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    300hp N/A v6, how to.

    I took a look at the stock intake manifold to see if I could identify any obvious restriction points. It seems like a fairly decent design although the intake runners don't seem to be "tuned" perfectly. I believe the optimal configuration for the manifolds (intake as well as exhaust) is an...
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    93 octane gas

    Gentlemen and Ladies, My Father was an engineer at Exxon for 33 years before he retired. Here is some of the fuel wisdom he relayed to me over the years… The previously mentioned characteristic of "octane" referring to resistance to detonation is correct. Will higher octane gas give...
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    300hp N/A v6, how to.

    Jenn, the thread isn't dead, it just got WAYYY off track. That tends to happen occasionally, often when people don't know what else to say about the topic, but want to say *something*. Human nature. Plus, people don't know where to post the little "conversation-like" replies without...
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    300hp N/A v6, how to.

    Very good thread. Unfortunately I don't have time to read it all right now ... but I will soon. I said way back on July 5th that I thought it was entirely possible to get 300HP out of this block (naturally aspirated) with "relatively" easy mods (CAI, manifold, P/P, cams, headers, exhaust &...
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    Attempted to get duals today...

    Guys, If you buy one of the Xcal2's from that Bamachips guy (or someone similar), I think they will reprogram your tuner for a nominal charge. It's not like you would have to spend $400 *every* time you added some new bolt-on items. I think these guys will redesign new tunes for your mods...
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    "Blown" An Epic Campaign to V6 Mustang Superiority!

    Saying your genius doesn't make it so. For anyone to assume that they are 100% correct in everything they say, is not only the height of hubris, it's also quite immature. You may feel you are "educating us ignorant masses" and believe that everything you say is correct, but that just isn't...
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    "Blown" An Epic Campaign to V6 Mustang Superiority!

    This is why I asked 2k5. Sometimes you have to read the previous posts (plural) to know what someone is talking about.
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    Wheel sizes

    Brodude, There are many specifications for both wheels and tires. For the wheels, the major specs are diameter, width and offset. 17 inch would correspond to the wheel diameter. The V6's come stock with 16" wheels so 17" would be a +1 size. The wheel (rim) width determines what width...
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    "Blown" An Epic Campaign to V6 Mustang Superiority!

    Echo7 & Fazm83, Are you telling me that the V6 auto and GT auto use the same differential???? I thought the V6 had a 7.5" open-diff and the GT had a 8.8" T-loc. Where did you hear that the V6 auto and GT auto had the same differential? I know the transmission is the same for both.
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    GTech results

    MSP, The 3rd (bottom) picture you posted on 07/07/05 ("Attempted to get duals" thread, page17) *looks* like the front wheel is out further than the fender. I.E., if you held a ruler against the front fender flare and moved it straight down (vertically), it *looks* like it would hit the tire...
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    GTech results

    fazm83, Sorry for being so dim but bear with me. With an open (regular) differential, BOTH wheels are being powered ... not just one wheel. Provided, of course, that one wheel isn't slipping. As long as both wheels have the same amount of traction (99% of the time), the reg diff...
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    "Blown" An Epic Campaign to V6 Mustang Superiority!

    I’m not sure I understand the concern with the rear axle on the V6. Is it the 7.5" vrs 8.8" size/strength difference which is of concern? Even the 7.5 diff should be able to handle some torque. Gears are usually made from forged tool steel, which is *REALLY* tough stuff (ever try to bend a ¾...
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    GTech results

    MSP, The 3750 lb weight figure I gave you already includes your body weight so don’t add to it. 3371 for V6 premium, 150-200 lbs in options/accessories/bolt-ons gives 3521-3571. Use 3550 lbs plus your body weight (whatever that is… :rolleyes: ) for the total car weight. I’m still not...
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    GTech results

    Yuppers, MSP. The GTech is telling you the rwhp rating since it is measuring the *cars* movement/velocity and not that of just the engine. This is why the weight is so important, it takes a lot more torque (and power) to accelerate a 3500 lb car from 0-60 in X sec than it does to accelerate...
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    window problems?

    Afixer, Thanks for the feedback buddy!! I was leaning toward the H&R “cup” kit (springs plus matched shocks) but I may end up going with the Steeda model based on your results. I have heard of a few people bottoming out on the bump stops when they utilize the stock shocks&struts. Did you...
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    GTech results

    MSP, Don't forget to add *your* body weight to the data entered. Determine the stock weight of your car/model, add maybe 50-100 lbs for extra options (airbags/TC-ABS/AAT/etc), then maybe another 100 (?) lbs for the dual exhaust, plus your new wheels, etc. Then, add your body weight...
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    window problems?

    afixer, I noticed in your "sig" that you installed the Steeda spring kit. What is your overall impression of the new ride handling and feel? Any other suspension changes to go with the springs? Wheels? Tires? Shocks/Struts? Rear swaybar? Also, how much did it lower the car and were...
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    "Blown" An Epic Campaign to V6 Mustang Superiority!

    I hope everyone had a great 4th of July weekend!! :flag: BTW, I forgot to mention that Ford finally decided to stop making me crazy and deliver my car. I picked it up on June 19th, following a 18 week wait (placed order and 2K down on Feb 12th). Unbelieveable. However ... I am...
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    "Blown" An Epic Campaign to V6 Mustang Superiority!

    The weights you quote indicate a 150 to 200 lb difference. While this isn't a huge amount of weight, it certianly isn't insignificant. 175 lbs is like having an extra, fairly large person riding along all the time. Consider that racers will spend several hundred dollars (or more) on a...
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    "Blown" An Epic Campaign to V6 Mustang Superiority!

    Why MOD a V6?? To anyone who says "Why mod a V6" or "you should have gotten a GT", you *must* be against ALL car mods to make a statement like that. GT owners often mod their cars. Why not tell them "You should have bought a Corvette". While you're at it, tell anyone who mods a Corvette...
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