Mods on my v6?

BBH-stang · August 17th, 2011, 05:46 PM

I have a 2001 v6 automatic coupe with 180 000km on the engine and chassis and aprox. 15 000k on the transmission. Its my daily driver since february and serves me great, but like everybody else that drives a 'stang, i got that modding bug. I already have lots of plans for the interior and the whole look of the car, but i want to work on it performance wise first. Im new to modding a car being as this is only my first car, ever, so i was looking for some advice from you mod vets.

I already know i wanna do the gears and the tlok, but ive heard alot of different things about the gear ratios. i wouldnt be using this car for racing applications, just daily driving, so would i be better off to go with the 3.73's or just go right to the 4.10's? I also want to get a powerpak for my car from super six motorsports, with the cams heads and intake, because i want to avoid the stress on my engine from FI, when i really dont need it. As for the exhaust, what would you guys recommend? Cat back, straight pipe, h, x, y? and as for tuners, handheld, or program chip?
Thanks!

Loki · August 17th, 2011, 05:50 PM

3.73's (For gas mileage purposes), & handheld tuner.. Everything else is a matter of pure opinion that I won't get into the argument for. Lol, well.. I will tell you to cross off the y pipe 'cuz that's what you have now..

6ER THEN I 8ER! · August 17th, 2011, 05:52 PM

my reccomendation is researching all of MM's vast databanks on mods....and start saving...a savings account mod is the greatest thing ever

also welcome to the site and post up pics

Green_6er · August 17th, 2011, 05:54 PM

gears: depends on it you drive hwy or city most of the time. exhaust H is for a deeper sound, X is for like an extra 1 or 2 hp (maybe). i would recommend long tubes for the exhaust. now you need to know that exhaust you maybe get 5 hp out of it. the cai is useless. just cut off the snorkel off of your intake now and it will have the same sound/performance. just depends on your goals and what the car will be used for and where the car will be used the most.

Green_6er · August 17th, 2011, 05:56 PM

also, welcome.

Nukka · August 17th, 2011, 06:11 PM

if I were you id save up for an engine rebuild or swap it with a low-mileage one before anything else, you already have the tranny rebuilt, thats what sux about buying high-mileage cars, you have no idea the life its had beforehand.

ReverendDexter · August 17th, 2011, 06:19 PM

Originally Posted by Loki

I will tell you to cross off the y pipe 'cuz that's what you have now..

Big difference between the factory y-pipe and a good-flowing aftermarket or custom-made unit.

My recommendation is to build the car from the back forward. Tires, suspension, and chassis-bracing will allow you to take better advantage of your existing power and any you find down the road.

Gears will be a good instant-gratification mod. You'll get a good boost by the butt-dyno, and the only cost will be highway mileage (around town you can just cruise in a higher gear; I've heard a number of people see increased city mileage with lower gears).

eleanorGT · August 17th, 2011, 06:19 PM

^^ I agree.. if you have the knowledge, and tools, I would make no plans for a whle week, or take the T to work, and rebuild your entire engine, replacing all gaskets, machine your heads, new coil pack... new pistons, EVERYTHING... well you need money too.. LMAO.. GOOD LUCK

ReverendDexter · August 17th, 2011, 06:23 PM

Originally Posted by Nukka

if I were you id save up for an engine rebuild or swap it with a low-mileage one before anything else, you already have the tranny rebuilt, thats what sux about buying high-mileage cars, you have no idea the life its had beforehand.

You caught that that was 180k *kilometers*, right? Aka ~112k miles? Motor should have plenty of life left at that mileage.

v6 stunna · August 17th, 2011, 06:38 PM

do something with your old engine then come ask about power grades!! untill then make her look sharp!!

Nukka · August 17th, 2011, 07:15 PM

Originally Posted by ReverendDexter

You caught that that was 180k *kilometers*, right? Aka ~112k miles? Motor should have plenty of life left at that mileage.

i saw that, he also said his tranny had 15,000 (K) so i was figuring hes was using k as thousand and just went ahead and said 180,000(thousand) miles. but if his tranny went out at 112,000 miles then that car mustve been driven hard, like real hard

mcqueen · August 17th, 2011, 07:43 PM

Originally Posted by ReverendDexter

You caught that that was 180k *kilometers*, right? Aka ~112k miles? Motor should have plenty of life left at that mileage.

