[HMUSN]

a tune, a power pack, and a shot of gas would do that for ya.
Then again so would a turbo.


a civic si is only like 205 flywheel.. they just have better gears. simple bolt ons would beat one for you.

[JKennedy]

I would like to avoid the gas as much as possible. I see that as being one of those things that I would only want for the track not the streets. If straight bolt-ons, gears, t-lok, maybe shift kit, and a tune will beat most ricers that ought to do me just fine.

I want the turbo, but I'm not sure yet. I need to check out the stickie at the top first to rest all my fears as well as understand everything.

[6ER THEN I 8ER!]

if you have a GT and beat another guy with a GT, who cares. But you take a 6, and whoop up on a GT, and your buddies will be talking about that race for 6 months.

not really...ask chris...he has the baddest 6 on the site hp wise (i think) and his race talk doesn't last a week cause its usual...

and ur talking about puting a turbo on ur car...let me give u some insight (not being rude) by the time u buy a turbo kit, and all the little mods needed to make it push around what chris has, u could have gotten the GT w/ a few bolt ons...again im not trying to be an ass, but we've heard the "i want the challenge of building a fast v6"...hell i preached that since i joined this site, the truth is however, few actually make the sixxer they own fast...im proud of those who do, but don't just throw u cash away w/o thinking of down the road...

now u can flame me in a pm if u want...

[Dragondj11]

There is no reason for anyone to flame anyone for an opinion. No truer words have ever been spoken then "there is no replacement for displacement." Mod to mod, the V8 will beat the V6 everytime (all things being equal). But all things are never equal, and that is where the fun and challenging part really starts.

And just to give you some background on where I am coming from. I am starting on my Mustang now, and for me it is all about being N/A and maybe the funny button for those couple people out there that annoy ya. Currently all my extra money has been placed into building and drag racing quads. But now, my need for speed has grown to my car. HP is a sickness LMAO

[JKennedy]

I guess that one of my big fears with modding my mustang is its age. The car is a 2000 and has 84K miles on it. My concern lies with several issues related to mileage:
1. How long do these motors last? (100K, 125K, etc)
2. Also, you guys that have heavily modded your cars are these also your daily drivers?

[04mustang232]

mine used to be my daily driver until i got my neon.

Even if you did a power pack from SSMS, had 4:10s, shift kit, tune ect, it would still be streetable. Gas mileage might suck though.

My suggestion to you would be to start saving and buy a powerpack to freshen up that engine. While your saving, start looking for a shop to do the work for you (unless your gonna do it yourself).

[AtlanticBlue99]

I have 127k miles on my car, and I have ran a few dozen passes on full bolt ons for abut 4 years... Proper maintenance is key. My car still runs like a charm.

[6ER THEN I 8ER!]

^^

true AB...change ur oil on time, keep ur engine tuned up and cleaned...and seafoam every 15000 lol...

[JKennedy]

Well, knowing that I can make the engine last is a good sign that these mods are gonna happen. I was leaning towards "no" when I thought that I would be out of commission by 100K miles. So, I bet I'll be fine. I think that I'll start with the gears, t-lok, and shift kit first. Then I'll research where to go next. I like the idea of the powerpack, but I guess I'm a bit confused. I don't have a 4.2L V6. So, I was leaning toward the 3.8L V^ powerpack that they have. Super6 claims it will gain 70HP. If I do that and the mod it with normal bolt ons I bet I'll get close to what I'm looking for in performance out of the car.

[04mustang232]

Originally Posted by AtlanticBlue99 I have 127k miles on my car, and I have ran a few dozen passes on full bolt ons for abut 4 years... Proper maintenance is key. My car still runs like a charm.

wow, i didnt know you had 127k

how many were on it when you bought it?

[JKennedy]

Atlantic,
What mods do you have on your car?

[JKennedy]

Okay, so I think that I've decided I want to stay n/a on my motor. So, I'm going to go with the powerpack. How do I go about researching where good mechanic shops are for this sort of thing. I can do a lot of the work myself, but I'm not about to open my engine. I've never done that and am not about to know. That is way beyond my skill level. Also, I don't have the picker to lift out my motor. So, I'm dead in the water there.

So, the question is......how do I look for a mechanic that is going to be good enough to take my motor apart and put it back together again? Also, probably the same deal with my gears too.

[6ER THEN I 8ER!]

wow...iv only got 55K on my engine, but then again, u do have a 99 AB..

[poindexter18]

All the debate of whether to grab those 2 extra cylinders or stay with the sixxer aside, if you have the six, and it has sentimental value, have some fun with it. You don't need to be a 400HP killing machine if this is what you drive everyday. Furthermore, if you're in a place like mine where gas prices are bigger cock teases than the local strip club, then a 6 is always going to be a little nicer to your wallet.

If gas and stuff is no issue whatsoever (Ya live close to where you work and don't go on road trips and such) then yes, a V8 would be a good way to go plus they sound sexy when done right (mmmmm 04 termi would be awesome too).

