Mustang Performance Mods?

Marine_rm · 07-14-2007, 08:18 PM

I was just wondering what would be some good performance mods to get some good streetable horsepower? I have a 97 3.8 with headers and an exhaust, what would be some other good performance mods. I was thinking cold air intake, and underdrive pulleys, what are some other good ones. Thanks

jeredan2003 · 07-14-2007, 09:02 PM

Welcome to the boards!

The fastest route to a faster v6 is rearend gears and a traction lock differential. Then go with a free flow exhaust. CAI and pulleys will only give you a minimal gain in power. If you want to beat GTs, youll need either boost or nitrous. I know a guy making 650whp with a 95 V6.

Marine_rm · 07-15-2007, 08:59 AM

Yea i was also considering gears. What would u consider 3.73 4.10...or what? And for suprechargers or nitrous what would give me the most bang for buck. But i dont whant to put to much of a strian on my engine. I was lookin at an ati procharger. what do you think about them. It also needs to be mods that can be performed in the driveway of my house. Thanks

jeredan2003 · 07-15-2007, 10:14 AM

I think you would like 4:10s alot. The best bang for the buck is definately nitrous. The only downside is that you have to get the bottle filled alot. Its about $30 per fill. A properly setup system with all the extras is very safe. I would suggest an NX efi stage 1 kit. The 75 shot should give you enough power to beat a GT that isnt modded too heavily. If you plan on going with boost, turbo is where its at on a v6. That would require alot of skill under the hood and alot of welding involved unless you can find someones pre-made kit. I dont think a company sells a kit for it. The prochargers are nice also. They just wont make as much low end power, but the top end is great! A procharger would be alot easier to install.

v6'stang · 07-15-2007, 10:25 AM

tmaturbo.com i've heard good things bout them. and vmptuning.com for the procharger and tuning.

Marine_rm · 07-15-2007, 10:53 AM

Aight then. 4.10s and nitrous. What about the turbos yall mentioned from tma. Is that a bolt on kit or what. How much modification to the engine or car would i have to make with a turbo setup. And what is better a twin turbo setup or single turbo. Thanks

v6'stang · 07-15-2007, 11:04 AM

two are better then one. umm, as for the mod's to the engine/car, i think he's got a section on the website that tells ya how to install it, not sure tho. i know the oil pan must be tapped, headers removed. other then that and an oil line ran, i think it just bolts up. plus possibly moving some a/c lines.

Marine_rm · 07-15-2007, 11:37 AM

Aight. What other modifications would benefit the turbo setup for max horsepower?

v6'stang · 07-15-2007, 12:53 PM

bigger turbo, forged internals so ya can really turn up the boost. if ya build the motor the turbo will have greater effect. i'm not too sure when it comes to this stuff, some of the other guys would be able to help you more when it comes to the engine internals.

Dave · 07-15-2007, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jeredan2003

Welcome to the boards!

The fastest route to a faster v6 is rearend gears and a traction lock differential. Then go with a free flow exhaust. CAI and pulleys will only give you a minimal gain in power. If you want to beat GTs, youll need either boost or nitrous. I know a guy making 650whp with a 95 V6.

oh my gosh

beat my v8 u.u

Marine_rm · 07-15-2007, 04:49 PM

Thanks alot man. You have been alot of help. I think im going to go with a turbo form tma and some gears. Once again thanks alot.

Cheddarbob · 07-15-2007, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by v6'stang

two are better then one.

not always true.
two 35mm turbos are not as good as one 95mm or 1 106mm

IMO id go w/ a HUGE single turbo

lol Twin charge it (S/c and turbo)

v6'stang · 07-15-2007, 05:44 PM

ok, single s/c with 2 106mm turbos. i figured if ya mount a gas tank on each of the fuel rails ya MIGHT have enough fuel for one 1/4 mile run. as for them blocking the window, dragsters don't open their eyes till the end anyways!

Marine_rm · 07-15-2007, 08:30 PM

so what size turbo should i go with. It needs to be one that would not destroy my engine when i punched the gas pedal.

