[98mustangv6]

Hey so I just went down the track for the first time. Down at kennedale it's a 1/8 mile. So that might give you an idea. Well I have a 98 v6 pretty much stock. My time was 13.148,r/t was .519,60' was 2.765, 330 was 9.026, and finally speed was 60.12 mph. I know it's not fast at all but for my first time ever going down the track. Is it a descent run. They wouldnt let me run again cause I was leaking oil so I know I messed up something in my stupidity. But I dumped the clutch at about 4000 and spun through first so does anyone know if u did ok for what I did. O and by the way a camero smoked me bad and I'm not one of those guys that will deny it if I lost.

[6ER THEN I 8ER!]

my v6 (the last one..stock) ran a 10.54 with an auto....granted it's got a little more pep then your's...maybe someone that has an sn95 will chime in...

did you have fun at least...that's the important part

edit: also dumping the clutch = bad idea for launching

[98mustangv6]

Haha ya I found that real quick. And ya it was fun. I was quite disappointed that I couldn't run again. But it is one of those safety things and I understand.

[6ER THEN I 8ER!]

Originally Posted by 98mustangv6 Haha ya I found that real quick. And ya it was fun. I was quite disappointed that I couldn't run again. But it is one of those safety things and I understand.

well the fun part is the important thing

[v6procharged]

i think it should be a little faster. need more track time and get the driver mod down pat.

[NUTCASE]

LOL yeah, I would hit the 1/4 mile before you hit the 1/8 hahaha(yeah I know modded s197, but still)


anyways launching a manual is all about the balance of clutch, throttle, and rpm. every car has a sweet spot, and typically the more power you have the thinner that sweet spot is.

also what size/type tires are you on? I am assuming you have stock suspension but get under there and check out the condition of you bushings. push down on each of the 4 corners and get an idea how sloppy/tight your sus is right now. also what gears do you have? you probobly don't have the t-lock and that is a big deal.

also, assuming you are on street tires do you go through the water box and do a gratuitus burnout? if you are on cheap street tires this is a no-no. not only are those tires designed to RESIST heat but the tread will drag water up to the line. if possible go around the water box and just do a 2-3 second spin to get the rocks and garbage and shit off your tires.

also check your tire pressure. pulling a few PSI out of the rear tires may help you but dont think you have DR's or sliks and drop it to low. if you drop the pressure to low on street tires all you are going to do is make your car handle sloppy towrd the end of the track. street tires are simply not designed to perform well on low pressure

oh yeah, and if you are not doing it already.....hold the throttle down THROUGH the traps and do not let up until AFTER the traps.

[SlickBullet]

When I had my stock 3.8 with a CAI, tremic 5spd running a 245/45zr17 out back, I dropped Psi to 10 lbs out back went around the water box and basically used the rev limited as a two step for launch, still spinning out back for about 15 ft side ways on the 1-2 shift still managed a 15.482, with a constant .115-.308 reaction ,fun as hell regardless of time, get together anyone...?

[98mustangv6]

Could I run octane booster in it for the drag strip or will it not do anygood.

[98mustangv6]

Keep in mind I am the O.P.

[6ER THEN I 8ER!]

Originally Posted by 98mustangv6 Could I run octane booster in it for the drag strip or will it not do anygood.

octane booster is shit and false hope...the only thing you can do it upkeep the car and start saving for a v8...most fun i've ever had on a track was in my GT

[98mustangv6]

Well ya I am saving for a gt. I found a pretty descent 94 5.0 that I'm looking at just a few more paychecks then maybe. I won't be on here for the v6 anymore.

[v6procharged]

a 94 5.0 is slow. i would atleast try to get a 99+ gt

[6ER THEN I 8ER!]

