Tips for better top speed and acceleration

okstatefan · July 30th, 2006, 08:35 PM

I got a 2000 v6 mustang for my 16 b day and i need help making it a lil better off the line and just making the car a better overall ride

99mustang232 · July 30th, 2006, 10:13 PM

for quicker off the line...look into changing the gears and adding t-lock w/sct tune. for the better ride... get a takeoff rear sway bar from gt, new shocks and struts, maybe some lowering springs.

AtlanticBlue99 · July 30th, 2006, 10:16 PM

FRPP Trac Lok and FRPP 4.10:1 gears for the 7.5" rear
SCT XCal 2
Remove front sway bar, lower, shocks/struts
supercharger

Well top speed won't change much, because of physics, you can not really achieve theoretical top speed, but for acceleration, the front sway bar is just extra weight, and here is how to take it off for free in under 30 minutes. The other mods are pricey and require professional installation (except the SCT XCal 2)

00SoSlow · July 30th, 2006, 11:59 PM

is the front sway bar remaoval bad for the car, or are there any cautions to take if u remove it?

AtlanticBlue99 · July 31st, 2006, 12:04 AM

You will get some body roll into turns, but the wheels stick to the pavement better and you wont plow into corners, you will actually spin the rear end all the way around more than plow through the front end. You get less weight up front, better weight transfer during launch, and after readjusting to a more sporty drive stlye, a better ride for free. You must be careful though- if you begin to lose control, you don't hit the brakes to straighten up, without a front sway bar, you must gas it and power through a spin.

00SoSlow · July 31st, 2006, 12:06 AM

is it a total notice? or slight until u lose control

00SoSlow · July 31st, 2006, 12:07 AM

and is it easy to do for idiots like me, to take off and put back on if i don't like it for some reason? i read ur write up, i will refer to taht if i want to take it off

AtlanticBlue99 · July 31st, 2006, 12:08 AM

Total notice. When turning left, my car dives down to the right. If I just start at a standstill, turn the wheel all the way left and hit the gas, I will do a donut without a brakestand. It is complete night/day, but worth re-learning the car.

Maybe I will take a video tomorrow of my car through a hard corner to show the drastic change

00SoSlow · July 31st, 2006, 12:13 AM

haha good call maybe ill take it off and see if i like it!!!

okstatefan · July 31st, 2006, 12:15 AM

what should i get first one of my friends told me to get one of the racing chips first and cold air intake first is that correct

00SoSlow · July 31st, 2006, 12:21 AM

from what i have been reading... gears is the best bang for the buck so id go with those, thats my next or an intake for 160 on ebay, demolet tunable intake

AtlanticBlue99 · July 31st, 2006, 12:23 AM

You will need a tuner (not chip) to change the gear ratio for the ecu. You can continually reflash the ecu with a tuner with future modifications. I would get a trac lok and rear end gears first.

okstatefan · July 31st, 2006, 01:05 AM

i have 700 dollars what should i buy first

00SoSlow · July 31st, 2006, 01:14 AM

gears/trac-lok, SCT TUNER

AtlanticBlue99 · July 31st, 2006, 09:15 AM

You will need just a little bit more than 700 to complete the rear end gears/t lok. you can buy the parts all new for 700, but install of the gears at a shop is 200.

Drgnracin72 · July 31st, 2006, 09:30 AM

okstatefan, are you in oklahoma? if so, i would reccomend you use jim at www.swtuning.com to install your gears. the guy knows his shit and has great customer service. tell hm i sent ya over there!

artisan00 · July 31st, 2006, 11:04 AM

Originally Posted by AtlanticBlue99

Total notice. When turning left, my car dives down to the right. If I just start at a standstill, turn the wheel all the way left and hit the gas, I will do a donut without a brakestand. It is complete night/day, but worth re-learning the car.

Maybe I will take a video tomorrow of my car through a hard corner to show the drastic change

how does the sway bar removal cause you to do a donut like that? wouldnt that happen anyway?