Cheddarbob · 07-15-2007, 08:59 PM

I was joking 106 mm turbo are so not legal

Cheddarbob · 07-15-2007, 09:04 PM

this is what you should do
jk lol

v6'stang · 07-16-2007, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Cheddarbob

I was joking 106 mm turbo are so not legal

lol, i was jokin' about my last post too. the gas tanks would prolly obstruct ur vision, but anyways. i didn't know if they even made such a big turbo. lol it'd be cool to see a turbo and s/c car tho.

PColav6 · 07-16-2007, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Cheddarbob

this is what you should do
jk lol

Ewwww

v6'stang · 07-16-2007, 07:16 PM

does it have 2 sets of nostrils? lol

Cheddarbob · 07-17-2007, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by PColav6

Ewwww

I was referring to the turbos sticking out of the hood./

PColav6 · 07-17-2007, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Cheddarbob

I was referring to the turbos sticking out of the hood./

That's still dumb, like having your penis hanging out of your pants.

Cheddarbob · 07-17-2007, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by PColav6

That's still dumb, like having your penis hanging out of your pants.

they have to be out of the hood they are huge turbos
whats wrong with having it hang out of your pants unless your not big

hotshot13422 · 07-17-2007, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by PColav6

That's still dumb, like having your penis hanging out of your pants.

Hey if you got a big one, show it off. Same concept with the stang, lol

Cheddarbob · 07-18-2007, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Cheddarbob

they have to be out of the hood they are huge turbos
whats wrong with having it hang out of your pants unless your not big

Not a personal attack on you pcola just in general and for laughs

v6'stang · 07-19-2007, 05:34 AM

ok guys, i'm thinkin' we should get back to the original subject of this thread, lmao

07-14-2007, 08:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
Marine_rm Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Moultrie,GA Posts: 11	Mustang Performance Mods? I was just wondering what would be some good performance mods to get some good streetable horsepower? I have a 97 3.8 with headers and an exhaust, what would be some other good performance mods. I was thinking cold air intake, and underdrive pulleys, what are some other good ones. Thanks

07-14-2007, 09:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
jeredan2003 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 1,788	Welcome to the boards! The fastest route to a faster v6 is rearend gears and a traction lock differential. Then go with a free flow exhaust. CAI and pulleys will only give you a minimal gain in power. If you want to beat GTs, youll need either boost or nitrous. I know a guy making 650whp with a 95 V6. __________________ 2003 DSG GT 5-speed Hellion 62mm and Flowmaster catback..... My bonestock 2v engine had been through 2 years of NX 100 shot, 3 years running 8-12lbs vortech s-trim, got into boost daily while racing on the weekends, had 157,000 miles on it, and was running like new

07-15-2007, 10:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
jeredan2003 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 1,788	I think you would like 4:10s alot. The best bang for the buck is definately nitrous. The only downside is that you have to get the bottle filled alot. Its about $30 per fill. A properly setup system with all the extras is very safe. I would suggest an NX efi stage 1 kit. The 75 shot should give you enough power to beat a GT that isnt modded too heavily. If you plan on going with boost, turbo is where its at on a v6. That would require alot of skill under the hood and alot of welding involved unless you can find someones pre-made kit. I dont think a company sells a kit for it. The prochargers are nice also. They just wont make as much low end power, but the top end is great! A procharger would be alot easier to install. __________________ 2003 DSG GT 5-speed Hellion 62mm and Flowmaster catback..... My bonestock 2v engine had been through 2 years of NX 100 shot, 3 years running 8-12lbs vortech s-trim, got into boost daily while racing on the weekends, had 157,000 miles on it, and was running like new

07-15-2007, 10:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
v6'stang Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: FL Posts: 931	tmaturbo.com i've heard good things bout them. and vmptuning.com for the procharger and tuning. __________________ Mods: 17x9 black cobra wheels, BBK CAI, tru dual flowmasters, sct 4bank elim. chip, motive 3.73's, frpp t-lok. ...and the list grows.

07-15-2007, 11:04 AM	#7 (permalink)
v6'stang Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: FL Posts: 931	two are better then one. umm, as for the mod's to the engine/car, i think he's got a section on the website that tells ya how to install it, not sure tho. i know the oil pan must be tapped, headers removed. other then that and an oil line ran, i think it just bolts up. plus possibly moving some a/c lines. __________________ Mods: 17x9 black cobra wheels, BBK CAI, tru dual flowmasters, sct 4bank elim. chip, motive 3.73's, frpp t-lok. ...and the list grows.

