New...To The Idea Of A V6 (tell me more)

Purebreedmustangrl · October 11th, 2011, 12:25 AM

I am a big believer that a sports car...should be a v8 manual...but now Im having second thoughts and wondering if Im RIGHT.I have questions about the v6...does it sound the same? Drive the same? I heard its better on gas, but is that the only perk?? WHY DID YOU choose a v6 over a v8?

would I be settling if I chose a v6 over a v8?

6ER THEN I 8ER! · October 11th, 2011, 12:36 AM

unless you want to drop some major coin into a v6 to make it a "sports car"...go ahead and find a nice v8...after having both i've got to say the GT was the better over the two...why am i in a v6 right now...my GT had too many issues from the previous owner so i sold it and bought a low mileage DD until i can finance a 3v after my wedding in May....

as for sound....big difference....the GTs are odd firing and the sixxers are even firing....

as for driving...yep pretty much drive the same...of the bat the GTs handle a bit better thanks to coming stock with a rear sway and wider tires but you can fix that in a sixxer....

as for gas...my 2v GT got maybe 3-4 less mpg then my v6 of the same year

6ER THEN I 8ER! · October 11th, 2011, 12:37 AM

also to help with the sound part...my GTs and v6's comparison vid...

at the time my GT had it's cats still on it so it's a great comparison...both had flow 40's btw and a midpipe

mustang comparison.wmv - YouTube

Purebreedmustangrl · October 11th, 2011, 12:55 AM

hmm...I hear the difference. Thats the thing I loved the most about the v8 was the deep rumble (perfection). thx 4 the video

6ER THEN I 8ER! · October 11th, 2011, 01:06 AM

no problem...also adding to my reasoning on why i bought this v6...when i get back in a GT (3v of course) i will be giving this car to my lady friend...which is why it's only getting the mods that make it safer to drive and handle better and not engine work

ESG-642T · October 11th, 2011, 01:38 AM

isn't the mustang now days more of a sports coupe

?

Purebreedmustangrl · October 11th, 2011, 11:25 AM

haha kyle... the thing is, u dont wanna feel like you driving a sports coupe

ReverendDexter · October 11th, 2011, 11:31 AM

Sports cars don't have to have V8s, and usually they don't. Sports cars are small light things that emphasize handling, like a Elise, Miata, RX-7, or Corvette.

Now if you want to talk muscle cars, a V8 is a requirement.

Zatrekaz · October 13th, 2011, 04:49 PM

Originally Posted by ReverendDexter

Sports cars don't have to have V8s, and usually they don't. Sports cars are small light things that emphasize handling, like a Elise, Miata, RX-7, or Corvette.

Now if you want to talk muscle cars, a V8 is a requirement.

Hey, I like this guy!

walt1120 · October 13th, 2011, 06:01 PM

Get the v8, dont make a stupid mistake.

6ixer · October 13th, 2011, 07:23 PM

Originally Posted by walt1120

Get the v8, dont make a stupid mistake.

U and me both....I'm doing the h/c/I build and I've been hearing tht its almost as bad as stock gt times I thought it would be a little bit more than tht lol ...oh well

ewells2420 · October 13th, 2011, 08:44 PM

If you get a v6 you're going to HAVE to go forced induction to make it fast. But if you do, it will be faster then stockish 99-04 GTs. About the same as 05+ GTs depending on what route you take on FI. Totally fucking worth it though.

And then if you build/forge the motor you will blow the fucking doors off any V8 thats not forced induced.

LilRoush · October 13th, 2011, 08:58 PM

To be technical, Mustangs aren't muscle cars. Never have been, never will be. Muscle cars are the heavy monsters of history that needed 400 hp to get out of their own way. Stangs are pony cars.... and the only one from the "Big 3" that didn't take a break from production for awhile.

Loki · October 13th, 2011, 11:54 PM

Get the GT .. There's no way you'll ever be happy with a v6's performance when you compare it to a v8's performance WITH EQUAL MODS .. The v8 will win out every time. Honestly, it's cheaper to mod a v8, too ..

Also, I don't like anything this guy above me has had to say in any of his posts I've read =/ Just sayin ..

6ixer · October 14th, 2011, 01:08 AM

Originally Posted by ewells2420

If you get a v6 you're going to HAVE to go forced induction to make it fast. But if you do, it will be faster then stockish 99-04 GTs. About the same as 05+ GTs depending on what route you take on FI. Totally fucking worth it though.

And then if you build/forge the motor you will blow the fucking doors off any V8 thats not forced induced.

lol i know hwat you mean im in the process of hunding down a super coupe engine then droppin g it into my car and then tweeknig the boost to around 20/21 psi....seee yea!!!! lol

mustangmike! · October 14th, 2011, 02:00 AM

this thread makes me laugh

LilRoush · October 14th, 2011, 09:54 AM

Originally Posted by Loki

Also, I don't like anything this guy above me has had to say in any of his posts I've read =/ Just sayin ..

Why are the members of this forum (at least the V6 section) so scared of facts? Am I really shaking things up that much for you???

Loki · October 14th, 2011, 11:24 AM

^ I'm not "scared" of anything. I just said I don't like your posts.

Anyway, I agree with this thread being funny. Lol, but I'm pretty sure we all agree that if you're looking for performance, choose the v8. There's no question about it being superior.

ReverendDexter · October 14th, 2011, 11:56 AM

Originally Posted by Loki

if you're looking for performance, choose the v8. There's no question about it being superior.

So long as you're talking Mustangs of the same generation.

LilRoush · October 14th, 2011, 12:04 PM

Originally Posted by Loki

^ I'm not "scared" of anything. I just said I don't like your posts.

Anyway, I agree with this thread being funny. Lol, but I'm pretty sure we all agree that if you're looking for performance, choose the v8. There's no question about it being superior.

