need ideas to power up my 2001 v6

bigdawg042891@aol.com · March 13th, 2010, 10:25 AM

hey have a 2001 v6 mustang with a 2004 motor i have a cold air intake,flowmaster dual exhaust, pacesetter long tube headers,a performance coil pack, and a stage 2 clutch what else could i do im not trying to spend a whole lot of money but im willing to use a good amount on this car?

also i was curious my friend with a 94 ranger can go to te junkyard and take parts off other cars to make his faster are there any parts i could use?

thank you

lcorriveau3 · March 13th, 2010, 10:57 AM

Rear gears. 3.73 in your case as you have a manual transmission. $300-$500 parts and labor, Tuners for around $300 also check the sticky in the forum for mod questions.
As for take off parts, not sure what really would be an upgrade? Sorry can't help on that part.

bigdawg042891@aol.com · March 13th, 2010, 02:32 PM

Originally Posted by lcorriveau3

Rear gears. 3.73 in your case as you have a manual transmission. $300-$500 parts and labor, Tuners for around $300 also check the sticky in the forum for mod questions.
As for take off parts, not sure what really would be an upgrade? Sorry can't help on that part.

i was thinking about the rearend but i wanted to take a 8.8 from a gt how difficult is the install?

ByPopularDemand · March 13th, 2010, 02:44 PM

It bolts right up

Mr. Red Pony · March 13th, 2010, 02:51 PM

Originally Posted by bigdawg042891@aol.com

i was thinking about the rearend but i wanted to take a 8.8 from a gt how difficult is the install?

I did this to mine. It took about 8 hour with me and my dad.

Also. You can take an intake manifold off a windstar minivan and gain some good torque. Look up windstar mod in this forum.

rfcsoulja · March 13th, 2010, 06:39 PM

Under drive pullies and roller rockers I hear net you a nice little gain too.

One Bad Sixxx · March 13th, 2010, 08:24 PM

Bigger rear end with some gears dont give you "power", youll just get off the line a hell of alot quicker. Autos go with 4:10s, manuals 3.37s.

Underdrive pullies, longtube or shorty headers, full dual [true] exhaust, upgraded coil pack/ignition, cold air intakes and mild port jobs. Without really digging into the motor and adding power, doing whats been listed above and the past few posts is what youll do for cheap and its quick and easy. I really shouldnt call it "cheap" but its cheaper than a stroker kit.

Mr. Red Pony · March 13th, 2010, 08:32 PM

Make sure if you're planning to get a gt rear and steeper gears to put the gears in the rear before you put the rear on. just makes it easy for yourself. =]

bigdawg042891@aol.com · March 13th, 2010, 10:38 PM

Originally Posted by Mr. Red Pony

Make sure if you're planning to get a gt rear and steeper gears to put the gears in the rear before you put the rear on. just makes it easy for yourself. =]

ok thanks how hard is it to put gears in i do alota work to the car myself but have neer gotten into gears b4?

HMUSN · March 13th, 2010, 10:41 PM

+1 on gears.

Don't mess with the gears man. You need to be within thousands of an inch with them. I would let the Pro's do that job.

Welcome to the forum.

9986paulk · March 13th, 2010, 10:46 PM

other than the above stuff, a short throw shifter would probably be nice.

bigdawg042891@aol.com · March 14th, 2010, 10:22 AM

Originally Posted by rfcsoulja

Under drive pullies and roller rockers I hear net you a nice little gain too.

i have a big sound system in the car tho will unde drive pullies effect it?

Mr. Red Pony · March 14th, 2010, 02:56 PM

Originally Posted by bigdawg042891@aol.com

i have a big sound system in the car tho will unde drive pullies effect it?

yes. So take the system out. It just makes it a ricer...

One Bad Sixxx · March 14th, 2010, 08:02 PM

Originally Posted by Mr. Red Pony

yes. So take the system out. It just makes it a ricer...

Bondo'ing a cowl to a factory hood is also rice, I hear....

southfour! · March 14th, 2010, 08:36 PM

Originally Posted by Mr. Red Pony

yes. So take the system out. It just makes it a ricer...

so your saying that a sound system makes your car a ricer? Not sure on your logic on this one lol...

Mr. Red Pony · March 14th, 2010, 09:43 PM

Originally Posted by One Bad Sixxx

Bondo'ing a cowl to a factory hood is also rice, I hear....

HAHA. I prolly put five minutes thought into that post. lol

ps. WHERE THE FUCK IS THE FACEPALM EMOTE????

lol

Originally Posted by southfour

so your saying that a sound system makes your car a ricer? Not sure on your logic on this one lol...

