Need some V6 info

Rich11 · February 9th, 2010, 09:54 AM

ok my friend just gotta 99-04 v6, and he wants to start modding it but i know diddly squat about v6's

! how much power car the block handle? what are some of the best bang for your buck parts? thnks guys and gals!

goren813 · February 9th, 2010, 10:02 AM

Stock block will take a beating, some have had it close to 500hp (issues at high numbers though). Many in the 350-400 range with reliable rides.

Auto or manual? Gears+t-lok and a tune are great, type depends on trans. Some other goodies depend on trans type as well.

From there its a question of his goals. Single turbo is normally the best boost option. Your normal bolt-ons help, but don't give the gains that they do on the 4.6.

Keep in mind its still a mustang, so things like the suspension will be similar to your car. For me supporting mods (suspension, brakes, drivetrain) are just as important as the power adders, so I've done those first. Again it depends on his overall goals.

97fordsixer · February 9th, 2010, 10:09 AM

underdrive pully, tuner, gears&tlok, cai are the best bolt on options to get started. There are numerous other projects that will keep you busy to.

stangcharger · February 9th, 2010, 10:14 AM

Originally Posted by goren813

Stock block will take a beating, some have had it close to 500hp (issues at high numbers though). Many in the 350-400 range with reliable rides.

Auto or manual? Gears+t-lok and a tune are great, type depends on trans. Some other goodies depend on trans type as well.

From there its a question of his goals. Single turbo is normally the best boost option. Your normal bolt-ons help, but don't give the gains that they do on the 4.6.

Keep in mind its still a mustang, so things like the suspension will be similar to your car. For me supporting mods (suspension, brakes, drivetrain) are just as important as the power adders, so I've done those first. Again it depends on his overall goals.

Let me clarify this.

The factory internals have been to 500rwhp. The factory block has been past 700rwhp without issue.

Safely though 350rwhp is safe for stock internals.

And brakes are not needed. We have GT brakes on a lighter car. Gary with 660rwhp had factory brakes. Now If you plan on running road courses then a brake upgrade will be needed.

stangcharger · February 9th, 2010, 10:15 AM

Originally Posted by 97fordsixer

underdrive pully, tuner, gears&tlok, cai are the best bolt on options to get started. There are numerous other projects that will keep you busy to.

x2

goren813 · February 9th, 2010, 10:25 AM

Should have clarified further my personal goals, curves are what I tear up, the brakes helped a ton with stopping power, smoothness and decreased dust build up tremendously. This is why I said twice to know owner's goals.

Thanks for the clarification on numbers though, I was thinking internals obviously.

Rich11 · February 9th, 2010, 11:14 AM

ok thnks ya'll! i just tlkd 2 him, and right now he has a little bit of change he's gonna start with an intake and struts.. will a throttle body do much for him? its an auto trans, he doesnt have the funds to get gears and a tuner right now.. an as for goals i sure he just wants a daily driver with some kick

atlanticblue98 · February 9th, 2010, 11:25 AM

Originally Posted by Rich11

ok thnks ya'll! i just tlkd 2 him, and right now he has a little bit of change he's gonna start with an intake and struts.. will a throttle body do much for him? its an auto trans, he doesnt have the funds to get gears and a tuner right now.. an as for goals i sure he just wants a daily driver with some kick

the throttle body will be a waste until he has over 300rwhp

Rich11 · February 9th, 2010, 11:38 AM

anybody know a site that sells underdrive pulley's for the v6, i can't find any all i see is for the gt an cobra's

lcorriveau3 · February 9th, 2010, 12:14 PM

Latemodel restoration has ASP pulley offered for about $215

I think you can order direct from asp also 1-877-928-8678

Rich11 · February 9th, 2010, 02:09 PM

ok he's thinking about going nitrous in the future is there a sticky or something around here for v6 nitrous? what all would he need for it so his car doesn't explode?

Rich11 · February 10th, 2010, 12:02 AM

Originally Posted by Rich11

ok he's thinking about going nitrous in the future is there a sticky or something around here for v6 nitrous? what all would he need for it so his car doesn't explode?

anybody?

lcorriveau3 · February 10th, 2010, 06:01 AM

I've always seen you can run 75shot without too much concern on stock internals.

