[xBones]

Ok so im looking to do some upgrades to my 6, looking to spend 500$ what should i look into (perfrmance based, HP)

[mustangmike!]

if your an auto go to VMP tunning and get a tuner.
or
Do a real dual exhaust w/ Hpipe or Prochamber and flowmaster 40s dumped at the rear axle.

[ReverendDexter]

There's a whole sticky full of threads you'll find useful

Look Here Before Asking About Mods in particular.

All can be found in Useful V6 Links

[xBones]

sorry bout that thanks but ive heard a good cam is better way to go?

[xtreme 2]

if you want to stay NA spend $350 getting your heads ported and then spend $150 doing a valvetrain rebuild, $100 on pushrods, and $200 on a cam and you will be at 230 hp with your exhaust.

If you want to boost, spend $3500 on an m112 kit and you will be at 320hp before you know it.

[mustangmike!]

:slap

[xtreme 2]

LOL, just saying... $500 doesn't get much performance... I guess I'd say buy a used tuner and install gears?

[Reaper_88]

Originally Posted by xtreme 2 LOL, just saying... $500 doesn't get much performance... I guess I'd say buy a used tuner and install gears?

Now you are on the right track. If u get gears get 3.73s if u have a manual or 4.10s if you have an auto. Oh and get a t-lock as well

Note: 500 will only net you a tuner and maybe the gears (tuners are wat 350-380? Gears are around 150. Intsalling those gears is gona range on average at least 400 I believe.

[Jetflo]

There are other options for $500:

1. DIY used GT dual exhaust and take car to professional dyno tuner
2. Under-drive pulley and tuner
3. Get lucky and find a 3.55:1 8.8" rear end from a Mach 1 on CL
4. Get in an accident and use the $500 deductible to buy a GT

I started modding with a similar budget of about $500 and picked option #2. You'll probably find this is just the start too!

[Reaper_88]

You can also get a Windstar kit from VAP Auto. Nets you 7 rwhp and 15 ft/lbs of torque I believe.

[Reaper_88]

Wait my bad didn't realize you had a single port, scratch that.

[Green_6er]

split port swap if you can find one cheap enough?

[Reaper_88]

Originally Posted by Green_6er split port swap if you can find one cheap enough?

^^^ This, probably one of the best mods to do to a sn-95 short of a power adder. Just keep an eye out for a deal

[mustangmike!]

You guys are putting out un realistic numbers ...

To do a cam swap, you buy a cam and springs/retainers, then you gotta get supplies. If done cheap and work yourself 700ish for the whole cam project. Then you honestly need a tune, which requires you have a tuner.

Gears are only make sense to buy if you get a tlok as well, in that cause your also oging to need a bearing kit if your smart, the new oil and additive, and labor.

The cost adds up more then you think when you start modding.


I will say again, with your limit of 500
Either just start saving money till you can do a bigger project and give yourself time to research or do 1 of two things that either one will spend most of the 500.

Buy a tuner from VMP (sorry and no offense, but seems to be A Lot of tuning problems from bama on these V6s)

or

Have exhaust shop fab you up something, once again, fowmaster 40s and either Hpipe or prochamber. (prochambers are a bit expensive so idk about doing that under 500)



Honestly on a single port V6, might as well save your money, exhaust for the enjoyment of sound is what I really would reccomend ... not gonna get far with out a blower or turbo on a single port ...