALL YET, GRIFFEN RADIATOR,MAC EQUAL LENGTH SHORTIES,H-PIPE,PRO DUMPS NOW IT IS A LITTLE FASTER AT 12.94@106.38 RICE HATERS CLUB MEMBER # 47

03-22-2002, 03:31 AM	#4
Jack<T>Ripper Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hollywood Ca. Posts: 2	cool guys Thanks alot all you, I was wondering about the scilencer. WTF is it? and if I'm going to remove it can I do it myself? Im a po boy, what can I say...

03-25-2002, 04:47 PM	#5
89LXFLEA Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: KENNER,LA Posts: 200	THE SILENCER IS UNDER THE AIR FLITER JUST REMOVE THE 2 NUTS THAT HOLD THE AIR FILTER HOUSING REMOVE THE FILTER HOUSING THEN JUST PULL THE SILENCER OUT MAC COLD AIR KIT $189.50 GOOD FOR 8.4 MAC SHORTIE HEADERS $229.50 MAC H-PIPE $169.50 MAC CAT BACK SYSTEM $299.50 FRPP 3.73:1 GEAR SET $199.00 FRPP POSI UNIT $250.00 __________________ 89LX 302 C4 4:10GEAR X CAM,GT40 IRON HEADS,PERFORMER RPM 650 HOLLEY NO STALL YET, GRIFFEN RADIATOR,MAC EQUAL LENGTH SHORTIES,H-PIPE,PRO DUMPS NOW IT IS A LITTLE FASTER AT 12.94@106.38 RICE HATERS CLUB MEMBER # 47

03-25-2002, 06:03 PM	#6
GodStang College Stanger Join Date: May 1999 Location: Aiken,south carolina, usa Posts: 1,097	I have been told that removing the air silencer for a v-6 does nothing and if it does do anything it cause loss of HP. Just what I heard. Give it a try and find out for yourself/. __________________ 2003 Sonic Blue Cobra

03-22-2002, 01:14 AM	#3
Jester4kicks Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 30	I'm in the same boat. Check out the thread titled "Getting ready to Upgrade" for almost all the advice you need. For a quick answer to your question steeda.com has an underdrive pulley/balancer that adds 8-10 horses and between it and the belt, you're only looking at dropping about $225. Also, on some of the 2000's, Ford tappers the exhaust pipe down before it enters the muffler, consider replacing the stock muffler with something like a 2 chamber flowmaster and when you do, keep the pipe constant all the way through. Lastly, C&L sells a cold air kit for about $250 that boasts 8-15 horses. Check out C&L's website here.

03-26-2002, 03:19 PM	#7
99Angel Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1	I honestly don't see the benefit of removing the Air Silencer. I have two friends, one with a '97 V6 and a '01 V6, and both removed theirs' and saw no difference what-so-ever. From what I've been told about the Air Silencer is if it's removed it allows a lot more HOT air from the engine, while supposely the Silencer allows a small amount of only cold air in. What I recommend? If you do remove it make sure you have a cold air induction system (which you can save money and build yourself) and a K&N air filter. Mustangworld.com has a very good article on how to build your own Cold Air Iduction system. The link is http://www.mustangworld.com/ourpics/fcar/coldair.htm Hope that helps a little, Michelle, loving owner of a '99 V6.

03-26-2002, 11:30 PM	#8
GodStang College Stanger Join Date: May 1999 Location: Aiken,south carolina, usa Posts: 1,097	I went out tonite and bought the parts for the coldair. I followed the directions and the measurements do not work for a 94-95 v-6 mustang. It may work for a different year. The 4" is way to big. Anyone get it to work tell me what is up. __________________ 2003 Sonic Blue Cobra

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