In Need of Suggestions

dGrabber · December 4th, 2011, 07:49 PM

So, my car has been throwing me ridiculous pinging issues. Thus, I've began tearing my engine down to inspect my cylinders if it's crazy carbon build up or simply shot.

Last thing I did today was remove the fuel rail. Plus, my injectors are clean but manifolds are gunky in a couple places.

Nonetheless, since its getting torn down, what are some good mods for our motors? I have a windstar upper in my mind, but what else would be good for a decent V6?

SlowSix · December 4th, 2011, 08:12 PM

Cam.
I might have a windstar for you if I buy the m112 setup my friend said he might be getting.

dGrabber · December 4th, 2011, 08:26 PM

Originally Posted by 01SilverSixer

Cam.
I might have a windstar for you if I buy the m112 setup my friend said he might be getting.

That's awesome! Good look man! Just text me, to let me know!

What's a decent, but not crazy sounding cam? I've only really heard those crazy 218/226 duration w/ .5 lift. I'm debating if it will be worth it really for my stang.

ESG-642T · December 5th, 2011, 05:46 AM

You tried swapping the coil pack before tearing down yes?

Depending how far down your going you could do H/C/I or you could just cam it.

dGrabber · December 5th, 2011, 09:04 AM

Originally Posted by ESG-642T

You tried swapping the coil pack before tearing down yes?

Depending how far down your going you could do H/C/I or you could just cam it.

What cam doesn't need head work?
Also, I didn't swap the coil pack, the pinging has been so bad that I want to make sure it hasn't damaged my engine.
I'm set on the Windstar upper though, so H/C/I might be the best bet for me.. unless...

dGrabber · December 6th, 2011, 09:43 AM

I see a cam in the near future!

dGrabber · December 6th, 2011, 01:15 PM

Got this far...

Question: Where are the engine block coolant drain plugs/bolts?

xtreme 2 · December 6th, 2011, 01:18 PM

No cam REQUIRES head work. some will require new valvesprings and pushrods, maybe that's what you meant?

dGrabber · December 6th, 2011, 01:23 PM

Originally Posted by xtreme 2

No cam REQUIRES head work. some will require new valvesprings and pushrods, maybe that's what you meant?

Yeah, that is what I meant.lol

mustangmike! · December 6th, 2011, 03:24 PM

< Has a spare cam of the same spec you posted, and a PR length checker. This means you can buy, Ill tell you what springs/retainers to get for it, then you install stuff back together, measure what size PR's you need. Buy if needed. Install things.

Im sure if you dont want something that loud you should know that you need high flow cats/ O/R exhuast. On a stock exhuast w/ 4 cats even with a good cat back design, it will still be quiet becasue of the 4 cats.... damn those things.

Good chance things mine run a bit ruff, might be fairly smooth. Never know, varies car to car, but you a email tune from VMP w/ a hand held tuner would be smart, Dyno tune even better....

goren813 · December 6th, 2011, 03:27 PM

No need to drain coolant from block/engine. Drain what you can from the coolant hoses, even when you get down past the heads you won't be leaking anything, you'll be right above the runners where the coolant sits.

As far as what mods...it depends on how deep your wallet is.

dGrabber · December 6th, 2011, 10:03 PM

Originally Posted by mustangmike!

< Has a spare cam of the same spec you posted, and a PR length checker. This means you can buy, Ill tell you what springs/retainers to get for it, then you install stuff back together, measure what size PR's you need. Buy if needed. Install things.

Im sure if you dont want something that loud you should know that you need high flow cats/ O/R exhuast. On a stock exhuast w/ 4 cats even with a good cat back design, it will still be quiet becasue of the 4 cats.... damn those things.

Good chance things mine run a bit ruff, might be fairly smooth. Never know, varies car to car, but you a email tune from VMP w/ a hand held tuner would be smart, Dyno tune even better....

I pm'd esg, I'll have him custom make me one. I gotta keep 2 cats for inspection around here(visual). I plan on LT's and may get it dynotuned @ street lethal or somewhere else a little closer to me.

I actually have a couple connections + a shop that hooks me up. So, the car will only see miner mods like H/C/I. Pocket ain't too deep and I won't spend too much time on it, but I'll possibly tackle the body and paint this coming spring.

BTW, I was inspired by your vids on youtube.lol

@goren Thanks man! What I needed to know! Reps

SlowSix · December 6th, 2011, 10:34 PM

screw visual inspection ^ lol

dGrabber · December 6th, 2011, 11:03 PM

Originally Posted by 01SilverSixer

screw visual inspection ^ lol

Lol. I wish!

SlowSix · December 6th, 2011, 11:16 PM

I don't have cats and have a visual...oh well lol

dGrabber · December 6th, 2011, 11:19 PM

Originally Posted by 01SilverSixer

I don't have cats and have a visual...oh well lol

Have you ever taken it in ever since the LT's and no cats?

xtreme 2 · December 7th, 2011, 09:05 AM

Originally Posted by mustangmike!

< Has a spare cam of the same spec you posted, and a PR length checker. This means you can buy, Ill tell you what springs/retainers to get for it, then you install stuff back together, measure what size PR's you need. Buy if needed. Install things.

Im sure if you dont want something that loud you should know that you need high flow cats/ O/R exhuast. On a stock exhuast w/ 4 cats even with a good cat back design, it will still be quiet becasue of the 4 cats.... damn those things.

Good chance things mine run a bit ruff, might be fairly smooth. Never know, varies car to car, but you a email tune from VMP w/ a hand held tuner would be smart, Dyno tune even better....

So True... I have Borla dual exhaust and the H-Pipe adapter. Damn it's still quiet because of those back cats...

mustangmike! · December 7th, 2011, 09:42 AM

Fake cats FTW -_-

dGrabber · December 7th, 2011, 09:47 AM

Originally Posted by mustangmike!

