1996 Looking for More Power

963.86cylhorse · November 8th, 2008, 10:32 PM

Hey all! I have a 1996 Ford Mustang (base model: 3.8L 6 Cylinder)

I'm looking to do some work on the car so that i can get more power (ie. more horsepower, go faster, better engine noise, etc)

I was just wondering if anyone had any input as to what i should do first, I want to spend the least amount of money possible, however I am not afraid of spending a little bit for my mustang. (Pref. in the hundreds rather than thousands)

Anyway, any help on what I should do to get more power would be awesome! Thanks a lot!

GreenFaleen · November 8th, 2008, 11:44 PM

you want any amount of power your gonna spend money, if your not prepared to spend atleast 2k on the car your not gonna notice much.

best cheaper things to do is
4.10 gears and t-lok about 600-800 installed take a good .5 sec off your ET
nitrous~800
tuner~350
split port swap or just sale yours and buy a 99-04 v6

martinez23 · November 9th, 2008, 12:11 AM

you can go with GREENFAWEEN or just get a flowmaster exhaust (craigslist)-150 an cold air intake(make ur own)-55$ and make sure all ur small things are good ...spark plugs Pcv valve ...this is a start and u will hear a diffrence un like BUYIN gears and stuff lol

GreenFaleen · November 9th, 2008, 11:39 AM

Originally Posted by 6er_w/a_Vengance

he wanted power martinez...not just sound...exhaust and a cai are basically for sound...ur only getting about 15hp from both mods...faleen knows what he's saying...gears and a t-lok are what all v6's should want...

yup, and 15 is even a stretch cai is maybe 1 to the rear wheels, and full exhaust including header you can see about 20-25, for just a cat back maybe 8

stangcharger · November 9th, 2008, 12:03 PM

4.2L split port swap.

go from 150 base hp to 205hp and more torque. not to mention a better platform for mods.

ByPopularDemand · November 9th, 2008, 12:11 PM

Yes go with the gears and tlok...they cost me about as much as the full exhaust w/the long tubes, but the car is waaaaaay quicker. By far the best mod short of f/i

buddyantunez1 · November 9th, 2008, 12:44 PM

split port swap. you can find them pretty easily and they are decently cheap. puts you to 190 crank hp.

justinsstang · November 9th, 2008, 03:34 PM

split port swap decently cheap... lol

when u get it you might as well get them p&p
easily 1100 dollars...

martinez23 · November 9th, 2008, 04:57 PM

u got a point but hey would u guys recomed cutting out two of my cats to make my car have that american mucle sound ??? will it make it louder ??

ByPopularDemand · November 9th, 2008, 05:00 PM

Getting a catless H pipe will do, and yes, less cats=louder

WLJohnson05 · November 9th, 2008, 05:16 PM

Look Here Before Asking About Mods

04mustang232 · November 9th, 2008, 07:07 PM

Originally Posted by martinez23

you can go with GREENFAWEEN or just get a flowmaster exhaust (craigslist)-150 an cold air intake(make ur own)-55$ and make sure all ur small things are good ...spark plugs Pcv valve ...this is a start and u will hear a diffrence un like BUYIN gears and stuff lol

id love to see someone have their sig say...

"96 Mustang v6, Mods: PCV valve and spark plugs"

martinez23 · November 9th, 2008, 08:00 PM

every part works ...even the little ones 04mustang 232

HMUSN · November 9th, 2008, 08:00 PM

yea but not every part adds performance.

04mustang232 · November 9th, 2008, 08:13 PM

Originally Posted by martinez23

every part works ...even the little ones 04mustang 232

very tru man, just those are two things you wouldnt really think to list hahah.

dgt_mustang · November 9th, 2008, 08:30 PM

That and its kind of rediculous to buy a cold air intake for 30 bucks, when your car has had a misfire or a shit stained air filter for a month, fix the car so it runs better before doing mods

04mustang232 · November 9th, 2008, 09:19 PM

well, if his problem was a clogged air filter, a cai would fix the problem, and then some.

GreenFaleen · November 9th, 2008, 09:28 PM

Originally Posted by martinez23

u got a point but hey would u guys recomed cutting out two of my cats to make my car have that american mucle sound ??? will it make it louder ??

catless v6's sound horrid

04mustang232 · November 9th, 2008, 09:38 PM

Originally Posted by GreenFaleen

catless v6's sound horrid

x1000. Unless you have a cam and/or heads.

N29468 · November 9th, 2008, 09:38 PM

Originally Posted by GreenFaleen

catless v6's sound horrid

That’s your opinion, I think mine sounds pretty good for a 6er w/o cats.

