Ways to gain easy HP that will make a difference...

Montec44 · October 1st, 2009, 07:49 PM

I have been thinking about what I want to do to my car and what not.. I'm just trying to get it a little faster. I really want some more ponies.. So far my 2008 sixxer just has a custom h-pipe and Dual american thunders from flowmaster. I wish I got some long tube headers when I got my exhaust put on. Still thinking about them now if the install isn't too expensive. Then looking to get a CAI + Tune... Is there anything else that would make my sixxer that much better?

v606er · October 1st, 2009, 07:56 PM

speed = money

how fast do you want to go?

gears and tlok wont add power, but it will wake that baby up.

get 4.10 gears and tlok. you'll love it.

cai and sct x3 tuner are essential. makes the exhaust sound better, and you'll want the tuner to account for the new gears

6ER THEN I 8ER! · October 1st, 2009, 08:26 PM

An x-charger will be the best bang for your buck...

Youngin · October 1st, 2009, 11:56 PM

Originally Posted by 6er_w/a_Vengance

An x-charger will be the best bang for your buck...

uhh noo... all that money to only stay around 300hp is not even close to good..

get gears... trust me it will be the best and you will notice it.

ReverendDexter · October 2nd, 2009, 12:10 AM

+1 for gears.

They won't get you any more horsepower, but they'll definitely give you a good boost as measured by the butt-dyno.

v606er · October 2nd, 2009, 12:28 AM

O, and the reason for tlok is because with the differentials that we have stock( open diffs.), only the back right tire moves the car, and the tlok hooks the wheels together so they both make the car go. better traction from take off. also, with gears and no tlok, you will burn that wheel like a skank. Try it for yourself- do a little burnout and see where the rubber is on the pavement

6ER THEN I 8ER! · October 2nd, 2009, 01:00 AM

Originally Posted by Youngin

uhh noo... all that money to only stay around 300hp is not even close to good..

get gears... trust me it will be the best and you will notice it.

the vid i watched on horsepower tv threw one on an 07 v6 and with the x-charger and exhaust put it at 280rwhp on 8 psi...comes with tune from factory...and sounds beastly...i only wish they made one for the new edge

Safi · October 2nd, 2009, 01:32 AM

Originally Posted by 6er_w/a_Vengance

the vid i watched on horsepower tv threw one on an 07 v6 and with the x-charger and exhaust put it at 280rwhp on 8 psi...comes with tune from factory...and sounds beastly...i only wish they made one for the new edge

They do...basically a M112

Montec44 · October 2nd, 2009, 09:10 AM

Whats the best gears to get? 3.73 or 4.10? and what do i need to get to have both wheels spin?

Fox2102 · October 2nd, 2009, 12:43 PM

The rule of thumb for gears is if you have a manual tranny then go with the 3.73 gears and if you have an auto then go with the 4.10. You can go 4.10 even with a stick but people dont seem to like it. Not sure why. Think it has to do something with 1st gear being so short or something.

You need to get a T-lok installed when you have the gears installed to get both tires to spin.

Also if you're going to be putting alot of horsepower on this car later you may want to think about putting a stronger rear end on it. I dont know how well these rear ends hold up but i know it was suggested that an 8.8 rear end be installed for a lot more horsepower.

Someone please correct me if i told him something wrong

ESG-642T · October 2nd, 2009, 01:01 PM

turbo > x charger

Gears / tlok would be a good next mod.

And its not how fast do you want to go, its how fast do you want to spend.

v606er · October 2nd, 2009, 06:07 PM

Originally Posted by ESG-642T

turbo > x charger

Gears / tlok would be a good next mod.

And its not how fast do you want to go, its how fast do you want to spend.

You know what you can do?

You can touch yourself.

Fox2102 · October 2nd, 2009, 06:46 PM

^ or you could touch zip

Youngin · October 2nd, 2009, 07:02 PM

x charger is a garbage blower... worst of the worst... get 4.10's.. get a frpp 28spline tlok. rebuild kit. and 3 quarts of 75w140..