Matt. · February 10th, 2010, 08:36 AM

I heard 100 shot is safe. 125 is fine and 150 is chancing it
Nitrous is fine if you set it at a safe zone with your windowswitch, its not so much about the shot but when you shoot it

Rich11 · February 10th, 2010, 01:37 PM

Originally Posted by Matt Stang

I heard 100 shot is safe. 125 is fine and 150 is chancing it
Nitrous is fine if you set it at a safe zone with your windowswitch, its not so much about the shot but when you shoot it

thnks man.. he just paid off his car so now he's looking to start modding it

February 9th, 2010, 09:54 AM	#1
Rich11 MM Fanatic 2001 Mustang GT 12.70@ 113.50 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Laurel, MD Posts: 3,668 iTrader: 3 reviews	Need some V6 info ok my friend just gotta 99-04 v6, and he wants to start modding it but i know diddly squat about v6's! how much power car the block handle? what are some of the best bang for your buck parts? thnks guys and gals! __________________ 403rwhp/403rwtq. M.A.D. #11

February 9th, 2010, 10:02 AM	#2
goren813 MM's Official Lucifer '00 3.8L & '05 4.6L Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 3,620 iTrader: 0 reviews	Stock block will take a beating, some have had it close to 500hp (issues at high numbers though). Many in the 350-400 range with reliable rides. Auto or manual? Gears+t-lok and a tune are great, type depends on trans. Some other goodies depend on trans type as well. From there its a question of his goals. Single turbo is normally the best boost option. Your normal bolt-ons help, but don't give the gains that they do on the 4.6. Keep in mind its still a mustang, so things like the suspension will be similar to your car. For me supporting mods (suspension, brakes, drivetrain) are just as important as the power adders, so I've done those first. Again it depends on his overall goals. __________________ "Fast she goes...in the city of Overdose"

February 9th, 2010, 10:09 AM	#3
97fordsixer Regular 97 single port w/bolt ons n/a Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: iowa Posts: 218 iTrader: 0 reviews	underdrive pully, tuner, gears&tlok, cai are the best bolt on options to get started. There are numerous other projects that will keep you busy to. __________________ bolt ons for now..... split port swap very soon....

February 9th, 2010, 10:25 AM	#6
goren813 MM's Official Lucifer '00 3.8L & '05 4.6L Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 3,620 iTrader: 0 reviews	Should have clarified further my personal goals, curves are what I tear up, the brakes helped a ton with stopping power, smoothness and decreased dust build up tremendously. This is why I said twice to know owner's goals. Thanks for the clarification on numbers though, I was thinking internals obviously. __________________ "Fast she goes...in the city of Overdose"

February 9th, 2010, 11:14 AM	#7
Rich11 MM Fanatic 2001 Mustang GT 12.70@ 113.50 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Laurel, MD Posts: 3,668 iTrader: 3 reviews	ok thnks ya'll! i just tlkd 2 him, and right now he has a little bit of change he's gonna start with an intake and struts.. will a throttle body do much for him? its an auto trans, he doesnt have the funds to get gears and a tuner right now.. an as for goals i sure he just wants a daily driver with some kick __________________ 403rwhp/403rwtq. M.A.D. #11

February 9th, 2010, 11:38 AM	#9
Rich11 MM Fanatic 2001 Mustang GT 12.70@ 113.50 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Laurel, MD Posts: 3,668 iTrader: 3 reviews	anybody know a site that sells underdrive pulley's for the v6, i can't find any all i see is for the gt an cobra's __________________ 403rwhp/403rwtq. M.A.D. #11

February 9th, 2010, 12:14 PM	#10
lcorriveau3 Enthusiast 1999 YAWN!!! what?? Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: N'oreast Posts: 692 iTrader: 0 reviews	Latemodel restoration has ASP pulley offered for about $215 I think you can order direct from asp also 1-877-928-8678 __________________ Last edited by lcorriveau3; February 9th, 2010 at 12:16 PM. Reason: added info

February 9th, 2010, 02:09 PM	#11
Rich11 MM Fanatic 2001 Mustang GT 12.70@ 113.50 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Laurel, MD Posts: 3,668 iTrader: 3 reviews	ok he's thinking about going nitrous in the future is there a sticky or something around here for v6 nitrous? what all would he need for it so his car doesn't explode? __________________ 403rwhp/403rwtq. M.A.D. #11

February 10th, 2010, 06:01 AM	#13
lcorriveau3 Enthusiast 1999 YAWN!!! what?? Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: N'oreast Posts: 692 iTrader: 0 reviews	I've always seen you can run 75shot without too much concern on stock internals. __________________

February 10th, 2010, 08:36 AM	#14
Matt. Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Nitrous Injected V6 12's? Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chester County, PA Posts: 2,414 iTrader: 0 reviews	I heard 100 shot is safe. 125 is fine and 150 is chancing it Nitrous is fine if you set it at a safe zone with your windowswitch, its not so much about the shot but when you shoot it __________________ Project Red Magic -Full Intake, Full Exhuast,Geared, Tune, Sprayed, Dropped- -18 Inch Hypercoated Saleens wrapped in Nittos-

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