upgrades for v6

mjcarguy · Apr 3, 2020

Hello,

I am looking for ideas on upgrading my '00 v6. what are some things others have done to improve performance? Other than a K&N cold air intake, my vehicle is stock.

Thanks

kiddiccarus · Apr 3, 2020

Hi There.

What are you looking for in the end?
Manual Trans or Automatic?

I have a 95 that I have basically brought UP to what you have stock in the actual Engine.
You can browse my build (in my signature) and most of what I did in the suspension can be done with yours also.

Noobz347 · Apr 3, 2020

Wait... Aren't there Procharger kits out there for this V6?

How durable are they (the engine, not the Procharger)?

kiddiccarus · Apr 3, 2020

I am exploring the Pro Charger option for after I am use to this current change. The 00-04 are more durable I WOULD NEVER put a power adder on the 94-95 3.8L because of the plethora of issues that engine has.

Prior to Pro charging, I will be hitting up this site. http://www.supersixmotorsports.com/ Very good information for the V6, I will be grabbing a "Power Pack" and also going with forged internals. Once I am used to that change, then I will be looking at my options on the Procharger.

Budget is everything here and just taking the builds in stages will always keep you happy and the wallet semi-full

(I am Sneaking in a BMR Torque Bok Kit here in the Spring also, https://www.summitracing.com/parts/BMR-TBR004R, It will arrive End of Day Tuesday)

mjcarguy · Apr 3, 2020

Sorry, its an automatic, convertible. I would like to get a little more horsepower out of it, run smoother. I have had the car a long time, and I finally feel like I am ready to tackle doing engine upgrades ( within reason, i dont have a lift or engine hoist, so super big stuff is a no go)

kiddiccarus · Apr 3, 2020

If your not in love with the "Convertible" and have been weighing getting rid of it for a Coupe. Please Do before getting too far into the build. I am way too far in to do it now. i kind of wish that I left it alone and sold it to a teenager then bought a Coupe to build out. Just my Opinion though

kiddiccarus · Apr 3, 2020

On the lifting of the car. That can be done safely in stages and using Truck Jack Stands instead of normal car stands. I have had mine about 3 ft off the ground using Truck stands. Plenty of room to work under, you just have to be on a flat stable surface for that height. I was removing the Drive shaft and the car was moving some as I used a breaker bar to remove bolts.

Warhorse Racing · Apr 6, 2020

These mods will give your V6 more power and throttle response...

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbHHYAwMUmg&t

If you have any questions, please ask. I'm happy to help.

mjcarguy · Apr 28, 2020

How about brake upgrades? I am due for new rotors & pads, so thinking about going a step up with everything

Warhorse Racing · Apr 28, 2020

Do you mean bigger brakes, or just better pads and rotors for the brakes you have?

kiddiccarus · Apr 28, 2020

GT and V6 both came with the single piston front caliper. If you move to the Cobra Caliper, Rotor, Pads on the front, then you will be looking to change the master Cylinder also but I think but am not sure if the Booster is the same on both.

Example: AutoZone Part Numbers

00 V6 and GT:

Duralast / Brake Rotor - Front
Part #:54011
Duralast Gold / Brake Pads - Front
Part #: DG804
Duralast Gold / Brake Rotor - Rear
Part #:54017DG
Duralast Gold / Brake Pads - Rear
Part #: DG627
Duralast Bracketed / Brake Caliper - Front
Part #:18-B4723 Left Side
Duralast Bracketed / Brake Caliper - Front
Part #:18-B4722 Right Side
Duralast Bracketed / Brake Caliper - Rear
Part #:18-B4545 Left Side
Duralast Bracketed / Brake Caliper - Rear
Part #:18-B4544 Right Side
Duralast New / Master Cylinder (Brake System)
Part #:NM4030 With Trac Control V6 only
Duralast New / Master Cylinder (Brake System)
Part #:NM4029 Without Trac Control V6 only
Duralast New / Master Cylinder (Brake System)
Part #:NM4032 With Trac COntrol V8 only
Duralast New / Master Cylinder (Brake System)
Part #:NM4031 Without Trac Control V8 only

