98 vs. 99 V-6's
#1
98 vs. 99 V-6's
Ihave '96 V-6 with only 72,000 miles on it. I installed GT fog lamps, and most recently added 17" bullit rims off a 2006 with 245/45 tires.
I'm just wondering what changes Ford made to the 3.8 V-6 to increase the horsepower from 150 to 200. Can anyone help?
I'm just wondering what changes Ford made to the 3.8 V-6 to increase the horsepower from 150 to 200. Can anyone help?
#4
RE: 98 vs. 99 V-6's
They improved air flow by using a higher flowing throttle body, split port upper/lower intake, and better in flowing heads. 94-98s have a slightly more aggressive cam, and their heads have better air outflow, but the in flow isn't so great.
#7
RE: 98 vs. 99 V-6's
well if he knew how to hold the gas pedal to the floor he shouldnt have had any problem beating you
a manual transmission isnt going to compensate for a 40hp difference. maybe 10, but not 40
a manual transmission isnt going to compensate for a 40hp difference. maybe 10, but not 40
#9
RE: 98 vs. 99 V-6's
im still having a hard time believing that youre beating him without his car having serious problems.
he's gotta have at the least, exhaust backup or doesnt know where the gas pedal is[&:]
he's gotta have at the least, exhaust backup or doesnt know where the gas pedal is[&:]