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Old 12-01-2009, 03:06 AM
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how can i add acceleration to my v6 besides getting a gt
 
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Old 12-01-2009, 03:27 AM
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Originally Posted by v6notv8
how can i add acceleration to my v6 besides getting a gt
gears
 
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Old 12-01-2009, 03:42 AM
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Like any other car you can add nitrous,supercharger,turbo it, do heads/cam/intake swap etc...
 
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Old 12-01-2009, 09:36 AM
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what year is your v6?
 
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Old 12-01-2009, 10:26 AM
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You can do some research.
 
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Old 12-01-2009, 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by 01FR500
You can do some research.
+1 Go read snbakos V6 power right up, just read it a while back and it has good suggestions to get some more power outa ur babey
 
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Old 12-01-2009, 01:28 PM
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tuner... plug up and play..
(seems thats what you want)
 
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Old 12-01-2009, 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by K.G.B.
tuner... plug up and play..
(seems thats what you want)

on a mostly stock v6...a tuner is good for about 5hp... he wont feel any difference.
 
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Old 12-01-2009, 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Stanger Banger
what year is your v6?
its a 2005
 
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Old 12-01-2009, 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by spike_africa
Like any other car you can add nitrous,supercharger,turbo it, do heads/cam/intake swap etc...
can i really cam a v6??
 
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Old 12-01-2009, 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by SnTBakosFinest
gears
4 10s or 3 73s?? or neither??
 
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Old 12-01-2009, 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by zigzagg321
on a mostly stock v6...a tuner is good for about 5hp... he wont feel any difference.
but you do feel more acceleration, specially with a 93 oct tune.

all i have is a CAI and a 93 oct tune and the car definetly feels less sluggish.
-faster shift points -plus if you get upgrades like gears, maf, injectors, of road mid pipe, and even bigger rims. you can use the tuner.
 
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Originally Posted by K.G.B.
but you do feel more acceleration, specially with a 93 oct tune.

all i have is a CAI and a 93 oct tune and the car definetly feels less sluggish.
less sluggish...lol. agreed, a tuner for an auto v6 makes a difference, mostly due to the transmission changes.
 
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how much money do you have?
 
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Old 12-01-2009, 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by afterhours
how much money do you have?
money isnt a problem anymore cuz i finished 2 of my payments already.

here is a list of mods i wanna do in the next 6 months.

Eibach Pro-Kit Springs
2x Black Deep Dish Bullitt Wheels 18x9
2x Black Deep Dish Bullitt Wheels 18x10
BBK Cold Air Intake
Magnaflow Mustang Dual Exhaust Catback System (Y pipe for me)
LOOKIN FOR A TUNER
LOOKIN FOR GEARS

the total would be around 2200


then after all of this and getting used to the track i wanna add nitrous and if possible a supercharger but not til 2011
 
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unless you have a real good reason to stay with the V6... based on the planned mod list you posted... you probably should just get a GT.
 
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Originally Posted by zigzagg321
unless you have a real good reason to stay with the V6... based on the planned mod list you posted... you probably should just get a GT.
yea i understang but i wanna be able to say "i built my v6 into a true muscle" i saw this comment that said "real men buy v6's and build the them up" i really liked that. I talked to a local car dealer that had a 2008 gt coupe. they wanted 3,000 and my 05 v6 convertible i said nahh and drove away
 
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which gears should i get cuz i just cant make up my mind between 373 or 410
 
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Old 12-01-2009, 04:05 PM
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4.10 for auto, 3.73s for manual
 
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Old 12-01-2009, 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by probiker427
4.10 for auto, 3.73s for manual
okay should i keep the 7.5?? and would i need a t lok?
 
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Keep the 7.5 unless you plan on putting over 400 horses on your car, and yes if you keep 7.5 you need a T-lock
 
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you have a 05+ v6, then your first mod hands down is a tuner/CAI combo. Its the best bang for the buck minus nitrous on your car.
 
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I think I'm giving up...this is repetitive...
 
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Old 12-02-2009, 04:04 AM
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I'd give up just because 2/11 people in this topic claim rims add acceleration...

Get gears. I wish I had done it before my exhaust.
 
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Old 12-02-2009, 09:09 AM
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just stop what you are doing right now google vortech super charger buy that then get gears you will smoke v8s

my old v6 with the mods i got beats most gts i encounter if i had a super charger it would be heaven on the highway unless there as crazy as i am and they max out and there nothing i can do about it
 
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Old 12-02-2009, 09:21 AM
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im gonna do performance first starting next week:

BBK Cold Air Intake
4.10 Gears for 7.5in Rear
SCT SF3 / XCal3 Power Flash Mustang Tuner
NGK Iridium IX Performance Spark Plugs
Motive Bearing Kit (7.5in)
Ford Racing 7.5" 28 Spline Traction
 
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Old 12-02-2009, 10:38 AM
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sounds good make sure to plug all the wires in after your done lol still shoulda went with the super charger =(
 
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Originally Posted by Stanger Banger
sounds good make sure to plug all the wires in after your done lol still shoulda went with the super charger =(
lol i know but i dont have THAT MUCH
 


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