Trying to beef-up my 6...

02MustangV6e9 · March 17th, 2009, 06:20 PM

Yeah, I saw. I like the H though. Mine will probably run me like $300-$400, I do need cats I guess, damn.

02MustangV6e9 · March 27th, 2009, 04:16 PM

So, after reasoning with my father, and talking we decided it'd be so much smarter to just save up, and drop a larger engine into my car if I really want more HP.

It's a long way coming but here's my question.

Whats the largest engine that I could fit into my car? Like while keeping it street legal. Because I was told once that a 5.0 would never pass emissions if put into my car. So yeah. I'd like to go 351 or larger. Possible? Suggestions?

ESG-642T · March 27th, 2009, 04:21 PM

Originally Posted by 02MustangV6e9

So, after reasoning with my father, and talking we decided it'd be so much smarter to just save up, and drop a larger engine into my car if I really want more HP.

It's a long way coming but here's my question.

Whats the largest engine that I could fit into my car? Like while keeping it street legal. Because I was told once that a 5.0 would never pass emissions if put into my car. So yeah. I'd like to go 351 or larger. Possible? Suggestions?

Whats your definition of street legal? In most cases If it didn't come in your car for that year then its not considered "street legal". So that would mean the 4.6L engine.

You can put bigger engines in, just may not be cost effective, and you may spend more money than you will making a 10second v6.

02MustangV6e9 · March 27th, 2009, 04:27 PM

Street legal mainly meaning passing inspections, and emissions. With 113k miles on my engine already I'd probably swap it out before doing any major mods on it. Therefore I'd go bigger.

So to rephrase that question. Whats most reasonable, where could I get the most bang for my buck?

ESG-642T · March 27th, 2009, 04:52 PM

How much power do you want?

02MustangV6e9 · March 28th, 2009, 01:11 AM

Honestly, I dont know what to say in terms of number, because I dont know what's out there. But I'll say I want as much as I can possibly cram in there (probably sticking with a small black though). The more it costs, the longer I'll have to save.

ESG-642T · March 28th, 2009, 01:35 AM

Save up, buy a 4.2L stroker and a tma twin kit...

Make 600+ hp
Run 10's in the quarter
enjoy.

02MustangV6e9 · March 28th, 2009, 01:46 AM

what am I looking at for cost, something I could do myself?

02MustangV6e9 · March 28th, 2009, 02:09 AM

Shift kits for my car? What should I look for? And what would it bring to the table?

See, now I'm leaning more towards just building my car. Because by the time I save my money to run the full swap, I might as well invest it in a New Edge GT (which I'd prolly have enough money for as they'll depreciate over the years as I save). So why not have a fast sixxer. Then buy a GT and start over again?

02MustangV6e9 · March 28th, 2009, 02:10 AM

Originally Posted by 02MustangV6e9

what am I looking at for cost, something I could do myself?

That was a stupid question, it's late. Not thinking right. I couldn't do it myself, but I'm still curious about the price.

rfcsoulja · March 28th, 2009, 01:59 PM

I got my duals done for $270. I had a shop fab me up an H pipe, I bought flow 40's off of ebay for $80 for the pair, and I have turn downs right before the bumper, tucked up so you can't see them (so I didn't have to buy tips). I just bout and installed Long Tubes myself, definitely worth it.

With putting in a GT engine, you will probably need a donor car as it's much more than just replacing the engine. That's a lot of money and work for the gains you get, this is if you are doing the work yourself. Spend the same money on your engine and it will beat GT's. Plus, you gain the experience.

02MustangV6e9 · March 28th, 2009, 04:44 PM

I've alos heard/ it's been recommended to me. That I could pull a supercharger off of Ford Supercoupe, as the 3.8 engines are extraordinarily similar if not the same, true?

ByPopularDemand · March 28th, 2009, 04:48 PM

Originally Posted by 02MustangV6e9

I've alos heard/ it's been recommended to me. That I could pull a supercharger off of Ford Supercoupe, as the 3.8 engines are extraordinarily similar if not the same, true?

Nope...not for a new edge. You would have to go from splitport intake to a single port and lose about 40hp in order to add the sc.