Mine went kaboom at 112k

Green_6er · August 17th, 2011, 07:49 PM

Originally Posted by mcqueen

Mine went kaboom at 112k

and u still aint got that shit fixed. no update in forever.

mcqueen · August 17th, 2011, 07:59 PM

Originally Posted by Green_6er

and u still aint got that shit fixed. no update in forever.

Bitch, I just updated the thread yesterday

BBH-stang · August 17th, 2011, 11:36 PM

Yeah, it's all in km haha. And the car was driven hard, the tranny blew at 165000, but the engine is still strong. I drive mostly hw so I think I'll go with the 3.73's after all. And btw, I'm a she not a he, lol. Thanks everybody!

6ER THEN I 8ER! · August 17th, 2011, 11:39 PM

Originally Posted by BBH-stang

Yeah, it's all in km haha. And the car was driven hard, the tranny blew at 165000, but the engine is still strong. I drive mostly hw so I think I'll go with the 3.73's after all. And btw, I'm a she not a he, lol. Thanks everybody!

pics?

of the car

August 17th, 2011, 05:46 PM	#1
BBH-stang Newbie 2001 Mustang v6 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 6 iTrader: 0 reviews	Mods on my v6? I have a 2001 v6 automatic coupe with 180 000km on the engine and chassis and aprox. 15 000k on the transmission. Its my daily driver since february and serves me great, but like everybody else that drives a 'stang, i got that modding bug. I already have lots of plans for the interior and the whole look of the car, but i want to work on it performance wise first. Im new to modding a car being as this is only my first car, ever, so i was looking for some advice from you mod vets. I already know i wanna do the gears and the tlok, but ive heard alot of different things about the gear ratios. i wouldnt be using this car for racing applications, just daily driving, so would i be better off to go with the 3.73's or just go right to the 4.10's? I also want to get a powerpak for my car from super six motorsports, with the cams heads and intake, because i want to avoid the stress on my engine from FI, when i really dont need it. As for the exhaust, what would you guys recommend? Cat back, straight pipe, h, x, y? and as for tuners, handheld, or program chip? Thanks!

August 17th, 2011, 05:50 PM	#2
Loki Enthusiast 1996 V6 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 632 iTrader: 0 reviews	3.73's (For gas mileage purposes), & handheld tuner.. Everything else is a matter of pure opinion that I won't get into the argument for. Lol, well.. I will tell you to cross off the y pipe 'cuz that's what you have now.. __________________ 1996 3.8L.. Split Port Swap, CAI, True Dual Exhaust, the car accident mod. Need cheap parts? CLICK MEEEEEEEEE!! =]

August 17th, 2011, 06:11 PM	#6
Nukka Regular 2001 mustang Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: cali Posts: 449 iTrader: 0 reviews	if I were you id save up for an engine rebuild or swap it with a low-mileage one before anything else, you already have the tranny rebuilt, thats what sux about buying high-mileage cars, you have no idea the life its had beforehand. __________________ stroked. bored. cammed. ported. polished. 4.3 v6 my 2001 mustang build thread My 4.3 H/C/I v6 engine build

August 17th, 2011, 06:38 PM	#10
v6 stunna Regular 2000 v6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: forgan ok Posts: 396 iTrader: 0 reviews	do something with your old engine then come ask about power grades!! untill then make her look sharp!! __________________

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6ER THEN I 8ER! Banned Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Portland, TN Posts: 17,515 iTrader: 3 reviews	my reccomendation is researching all of MM's vast databanks on mods....and start saving...a savings account mod is the greatest thing ever also welcome to the site and post up pics

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eleanorGT Regular 2001 Mustang 3.8 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Malden, MA Posts: 286 iTrader: 0 reviews	^^ I agree.. if you have the knowledge, and tools, I would make no plans for a whle week, or take the T to work, and rebuild your entire engine, replacing all gaskets, machine your heads, new coil pack... new pistons, EVERYTHING... well you need money too.. LMAO.. GOOD LUCK

August 17th, 2011, 11:36 PM	#15
BBH-stang Newbie 2001 Mustang v6 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 6 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yeah, it's all in km haha. And the car was driven hard, the tranny blew at 165000, but the engine is still strong. I drive mostly hw so I think I'll go with the 3.73's after all. And btw, I'm a she not a he, lol. Thanks everybody!

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