Looking to rev up my 3.8L V6

redstang101 · 03-29-2000, 05:18 PM

Anyone have some info on how I can add some punch to my 2000 3.8L V6?

J.M · 03-29-2000, 07:35 PM

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Originally posted by redstang101:
Anyone have some info on how I can add some punch to my 2000 3.8L V6?

If you just purchased the stang, wait untill the warranty expires. Trust me... an expired warranty could mean head-aches if you ever need the service. In the mean time you could get a K&N Air filter. That will permit better air flow. You could take the intake silencer out. That will add a couple of hp at no extra charge, due to the increase intake area. Some 16" or 17" tires would be nice. Goodrich tires are pretty popular these days...Good traction.

And finally, I would install a two chamber flowmaster exhaust system.

redstang101 · 03-29-2000, 08:54 PM

Thanks for the info, I think the warranty advice is good. The car is a five speed so it already beats the automatic hands down. I test drove both and bought the stick. I was thinking about replacing the tires anyway. It did come with Goodyear GA's, I was thinking about GT's. I heard from a friend at work that they make a super charger for the V6, not sure it that is true or not. Again, thanks for the info.

virtspeed · 03-30-2000, 01:26 PM

Vortech makes a supercharger kit for the 3.8, but you can kiss your warranty goodbye.

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mustangs68 · 04-15-2000, 12:07 PM

some simple thins you can do is add a K&N filter..remove the air box..we have also added dual exh.-17 inch rims/50 series tires and lowered our sons 95 3 inches..replace the stock shfter with a B&M aftermarket...while in for some warranty work on the heads they were shaved 10..runs strong for no internal mods.

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stacyvt · 05-25-2000, 10:49 PM

Hey, the best way to go is as follows: Dual flowmaster 40 series exhaust, MAC CAI(Cold Air Induction) kit. This will add a lot of power for $600-$700. As for wheels, go with 17s Cobra R's if you can afford them. Motorsport sells them for $250 apiece, but there are other brands making copies of them for as little as $150. If you want to go supercharger, that's a little more advanced. There is a kit, but it costs about $2500, and if you supercharge a V-6, you MUST replace the stock head gaskets, they are weak and will leak massively in 4 months if you don't replace them. Hope that helps, and enjoy your 'Stang!

03-29-2000, 05:18 PM	#1
redstang101 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana Posts: 3	Looking to rev up my 3.8L V6 Anyone have some info on how I can add some punch to my 2000 3.8L V6?

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03-29-2000, 08:54 PM	#3
redstang101 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana Posts: 3	Thanks for the info, I think the warranty advice is good. The car is a five speed so it already beats the automatic hands down. I test drove both and bought the stick. I was thinking about replacing the tires anyway. It did come with Goodyear GA's, I was thinking about GT's. I heard from a friend at work that they make a super charger for the V6, not sure it that is true or not. Again, thanks for the info.

03-30-2000, 01:26 PM	#4
virtspeed Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Detroit, MI, USA Posts: 84	Vortech makes a supercharger kit for the 3.8, but you can kiss your warranty goodbye. ------------------ Virtual Speed Moderator, Tealnet

04-15-2000, 12:07 PM	#5
mustangs68 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Norfolk Va Posts: 1	some simple thins you can do is add a K&N filter..remove the air box..we have also added dual exh.-17 inch rims/50 series tires and lowered our sons 95 3 inches..replace the stock shfter with a B&M aftermarket...while in for some warranty work on the heads they were shaved 10..runs strong for no internal mods. ------------------ sam www.mustangs68.com Member of Staff: www.mustangsandmore.com own: 1968 Mustang Fastback

05-25-2000, 10:49 PM	#6
stacyvt Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 6	Hey, the best way to go is as follows: Dual flowmaster 40 series exhaust, MAC CAI(Cold Air Induction) kit. This will add a lot of power for $600-$700. As for wheels, go with 17s Cobra R's if you can afford them. Motorsport sells them for $250 apiece, but there are other brands making copies of them for as little as $150. If you want to go supercharger, that's a little more advanced. There is a kit, but it costs about $2500, and if you supercharge a V-6, you MUST replace the stock head gaskets, they are weak and will leak massively in 4 months if you don't replace them. Hope that helps, and enjoy your 'Stang!