How do I get GT performance from a 6?

Mean03V6

New Member

Jan 28, 2004

136

0

0

Houston, Texas

Jan 30, 2004

#1

• Jan 30, 2004

• #1

I'm sure that's the question that has come over a lot of people in this forum. My real question is, besides the modifications that I currently have, what can I do to my car to get a little (or a lotta) extra power for not so much money? I was thinking of putting on a 70mm throttle body, but I read somewhere on here that it would be a bad idea since the stock tb can handle 300 hp. Is that true? And if so, what direction should I head to next? I don't think I will be able to swing a supercharger for a LONG TIME, if ever. Thanks very much for any advice.

 

Mean03V6

New Member

Jan 28, 2004

136

0

0

Houston, Texas

Jan 30, 2004

#2

• Jan 30, 2004

• #2

Also, what kind of hp do u think I'm sitting on right now? My chip isn't in just yet, since I'm still working some kinks out with the warranty and such. Thanks again.

 

The Brahma Bull

Founding Member

Aug 20, 2001

863

0

0

North Carolina

Jan 30, 2004

#3

• Jan 30, 2004

• #3

Best way for you to get the performance of a V8....

Get LOTS of hp...

 

0

03CrazyStang

New Member

Aug 28, 2003

132

0

0

Texas

Jan 31, 2004

#4

• Jan 31, 2004

• #4

Mean03V6 said:

Also, what kind of hp do u think I'm sitting on right now? My chip isn't in just yet, since I'm still working some kinks out with the warranty and such. Thanks again.

Click to expand...

i know about the warranty...i have 24,000 more miles to go till mines over.. haha... but its worth it

 

GREENBIOCH

Founding Member

Mar 22, 2002

1,241

0

0

In an Igloo

Jan 31, 2004

#5

• Jan 31, 2004

• #5

I think the cheapest next mod would be an UD Pulley. I found it to be a good solid mod when I put mine on, and Don't let anyone tell you the car won't charge properly, It's BS. Gears is probably the best mod I have done to date, they are a little bit more but well worth it if you can save up for it.

If oyu want newer GT performance, you'll need to swap the cam and heads for better ones.

 

Mean03V6

New Member

Jan 28, 2004

136

0

0

Houston, Texas

Jan 31, 2004

#6

• Jan 31, 2004

• #6

Thanks a ton for all the advice. I've been thinking about the ud pullies as well, but there are so many horror stories out there about them. Of course, there's horror stories about every part..lol. That said, who makes a good set of pullies for our 3.8?

 

97v6Silver

it came to $4.56 and i got $0.44 change from a 5,

Apr 22, 2003

843

0

0

VA Beach

Jan 31, 2004

#7

• Jan 31, 2004

• #7

horror stories, wtf?

 

Mean03V6

New Member

Jan 28, 2004

136

0

0

Houston, Texas

Jan 31, 2004

#8

• Jan 31, 2004

• #8

Yeah...people having problems from putting them in.

 

0

03CrazyStang

New Member

Aug 28, 2003

132

0

0

Texas

Jan 31, 2004

#9

• Jan 31, 2004

• #9

oh thats BS man...i have had friends have them in no prob

 

S

SpectorV

Founding Member

Sep 3, 2000

1,872

0

36

Florence, Alabama

Jan 31, 2004

#10

• Jan 31, 2004

• #10

if you are talking about handling then we are up if not better than a stock gt (giving we have godo tires and rims....) but for peroformance we start out life at a 1.2 second disadvantage, the first .6-.8 is easy the other ~ half second is hard.

if you want to spend 3000 bucks on the top end of the motor you can have a car that will put out 225rwhp and 235rwtq~ (pre 99 or 99 up) and be right up with a stock gts performance numbers.

if you really want those numbers buy a GT for just a faster ride that is decent with boltons and what not the v6 is a good choice.

 

Mean03V6

New Member

Jan 28, 2004

136

0

0

Houston, Texas

Jan 31, 2004

#11

• Jan 31, 2004

• #11

GREENBIOCH said:

I think the cheapest next mod would be an UD Pulley. I found it to be a good solid mod when I put mine on, and Don't let anyone tell you the car won't charge properly, It's BS. Gears is probably the best mod I have done to date, they are a little bit more but well worth it if you can save up for it.

If oyu want newer GT performance, you'll need to swap the cam and heads for better ones.

Click to expand...

You know, it seems every time I try to buy parts for my car, the performance part stores all just go . I haven't been able to find a manufacturer who makes pullies for anything newer than a '98. I'd sure appreciate it if anyone knows what company I should look into. Also, I went to purchase a strut bracer bar for my car and they told me that no one makes that yet either.

 

S

SpectorV

Founding Member

Sep 3, 2000

1,872

0

36

Florence, Alabama

Jan 31, 2004

#12

• Jan 31, 2004

• #12

thats all a bunch of crap feed to you by people who dont know anything. go to www.rpm-mustangs.com for your pulley needs he has a disclaimer fo rthe 00 year you need to check which harmonid balancer you need other than that its easy..


for all your suspention needs go to www.maximummotorsports.com and if you just want a few this or thats in the handling area just get a gt take off from a junk yard any 94-04 will fit.

 

Mean03V6

New Member

Jan 28, 2004

136

0

0

Houston, Texas

Jan 31, 2004

#13

• Jan 31, 2004

• #13

Thanks...I'll go check those sites you gave me. Appreciate it.

 

StrlngSlvrStang

Founding Member

Feb 11, 2002

65

0

0

SOONER Nation

Feb 2, 2004

#14

• Feb 2, 2004

• #14

I did have problems getting my STEEDA pulley on, but I did get it on. . . AND I'M A GIRL! I ended up breaking a socket to get the balancer off, but it came off. Take your time and you'll get it.

Jennifer

 

marvinmycat

Founding Member

Feb 13, 2002

1,179

0

0

Buffalo, NY

Feb 3, 2004

#15

• Feb 3, 2004

• #15

Super Six Motorsports. 403 HP! A complete HCI job and a blower. MMmmmmmm, powwwwweeerrrrrrrr.....

 

97v6Silver

it came to $4.56 and i got $0.44 change from a 5,

Apr 22, 2003

843

0

0

VA Beach

Feb 3, 2004

#16

• Feb 3, 2004

• #16

mmmm boooz

 

marvinmycat

Founding Member

Feb 13, 2002

1,179

0

0

Buffalo, NY

Feb 3, 2004

#17

• Feb 3, 2004

• #17

That too! And lots of it!!!