Are the V6 stangs really worth it?

toxicat2 · November 6th, 2009, 09:17 PM

I have been into mustangs for a long time but always thought I would be buying the V8 so I never looked to much into the six. I have been looking around online and found alot of people say drop the V6 and buy a real Mustang. I'm sure some of you have seen the thread about the build I am going to start in the summer. I just wondered if you guys though it would be worth building the six or just trade in on an eight when its nearly paid off? With more and more responses on my thread its looking like up to 270 bhp might be possible on the six with enough mods and still be N/A.

HMUSN · November 6th, 2009, 09:19 PM

This is a tech section for a specific problem bro. There is nothing wrong with a v6. Anything can be fast if you toss enough green a it.

toxicat2 · November 6th, 2009, 09:25 PM

My bad. Though it was just general V6. It can be moved if need be. Just wanted to know what you guys thought. And to tell you the truth even though the 8 sounds good. That six really does sound beautiful and 3800 rpm.

HMUSN · November 6th, 2009, 09:26 PM

I have had a 3.8 a 4.6 and a 5.0

the 5.0 sounds the best by far.

Codeman · November 6th, 2009, 10:46 PM

ya i will give you that the 5.0 sounds amazing. I am not really a fan of the ohc engines they sound kind of different. but they still sound sweet. and i guess it is all up to you. gts are nice and start with more hp and can make more na hp but a 260-270 hp v6 is pretty easy to get. and with boost you will make a ton more power. just do what you want do not let anyone make fun of you. Everyone at my high school gave me crap and said I should have got a real car. Then i would race them and whip all their asses. Even a kid with a 97gt auto i whipped him. that always shuts them up.

2002 BLK GT · November 7th, 2009, 01:01 AM

Unless you find a cheap V6 imo its worth it and if don't care that much on how a car will look you can get a 99-00 GT for 5k, I paid 5k for mine so that's why i'm looking for a V8 since it will actually be the same money..

asiansensation78 · November 7th, 2009, 01:09 AM

Get the V8, you'll be glad you did.

6ER THEN I 8ER! · November 7th, 2009, 01:34 AM

i know the v6 can be fast...i know several blown sixxers and this site has some as well...but there is nothing like the sound of a v8 with Lts and a nice set of mufflers...

come spring time ill be looking into financing a 32valve since my college degree (college FTW) has brought home more money from work

ESG-642T · November 7th, 2009, 01:56 AM

I don't know about the 5.0 sounding better, 4.6 + long tubes + magna packs is a bad ass sound sir

6ER THEN I 8ER! · November 7th, 2009, 02:35 AM

Originally Posted by ESG-642T

I don't know about the 5.0 sounding better, 4.6 + long tubes + magna packs is a bad ass sound sir

gawd...that plus hi-flos and i would cream myself

stangcharger · November 7th, 2009, 12:31 PM

just depends on what you want. IMO it is one of the best choices in the 6 cylinder family that you can get. The motor can handle from what we know close to 700rwhp on stock block and forged internals. more than the 5.0L which cracks alittle after 500rwhp. and stock internals are good til 350rwhp or even more with tune. A guy recently had 474rwhp on stock internals and was doing fine.

The manual and auto tranny's at least on the splitports can handle 350rwhp for a manual and 400rwhp on auto from factory.

I am still on my 7.5 rear with my power and havent had any problems.

the main thing is to skip all the bolt-ons and C/H/I and go straight for the boost.

HMUSN · November 7th, 2009, 12:34 PM

I prefer the 5.0
4.6

YouTube - Mustang GT MAC Longtubes, Bassani Catback

5.0 both have LT's

YouTube - Mustang 5.0 long tubes, off road h, spintech sportsman side exhaust

Matt. · November 7th, 2009, 04:10 PM

v6= get pussy

BostonPerformance · November 7th, 2009, 04:11 PM

Originally Posted by Matt Stang

v6= pussy

Wataru · November 7th, 2009, 04:17 PM

It would depend on who you ask. I wouldnt recommend a v6 Mustang for a regular day to day driver not looking for a performance car.