Originally Posted by v6procharged a 94 5.0 is slow. i would atleast try to get a 99+ gt

you aren't a bright bulb are you...let's break it down for you...

yes a 302 isn't the quickest car stock...like lets say our v6's

but they take to little mods very well...unlike lets say our v6's

and they take to larger mods way better...well you get it by now...our v6's

if the OP wants a 99+ that's great...i've got an '04 he can have for cheap lol

however if he'd like a car that'd be cheap to mod and get the most power out of it...5.0 FTW

[v6procharged]

Originally Posted by 6ER THEN I 8ER you aren't a bright bulb are you...let's break it down for you... yes a 302 isn't the quickest car stock...like lets say our v6's but they take to little mods very well...unlike lets say our v6's and they take to larger mods way better...well you get it by now...our v6's if the OP wants a 99+ that's great...i've got an '04 he can have for cheap lol however if he'd like a car that'd be cheap to mod and get the most power out of it...5.0 FTW

like i said they are slow. yes you can mod them and make them fast just like any other car. the 99+ is a better platform power wise, imo.

[6ER THEN I 8ER!]

Originally Posted by v6procharged like i said they are slow. yes you can mod them and make them fast just like any other car. the 99+ is a better platform power wise, imo.

downside your opinions a bit on the wrong side...i think you're the first person i've met on here in a while that thinks mod for mod a 2v 4.6 is a better modding platform then a 5.0.

and believe me i'm not knocking a 4.6...i have one sitting outside..however after adding a few bolt ons and taking it to the track...then seeing how much better a 5.0 preforms...i saw that without full bolt ons and a great suspension i could never get the types of runs im interested in...and thanks to F8L i know what a 4.6 is capable of w/o a power adder...since you seem to like 4.6's so much i'd be willing to sell mine to you.

[NUTCASE]

less cubes, lest aftermarket options, less ability to increase cubes.....

so how is the 2v 4.6 better again?

check the flow numbers of aftermarket heads 5.0 vs. 4.6

check the 100000000000000000 intake mani and cam options of the 5.0

check that its not to hard to swap to a 351 block and stroke it out to 408. if you get lucky on an old truck motor you have an EASY 400ci to start with.


oh, and while your at it, check how much more you are paying for less power at the same time.......


if I diddn't think my car was so damn sexy this (my 3rd mustang) would be an older 5.0

[6ER THEN I 8ER!]

Originally Posted by NUTCASE less cubes, lest aftermarket options, less ability to increase cubes..... so how is the 2v 4.6 better again? check the flow numbers of aftermarket heads 5.0 vs. 4.6 check the 100000000000000000 intake mani and cam options of the 5.0 check that its not to hard to swap to a 351 block and stroke it out to 408. if you get lucky on an old truck motor you have an EASY 400ci to start with. oh, and while your at it, check how much more you are paying for less power at the same time....... if I diddn't think my car was so damn sexy this (my 3rd mustang) would be an older 5.0

same here lol...except i got another v6 to be the economy family car since i'm getting married...she can drive it if she needs to and i don't have to worry about it being unreliable....

however i am on the hunt for a 5.0 as a project car...already got the lady friends ok on the matter

[casper gt]

Originally Posted by 6ER THEN I 8ER downside your opinions a bit on the wrong side...i think you're the first person i've met on here in a while that thinks mod for mod a 2v 4.6 is a better modding platform then a 5.0.

you can't be serious.

windsor push rod motors have their place but a blanket statement like that is just plain silly.

take a poll on how many 100% stock long block 5.0's are in the 12's vs. 4.6's & you'll have your answer.

[F8L GT]

Originally Posted by casper gt you can't be serious. windsor push rod motors have their place but a blanket statement like that is just plain silly. take a poll on how many 100% stock long block 5.0's are in the 12's vs. 4.6's & you'll have your answer.

i think he means that the 5.0s respond way better to mods than the 4.6 does.

[casper gt]

Originally Posted by F8L GT i think he means that the 5.0s respond way better to mods than the 4.6 does.

yes & no.

the blocks are far weaker, the cranks are also.

the heads are worse than ours.

mod motors have their problems as well, but till you get into the big power N/A area (ie. 351w based stroker), my money is on the 4.6.