Fake cats FTW -_-

Lol. I'm a law abiding citizen! rofl

dGrabber · December 9th, 2011, 10:33 PM

Update:

Lower Intake and Water Pump is off next. Then Headers, and heads.

Hoping the Cylinders and Pistons are fine. Then, the fun begins!

December 4th, 2011, 07:49 PM	#1
dGrabber Regular '00 Mustang V6 Slow but looks nice :p Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 478 iTrader: 0 reviews	In Need of Suggestions So, my car has been throwing me ridiculous pinging issues. Thus, I've began tearing my engine down to inspect my cylinders if it's crazy carbon build up or simply shot. Last thing I did today was remove the fuel rail. Plus, my injectors are clean but manifolds are gunky in a couple places. Nonetheless, since its getting torn down, what are some good mods for our motors? I have a windstar upper in my mind, but what else would be good for a decent V6? __________________ Build Thread Parts For Sale Mods: 01 Cobra Bumper, GT Rear Bumper, Reverse Glow Gauges, Smoked Headlights, Smoked Fogs, Windstar Upper Intake, 8.8 Rear End, Drilled & Slotted front brakes, to be cont'd...

December 4th, 2011, 08:12 PM	#2
SlowSix Formerly 01silversixer 2001 V6 15.47@89.57 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 3,471 iTrader: 1 reviews	Cam. I might have a windstar for you if I buy the m112 setup my friend said he might be getting. __________________ Build Thread

December 5th, 2011, 05:46 AM	#4
ESG-642T [8MINUS2] 2002, Ford, v6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TEXAS Posts: 12,318 iTrader: 0 reviews	You tried swapping the coil pack before tearing down yes? Depending how far down your going you could do H/C/I or you could just cam it. __________________ Hi, You can call me Kyle Random ESG fact: Had a prochamber on his v6 before it was popular. WTB: v6 BBK valve covers

December 6th, 2011, 09:43 AM	#6
dGrabber Regular '00 Mustang V6 Slow but looks nice :p Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 478 iTrader: 0 reviews	I see a cam in the near future! __________________ Build Thread Parts For Sale Mods: 01 Cobra Bumper, GT Rear Bumper, Reverse Glow Gauges, Smoked Headlights, Smoked Fogs, Windstar Upper Intake, 8.8 Rear End, Drilled & Slotted front brakes, to be cont'd...

December 6th, 2011, 01:15 PM	#7
dGrabber Regular '00 Mustang V6 Slow but looks nice :p Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 478 iTrader: 0 reviews	Got this far... Question: Where are the engine block coolant drain plugs/bolts? __________________ Build Thread Parts For Sale Mods: 01 Cobra Bumper, GT Rear Bumper, Reverse Glow Gauges, Smoked Headlights, Smoked Fogs, Windstar Upper Intake, 8.8 Rear End, Drilled & Slotted front brakes, to be cont'd...

December 6th, 2011, 01:18 PM	#8
xtreme 2 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 v6 premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,340 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	No cam REQUIRES head work. some will require new valvesprings and pushrods, maybe that's what you meant? __________________ Screw it, coming to play with the big boys... 5.4L Vortech COMING SOON!

December 6th, 2011, 03:24 PM	#10
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	< Has a spare cam of the same spec you posted, and a PR length checker. This means you can buy, Ill tell you what springs/retainers to get for it, then you install stuff back together, measure what size PR's you need. Buy if needed. Install things. Im sure if you dont want something that loud you should know that you need high flow cats/ O/R exhuast. On a stock exhuast w/ 4 cats even with a good cat back design, it will still be quiet becasue of the 4 cats.... damn those things. Good chance things mine run a bit ruff, might be fairly smooth. Never know, varies car to car, but you a email tune from VMP w/ a hand held tuner would be smart, Dyno tune even better.... __________________ 227whp N/A V6 Now w/ 8th Mile 8s ! How To Jmod Your Late Model 4R70W

December 6th, 2011, 03:27 PM	#11
goren813 MM's Official Lucifer '00 3.8L & '05 4.6L Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 3,620 iTrader: 0 reviews	No need to drain coolant from block/engine. Drain what you can from the coolant hoses, even when you get down past the heads you won't be leaking anything, you'll be right above the runners where the coolant sits. As far as what mods...it depends on how deep your wallet is. __________________ "Fast she goes...in the city of Overdose"

December 6th, 2011, 10:34 PM	#13
SlowSix Formerly 01silversixer 2001 V6 15.47@89.57 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 3,471 iTrader: 1 reviews	screw visual inspection ^ lol __________________ Build Thread

December 6th, 2011, 11:16 PM	#15
SlowSix Formerly 01silversixer 2001 V6 15.47@89.57 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 3,471 iTrader: 1 reviews	I don't have cats and have a visual...oh well lol __________________ Build Thread

December 7th, 2011, 09:42 AM	#18
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	Fake cats FTW -_- __________________ 227whp N/A V6 Now w/ 8th Mile 8s ! How To Jmod Your Late Model 4R70W

December 9th, 2011, 10:33 PM	#20
dGrabber Regular '00 Mustang V6 Slow but looks nice :p Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 478 iTrader: 0 reviews	Update: Lower Intake and Water Pump is off next. Then Headers, and heads. Hoping the Cylinders and Pistons are fine. Then, the fun begins! __________________ Build Thread Parts For Sale Mods: 01 Cobra Bumper, GT Rear Bumper, Reverse Glow Gauges, Smoked Headlights, Smoked Fogs, Windstar Upper Intake, 8.8 Rear End, Drilled & Slotted front brakes, to be cont'd...

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