What about my posts don't you like?

Actually, if you have a V6 and mod it correctly you can mop the floor with the V8. When you factor in over all cost, the V6 holds it's own.

October 11th, 2011, 12:25 AM	#1
Purebreedmustangrl Regular Not yet...but soon :) Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 80 iTrader: 0 reviews	New...To The Idea Of A V6 (tell me more) I am a big believer that a sports car...should be a v8 manual...but now Im having second thoughts and wondering if Im RIGHT.I have questions about the v6...does it sound the same? Drive the same? I heard its better on gas, but is that the only perk?? WHY DID YOU choose a v6 over a v8? would I be settling if I chose a v6 over a v8? Last edited by Purebreedmustangrl; October 11th, 2011 at 12:31 AM.

October 11th, 2011, 01:38 AM	#6
ESG-642T [8MINUS2] 2002, Ford, v6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TEXAS Posts: 12,319 iTrader: 0 reviews	isn't the mustang now days more of a sports coupe ? __________________ Hi, You can call me Kyle Random ESG fact: Had a prochamber on his v6 before it was popular. WTB: v6 BBK valve covers

October 11th, 2011, 11:31 AM	#8
ReverendDexter Priest of the Car Gods Clapped-out '90 GT 'vert ~5.5 seconds off TTOD :( Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 13,808 iTrader: 0 reviews	Sports cars don't have to have V8s, and usually they don't. Sports cars are small light things that emphasize handling, like a Elise, Miata, RX-7, or Corvette. Now if you want to talk muscle cars, a V8 is a requirement. __________________ O o /¯/______________________ \|BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!! \_\

October 13th, 2011, 06:01 PM	#10
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	Get the v8, dont make a stupid mistake. __________________ 2004 Bolt on & Cammed 3.9L V6

October 13th, 2011, 08:58 PM	#13
LilRoush Regular Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 243 iTrader: 0 reviews	To be technical, Mustangs aren't muscle cars. Never have been, never will be. Muscle cars are the heavy monsters of history that needed 400 hp to get out of their own way. Stangs are pony cars.... and the only one from the "Big 3" that didn't take a break from production for awhile. __________________ ~Matt 2000 Roush V6 SC'd 1998 Roush V8 SC'd 2001 Ex Sport V6 SC'd 1970 Mach 1 351W N/A

October 11th, 2011, 12:36 AM	#2
6ER THEN I 8ER! Banned Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Portland, TN Posts: 17,515 iTrader: 3 reviews	unless you want to drop some major coin into a v6 to make it a "sports car"...go ahead and find a nice v8...after having both i've got to say the GT was the better over the two...why am i in a v6 right now...my GT had too many issues from the previous owner so i sold it and bought a low mileage DD until i can finance a 3v after my wedding in May.... as for sound....big difference....the GTs are odd firing and the sixxers are even firing.... as for driving...yep pretty much drive the same...of the bat the GTs handle a bit better thanks to coming stock with a rear sway and wider tires but you can fix that in a sixxer.... as for gas...my 2v GT got maybe 3-4 less mpg then my v6 of the same year

October 11th, 2011, 12:55 AM	#4
Purebreedmustangrl Regular Not yet...but soon :) Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 80 iTrader: 0 reviews	hmm...I hear the difference. Thats the thing I loved the most about the v8 was the deep rumble (perfection). thx 4 the video

October 11th, 2011, 01:06 AM	#5
6ER THEN I 8ER! Banned Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Portland, TN Posts: 17,515 iTrader: 3 reviews	no problem...also adding to my reasoning on why i bought this v6...when i get back in a GT (3v of course) i will be giving this car to my lady friend...which is why it's only getting the mods that make it safer to drive and handle better and not engine work

October 11th, 2011, 11:25 AM	#7
Purebreedmustangrl Regular Not yet...but soon :) Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 80 iTrader: 0 reviews	haha kyle... the thing is, u dont wanna feel like you driving a sports coupe

October 13th, 2011, 08:44 PM	#12
ewells2420 Banned 2003 V6 Mustang 14.2 @ 96 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NC Posts: 636 iTrader: 0 reviews	If you get a v6 you're going to HAVE to go forced induction to make it fast. But if you do, it will be faster then stockish 99-04 GTs. About the same as 05+ GTs depending on what route you take on FI. Totally fucking worth it though. And then if you build/forge the motor you will blow the fucking doors off any V8 thats not forced induced.

October 13th, 2011, 11:54 PM	#14
Loki Enthusiast 1996 V6 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 632 iTrader: 0 reviews	Get the GT .. There's no way you'll ever be happy with a v6's performance when you compare it to a v8's performance WITH EQUAL MODS .. The v8 will win out every time. Honestly, it's cheaper to mod a v8, too .. Also, I don't like anything this guy above me has had to say in any of his posts I've read =/ Just sayin .. __________________ 1996 3.8L.. Split Port Swap, CAI, True Dual Exhaust, the car accident mod. Need cheap parts? CLICK MEEEEEEEEE!! =]

October 14th, 2011, 02:00 AM	#16
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	this thread makes me laugh __________________ 227whp N/A V6 Now w/ 8th Mile 8s ! How To Jmod Your Late Model 4R70W

October 14th, 2011, 11:24 AM	#18
Loki Enthusiast 1996 V6 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 632 iTrader: 0 reviews	^ I'm not "scared" of anything. I just said I don't like your posts. Anyway, I agree with this thread being funny. Lol, but I'm pretty sure we all agree that if you're looking for performance, choose the v8. There's no question about it being superior. __________________ 1996 3.8L.. Split Port Swap, CAI, True Dual Exhaust, the car accident mod. Need cheap parts? CLICK MEEEEEEEEE!! =]

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