ReverendDexter · October 2nd, 2009, 07:15 PM

I've never understood why people get lower gears with the automatic. With the way torque converters work, you get considerably MORE torque off the line with an automatic, meaning you would get the same initial acceleration with higher gears. Automatics usually have less forward gear ratios, so you'd want to stretch each gear out a bit.

Maybe the lower-gears-for-automatics is a drag race thing?

v606er · October 7th, 2009, 07:02 PM

Originally Posted by ReverendDexter

I've never understood why people get lower gears with the automatic. With the way torque converters work, you get considerably MORE torque off the line with an automatic, meaning you would get the same initial acceleration with higher gears. Automatics usually have less forward gear ratios, so you'd want to stretch each gear out a bit.

Maybe the lower-gears-for-automatics is a drag race thing?

I always thought it was because the auto tranny absorbs more power, so they need 4.10's, whereas manuals can get the same acceleration with 3.73's, and they don't have to shift as fast, which could slow them down b/c of the time it takes to shift.

06dkkiser · October 7th, 2009, 07:10 PM

well... id say people say get 4.10's with autos because you dont have to shift autos yourself so why not go all out and get 4.10's.. 5 speed guys complain about the gear being to short in 1st, with autos you dont really care about how short your gear is.
my opinion

johnnshepherd · October 7th, 2009, 09:09 PM

you need a tuner before you get gears or your spedometers gonna be fucked up. do a cai tuner combo from bamachips and then get gears and a t-lok

fastbackboy22 · October 12th, 2009, 05:30 PM

Originally Posted by Montec44

I have been thinking about what I want to do to my car and what not.. I'm just trying to get it a little faster. I really want some more ponies.. So far my 2008 sixxer just has a custom h-pipe and Dual american thunders from flowmaster. I wish I got some long tube headers when I got my exhaust put on. Still thinking about them now if the install isn't too expensive. Then looking to get a CAI + Tune... Is there anything else that would make my sixxer that much better?

save money do it youself.. its not that hard u can do it

ABQstang89 · October 13th, 2009, 03:48 PM

There are a few ways to go depending on your budget. I agree with most in that gears and a diff. is a very good place to start. Go with an 8.8 take off and gears of your choice. I would go 4.10's personally manual or auto unless you plan on going with a turbo later down the road. Don't know why there is x hate going on here. I've always heard nothing but good things about it.

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October 1st, 2009, 07:49 PM	#1
Montec44 Regular 2008 Mustang Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Glen Mills, PA Posts: 96 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ways to gain easy HP that will make a difference... I have been thinking about what I want to do to my car and what not.. I'm just trying to get it a little faster. I really want some more ponies.. So far my 2008 sixxer just has a custom h-pipe and Dual american thunders from flowmaster. I wish I got some long tube headers when I got my exhaust put on. Still thinking about them now if the install isn't too expensive. Then looking to get a CAI + Tune... Is there anything else that would make my sixxer that much better? __________________ 2008 Ford Mustang V6 -Xenon Black Light Covers -Tint 20% and 5% -Dual Flowmaster A/Ts with custom H-pipe

October 1st, 2009, 08:26 PM	#3
6ER THEN I 8ER! Premium Member 3.9L V6 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Portland, TN Posts: 20,970 iTrader: 1 reviews	An x-charger will be the best bang for your buck... __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] 6k HIDs - Rear Sway Bar - Mac Prochamber - Goodridge Gstop SS Lines - Lots of Visual Fun - Go Fast Mods (no point in buying...it's a v6) Want to see your car as art...ask me how