02MustangV6e9 · March 28th, 2009, 04:57 PM

Yeah, just wiki'd it. The supercoupe put out 210. Not worth it anyways, compare to my 193.

ByPopularDemand · March 28th, 2009, 05:00 PM

Yeah a lotta work to end up at square 1 lol...Get a S/C made for a splitport.

02MustangV6e9 · March 28th, 2009, 05:07 PM

What would I be looking at for cost? And also, I'm sure this has been asked a million times. But what are the pro's/ con's of Turbo vs. Super?

02v6staang · March 28th, 2009, 07:56 PM

Its in the stickies

joparrett · March 30th, 2009, 12:18 PM

If you are looking for temporary power that is cheap, go with nitrous. It is easy to uninstall and put on your new GT that you plan to buy down the road.... that's what I done and so far seems to have been the best decision. A supercharger/turbo will kill resale value too. Nitrous you can uninstall in an hour and the buyer won't know the difference.

02MustangV6e9 · March 30th, 2009, 12:47 PM

I'm half tempted to leave my car be, save for a couple years and by a 5.0. That way I start off on a faster platform.

joparrett · March 30th, 2009, 11:34 PM

stock 5.0's aren't really much faster. They do wake up a little quicker though when you start modding.

March 27th, 2009, 04:52 PM	#105
ESG-642T [8MINUS2] 2002, Ford, v6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TEXAS Posts: 12,207 iTrader: 0 reviews	How much power do you want? __________________ Hi, You can call me Kyle

March 28th, 2009, 01:35 AM	#107
ESG-642T [8MINUS2] 2002, Ford, v6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TEXAS Posts: 12,207 iTrader: 0 reviews	Save up, buy a 4.2L stroker and a tma twin kit... Make 600+ hp Run 10's in the quarter enjoy. __________________ Hi, You can call me Kyle

March 28th, 2009, 05:00 PM	#115
ByPopularDemand Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 V6 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 2,670 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yeah a lotta work to end up at square 1 lol...Get a S/C made for a splitport. __________________ 2000 V6 vert Mac LT headers, Mac O/R H-pipe, Mac CAI, ASP 25% underdrive pulley(r.i.p), SCT tune, 8.8 rear and 4.10 gears.

March 28th, 2009, 07:56 PM	#117
02v6staang Regular 2003 mach 1 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dfw Texas Posts: 199 iTrader: 0 reviews	Its in the stickies __________________ Mach 1: PHP intake spacer, JLT ram air intake, UPR offroad x, flow 40 weld ins, HID kit, smoked headlights, mgw short shifter 100 shot coming soon...

March 30th, 2009, 12:18 PM	#118
joparrett Regular 2003 Mustang 3.8 slow Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 157 iTrader: 0 reviews	If you are looking for temporary power that is cheap, go with nitrous. It is easy to uninstall and put on your new GT that you plan to buy down the road.... that's what I done and so far seems to have been the best decision. A supercharger/turbo will kill resale value too. Nitrous you can uninstall in an hour and the buyer won't know the difference. __________________ Jordan \| 2003 Mustang 3.8 \| SCT Tuner by VMP \| CAI \| Flowmasters \| ZEX 75 shot

March 28th, 2009, 01:59 PM	#111
rfcsoulja Hardcore Enthusiast 01 True Blue v6 to slow to matter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,149 iTrader: 0 reviews	I got my duals done for $270. I had a shop fab me up an H pipe, I bought flow 40's off of ebay for $80 for the pair, and I have turn downs right before the bumper, tucked up so you can't see them (so I didn't have to buy tips). I just bout and installed Long Tubes myself, definitely worth it. With putting in a GT engine, you will probably need a donor car as it's much more than just replacing the engine. That's a lot of money and work for the gains you get, this is if you are doing the work yourself. Spend the same money on your engine and it will beat GT's. Plus, you gain the experience.

March 30th, 2009, 11:34 PM	#120
joparrett Regular 2003 Mustang 3.8 slow Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 157 iTrader: 0 reviews	stock 5.0's aren't really much faster. They do wake up a little quicker though when you start modding. __________________ Jordan \| 2003 Mustang 3.8 \| SCT Tuner by VMP \| CAI \| Flowmasters \| ZEX 75 shot

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