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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 03:31 PM
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i have a 3.8L stang. What can I do to add lots of rwhp without spending a lot of money. If thats not possible then what can I do?
 
Old Jun 3, 2008 | 04:03 PM
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HP cost money if you want to get like 300HP your going to need a power adder like super/turbo charger that would be like $3000+ bucks.

or you can do nitrous for like 500 bucks.
 
Old Jun 3, 2008 | 04:10 PM
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ok what will make it sound more agressive Besides a new exhaust? Another thing where can i get really good cams?
 

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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 04:35 PM
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Ok thanks now which set of cams should i get, and should i get a carb?
 
Old Jun 3, 2008 | 06:27 PM
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get the stage 3 from ssm.
and then get ur self a procharger or a hellion turbo system. those will be the best bang for your buck.
 
Old Jun 3, 2008 | 08:07 PM
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Ok thanks now which set of cams should i get, and should i get a carb?
no on the carb, you are fuel injected! If you are serious about getting power easily I would say find a supercharger. If you want to be a bit different and don't want as much HP as a supercharger would give you then go for the heads/cam/intake manifolds. If that is the route you choose then call up supersix and talk to them about what you want, and they can recommend a nice cam to fit your needs.

dream: does hellion make a turbo kit for the v6?? I thought they only did V8 stangs.
 
Old Jun 3, 2008 | 08:19 PM
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i coulda sworn there was a v6 model.
my bad.
i watched my old boss do an install on one and thought it was the **** after we had it on the dyno. ever since then i didnt mind turbos. im still a big s/c guy. the old customers had less issues with s/c's.
 
Old Jun 3, 2008 | 08:23 PM
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Ok carb=BAD. Ok i dont have $4000 just laying around for a turbo or super charger. What would make it sound more agressive and add horsepower.
What about acohol injection?
 
Old Jun 3, 2008 | 08:29 PM
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Ok carb=BAD. Ok i dont have $4000 just laying around for a turbo or super charger. What would make it sound more agressive and add horsepower.
What about acohol injection?
dude, don't take this as me being absolutely a jerk, but seriously do some reading you are asking about things that are completely off the wall random as can be, and don't relate to your car in any way. Are you sure you bought a mustang? lol.

alright for sound - pick any old cat back exhaust system. Go to youtube and search V6 mustang exhaust and just listen till you find one you like.
for hp - an exhaust will only give you between 2-5 hp at most. Get a set of Underdrive pulleys, they are good for about 8rwhp, then get a tuner(Xcaliber 3) it is good for another 8-10rwhp. Do those 3 mods and you will get a good sound, and pick up roughly 16-18rwhp. If you do the installs your self it should all be under $1000.
Finally if you really want a real get up and go and have some more cash to spend get a set of gears! 4.10 for autos, 3.73 for manuals. You will need the gears, install kit, you will need a professional shop to install(can range from $200-500) and if you are an auto you will need a tuner to correct your speedo, if you are manual you can use a speedcal, but I would suggest the tuner still so you can correct your speedo and pick up that 8-10rwhp. Gears are good for cutting .5 seconds off your q/t which is moderately significant.
 
Old Jun 3, 2008 | 10:24 PM
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lets just get this out in the open while were at it.
what year is your car? is it manual or auto? how much money do you have in your budget? and post some pics.
 
Old Jun 4, 2008 | 07:40 AM
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www.tmaturbo.com

get the street kit and have tons of power.

or go nitrous with a 75 shot. 100shot if you have a good tuner.
 
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Its an 04 3.8L V6 Manual Charcoal Grey Mach 1000 audio, new shift ****
 
Old Jun 4, 2008 | 02:20 PM
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Its an 04 3.8L V6 Manual Charcoal Grey Mach 1000 audio, new shift ****
missed the most important part. your budget.
 
Old Jun 4, 2008 | 02:53 PM
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lets just say around $2000.
 
Old Jun 4, 2008 | 03:03 PM
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Nitrous
 
Old Jun 4, 2008 | 03:43 PM
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ok anything else???
 
Old Jun 4, 2008 | 07:24 PM
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supersixmotorsports.com

get a power pack
 
Old Jun 4, 2008 | 07:29 PM
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ok can you guestimate how much that would cost?
 
Old Jun 4, 2008 | 07:39 PM
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its all on the site
 
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