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Seaner86 · June 30th, 2008, 02:51 AM

Ok i am new here. So I have a 1996 3.8l v6 mustang and i want more power which the ford mustang should have. It has 190 hp or something like that i only want to go to 240 hp. A mechanic suggested buying a new ecu(engine control unit) and taking it somewhere to get programmed. I tried looking for some but I can't find any. I was wondering if anyone on here can point me in the right direction. and if that really works.

thanks,
Seaner86

Stanglover1250 · June 30th, 2008, 02:53 AM

if you have a 1996 mustang then you only have 145 hp not 190.

poindexter18 · June 30th, 2008, 02:54 AM

Uh... what?

I think what he meant, hoping what he meant at least, is that you should get a tuner. And if that's the case look into SCT tuners. Get the xcal 2 or xcal 3 IMO. You're looking at 379 for the tuner and there's a couple guys that'll chime in with links to a dude who'll help you out with some tunes and shit. Haha.

-poindexter-

Seaner86 · June 30th, 2008, 03:36 AM

so how do I find these guys?

97gt · June 30th, 2008, 03:40 AM

+1 on hoping that he meant a tuner. there are many tuners to choose from sct, sniper, diablo, etc.. first thing i would suggest would be getting a split port swap. which is taking the intake manifolds from a 99-04 mustang v6 and throwing them on yours which will make you have 190hp. or better yet get ported intakes from CRT performance.

Here are a few sites you can shop around at.
americanmuscle.com
stangmods.com
upr.com
crtperformance.com

gooberhead320 · June 30th, 2008, 03:40 AM

Originally Posted by Stanglover1250

if you have a 1996 mustang then you only have 145 hp not 190.

correct

Originally Posted by poindexter18

Uh... what?

I think what he meant, hoping what he meant at least, is that you should get a tuner. And if that's the case look into SCT tuners. Get the xcal 2 or xcal 3 IMO. You're looking at 379 for the tuner and there's a couple guys that'll chime in with links to a dude who'll help you out with some tunes and shit. Haha.

-poindexter-

and what? his car has 145. the 99-04 have 190hp.

first thing you should do is split port swap

97gt · June 30th, 2008, 03:49 AM

the first starter mods would be cold air intake, tuner, rearend gears, tlok, shifter, u/d pullies, rims/tires, springs

ItaliStang · June 30th, 2008, 04:01 AM

Originally Posted by Seaner86

so how do I find these guys?

I believe he's talking about people referring you to this site for a tuner...

Trick Tuners

he can hook you up with an xcal2 and free retunes for 2 years

very popular vendor on these forums for tuners

dbayton · June 30th, 2008, 03:06 PM

If you can swing a few grand ~3500 I'd say go turbo!

joparrett · June 30th, 2008, 05:00 PM

buy a gt.

Avaric3 · June 30th, 2008, 08:43 PM

Originally Posted by joparrett

buy a gt.

ya wut he said

HMUSN · June 30th, 2008, 08:45 PM

Originally Posted by joparrett

buy a gt.

screw a GT. buy a 4v

joparrett · July 1st, 2008, 12:55 AM

he speaks the truth

ItaliStang · July 1st, 2008, 03:09 AM

Originally Posted by HMUSN

screw a GT. buy a 4v

+1

Avaric3 · July 1st, 2008, 09:14 AM

Originally Posted by HMUSN

screw a GT. buy a 4v

ya wut he said too

jimssdime · July 2nd, 2008, 07:17 PM

4v vs 4v equal to much noise. Bag that shit and drag.

ItaliStang · July 2nd, 2008, 07:21 PM

Originally Posted by jimssdime

4v vs 4v equal to much noise. Bag that shit and drag.

lmao.... you sure love lowering shit

you would bag and drag bigfoot if you had the chance wouldn't you? haha

jimssdime · July 3rd, 2008, 01:14 AM

Originally Posted by ItaliStang

lmao.... you sure love lowering shit

you would bag and drag bigfoot if you had the chance wouldn't you? haha

Yeah. You dont see to many blown stangs bagged on the ground. Do you??

itschristorres8 · July 3rd, 2008, 01:22 AM

Originally Posted by jimssdime

Yeah. You dont see to many blown stangs bagged on the ground. Do you??

no and more then likely dont want to

MWWarlord · July 3rd, 2008, 03:02 AM

Ok first...lets just clarify. With the 96 you have 145 crank HP...not RWHP. If you get a split port swap that will put you even with the 98-04's 190 crank HP. Click the link in my sig for a tuner. As a member of the forum you can get a discount. The tuner is a great mod that will help you get the most out of your future mods. When you check out the link in my sig, do some reading. The site tells you all you need to know about tuners. After that I would look into getting gears and a t-lok. After that the sky (and your wallet) is the limit on what you can do. It all depends on what your goals are. Welcome to MM.

