Fun Opinion Thread

Hoofinstien · January 29th, 2012, 10:54 AM

I have the luck of having another baby on the way and was forced to buy a "family car". I picked up a nice 2008 Pontiac G6 gt for the kiddos. I now have a 2002 V6 mustang that looks good but doesn't run top notch. It has a hesitation problem that I am getting tired of trying to track down. It runs just fine for a spare car and I would even take it across country but as far as modding it for performance any further it is a moot effort unless I find and fix that hesitation problem.

So lets have some fun and toss around some ideas as what to do with it. Selling is out of the question. Keep in mind I have some disposable income with decent yearly bonuses so I have somewhat of a budget for mods.

My idea is to strip it, paint it flat black, and slowly but surely drop in a 4.6 from a sn95 gt and just build a beast. No creature comforts...pure rawness

Green_6er · January 29th, 2012, 11:08 AM

what have you replaced s far to help your hesitation problem?

01Lightning · January 29th, 2012, 11:11 AM

I think that would be fun as hell. You don't need it to be a daily driver or anything like that. Just make sure you ask your lady if she's OK with it before you sink that much money into it.
Paint it flat black, with black ghost stripes ( or black with flat black ghost stripes)

Hoofinstien · January 29th, 2012, 11:27 AM

I have another thread below this one about the hesitation problem.

I have replaced the fuel filter, egr valve, plugs and wires about 50k ago, DPFE sensor.

Six Banger · January 29th, 2012, 11:59 AM

If you're swapping in a V8 get a 4V. That's what I'd do if I was doing a swap, but that's going to be a lot more work and cash than finding your hesitation problem and fixing it. (Then you could go FI if you wanted to) Both ideas have prose and cons that can go on for pages here, and there's a million threads about them already so you'll have no problem reading up on them if you decide to do it.

JTs03v6 · January 29th, 2012, 01:00 PM

Try the tps sensor. real easy and cheap to replace.

Green_6er · January 29th, 2012, 08:16 PM

also try the coil pack. that is a common problem among these cars.

WickedSnake00 · January 29th, 2012, 08:54 PM

Big ass 429 engine, carbureted. High comp, cammed, and ported like hell.

Green_6er · January 29th, 2012, 09:34 PM

Originally Posted by WickedSnake00

Big ass 429 engine, carbureted. High comp, cammed, and ported like hell.

i think that might solve my slowness problem. just ship it to me so i can fix this slowness b.s.

January 29th, 2012, 10:54 AM	#1
Hoofinstien Newbie Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 49 iTrader: 0 reviews	Fun Opinion Thread I have the luck of having another baby on the way and was forced to buy a "family car". I picked up a nice 2008 Pontiac G6 gt for the kiddos. I now have a 2002 V6 mustang that looks good but doesn't run top notch. It has a hesitation problem that I am getting tired of trying to track down. It runs just fine for a spare car and I would even take it across country but as far as modding it for performance any further it is a moot effort unless I find and fix that hesitation problem. So lets have some fun and toss around some ideas as what to do with it. Selling is out of the question. Keep in mind I have some disposable income with decent yearly bonuses so I have somewhat of a budget for mods. My idea is to strip it, paint it flat black, and slowly but surely drop in a 4.6 from a sn95 gt and just build a beast. No creature comforts...pure rawness __________________ 2002 3.8 Auto 17x8 Black Bullitt replica's FRPP lowering springs Chin Spoiler Stainless American Thunder catback with divorced midpipe AM CAI

January 29th, 2012, 11:11 AM	#3
01Lightning Regular 2001 Mustang V6 Stock (01 V6 Auto) Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 249 iTrader: 0 reviews	I think that would be fun as hell. You don't need it to be a daily driver or anything like that. Just make sure you ask your lady if she's OK with it before you sink that much money into it. Paint it flat black, with black ghost stripes ( or black with flat black ghost stripes) __________________

January 29th, 2012, 11:27 AM	#4
Hoofinstien Newbie Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 49 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have another thread below this one about the hesitation problem. I have replaced the fuel filter, egr valve, plugs and wires about 50k ago, DPFE sensor. __________________ 2002 3.8 Auto 17x8 Black Bullitt replica's FRPP lowering springs Chin Spoiler Stainless American Thunder catback with divorced midpipe AM CAI

January 29th, 2012, 11:59 AM	#5
Six Banger Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 - 3.8 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,978 iTrader: 1 reviews	If you're swapping in a V8 get a 4V. That's what I'd do if I was doing a swap, but that's going to be a lot more work and cash than finding your hesitation problem and fixing it. (Then you could go FI if you wanted to) Both ideas have prose and cons that can go on for pages here, and there's a million threads about them already so you'll have no problem reading up on them if you decide to do it. __________________ Look on the bright side: If you're reading this, you're alive. And that's fucking awesome.

January 29th, 2012, 01:00 PM	#6
JTs03v6 Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 mustang 7.48x1.56=11.67 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,318 iTrader: 0 reviews	Try the tps sensor. real easy and cheap to replace. __________________ New combo: Forged SC short Block,280cfm heads, Precision 6262 turbo, cx 31x12x3 fmic http://photobucket.com/JTsTurboBuild http://youtube.com/user/JTsStang

January 29th, 2012, 08:54 PM	#8
WickedSnake00 MM's king of Neon's 404 - car not found 17.81@87 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Diesel Engine Capital of the World, Columbus, IN Posts: 7,376 iTrader: 0 reviews	Big ass 429 engine, carbureted. High comp, cammed, and ported like hell. __________________ Official Secondhand Snake Build Thread Here Looks Like a Cobra, Sounds Like a Cobra, Tastes Like a Cobra, Not a Cobra. For Sale: P71 Interceptor motor

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