AtlanticBlue99 · July 31st, 2006, 11:14 AM

Yes, but because of weight transfer, it is exxagerated and more easy to occur. Take off your front sway bar and go at about 15 mph and turn the wheel hard, your car body will dive down hard to one side and spin the rear around. Stock, it would plow the front tires in an understeer... removed front sway bar is actually oversteer. From a stop- no much difference- the difference is when driving.

artisan00 · July 31st, 2006, 11:33 AM

Originally Posted by AtlanticBlue99

Yes, but because of weight transfer, it is exxagerated and more easy to occur. Take off your front sway bar and go at about 15 mph and turn the wheel hard, your car body will dive down hard to one side and spin the rear around. Stock, it would plow the front tires in an understeer... removed front sway bar is actually oversteer. From a stop- no much difference- the difference is when driving.

oh yeah, i see - makes sense.

personally id rather just add a rear bar to get the oversteer, i hate body roll

AtlanticBlue99 · July 31st, 2006, 11:35 AM

I did it for the oversteer and for the weight loss/weight transfer. Adding weight to my car would only make it slower...

July 30th, 2006, 08:35 PM	#1
okstatefan Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 11 iTrader: 0 reviews	Tips for better top speed and acceleration I got a 2000 v6 mustang for my 16 b day and i need help making it a lil better off the line and just making the car a better overall ride

July 30th, 2006, 10:13 PM	#2
99mustang232 MM Fanatic 1999 Ford Mustang V6 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: newport news, va Posts: 3,745 iTrader: 0 reviews	for quicker off the line...look into changing the gears and adding t-lock w/sct tune. for the better ride... get a takeoff rear sway bar from gt, new shocks and struts, maybe some lowering springs. __________________ ...even fire and single cammin 1986 Ford F-150 5.0L 2WD 1994 Toyota Pickup 2.4L 4WD 1999 Ford Mustang 3.8L V6 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0L 2WD 2008 GMC Sierra Denali 6.2L AWD

July 30th, 2006, 10:16 PM	#3
AtlanticBlue99 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1999 Ford Mustang V6 14.79 @ 92.15 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: University of Georgia Posts: 8,854 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	FRPP Trac Lok and FRPP 4.10:1 gears for the 7.5" rear SCT XCal 2 Remove front sway bar, lower, shocks/struts supercharger Well top speed won't change much, because of physics, you can not really achieve theoretical top speed, but for acceleration, the front sway bar is just extra weight, and here is how to take it off for free in under 30 minutes. The other mods are pricey and require professional installation (except the SCT XCal 2) __________________ ModdedAutos 1999 Mustang V6 I used to list my mods here but stopped when I exceeded 255 characters.

July 30th, 2006, 11:59 PM	#4
00SoSlow Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pewaukee, Wisconsin Posts: 1,340 iTrader: 0 reviews	is the front sway bar remaoval bad for the car, or are there any cautions to take if u remove it? __________________ 2000 V6 Performance Red @ Cardomain Was fun but a waste... 1987 LX Hatch \| Soon to be a 600hp monster

July 31st, 2006, 12:04 AM	#5
AtlanticBlue99 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1999 Ford Mustang V6 14.79 @ 92.15 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: University of Georgia Posts: 8,854 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	You will get some body roll into turns, but the wheels stick to the pavement better and you wont plow into corners, you will actually spin the rear end all the way around more than plow through the front end. You get less weight up front, better weight transfer during launch, and after readjusting to a more sporty drive stlye, a better ride for free. You must be careful though- if you begin to lose control, you don't hit the brakes to straighten up, without a front sway bar, you must gas it and power through a spin. __________________ ModdedAutos 1999 Mustang V6 I used to list my mods here but stopped when I exceeded 255 characters.

July 31st, 2006, 12:06 AM	#6
00SoSlow Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pewaukee, Wisconsin Posts: 1,340 iTrader: 0 reviews	is it a total notice? or slight until u lose control __________________ 2000 V6 Performance Red @ Cardomain Was fun but a waste... 1987 LX Hatch \| Soon to be a 600hp monster

July 31st, 2006, 12:07 AM	#7
00SoSlow Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pewaukee, Wisconsin Posts: 1,340 iTrader: 0 reviews	and is it easy to do for idiots like me, to take off and put back on if i don't like it for some reason? i read ur write up, i will refer to taht if i want to take it off __________________ 2000 V6 Performance Red @ Cardomain Was fun but a waste... 1987 LX Hatch \| Soon to be a 600hp monster

July 31st, 2006, 12:08 AM	#8
AtlanticBlue99 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1999 Ford Mustang V6 14.79 @ 92.15 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: University of Georgia Posts: 8,854 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	Total notice. When turning left, my car dives down to the right. If I just start at a standstill, turn the wheel all the way left and hit the gas, I will do a donut without a brakestand. It is complete night/day, but worth re-learning the car. Maybe I will take a video tomorrow of my car through a hard corner to show the drastic change __________________ ModdedAutos 1999 Mustang V6 I used to list my mods here but stopped when I exceeded 255 characters.