June 30th, 2008, 02:51 AM	#1
Seaner86 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2	help Ok i am new here. So I have a 1996 3.8l v6 mustang and i want more power which the ford mustang should have. It has 190 hp or something like that i only want to go to 240 hp. A mechanic suggested buying a new ecu(engine control unit) and taking it somewhere to get programmed. I tried looking for some but I can't find any. I was wondering if anyone on here can point me in the right direction. and if that really works. thanks, Seaner86

June 30th, 2008, 02:54 AM	#3
poindexter18 Regular '95 mustang sixer Shrugs Join Date: May 2007 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 143	Uh... what? I think what he meant, hoping what he meant at least, is that you should get a tuner. And if that's the case look into SCT tuners. Get the xcal 2 or xcal 3 IMO. You're looking at 379 for the tuner and there's a couple guys that'll chime in with links to a dude who'll help you out with some tunes and shit. Haha. -poindexter- __________________ License Plate says it all.

June 30th, 2008, 03:40 AM	#5
97gt Regular 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 432	+1 on hoping that he meant a tuner. there are many tuners to choose from sct, sniper, diablo, etc.. first thing i would suggest would be getting a split port swap. which is taking the intake manifolds from a 99-04 mustang v6 and throwing them on yours which will make you have 190hp. or better yet get ported intakes from CRT performance. Here are a few sites you can shop around at. americanmuscle.com stangmods.com upr.com crtperformance.com __________________ 2002 mustang v6- Auto, K&N CAI, Flowmaster dual exhaust, Black bullits dd 1996 mustang gt- 5spd, black, cobra hood, stock November Birthday Club Founder

June 30th, 2008, 03:49 AM	#7
97gt Regular 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 432	the first starter mods would be cold air intake, tuner, rearend gears, tlok, shifter, u/d pullies, rims/tires, springs __________________ 2002 mustang v6- Auto, K&N CAI, Flowmaster dual exhaust, Black bullits dd 1996 mustang gt- 5spd, black, cobra hood, stock November Birthday Club Founder

June 30th, 2008, 05:00 PM	#10
joparrett Regular 2003 Mustang 3.8 slow Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 108	buy a gt. __________________ Jordan \| 2003 Mustang 3.8 \| SCT Tuner by VMP \| CAI \| Flowmasters \| ZEX 75 shot

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June 30th, 2008, 02:53 AM	#2
Stanglover1250 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 34	if you have a 1996 mustang then you only have 145 hp not 190.

June 30th, 2008, 03:36 AM	#4
Seaner86 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2	so how do I find these guys?

June 30th, 2008, 03:06 PM	#9
dbayton Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 24	If you can swing a few grand ~3500 I'd say go turbo!

July 1st, 2008, 12:55 AM	#13
joparrett Regular 2003 Mustang 3.8 slow Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 108	he speaks the truth __________________ Jordan \| 2003 Mustang 3.8 \| SCT Tuner by VMP \| CAI \| Flowmasters \| ZEX 75 shot

July 2nd, 2008, 07:17 PM	#16
jimssdime Newbie 02s10 never Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: toledo Posts: 7	4v vs 4v equal to much noise. Bag that shit and drag.

July 3rd, 2008, 03:02 AM	#20
MWWarlord Hardcore Enthusiast 1995 Mustang convertible Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,413	Ok first...lets just clarify. With the 96 you have 145 crank HP...not RWHP. If you get a split port swap that will put you even with the 98-04's 190 crank HP. Click the link in my sig for a tuner. As a member of the forum you can get a discount. The tuner is a great mod that will help you get the most out of your future mods. When you check out the link in my sig, do some reading. The site tells you all you need to know about tuners. After that I would look into getting gears and a t-lok. After that the sky (and your wallet) is the limit on what you can do. It all depends on what your goals are. Welcome to MM. __________________ MWWarlord 1995 Mustang convertible check out my garage for pics and a complete list of mods. http://www.tricktuners.com

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