If you're like me and getting through your degrees is a pain in the ass as is money wise, not to mention working three cities away and having a girlfriend two cities back from where you started, the sixxer starts to hold it's own. Drop a couple mods in it, make it nice and more fun to play with, and save a little in the ways of gas. Sure, after mods it might only be like, one dollar per fill up, but that's one extra burger to feed your ass while studying for the BAR exam or whatever you're pursuing.

Plus, when you're done, if you want to get a v8 and mod it you're PROBABLY going to need a DD or at least a back up for when you're car's torn apart in your garage or someone else's. And I don't know about you, but the thought of having to borrow my girlfriend's cavalier or friend's Civic *Shudders* makes me want to vomit versus the option of just driving a nice fun sixxer stang.

... Unless my girlfriend gets something fun like an sti or evo VIII. =P

[JKennedy]

I think that you are hitting the nail right on the head. I had spent the last few days looking for a low mile version of my same car (99-2004) as a GT or even investigating an unmolested foxbody, but my wife squashed that. She said that she wants to put hard wood flooring in the house this year. So, the prospect of getting a GT or Fox just went down the drain. I think that the answer will be moding the 6. I'm going to start with things I can do myself, but ultimately I'll need to get a mechanic to open up the back end and put in some new gears. I'm thinking the first thing will be exhaust.....but I'm not sure. What do you guys think should be the first mod. I'll take a few pics of the car so that everyone can see what we are dealing with here. I'll post them later on tonight or this week.

[AtlanticBlue99]

Originally Posted by 04mustang232 wow, i didnt know you had 127k how many were on it when you bought it?

I bought it in Oct 2004 with 80k exactly on the odometer as I test drove.

Originally Posted by JKennedy Atlantic, What mods do you have on your car?

AtlanticBlue99's 1999 Ford Mustang

Originally Posted by 6er_w/a_Vengance wow...iv only got 55K on my engine, but then again, u do have a 99 AB..

Yes a 1999.

[00BlueMustang]

T-lok and gears would be a great start and then probably going with a shift kit and then exhaust. But that is just my opinion.

[AtlanticBlue99]

Originally Posted by JKennedy I think that you are hitting the nail right on the head. I had spent the last few days looking for a low mile version of my same car (99-2004) as a GT or even investigating an unmolested foxbody, but my wife squashed that. She said that she wants to put hard wood flooring in the house this year. So, the prospect of getting a GT or Fox just went down the drain. I think that the answer will be moding the 6. I'm going to start with things I can do myself, but ultimately I'll need to get a mechanic to open up the back end and put in some new gears. I'm thinking the first thing will be exhaust.....but I'm not sure. What do you guys think should be the first mod. I'll take a few pics of the car so that everyone can see what we are dealing with here. I'll post them later on tonight or this week.

Think about your plan. If you plan to sell the v6 and get a GT, look into transferable mods you can undo and reinstall on the new one after returning yours back to stock.

For example:

• Weels/tires
• Minor suspension bolt ons
• Perhaps audio upgrades or a tuner
• ...

Do not expect to retrieve any money you put into your v6. I would save exhaust mods, gears, etc. for the car you will want for a longer haul. However, if you plan to keep the v6 and want to have fun with it for a few years, you could do some mods, but I wouldn't get heavy in it unless you are willing to take the loss.

[JKennedy]

Well, I guess I need to think about the length of time I plan to own the car. The answer to that is basically as long as it is running strong. Which it is currently. I haven't had too many problems with the car. I'm not really interested in loading it down with visual mods (wasn't even considering wheels really). I assumed tailpipes if I went dual and the Mach 1 lip I stuck on there a few days ago would beit. I would rather leave it as stock looking as possible from the exterior. Also, if I keep the car much longer any used GT I would be buying would be 2005+ because it will be after the current v6 has eventually passed on to the big parking lot in the sky. Probably 3 or 4 years from now. So, I think that full bolt-ons and such might be fun to do for a few years until then.

If my car has 85K on it is that too many to start down this road?

[AtlanticBlue99]

Originally Posted by JKennedy Well, I guess I need to think about the length of time I plan to own the car. The answer to that is basically as long as it is running strong. Which it is currently. I haven't had too many problems with the car. I'm not really interested in loading it down with visual mods (wasn't even considering wheels really). I assumed tailpipes if I went dual and the Mach 1 lip I stuck on there a few days ago would beit. I would rather leave it as stock looking as possible from the exterior. Also, if I keep the car much longer any used GT I would be buying would be 2005+ because it will be after the current v6 has eventually passed on to the big parking lot in the sky. Probably 3 or 4 years from now. So, I think that full bolt-ons and such might be fun to do for a few years until then. If my car has 85K on it is that too many to start down this road?

I started with 80k and currently have 127k after 4 years of normal use on the street and a few dozen passes at the track. You aren't too high of miles to begin modding. Remember, maintenance is key.