best mods for 2k 3.8v6

dah5point0 · 02-07-2002, 08:04 PM

what are the best mods for a 3.8 v6. its a friend of mine, and he already has a full exahust, except headers, and a k&n. He is going to get an electric fan, and pullies. Any other mods that would be good to do? Heads? New intake manifald? what is the best to do.

Thanks

slow98 · 02-09-2002, 12:49 PM

drop in a v8

slow98 · 02-09-2002, 12:51 PM

just jokin man, procharger make an intercooled superchared kit with 11 psi is supposed to bump you to almost 345hp with and upgraded fuel system, thats on fast v6!

2kPony232 · 02-10-2002, 10:58 AM

Maybe upgrade the intake to a CAI. I would go with some gears and t-lok. I'd be looking for some suspension parts to help plant the power on the ground. Also the supercharger.

99Pony3.8 · 02-13-2002, 09:59 AM

Don't bother with a CAI kit, they are a waste of money. Either get just a K&N filter, or a new mas-air sensor kit. All you are getting from the Mac and other CIA kits is a K&N filter and chrome to dress up the engine compartment. I'll copy my post from another forum:

When it comes to a CAI system, I would avoid any kit that uses the stock mass-air housing (such as the Mac cold air kit). The stock mass-air housing is the most restrictive part of the intake. A new K&N airfilter will add about 2-3 HP by itself. A CAI kit that uses the stock MAS housing provides the same HP gain so long as you are using a stock air filter. These kits are providing you with nothing more than a K&N filter and a fancy tube to replace the rubber hose. The kits do not provide any benefit above the stock intake with a K&N filter. If you want REAL HP gains, look into a new mass-air sensor kit. Check out C&L performance (http://www.cnlperformance.com). Their kit provides 6-9 HP gain for a little more money and replaces the mass-air housing with a larger, 73mm piece. Don't waste your money on a CAI kit, just buy a K&N filter for the same HP gain or buy a real intake kit. I've got the C&L kit and it does work. If you are going to add a larger throttle body at some point, this kit will feed it more air than stock or a CAI kit.

Try this test for yourself. Drive the car for 30 minutes or more to get the engine nice and warm. Then remove the rubber intake hose behind the air cleaner and feel the temp. of the aluminum mass-air tube inside the air cleaner box. IT will be cold to the touch. So, if the MAS housing is cold when the engine is hot, do you think a CAI system is really isolating the air cleaner from the engine heat? If it is, it's not enough to make a difference in performance. Also, the mass-air sensor works in conjunction with the temp. sensor in the intake to determine how much air to flow through the throttle body. If a CAI is really providing colder air, the temp. sensor will adjust the TB accordingly, which will cancel out the effect of the colder air. The only way to increase air flow is to change the MAS calibration. The MAC and other CAI kits do not do this, but the C&L kit does.

Hope this helps.

krayziejd · 04-26-2002, 10:06 PM

Get the Mac CAI.

Efresh28 · 04-30-2002, 02:26 AM

i want to get that pro charger intercooled kit 345 hp in a v6 thats awsome

Jester4kicks · 04-30-2002, 02:05 PM

In regards to superchargers, does anyone know any good online performance sites that sell procharger systems?

On that note, is there any real concern as to adverse affects of a supercharger? Prochargers.com seems to portray them as incredibly reliable upgrades that will not cause problems, they just might accentuate existing problems (misfiring and such)

Any truth to all this?

2kPony232 · 05-15-2002, 04:00 PM

you should try http://www.stungbymystangmotorsports.com/ john knows a lot about the 3.8 and he can get almost anything you want to buy

02-07-2002, 08:04 PM	#1
dah5point0 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Tigard, OR Posts: 70	best mods for 2k 3.8v6 what are the best mods for a 3.8 v6. its a friend of mine, and he already has a full exahust, except headers, and a k&n. He is going to get an electric fan, and pullies. Any other mods that would be good to do? Heads? New intake manifald? what is the best to do. Thanks __________________ 89 Mustang GT 93 Bronco 4" lift, 33's Coming soon: 2" more 35's nerf bars off-road lights(possible brush guard) tube frame rear bumper custom dual side exhaust

