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...

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

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

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.

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...

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

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/.

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.

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.