You can shell out $3000-$5000 for a v6 and mod it up nicely with dual exhaust, underdrive pulleys, TLOK, gears, CAI, loose some weight and get a respectible car for high performance but if you wanted something for street racing or drag, you need to get a v8.

ESG-642T · November 7th, 2009, 08:44 PM

Originally Posted by HMUSN

I prefer the 5.0
4.6
YouTube - Mustang GT MAC Longtubes, Bassani Catback
5.0 both have LT's

YouTube - Mustang 5.0 long tubes, off road h, spintech sportsman side exhaust

The proof that the 4.6 sounds better is, you had to find a cammed 5.0 to sound better, than an exhaust 4.6....

Originally Posted by Wataru

It would depend on who you ask. I wouldnt recommend a v6 Mustang for a regular day to day driver not looking for a performance car.

You can shell out $3000-$5000 for a v6 and mod it up nicely with dual exhaust, underdrive pulleys, TLOK, gears, CAI, loose some weight and get a respectible car for high performance but if you wanted something for street racing or drag, you need to get a v8.

You don't need to get a v8.

toxicat2 · November 7th, 2009, 09:08 PM

With the power stang charger is making a v8 is not needed for power. This car will be on road tracks. It dosent need 800 hp to win. Good handling and accel is all it will need.

TheUNZippee! · November 7th, 2009, 09:28 PM

A V6 Mustang with custom exhaust.

YouTube - 1999 V6 Mustang Exhaust Clip

A V8 Mustang.

YouTube - 2010 Cobra Jet Mustang Burn Out

You decide.

Safi · November 7th, 2009, 09:32 PM

Here is a vid of my 00 v6 and my 99 cobra....gives a pretty good comparison

http://s84.photobucket.com/albums/k5/commandersafi/My%20Stang/?action=view&current=MVI_0921.flv

v6 is custom exhaust and cobra is just a flowmaster catback

TheUNZippee! · November 7th, 2009, 09:33 PM

Originally Posted by Safi

Here is a vid of my 00 v6 and my 99 cobra....gives a pretty good comparison

My Stang :: MVI_0921.flv video by commandersafi - Photobucket

hmmmm

November 6th, 2009, 09:17 PM	#1
toxicat2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 21 iTrader: 0 reviews	Are the V6 stangs really worth it? I have been into mustangs for a long time but always thought I would be buying the V8 so I never looked to much into the six. I have been looking around online and found alot of people say drop the V6 and buy a real Mustang. I'm sure some of you have seen the thread about the build I am going to start in the summer. I just wondered if you guys though it would be worth building the six or just trade in on an eight when its nearly paid off? With more and more responses on my thread its looking like up to 270 bhp might be possible on the six with enough mods and still be N/A. __________________ My name is Chris. This is my Mustang. There are many like it but this one is mine. Without me my Mustang is nothing. Without my Mustang I am nothing.

November 6th, 2009, 09:19 PM	#2
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 36,836 iTrader: 9 reviews	This is a tech section for a specific problem bro. There is nothing wrong with a v6. Anything can be fast if you toss enough green a it. __________________

November 6th, 2009, 09:25 PM	#3
toxicat2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 21 iTrader: 0 reviews	My bad. Though it was just general V6. It can be moved if need be. Just wanted to know what you guys thought. And to tell you the truth even though the 8 sounds good. That six really does sound beautiful and 3800 rpm. __________________ My name is Chris. This is my Mustang. There are many like it but this one is mine. Without me my Mustang is nothing. Without my Mustang I am nothing.

November 6th, 2009, 09:26 PM	#4
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 36,836 iTrader: 9 reviews	I have had a 3.8 a 4.6 and a 5.0 the 5.0 sounds the best by far. __________________

November 6th, 2009, 10:46 PM	#5
Codeman Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Dakota Posts: 2,807 iTrader: 1 reviews	ya i will give you that the 5.0 sounds amazing. I am not really a fan of the ohc engines they sound kind of different. but they still sound sweet. and i guess it is all up to you. gts are nice and start with more hp and can make more na hp but a 260-270 hp v6 is pretty easy to get. and with boost you will make a ton more power. just do what you want do not let anyone make fun of you. Everyone at my high school gave me crap and said I should have got a real car. Then i would race them and whip all their asses. Even a kid with a 97gt auto i whipped him. that always shuts them up. __________________ UDP, CAI, True Duals, 91 Tune from TT, 3.73 gears, Tlok,Windstar upper, GT TB, Ported lower, FRPP C Springs, and J&M Full Length Subframe Connectors Great Automotive How To's http://tooldesk.com/blog/