02-09-2002, 12:49 PM	#2
slow98 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: draper,va,us Posts: 206	best mod drop in a v8 __________________ 1998 mustang gt/manual..373s,bbk offroad h pipe,flowmaster cat back,c&l 80 mm maf,steeda triax,eibach springs,steeda ud pulleys,upr timing adjuster,screamon demos coil packs,motorsports 9mm plug wires,steea aluminum lca's,steeda heavy duty uca's and just over 100 k on the clock

02-09-2002, 12:51 PM	#3
slow98 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: draper,va,us Posts: 206	just pickin bro just jokin man, procharger make an intercooled superchared kit with 11 psi is supposed to bump you to almost 345hp with and upgraded fuel system, thats on fast v6! __________________ 1998 mustang gt/manual..373s,bbk offroad h pipe,flowmaster cat back,c&l 80 mm maf,steeda triax,eibach springs,steeda ud pulleys,upr timing adjuster,screamon demos coil packs,motorsports 9mm plug wires,steea aluminum lca's,steeda heavy duty uca's and just over 100 k on the clock

02-10-2002, 10:58 AM	#4
2kPony232 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 9	Maybe upgrade the intake to a CAI. I would go with some gears and t-lok. I'd be looking for some suspension parts to help plant the power on the ground. Also the supercharger. __________________ http://www.dcmustang00.cjb.net/ http://www.stungbymystangmotorsports.com/

02-13-2002, 09:59 AM	#5
99Pony3.8 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 44	CAI Information Don't bother with a CAI kit, they are a waste of money. Either get just a K&N filter, or a new mas-air sensor kit. All you are getting from the Mac and other CIA kits is a K&N filter and chrome to dress up the engine compartment. I'll copy my post from another forum: When it comes to a CAI system, I would avoid any kit that uses the stock mass-air housing (such as the Mac cold air kit). The stock mass-air housing is the most restrictive part of the intake. A new K&N airfilter will add about 2-3 HP by itself. A CAI kit that uses the stock MAS housing provides the same HP gain so long as you are using a stock air filter. These kits are providing you with nothing more than a K&N filter and a fancy tube to replace the rubber hose. The kits do not provide any benefit above the stock intake with a K&N filter. If you want REAL HP gains, look into a new mass-air sensor kit. Check out C&L performance (http://www.cnlperformance.com). Their kit provides 6-9 HP gain for a little more money and replaces the mass-air housing with a larger, 73mm piece. Don't waste your money on a CAI kit, just buy a K&N filter for the same HP gain or buy a real intake kit. I've got the C&L kit and it does work. If you are going to add a larger throttle body at some point, this kit will feed it more air than stock or a CAI kit. Try this test for yourself. Drive the car for 30 minutes or more to get the engine nice and warm. Then remove the rubber intake hose behind the air cleaner and feel the temp. of the aluminum mass-air tube inside the air cleaner box. IT will be cold to the touch. So, if the MAS housing is cold when the engine is hot, do you think a CAI system is really isolating the air cleaner from the engine heat? If it is, it's not enough to make a difference in performance. Also, the mass-air sensor works in conjunction with the temp. sensor in the intake to determine how much air to flow through the throttle body. If a CAI is really providing colder air, the temp. sensor will adjust the TB accordingly, which will cancel out the effect of the colder air. The only way to increase air flow is to change the MAS calibration. The MAC and other CAI kits do not do this, but the C&L kit does. Hope this helps.

04-26-2002, 10:06 PM	#6
krayziejd Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: So. Cal Posts: 5	Get the Mac CAI.

04-30-2002, 02:26 AM	#7
Efresh28 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: demotte, in Posts: 25	i want to get that pro charger intercooled kit 345 hp in a v6 thats awsome __________________ http://www.bigbossstreetracing.com

04-30-2002, 02:05 PM	#8
Jester4kicks Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 30	In regards to superchargers, does anyone know any good online performance sites that sell procharger systems? On that note, is there any real concern as to adverse affects of a supercharger? Prochargers.com seems to portray them as incredibly reliable upgrades that will not cause problems, they just might accentuate existing problems (misfiring and such) Any truth to all this? __________________ 2000 V6 Mustang H-pipe w/ two 3 chamber flowmasters C&L Cold Air Kit Steeda Strut Tower Brace Steeda Subframe Connectors w/crossbraces

05-15-2002, 04:00 PM	#9
2kPony232 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 9	you should try http://www.stungbymystangmotorsports.com/ john knows a lot about the 3.8 and he can get almost anything you want to buy __________________ http://www.dcmustang00.cjb.net/ http://www.stungbymystangmotorsports.com/

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