$7k budget what to do for my V6?

focus0frenzy1 · March 22nd, 2011, 08:13 PM

I am looking to buy a 2nd car to drive to work since i put about 500 miles a week on my Mustang. I decided to stop by local Ford dealership and check out a used fusion, focus or something similar.

The sales man was talking to me about mustangs and one thing led to the other I drove the new automatic 3.7L V6 and the new manual 5.0 Gt. The V6 was pretty nice although was an auto; and the gt was awesome.

I am looking to get the 2nd car so that i can work on my car and fix her up. Lots of rock chips from the highway traffic and normal wear; plus i plan on doing normal performance upgrades.

The Gt made me think again on what i could do to my car. The new Mustangs are sick but a brand new car is out of my budget currently. I would like to plan on keeping the car forever, who knows if that will happen. But my plans are to make it a badass car. Either making it a V8 or keeping it a bad ass v6.

Id like to stay within a budget of 7-10k. It will probably change as I go but id like to set up a list on what do and what average prices will be.

Suspension, performance, styling, looks, lighting everything.

My Mustang is a 3.9 L manual v6. I did a dual exhaust with magna flows and i cut out the Y pipe and a CAI. Both are basic mods. I know there could be a list of stuff but I want a set up that will be the best.

For sound i have 1 solo barric L510 powered by a 1000wt 2 channel Kenwood excellon amp.

What your guy;s ideas?
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focus0frenzy1 · March 22nd, 2011, 08:17 PM

I have a almost stock 2004 v6. It has about 83k miles. Its a 3.9L.

SlowSix · March 22nd, 2011, 08:20 PM

For 7000 you could probably do a pretty decent 4.2 turbo build.

focus0frenzy1 · March 22nd, 2011, 08:54 PM

The owner of the body shop my family goes to said it would be 1500 to get the car in prestine condition on the exterior. no bad scratches and no dings so should be just paint. I plan on getting a gt rear bumper which would be about 250. so 1800. Interior 2tone katzkins would be around 1000 installled. Whats other ideas for interior upgrades?

6ER THEN I 8ER! · March 22nd, 2011, 08:59 PM

wait....you want a good gas mileage car so you're wanting to mod the hell out of your v6?

honestly you have a very good gas mileage car right now. and the only mods you should be looking at are the ones that help increase fuel economy...just the 2cents from a guy that's owned a few gas guzzlers

solidhadriel · March 22nd, 2011, 09:04 PM

A new paint job always revives an old car. I'm not sure why this is in the 2011 Six forum, but hey, we're always open to interesting conversations. I'm not sure I'd try and go with speed mods on an older 6. No offense, but they just aren't as fast or efficient...I'd clean the car up with a new paint job like you said, make it looking fresh and clean, enjoy the 'fresh' ride, and invest the cash into something else, like a mutual fund.

Alexander III · March 22nd, 2011, 09:06 PM

$7k budget?

Wheels, tires, supercharger, gears, suspension.

Alexander III · March 22nd, 2011, 09:13 PM

$7k will get you in tip top shape.

Wheels/ Tires: $1500-2000 Balla Status ones
Suspension: $1000 for shocks, springs, arms, bushing, w/e
Power: Intake, Exhaust $1000
Preventative Maintenece: Plugs, wires, all fluids $200-300
Paint: Just a detail and some airbrushing $500

See $7k is a lot to work with.

Alexander III · March 22nd, 2011, 09:14 PM

Originally Posted by focus0frenzy1

oh shit i did click the wrong forum sorry

Lol no biggie takes me two clicks to fix.

6ER THEN I 8ER! · March 22nd, 2011, 09:21 PM

Originally Posted by Alexander III

$7k will get you in tip top shape.

Wheels/ Tires: $1500-2000 Balla Status ones $400-600 on Craigslist
Suspension: $1000 for shocks, springs, arms, bushing, w/e depends on what the finished product should ride like
Power: Intake, Exhaust $1000 $50 ebay CAI or $400 Windstar & $250 custom exhaust
Preventative Maintenece: Plugs, wires, all fluids $200-300 maybe if you like royal purple
Paint: Just a detail and some airbrushing $500 close enough
See $7k is a lot to work with.

i love the v6 section

Alexander III · March 22nd, 2011, 09:25 PM

Originally Posted by 6ER THEN I 8ER

i love the v6 section

Lol yeah that is my pricing... Race spec fluids (Brake, oil, coolant, trans, etc)
all new filters (oil, trans, fuel).