November 7th, 2009, 01:01 AM	#6
2002 BLK GT Hardcore Enthusiast 4.6L Coupe' 5spd *************** Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: S. California Posts: 2,185 iTrader: 0 reviews	Unless you find a cheap V6 imo its worth it and if don't care that much on how a car will look you can get a 99-00 GT for 5k, I paid 5k for mine so that's why i'm looking for a V8 since it will actually be the same money..

November 7th, 2009, 01:09 AM	#7
asiansensation78 Too Soon, Junior! 03 GT Vert 15:43.28@25.21 Too many naked bitches in the back Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 3,694 iTrader: 4 reviews	Get the V8, you'll be glad you did. __________________ 03 GT - Scrapes on lane markers - Modded 02 Cougar - Able to clear most speed bumps - Some mods 01 Explorer - Parking blocks NOM NOM NOM - Stock

November 7th, 2009, 01:34 AM	#8
6ER THEN I 8ER! Premium Member 3.9L V6 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Portland, TN Posts: 20,970 iTrader: 1 reviews	i know the v6 can be fast...i know several blown sixxers and this site has some as well...but there is nothing like the sound of a v8 with Lts and a nice set of mufflers... come spring time ill be looking into financing a 32valve since my college degree (college FTW) has brought home more money from work __________________ [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

November 7th, 2009, 01:56 AM	#9
ESG-642T [8MINUS2] 2002, Ford, v6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TEXAS Posts: 12,205 iTrader: 0 reviews	I don't know about the 5.0 sounding better, 4.6 + long tubes + magna packs is a bad ass sound sir __________________ Hi, You can call me Kyle

November 7th, 2009, 12:31 PM	#11
stangcharger Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 806 iTrader: 0 reviews	just depends on what you want. IMO it is one of the best choices in the 6 cylinder family that you can get. The motor can handle from what we know close to 700rwhp on stock block and forged internals. more than the 5.0L which cracks alittle after 500rwhp. and stock internals are good til 350rwhp or even more with tune. A guy recently had 474rwhp on stock internals and was doing fine. The manual and auto tranny's at least on the splitports can handle 350rwhp for a manual and 400rwhp on auto from factory. I am still on my 7.5 rear with my power and havent had any problems. the main thing is to skip all the bolt-ons and C/H/I and go straight for the boost. __________________ 436rwhp/378rwtq tuned by HPP www.hppmotorsports.com - www.stangcharger.com - www.rpm-mustangs.com

November 7th, 2009, 04:10 PM	#13
Matt. Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Nitrous Injected V6 12's? Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chester County, PA Posts: 2,279 iTrader: 0 reviews	v6= get pussy

November 7th, 2009, 04:17 PM	#15
Wataru Enthusiast 2000 Mustang V6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Casselberry, FL Posts: 566 iTrader: 0 reviews	It would depend on who you ask. I wouldnt recommend a v6 Mustang for a regular day to day driver not looking for a performance car. You can shell out $3000-$5000 for a v6 and mod it up nicely with dual exhaust, underdrive pulleys, TLOK, gears, CAI, loose some weight and get a respectible car for high performance but if you wanted something for street racing or drag, you need to get a v8. __________________ Spectre CAI - Bullit 17x9s - Flowmaster divorced duals - VAP Intake Spacer Soon: ASP, Tokico Shocks/Struts, SCT X3 Tuner

November 7th, 2009, 09:08 PM	#17
toxicat2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 21 iTrader: 0 reviews	With the power stang charger is making a v8 is not needed for power. This car will be on road tracks. It dosent need 800 hp to win. Good handling and accel is all it will need. __________________ My name is Chris. This is my Mustang. There are many like it but this one is mine. Without me my Mustang is nothing. Without my Mustang I am nothing.

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