For a long time I have wanted to get into modifying a Mustang, but have just recently had the opportunity present itself. I am not a mechanic by any stretch of the term, but also am not afraid to learn. I have spent the last week or so reading every Mustang forum I could find, and trying to understand the terminology better before bothering anyone with this question. I feel comfortable enough to ask now, but please pardon my ignorance through the learning process.
I was recently handed a 1996 Mustang V6 3.8L Coupe. I realize that this is not a high performance car, and there are better models to work with. However, I would really love to make this car work to it's max potential. At this point, the car is 99% stock, with the 1% being rims installed by the previous owner (Still 16"). I won't be racing it on a track or any high performance running like that, but would like to be able to hold my own against friends if/when the situation calls for it. I don't plan to go supercharged or with nitros, so I beleive the term is "naturally aspirated".
The question I guess, would be "What mods would you suggest with the information provided, to reach this cars maximum potential without changing the engine itself?". I realize there is probably more information required for a full list of suggest mods, and I'll do my best to answer them as asked.
So far the only things I really have planned is the a CAI I found a decent deal on, and Bassani O/R X-Pipes w/ Bassani Catback (I like a deep grumble). Still open for negotiation on both though.
Thank you in advance,
Robbie
I was recently handed a 1996 Mustang V6 3.8L Coupe. I realize that this is not a high performance car, and there are better models to work with. However, I would really love to make this car work to it's max potential. At this point, the car is 99% stock, with the 1% being rims installed by the previous owner (Still 16"). I won't be racing it on a track or any high performance running like that, but would like to be able to hold my own against friends if/when the situation calls for it. I don't plan to go supercharged or with nitros, so I beleive the term is "naturally aspirated".
The question I guess, would be "What mods would you suggest with the information provided, to reach this cars maximum potential without changing the engine itself?". I realize there is probably more information required for a full list of suggest mods, and I'll do my best to answer them as asked.
So far the only things I really have planned is the a CAI I found a decent deal on, and Bassani O/R X-Pipes w/ Bassani Catback (I like a deep grumble). Still open for negotiation on both though.
Thank you in advance,
Robbie