July 31st, 2006, 12:13 AM	#9
00SoSlow Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pewaukee, Wisconsin Posts: 1,340 iTrader: 0 reviews	haha good call maybe ill take it off and see if i like it!!! __________________ 2000 V6 Performance Red @ Cardomain Was fun but a waste... 1987 LX Hatch \| Soon to be a 600hp monster

July 31st, 2006, 12:15 AM	#10
okstatefan Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 11 iTrader: 0 reviews	what should i get first one of my friends told me to get one of the racing chips first and cold air intake first is that correct

July 31st, 2006, 12:21 AM	#11
00SoSlow Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pewaukee, Wisconsin Posts: 1,340 iTrader: 0 reviews	from what i have been reading... gears is the best bang for the buck so id go with those, thats my next or an intake for 160 on ebay, demolet tunable intake __________________ 2000 V6 Performance Red @ Cardomain Was fun but a waste... 1987 LX Hatch \| Soon to be a 600hp monster

July 31st, 2006, 12:23 AM	#12
AtlanticBlue99 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1999 Ford Mustang V6 14.79 @ 92.15 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: University of Georgia Posts: 8,854 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	You will need a tuner (not chip) to change the gear ratio for the ecu. You can continually reflash the ecu with a tuner with future modifications. I would get a trac lok and rear end gears first. __________________ ModdedAutos 1999 Mustang V6 I used to list my mods here but stopped when I exceeded 255 characters.

July 31st, 2006, 01:05 AM	#13
okstatefan Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 11 iTrader: 0 reviews	i have 700 dollars what should i buy first

July 31st, 2006, 01:14 AM	#14
00SoSlow Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pewaukee, Wisconsin Posts: 1,340 iTrader: 0 reviews	gears/trac-lok, SCT TUNER __________________ 2000 V6 Performance Red @ Cardomain Was fun but a waste... 1987 LX Hatch \| Soon to be a 600hp monster

July 31st, 2006, 09:15 AM	#15
AtlanticBlue99 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1999 Ford Mustang V6 14.79 @ 92.15 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: University of Georgia Posts: 8,854 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	You will need just a little bit more than 700 to complete the rear end gears/t lok. you can buy the parts all new for 700, but install of the gears at a shop is 200. __________________ ModdedAutos 1999 Mustang V6 I used to list my mods here but stopped when I exceeded 255 characters.

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July 31st, 2006, 09:30 AM	#16
Drgnracin72 I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: somewhere in oklahoma Posts: 10,635 iTrader: 2 reviews	okstatefan, are you in oklahoma? if so, i would reccomend you use jim at www.swtuning.com to install your gears. the guy knows his shit and has great customer service. tell hm i sent ya over there! __________________ RIP ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical, liberal minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end. One Big Ass Mistake America SHEEPDOGS

July 31st, 2006, 11:14 AM	#18
AtlanticBlue99 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1999 Ford Mustang V6 14.79 @ 92.15 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: University of Georgia Posts: 8,854 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yes, but because of weight transfer, it is exxagerated and more easy to occur. Take off your front sway bar and go at about 15 mph and turn the wheel hard, your car body will dive down hard to one side and spin the rear around. Stock, it would plow the front tires in an understeer... removed front sway bar is actually oversteer. From a stop- no much difference- the difference is when driving. __________________ ModdedAutos 1999 Mustang V6 I used to list my mods here but stopped when I exceeded 255 characters.

July 31st, 2006, 11:35 AM	#20
AtlanticBlue99 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1999 Ford Mustang V6 14.79 @ 92.15 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: University of Georgia Posts: 8,854 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	I did it for the oversteer and for the weight loss/weight transfer. Adding weight to my car would only make it slower... __________________ ModdedAutos 1999 Mustang V6 I used to list my mods here but stopped when I exceeded 255 characters.

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