Yeah pretty much every mod can be had on the cheap online or used.

walt1120 · March 22nd, 2011, 09:27 PM

Originally Posted by 6ER THEN I 8ER

i love the v6 section

i was thinking the same thing haha

walt1120 · March 22nd, 2011, 09:30 PM

Forged internals
8.8 rear w/ 3.73
Used Turbo or D1SC
Fuel mods
Clutch upgrade

6ER THEN I 8ER! · March 22nd, 2011, 09:30 PM

Originally Posted by Alexander III

Lol yeah that is my pricing... Race spec fluids (Brake, oil, coolant, trans, etc)
all new filters (oil, trans, fuel).

Yeah pretty much every mod can be had on the cheap online or used.

that's right lol...i think i'm gonna write a book on making a car sexy as fuck for cheap

i can already see a new york times : best seller

focus0frenzy1 · March 22nd, 2011, 09:58 PM

Originally Posted by Alexander III

$7k will get you in tip top shape.

Wheels/ Tires: $1500-2000 Balla Status ones
Suspension: $1000 for shocks, springs, arms, bushing, w/e
Power: Intake, Exhaust $1000
Preventative Maintenece: Plugs, wires, all fluids $200-300
Paint: Just a detail and some airbrushing $500

See $7k is a lot to work with.

My wheels are straight... I got gt wheels off an 06.
what brand shocks/springs?
i have intake and exhaust done...listed in the post

Alexander III · March 22nd, 2011, 09:59 PM

Originally Posted by 6ER THEN I 8ER

honestly the merging is good (its what i do on other mustang forums), but changing titles isn't such a good idea. You'll learn that most of the new guys here are confused enough by simple posting...let alone trying to re-find a thread they made

Lol oh no!

I changed this title because it was called "mustang".

Alexander III · March 22nd, 2011, 10:03 PM

Originally Posted by focus0frenzy1

My wheels are straight... I got gt wheels off an 06.
what brand shocks/springs?
i have intake and exhaust done...listed in the post

Koni's/ Bilsteins's/Tokido's

Springs Ford racing makes good stuff.

I prefer Koni FSD's w/ H&R springs, but that is money.

6ER THEN I 8ER! · March 22nd, 2011, 10:06 PM

Originally Posted by Alexander III

Koni's/ Bilsteins's/Tokido's

Springs Ford racing makes good stuff.

I prefer Koni FSD's w/ H&R springs, but that is money.

i do like the overall look of anything with H&R springs...if only they shifted weight like OEM springs (then again i'm in a v6 again so worrying about performance is out the window lol)..at least they ride good

Alexander III · March 22nd, 2011, 10:10 PM

Originally Posted by focus0frenzy1

I made a new thread i thought you moved it back to here. I rather you delete it so i can start it fresh...w/out the confusion

No need. Next time just ask a mod to clean up your thread.

6BangEr · March 22nd, 2011, 10:34 PM

Originally Posted by focus0frenzy1

My wheels are straight... I got gt wheels off an 06.
what brand shocks/springs?
i have intake and exhaust done...listed in the post

Eibach springs and Tokico Blues for the shocks

March 22nd, 2011, 08:13 PM	#1
focus0frenzy1 Regular Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tampa, Fl GO BULLS Posts: 388 iTrader: 0 reviews	Mustang I am looking to buy a 2nd car to drive to work since i put about 500 miles a week on my Mustang. I decided to stop by local Ford dealership and check out a used fusion, focus or something similar. The sales man was talking to me about mustangs and one thing led to the other I drove the new automatic 3.7L V6 and the new manual 5.0 Gt. The V6 was pretty nice although was an auto; and the gt was awesome. I am looking to get the 2nd car so that i can work on my car and fix her up. Lots of rock chips from the highway traffic and normal wear; plus i plan on doing normal performance upgrades. The Gt made me think again on what i could do to my car. The new Mustangs are sick but a brand new car is out of my budget currently. I would like to plan on keeping the car forever, who knows if that will happen. But my plans are to make it a badass car. Either making it a V8 or keeping it a bad ass v6. Id like to stay within a budget of 7-10k. It will probably change as I go but id like to set up a list on what do and what average prices will be. Suspension, performance, styling, looks, lighting everything. My Mustang is a 3.9 L manual v6. I did a dual exhaust with magna flows and i cut out the Y pipe and a CAI. Both are basic mods. I know there could be a list of stuff but I want a set up that will be the best. For sound i have 1 solo barric L510 powered by a 1000wt 2 channel Kenwood excellon amp. What your guy;s ideas? __________________ __________________ Last edited by Alexander III; March 22nd, 2011 at 09:51 PM. Reason: will start a new post

