Got a new mustang

patrick · November 17th, 2010, 06:19 PM

My dad bought me a 2004 mustang v6 coupe, and i was wondering what would be the first thing i should add to it? This is my first car so i dont know much about it.

mustangmike! · November 17th, 2010, 06:24 PM

Welcome to MM my friend.
First off, where are the pics

Second, what thing would you like to add? Are you going for looks, or performance ?
Third, at the top of the thread list are a few "Sticky" threads, you'll want to go through those before anything. Rules, and if your wanting some performance, the "Look here before asking about Mods" sticky is the place to go
Fourth, the "Search" button will answer 95% of your questions about anything. Use it

Once again welcome to MM and congrats on your new car

2000stallion · November 17th, 2010, 06:28 PM

Congrats and welcome to MM.

Only thing i can say, is research, find out exactly what your buying, and dont buy a cold air intake. It will save you some $$.

patrick · November 17th, 2010, 06:28 PM

Thanks

. I'll try to take some pics of it soon, but yeah i want to get more performance out of it. I'll have to go and read the rules while im on here to lol.

mustangmike! · November 17th, 2010, 06:31 PM

Auto or Stick ?
You need to check out the Mod sticky, that'll be your best/first start to performance mods.

mustangmike! · November 17th, 2010, 06:32 PM

And please, (even though most of us do it from time to time), If you have a questio, try searching about it a few times. Chances are its been asked. You'll just catch alot of hell for asking something thats been asked 4538635834137569587063 times

Just an FYI

patrick · November 17th, 2010, 06:34 PM

Its auto, ill look before i ask i understand why people get mad for that.

mustangmike! · November 17th, 2010, 06:38 PM

Lol I just saved alot of people telling you that, wont be surprised if someone says it again though lol

Auto huh me too

I miss my 5speed. O well they are nice to

My recommend as first performance purchase:
Tuner. SCT handheld SF3/X3.
Mustang Parts & Performance - American Muscle is a great site to get started at.

Tuner will wake up your Auto like no other. And maybe needed for future mods.

Do your research now

SleepV6CR · November 17th, 2010, 08:43 PM

welcome welcome!

Mr. Red Pony · November 18th, 2010, 12:43 PM

strap a big dildo to the hood.

Six Banger · November 18th, 2010, 01:07 PM

Originally Posted by Mr. Red Pony

strap a big dildo to the hood.

UnrealAce123 · November 18th, 2010, 01:54 PM

Lol, some nuts hanging on the back

Mr. Red Pony · November 18th, 2010, 02:04 PM

mike kelly. put a huge spoiler on it.

Dreamer · November 18th, 2010, 02:44 PM

Originally Posted by mustangmike!

Lol I just saved alot of people telling you that, wont be surprised if someone says it again though lol

Auto huh me too I miss my 5speed. O well they are nice to

My recommend as first performance purchase:
Tuner. SCT handheld SF3/X3.
Mustang Parts & Performance - American Muscle is a great site to get started at.

Tuner will wake up your Auto like no other. And maybe needed for future mods.

Do your research now

How does a tuner make that much difference in a stock V6?
I just bought an 09 V6 Mustang and I want to tweak somethings around without breaking warranty or my entire car. Im mostly gonna work on the visuals but a small performance upgrade wouldn't hurt. Im starving for knowledge and I love this site btw. =)

walt1120 · November 18th, 2010, 02:47 PM

Originally Posted by Dreamer

How does a tuner make that much difference in a stock V6?
I just bought an 09 V6 Mustang and I want to tweak somethings around without breaking warranty or my entire car. Im mostly gonna work on the visuals but a small performance upgrade wouldn't hurt. Im starving for knowledge and I love this site btw. =)

works very well on autos because it firms up the shifts and adjusts the shift points. the stock auto on a 3.8 shifts way to early at WOT

6ER THEN I 8ER! · November 18th, 2010, 03:06 PM

Originally Posted by Dreamer

How does a tuner make that much difference in a stock V6?
I just bought an 09 V6 Mustang and I want to tweak somethings around without breaking warranty or my entire car. Im mostly gonna work on the visuals but a small performance upgrade wouldn't hurt. Im starving for knowledge and I love this site btw. =)

think of it this way...on your model stang you'll need a tuner for just about every mod you add to your car...so its a good first purchase

patrick · November 18th, 2010, 04:19 PM

Yeah ima try to get a tuner first now.

Dreamer · November 18th, 2010, 04:20 PM

Doesn't shifting early save a bit on mpg?

Does tuning void your warranty? I want to open my engine a bit more, my concern for mpg is there but is not a deal breaker for me lol unless i drop from 15mpg to 8 LOL

6ER THEN I 8ER! · November 18th, 2010, 04:23 PM

Originally Posted by Dreamer

Doesn't shifting early save a bit on mpg?

Does tuning void your warranty? I want to open my engine a bit more, my concern for mpg is there but is not a deal breaker for me lol unless i drop from 15mpg to 8 LOL

if your getting anywhere under 22-24mpg in your car you either have a lead foor or issues with the car

mustangmike! · November 18th, 2010, 05:33 PM

... the tuner at WOT will shift harder and higher ... you dont have to WOT ... if you drive it normal, it will shift normal ... So really it only makes it easier to use more fuel

All depends on the driver.

But when you wanna have fun, the tuner on an auto is your numba 1.

HP/TQ increase? IDK the numbers, probably doesnt do alot would be my guess
but if you want a fun auto hit up the tuner ...