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ReverendDexter Priest of the Car Gods Clapped-out '90 GT 'vert ~5.5 seconds off TTOD :( Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 13,233 iTrader: 0 reviews	+1 for gears. They won't get you any more horsepower, but they'll definitely give you a good boost as measured by the butt-dyno. __________________ O o /¯/______________________ \|BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!! \_\ Buy my Bronco, special deal for MM folks

October 2nd, 2009, 09:10 AM	#9
Montec44 Regular 2008 Mustang Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Glen Mills, PA Posts: 96 iTrader: 0 reviews	Whats the best gears to get? 3.73 or 4.10? and what do i need to get to have both wheels spin? __________________ 2008 Ford Mustang V6 -Xenon Black Light Covers -Tint 20% and 5% -Dual Flowmaster A/Ts with custom H-pipe

October 2nd, 2009, 01:01 PM	#11
ESG-642T [8MINUS2] 2002, Ford, v6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TEXAS Posts: 12,205 iTrader: 0 reviews	turbo > x charger Gears / tlok would be a good next mod. And its not how fast do you want to go, its how fast do you want to spend. __________________ Hi, You can call me Kyle

October 2nd, 2009, 12:43 PM	#10
Fox2102 Hardcore Enthusiast '03 Harley Sportster 1200 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mount olive, AL Posts: 1,069 iTrader: 0 reviews	The rule of thumb for gears is if you have a manual tranny then go with the 3.73 gears and if you have an auto then go with the 4.10. You can go 4.10 even with a stick but people dont seem to like it. Not sure why. Think it has to do something with 1st gear being so short or something. You need to get a T-lok installed when you have the gears installed to get both tires to spin. Also if you're going to be putting alot of horsepower on this car later you may want to think about putting a stronger rear end on it. I dont know how well these rear ends hold up but i know it was suggested that an 8.8 rear end be installed for a lot more horsepower. Someone please correct me if i told him something wrong

October 2nd, 2009, 06:46 PM	#13
Fox2102 Hardcore Enthusiast '03 Harley Sportster 1200 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mount olive, AL Posts: 1,069 iTrader: 0 reviews	^ or you could touch zip

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Youngin Hip Hop Artist Byebye V6~ Welcome Home New Pony :P Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Californ-i-A Posts: 6,535 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 1 reviews	x charger is a garbage blower... worst of the worst... get 4.10's.. get a frpp 28spline tlok. rebuild kit. and 3 quarts of 75w140.. __________________ ItaliStang Made.. Maybe Red But Makes One Hell Of A Sig http://www.myspace.com/moddedmustangz Modded Mustang's Song

October 2nd, 2009, 07:15 PM	#15
ReverendDexter Priest of the Car Gods Clapped-out '90 GT 'vert ~5.5 seconds off TTOD :( Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 13,233 iTrader: 0 reviews	I've never understood why people get lower gears with the automatic. With the way torque converters work, you get considerably MORE torque off the line with an automatic, meaning you would get the same initial acceleration with higher gears. Automatics usually have less forward gear ratios, so you'd want to stretch each gear out a bit. Maybe the lower-gears-for-automatics is a drag race thing? __________________ O o /¯/______________________ \|BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!! \_\ Buy my Bronco, special deal for MM folks

October 7th, 2009, 09:09 PM	#18
johnnshepherd Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 11 iTrader: 0 reviews	you need a tuner before you get gears or your spedometers gonna be fucked up. do a cai tuner combo from bamachips and then get gears and a t-lok

October 13th, 2009, 03:48 PM	#20
ABQstang89 Newbie 2005 mustang Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 16 iTrader: 0 reviews	There are a few ways to go depending on your budget. I agree with most in that gears and a diff. is a very good place to start. Go with an 8.8 take off and gears of your choice. I would go 4.10's personally manual or auto unless you plan on going with a turbo later down the road. Don't know why there is x hate going on here. I've always heard nothing but good things about it. Mustang Takeoff Parts at V6MustangStuff.com __________________ 8.8 rear end w/3.55's, C&L intake, Bama 91 race tune

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