07-15-2007, 08:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
Marine_rm Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Moultrie,GA Posts: 11	Yea i was also considering gears. What would u consider 3.73 4.10...or what? And for suprechargers or nitrous what would give me the most bang for buck. But i dont whant to put to much of a strian on my engine. I was lookin at an ati procharger. what do you think about them. It also needs to be mods that can be performed in the driveway of my house. Thanks

07-15-2007, 10:53 AM	#6 (permalink)
Marine_rm Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Moultrie,GA Posts: 11	Aight then. 4.10s and nitrous. What about the turbos yall mentioned from tma. Is that a bolt on kit or what. How much modification to the engine or car would i have to make with a turbo setup. And what is better a twin turbo setup or single turbo. Thanks

07-15-2007, 11:37 AM	#8 (permalink)
Marine_rm Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Moultrie,GA Posts: 11	Aight. What other modifications would benefit the turbo setup for max horsepower?

07-15-2007, 12:53 PM	#9 (permalink)
v6'stang Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: FL Posts: 931	bigger turbo, forged internals so ya can really turn up the boost. if ya build the motor the turbo will have greater effect. i'm not too sure when it comes to this stuff, some of the other guys would be able to help you more when it comes to the engine internals. __________________ Mods: 17x9 black cobra wheels, BBK CAI, tru dual flowmasters, sct 4bank elim. chip, motive 3.73's, frpp t-lok. ...and the list grows.

07-15-2007, 04:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
Marine_rm Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Moultrie,GA Posts: 11	Thanks alot man. You have been alot of help. I think im going to go with a turbo form tma and some gears. Once again thanks alot.

07-15-2007, 05:44 PM	#13 (permalink)
v6'stang Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: FL Posts: 931	ok, single s/c with 2 106mm turbos. i figured if ya mount a gas tank on each of the fuel rails ya MIGHT have enough fuel for one 1/4 mile run. as for them blocking the window, dragsters don't open their eyes till the end anyways! __________________ Mods: 17x9 black cobra wheels, BBK CAI, tru dual flowmasters, sct 4bank elim. chip, motive 3.73's, frpp t-lok. ...and the list grows.

07-15-2007, 08:30 PM	#14 (permalink)
Marine_rm Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Moultrie,GA Posts: 11	so what size turbo should i go with. It needs to be one that would not destroy my engine when i punched the gas pedal.

07-15-2007, 08:59 PM	#15 (permalink)
Cheddarbob Haul ass on regular gas Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,081	I was joking 106 mm turbo are so not legal __________________ 2000 V6 mustang, K&N FIPK II, True Dual Flowmaster Super 44's, DiabloSport tuner, 9mm Stang wires, Smoked Headlights, Mach 1 chin spoiler, Mach 1 grille delete, smoked tail light tint,GT rear bumper,12in Rockford Fosgate Sub w/a 600 Watt Rockford Amp, Tinted windows 5% back 35% front. SOLD

07-15-2007, 09:04 PM	#16 (permalink)
Cheddarbob Haul ass on regular gas Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,081	this is what you should do jk lol __________________ 2000 V6 mustang, K&N FIPK II, True Dual Flowmaster Super 44's, DiabloSport tuner, 9mm Stang wires, Smoked Headlights, Mach 1 chin spoiler, Mach 1 grille delete, smoked tail light tint,GT rear bumper,12in Rockford Fosgate Sub w/a 600 Watt Rockford Amp, Tinted windows 5% back 35% front. SOLD

07-16-2007, 07:16 PM	#19 (permalink)
v6'stang Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: FL Posts: 931	does it have 2 sets of nostrils? lol __________________ Mods: 17x9 black cobra wheels, BBK CAI, tru dual flowmasters, sct 4bank elim. chip, motive 3.73's, frpp t-lok. ...and the list grows.

07-19-2007, 05:34 AM	#25 (permalink)
v6'stang Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: FL Posts: 931	ok guys, i'm thinkin' we should get back to the original subject of this thread, lmao __________________ Mods: 17x9 black cobra wheels, BBK CAI, tru dual flowmasters, sct 4bank elim. chip, motive 3.73's, frpp t-lok. ...and the list grows.