Queenperkins

Hey guys, I'm new to this site, and honestly I would like some opinions.
I own a 2000 mustang, its a V6 with a manual transmission, I've had it since july of last year, and I would like to do something more with it. The guy who owned it before the guy I had bought it off of was a complete idiot. I'm going away for bootcamp in a few weeks and the mustang will be off the road and in the garage for some "upgrades." My step father was looking into doing an engine swap, but my boyfriend said about making it turbo'd. Would like some new ideas, Thanks.

Daehawk

Thats a lot of work for an old car. Maybe a pro charger.

BabyGT

engine swaps on these cars are a legal and technical nightmare. I have rarely ever seen someone finish a swap. As stated a supercharger sound like what you are looking for and requires much less work that a turbo setup. There are complete bolt on kits for superchargers including a tune for the computer.

But at that price you could almost buy another car with a bit more oomph, or put a down payment on a new car if you are heading off to military service. Id save some money and come back and see if you still want to supercharge it or get something newer.

But heres some info for the question at hand. Motor swaps on these cars almost never pan out and turn into more of a headache than the owner ever expects, so i would stay away from that.

Turbos are good power adders but will require custom exhaust work, as well as finding a local mechanic with a dyno that can dyno tune the car for the correct air and fuel maps.

Superchargers can be bought as a full bolt on affair including the tune and leave you with money left over to do something else, say a re gear, and still come out money ahead of the turbo setup.

TfcCDR

You can do an engine swap and end up with a $1500 car that you've sunk $4500 into.

Are you unhappy with the performance? If so, then you should just plan on getting another car with more engine.

jthorn9

As stated, you may want to just look into getting a new car. Much easier and economical solution.

PNYXPRESS

But if its a second or third car and you have disposable income it could be a fun project.

TfcCDR

Yes, if looking it as a hobby rather than a practical project, there are a lot of things that can be done.