November 8th, 2008, 10:32 PM	#1
963.86cylhorse Newbie Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4 iTrader: 0 reviews	1996 Looking for More Power Hey all! I have a 1996 Ford Mustang (base model: 3.8L 6 Cylinder) I'm looking to do some work on the car so that i can get more power (ie. more horsepower, go faster, better engine noise, etc) I was just wondering if anyone had any input as to what i should do first, I want to spend the least amount of money possible, however I am not afraid of spending a little bit for my mustang. (Pref. in the hundreds rather than thousands) Anyway, any help on what I should do to get more power would be awesome! Thanks a lot!

November 8th, 2008, 11:44 PM	#2
GreenFaleen MM's Resident Ricer 2006 Scion tC 13.001@113 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Raleigh/Lenoir, NC Posts: 9,880 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 1 reviews	you want any amount of power your gonna spend money, if your not prepared to spend atleast 2k on the car your not gonna notice much. best cheaper things to do is 4.10 gears and t-lok about 600-800 installed take a good .5 sec off your ET nitrous~800 tuner~350 split port swap or just sale yours and buy a 99-04 v6 __________________ Scion Tc Turbo - 9psi 297whp 287wtq 2500lbs :p MM 4 Banger club: Senior Ricer NCMM #9 "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." -Carroll Shelby

November 9th, 2008, 12:03 PM	#5
stangcharger Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 806 iTrader: 0 reviews	4.2L split port swap. go from 150 base hp to 205hp and more torque. not to mention a better platform for mods. __________________ 436rwhp/378rwtq tuned by HPP www.hppmotorsports.com - www.stangcharger.com - www.rpm-mustangs.com

November 9th, 2008, 12:11 PM	#6
ByPopularDemand Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 V6 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 2,666 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yes go with the gears and tlok...they cost me about as much as the full exhaust w/the long tubes, but the car is waaaaaay quicker. By far the best mod short of f/i __________________ 2000 V6 vert Mac LT headers, Mac O/R H-pipe, Mac CAI, ASP 25% underdrive pulley(r.i.p), SCT tune, 8.8 rear and 4.10 gears.

November 9th, 2008, 12:44 PM	#7
buddyantunez1 November 08 ROTM 2000 3.8L Mustang 195.9/220.8 hp/tq N/A Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cleveland MS/Stafford VA Posts: 1,370 iTrader: 0 reviews	split port swap. you can find them pretty easily and they are decently cheap. puts you to 190 crank hp. __________________ ~Nitrous is like a Hot Girl with STD's, you know you wanna hit it, but your afraid of the consequences~

November 9th, 2008, 12:11 AM	#3
martinez23 Regular 2001 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oreon, portland Posts: 172 iTrader: 0 reviews	you can go with GREENFAWEEN or just get a flowmaster exhaust (craigslist)-150 an cold air intake(make ur own)-55$ and make sure all ur small things are good ...spark plugs Pcv valve ...this is a start and u will hear a diffrence un like BUYIN gears and stuff lol

November 9th, 2008, 03:34 PM	#8
justinsstang Enthusiast 1998 Mustang v6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Poplar Bluff, Missouri Posts: 862 iTrader: 0 reviews	split port swap decently cheap... lol when u get it you might as well get them p&p easily 1100 dollars... __________________ Red '98 Mustang. Custom Dual Exhaust w/ fabbed X pipe. CAI. 17in Black Rims w/ Aluminum Lip. Alpine Head Unit and Type-S speakers in doors and decklid. 600w Bridged BOSS amp to two 12" Audio Bahn Blue Flame Series Subs.

November 9th, 2008, 04:57 PM	#9
martinez23 Regular 2001 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oreon, portland Posts: 172 iTrader: 0 reviews	u got a point but hey would u guys recomed cutting out two of my cats to make my car have that american mucle sound ??? will it make it louder ??

November 9th, 2008, 05:00 PM	#10
ByPopularDemand Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 V6 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 2,666 iTrader: 0 reviews	Getting a catless H pipe will do, and yes, less cats=louder __________________ 2000 V6 vert Mac LT headers, Mac O/R H-pipe, Mac CAI, ASP 25% underdrive pulley(r.i.p), SCT tune, 8.8 rear and 4.10 gears.

November 9th, 2008, 05:16 PM	#11
WLJohnson05 MM's Database Error 2004 Mustang V6 322.8 rwhp Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VA Posts: 13,285 iTrader: 9 reviews	Look Here Before Asking About Mods __________________ I'm trying to get rid of this stuff, feel free to make me an offer!: SCT Mass Air Flow Sensor $200 Tial Wastegate Springs $40 (10psi and 3.6psi)

November 9th, 2008, 08:00 PM	#13
martinez23 Regular 2001 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oreon, portland Posts: 172 iTrader: 0 reviews	every part works ...even the little ones 04mustang 232

November 9th, 2008, 08:00 PM	#14
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	yea but not every part adds performance. __________________

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