November 17th, 2010, 06:19 PM	#1
patrick Newbie 2004 Mustang V6 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Oklahoma/lawton Posts: 17 iTrader: 0 reviews	Got a new mustang My dad bought me a 2004 mustang v6 coupe, and i was wondering what would be the first thing i should add to it? This is my first car so i dont know much about it.

November 17th, 2010, 06:24 PM	#2
mustangmike! I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2004,1994,1967 14.37 @ 96 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 6,018 iTrader: 1 reviews	Welcome to MM my friend. First off, where are the pics Second, what thing would you like to add? Are you going for looks, or performance ? Third, at the top of the thread list are a few "Sticky" threads, you'll want to go through those before anything. Rules, and if your wanting some performance, the "Look here before asking about Mods" sticky is the place to go Fourth, the "Search" button will answer 95% of your questions about anything. Use it Once again welcome to MM and congrats on your new car __________________ 227whp N/A V6 Now w/ 8th Mile 8s ! How To Jmod Your Late Model 4R70W

November 17th, 2010, 06:28 PM	#3
2000stallion Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Mustang slow@slow Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 2,000 iTrader: 1 reviews	Congrats and welcome to MM. Only thing i can say, is research, find out exactly what your buying, and dont buy a cold air intake. It will save you some $$. __________________ For Sale: 99-04 smoked tail light covers 2000stallions Build Thread

November 17th, 2010, 06:31 PM	#5
mustangmike! I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2004,1994,1967 14.37 @ 96 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 6,018 iTrader: 1 reviews	Auto or Stick ? You need to check out the Mod sticky, that'll be your best/first start to performance mods. __________________ 227whp N/A V6 Now w/ 8th Mile 8s ! How To Jmod Your Late Model 4R70W

November 17th, 2010, 06:32 PM	#6
mustangmike! I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2004,1994,1967 14.37 @ 96 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 6,018 iTrader: 1 reviews	And please, (even though most of us do it from time to time), If you have a questio, try searching about it a few times. Chances are its been asked. You'll just catch alot of hell for asking something thats been asked 4538635834137569587063 times Just an FYI __________________ 227whp N/A V6 Now w/ 8th Mile 8s ! How To Jmod Your Late Model 4R70W

November 17th, 2010, 06:28 PM	#4
patrick Newbie 2004 Mustang V6 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Oklahoma/lawton Posts: 17 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks . I'll try to take some pics of it soon, but yeah i want to get more performance out of it. I'll have to go and read the rules while im on here to lol.

November 17th, 2010, 06:34 PM	#7
patrick Newbie 2004 Mustang V6 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Oklahoma/lawton Posts: 17 iTrader: 0 reviews	Its auto, ill look before i ask i understand why people get mad for that.

November 17th, 2010, 06:38 PM	#8
mustangmike! I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2004,1994,1967 14.37 @ 96 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 6,018 iTrader: 1 reviews	Lol I just saved alot of people telling you that, wont be surprised if someone says it again though lol Auto huh me too I miss my 5speed. O well they are nice to My recommend as first performance purchase: Tuner. SCT handheld SF3/X3. Mustang Parts & Performance - American Muscle is a great site to get started at. Tuner will wake up your Auto like no other. And maybe needed for future mods. Do your research now __________________ 227whp N/A V6 Now w/ 8th Mile 8s ! How To Jmod Your Late Model 4R70W

November 17th, 2010, 08:43 PM	#9
SleepV6CR Newbie 2001 Mustang V6 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: WA Posts: 49 iTrader: 0 reviews	welcome welcome! __________________ Mods: BBK CAI, BBK 65mm TB, BBK UDP, Diablo Tune, True Dual (2) CATS removed, FM 40's, 8.8 rear end, 3.73 gears, Lower Just Purchased: Windstar Upper Intake

November 18th, 2010, 12:43 PM	#10
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	strap a big dildo to the hood. __________________ 271rwhp N/A V6 The Name is Danny. I'm a GM Technician. Suck it.

November 18th, 2010, 01:54 PM	#12
UnrealAce123 Regular 97 Mustang V6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vallejo,Ca Posts: 140 iTrader: 0 reviews	Lol, some nuts hanging on the back

November 18th, 2010, 02:04 PM	#13
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	mike kelly. put a huge spoiler on it. __________________ 271rwhp N/A V6 The Name is Danny. I'm a GM Technician. Suck it.

November 18th, 2010, 04:19 PM	#17
patrick Newbie 2004 Mustang V6 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Oklahoma/lawton Posts: 17 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yeah ima try to get a tuner first now.

November 18th, 2010, 04:20 PM	#18
Dreamer Regular 2009 V6 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 397 iTrader: 0 reviews	Doesn't shifting early save a bit on mpg? Does tuning void your warranty? I want to open my engine a bit more, my concern for mpg is there but is not a deal breaker for me lol unless i drop from 15mpg to 8 LOL

November 18th, 2010, 05:33 PM	#20
mustangmike! I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2004,1994,1967 14.37 @ 96 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 6,018 iTrader: 1 reviews	... the tuner at WOT will shift harder and higher ... you dont have to WOT ... if you drive it normal, it will shift normal ... So really it only makes it easier to use more fuel All depends on the driver. But when you wanna have fun, the tuner on an auto is your numba 1. HP/TQ increase? IDK the numbers, probably doesnt do alot would be my guess but if you want a fun auto hit up the tuner ... __________________ 227whp N/A V6 Now w/ 8th Mile 8s ! How To Jmod Your Late Model 4R70W

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