00 SVT Cobra R:

Duralast / Brake Rotor - Front
Part #:54087
Duralast Gold / Brake Pads - Front
Part #: DG412
Motorcraft / Brake Rotor - Rear
Part #:BRRF224
Duralast Gold / Brake Pads - Rear
Part #: DG627
Duralast UnBracketed / Brake Caliper - Front
Part #:C464 Left
Duralast UnBracketed / Brake Caliper - Front
Part #:C465 Right
Duralast Bracketed / Brake Caliper - Rear
Part #:18-B4825A Left
Duralast Bracketed / Brake Caliper - Rear
Part #:18-B4824A Right
Duralast New / Master Cylinder (Brake System)
Part #:NM4032 With Trac Control
Duralast New / Master Cylinder (Brake System)
Part #:NM4031 Without Trac Control

mjcarguy · Apr 28, 2020

Warhorse Racing said:
Do you mean bigger brakes, or just better pads and rotors for the brakes you have?

well, For sure I need to replace my rotors/pads. Depending on cost, possibly upgrading to better/larger calipers. I have 17' rims on the car now, so I know I can go a bit bigger ( they are the ford racing bullitt rims) I am not racing the car, but it would be nice to have something a little better

mjcarguy · Apr 28, 2020

kiddiccarus said:
GT and V6 both came with the single piston front caliper. If you move to the Cobra Caliper, Rotor, Pads on the front, then you will be looking to change the master Cylinder also but I think but am not sure if the Booster is the same on both.

Thanks, for the v6/GT options you listed, those calipers would not require any replacement of the master cylinder?

Also, how difficult is replacing the master cylinder? any special tools needed? I have only ever done rotors & pads...

kiddiccarus · Apr 28, 2020

So as you can see, Most things on the V6 and GT are the same. If you are going to change things. Go to the Cobra System. Means new EVERYTHING

mjcarguy · Apr 28, 2020

kiddiccarus said:
So as you can see, Most things on the V6 and GT are the same. If you are going to change things. Go to the Cobra System. Means new EVERYTHING

So for the front, If I do the Cobra system, I would be able to use the existing front mounting brackets?

Warhorse Racing · Apr 28, 2020

The 99-04 Mustangs came with 2-piston front calipers. They were a step up from the single-piston calipers on the 94-98 models.

If you aren't racing the car, you really don't need to go to larger brakes. Just using good pads (Hawk HPS), and upgrading to braided stainless lines will improve braking feel and pedal feel. Those upgrades would be fine for daily driving.

But, many people choose to upgrade to OEM Cobra brakes, which will fit under MOST 17 inch rims. However, some Bullitt rims will NOT fit. OEM Bullitt rims should fit.

You do NOT need to change your master cylinder to upgrade to OEM 94-04 Cobra brakes. I run OEM Cobra brakes on my 2004 V6 autocross car and it has the OEM master cylinder.

Cross-drilled and slotted rotors won't provide any benefit for street driving. I'd suggest getting a good set of regular rotors with a coating that keeps them from rusting.

Warhorse Racing · Apr 28, 2020

mjcarguy said:
So for the front, If I do the Cobra system, I would be able to use the existing front mounting brackets?

You would need Cobra calipers, brackets and brake hoses. And Cobra-specific brake pads.

kiddiccarus · Apr 28, 2020

Yes, the V8 and Cobra of this year have the same Master Cylinder where the V6 has a different one. Makes no sense to me with the Calipers, rotors, pads being the same on both.

If you are going to upgrade to the Cobra Parts, you MUST change the Master Cylinder also

kiddiccarus · Apr 28, 2020

Warhorse may be right on the 99-04 portion and would explain the Master Cylinder being different.

kiddiccarus · Apr 28, 2020

mjcarguy said:
So for the front, If I do the Cobra system, I would be able to use the existing front mounting brackets?

The Parts I listed do include the brackets

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