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  • Start date Start date Aug 17, 2008

rcuriel

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hey whats up im new in here and i just got a 2000 3.8 v6 mustang a week ago...im looking on upgrading my mustang engine wise but i dont know where to start, any suggestions???
also i was looking at some wheels, what size do you guys think would look nice without adding any springs and lowering it??

thanks
 

ChingonStang

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I'd start with exhaust and/or CAI. As for wheels, 18's look really nice.
 

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18's are nice if you dont mind paying $$$ for tires. 17's look almost as good, and there are a lot more tires to choose from (and they're cheaper).

UD pulley and 3.73 gears are a good start to perk the V6 up a little. Exhaust and CAI will help a little too. If you really want to make it look good, you should look at lowering it at least a little. Even with 18s, that 4x4 look is still going to look funny.
 
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