March 22nd, 2011, 08:17 PM	#2
focus0frenzy1 Regular Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tampa, Fl GO BULLS Posts: 388 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have a almost stock 2004 v6. It has about 83k miles. Its a 3.9L. __________________

March 22nd, 2011, 08:20 PM	#3
SlowSix Formerly 01silversixer 2001 V6 15.47@89.57 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 3,471 iTrader: 1 reviews	For 7000 you could probably do a pretty decent 4.2 turbo build. __________________ Build Thread

March 22nd, 2011, 08:54 PM	#4
focus0frenzy1 Regular Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tampa, Fl GO BULLS Posts: 388 iTrader: 0 reviews	The owner of the body shop my family goes to said it would be 1500 to get the car in prestine condition on the exterior. no bad scratches and no dings so should be just paint. I plan on getting a gt rear bumper which would be about 250. so 1800. Interior 2tone katzkins would be around 1000 installled. Whats other ideas for interior upgrades? __________________

March 22nd, 2011, 09:04 PM	#6
solidhadriel The Aviator 2011 3.7 Mustang Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Southern Cali Posts: 1,656 iTrader: 0 reviews	A new paint job always revives an old car. I'm not sure why this is in the 2011 Six forum, but hey, we're always open to interesting conversations. I'm not sure I'd try and go with speed mods on an older 6. No offense, but they just aren't as fast or efficient...I'd clean the car up with a new paint job like you said, make it looking fresh and clean, enjoy the 'fresh' ride, and invest the cash into something else, like a mutual fund. __________________ Click here for my build thread!

March 22nd, 2011, 08:59 PM	#5
6ER THEN I 8ER! Banned Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Portland, TN Posts: 17,515 iTrader: 3 reviews	wait....you want a good gas mileage car so you're wanting to mod the hell out of your v6? honestly you have a very good gas mileage car right now. and the only mods you should be looking at are the ones that help increase fuel economy...just the 2cents from a guy that's owned a few gas guzzlers

March 22nd, 2011, 09:06 PM	#7
Alexander III Absens haeres non erit '11 Performance Package 4.61@356.68 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 2,817 iTrader: 0 reviews	$7k budget? Wheels, tires, supercharger, gears, suspension. __________________ Current: '12 VW CC Sport 6MT \| '10 Jetta TDI \| '08 350Z Vert \| '95 S14 \| '85 325e BUY MY SCT X3 UNLOCKED USED TWICE Last edited by Alexander III; March 22nd, 2011 at 10:09 PM.

March 22nd, 2011, 09:13 PM	#8
Alexander III Absens haeres non erit '11 Performance Package 4.61@356.68 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 2,817 iTrader: 0 reviews	$7k will get you in tip top shape. Wheels/ Tires: $1500-2000 Balla Status ones Suspension: $1000 for shocks, springs, arms, bushing, w/e Power: Intake, Exhaust $1000 Preventative Maintenece: Plugs, wires, all fluids $200-300 Paint: Just a detail and some airbrushing $500 See $7k is a lot to work with. __________________ Current: '12 VW CC Sport 6MT \| '10 Jetta TDI \| '08 350Z Vert \| '95 S14 \| '85 325e BUY MY SCT X3 UNLOCKED USED TWICE

March 22nd, 2011, 09:30 PM	#13
walt1120 Hardcore Enthusiast 04 Stang 1.0Gallon V6 14.45 @95.8 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Jersey Posts: 2,130 iTrader: 2 reviews	Forged internals 8.8 rear w/ 3.73 Used Turbo or D1SC Fuel mods Clutch upgrade __________________ 2004 Bolt on & Cammed 3.9L V6

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