It adds weight, and it doesn't make it fast. more weight = i hate the world.
idk. But im one two talk. i have a 12"... in my room. lol took it out for drag and left it out...

HMUSN · March 14th, 2010, 09:44 PM

I would figure that a 460 is good enough.. it's plenty loud.

bigdawg042891@aol.com · March 14th, 2010, 10:01 PM

Originally Posted by Mr. Red Pony

yes. So take the system out. It just makes it a ricer...

how does a system make it a ricer im curious on that one i love a fast car but i wana be able to cruise atsome points and hear my system

HMUSN · March 14th, 2010, 10:06 PM

Mustangs are known for sound.. from their exhaust.
A system will at best add maybe a 100 pounds and that is only worth a 10th of a second in a drag race. I don't consider it ricer. It is a bit annoying though to be at a light and having to listen to a car vibrating next to me.

Mr. Red Pony · March 14th, 2010, 10:12 PM

Originally Posted by HMUSN

Mustangs are known for sound.. from their exhaust.
A system will at best add maybe a 100 pounds and that is only worth a 10th of a second in a drag race. I don't consider it ricer. It is a bit annoying though to be at a light and having to listen to a car vibrating next to me.

I agree. But I thinks its just retarded. Im biased though. Every mustang around here with a system is a ricer.

March 13th, 2010, 10:25 AM	#1
bigdawg042891@aol.com Regular 01 v6 stang 15.4@92mph Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 128 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	need ideas to power up my 2001 v6 hey have a 2001 v6 mustang with a 2004 motor i have a cold air intake,flowmaster dual exhaust, pacesetter long tube headers,a performance coil pack, and a stage 2 clutch what else could i do im not trying to spend a whole lot of money but im willing to use a good amount on this car? also i was curious my friend with a 94 ranger can go to te junkyard and take parts off other cars to make his faster are there any parts i could use? thank you

March 13th, 2010, 10:57 AM	#2
lcorriveau3 Enthusiast 1999 YAWN!!! what?? Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: N'oreast Posts: 692 iTrader: 0 reviews	Rear gears. 3.73 in your case as you have a manual transmission. $300-$500 parts and labor, Tuners for around $300 also check the sticky in the forum for mod questions. As for take off parts, not sure what really would be an upgrade? Sorry can't help on that part. __________________

March 13th, 2010, 02:44 PM	#4
ByPopularDemand Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 V6 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 2,666 iTrader: 0 reviews	It bolts right up __________________ 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 13th, 2010, 08:24 PM	#7
One Bad Sixxx Enthusiast '02 4.3L V6 / '95 GT 5.0L Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Nellis AFB, Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 515 iTrader: 0 reviews	Bigger rear end with some gears dont give you "power", youll just get off the line a hell of alot quicker. Autos go with 4:10s, manuals 3.37s. Underdrive pullies, longtube or shorty headers, full dual [true] exhaust, upgraded coil pack/ignition, cold air intakes and mild port jobs. Without really digging into the motor and adding power, doing whats been listed above and the past few posts is what youll do for cheap and its quick and easy. I really shouldnt call it "cheap" but its cheaper than a stroker kit. __________________

March 13th, 2010, 08:32 PM	#8
Mr. Red Pony Resident badass 01 Built V6 (3.9) 13.91 @ 99.1 N/A Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lawton, Oklahomo Posts: 6,789 iTrader: 10 reviews	Make sure if you're planning to get a gt rear and steeper gears to put the gears in the rear before you put the rear on. just makes it easy for yourself. =] __________________ 271rwhp N/A V6 The Name is Danny. I'm a GM Technician. Suck it.

March 13th, 2010, 06:39 PM	#6
rfcsoulja Hardcore Enthusiast 01 True Blue v6 to slow to matter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,141 iTrader: 0 reviews	Under drive pullies and roller rockers I hear net you a nice little gain too.

March 13th, 2010, 10:41 PM	#10
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	+1 on gears. Don't mess with the gears man. You need to be within thousands of an inch with them. I would let the Pro's do that job. Welcome to the forum. __________________

March 13th, 2010, 10:46 PM	#11
9986paulk Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 Mustang V6 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Youngstown Posts: 1,226 iTrader: 3 reviews	other than the above stuff, a short throw shifter would probably be nice.

March 14th, 2010, 09:44 PM	#17
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	I would figure that a 460 is good enough.. it's plenty loud. __________________

March 14th, 2010, 10:06 PM	#19
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	Mustangs are known for sound.. from their exhaust. A system will at best add maybe a 100 pounds and that is only worth a 10th of a second in a drag race. I don't consider it ricer. It is a bit annoying though to be at a light and having to listen to a car vibrating next to me. __________________

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