[egohavoc]

Hello,

New here.. I am going to take the leap and buy a 2005/07 V6! I've test driven a lot of vehicles to replace my Jeep Grand Cherokee (including newer jeeps) and so far the pony has got me.

So most likely I am going to buy a navy blue v6 w/ the pony package.. I loved driving it (I am going to request a longer test drive next time)

What I need to know is what kind of money am I looking at walking into this for upgrades and toys? I know the V6 is no GT but I want to have some fun with it. What should I do first once I warm up to her? I'm not a huge motor head (I work computers) so I might be clueless about some things.

as for upgrades.. I want to do them slowly, cheaper stuff first and build it up over time.. and I want to keep the fuel economy about the same, need to drive it for an hour to work 5 days a week!

Thanks!

[ckthecerealkiller]

1000 dollars and you could surprise a few stock GT's.

SCT Xcalibrator 2- $380
3.73/4.10 gears & Tlok - $500 installed
Good intake- $150-$200

You can kick pre 99 mustang gt's in the balls with that small amount of $$$$$.

[egohavoc]

thanks!

i'm going to try to get the car today. cross your fingers. if i can't get it today i have to wait 2 to 3 months, and HOPE they have one similar to the one I tried yesterday.

*edit*

Oh!, um I read something about the tires not being as good as they should be, should those be towards the top of the "replace" list?

[Cricket]

Why don't ya wait till you get newer wheels to replace the tires if you do replace the wheels. Go with some z rated wheels though.

[AtlanticBlue99]

I don't know about the tires, but lock up the rear end to get both wheels hooking. I have a bolt on v6 that runs with 99-04 GT's, so it can be done cheaply.

[ckthecerealkiller]

Originally Posted by egohavoc Oh!, um I read something about the tires not being as good as they should be, should those be towards the top of the "replace" list?

Just keep them and when you decide to get the tlok and gears done...........

And well you will see what I mean..........

[AtlanticBlue99]

You will want fatter and stickier rear tires with a trac lok/gear set for sure. I would spin the hell out of my stock 15" 205mm tire knowing I can still hit the gas and turn over my 315mm tire through 2 gears in an automatic tranny v6- on dry road!