Used to have a GT, now getting a v6.. question
12-06-2011, 07:15 PM
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Used to have a GT, now getting a v6.. question
I used to have a 2000 GT, flowmasters and tuned which was really enjoyable to drive, but a jackass in a van decided to run a red light and sent my isabella to her grave...
Just want to know if I can still peel out from traffic lights like my v8 did..
Just want to know if I can still peel out from traffic lights like my v8 did..
12-06-2011, 07:19 PM
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Yes and no. The V6 has an open diff, so all the power goes to one wheel. However I will say that if you are peeling out at stop lights, consider how much of a jerk you're acting like on a public roadway.
As for power, anything you can do to a V8 you can do to a V6. I'd suggest starting with a lot of reading, set a power goal and a budget.
As for power, anything you can do to a V8 you can do to a V6. I'd suggest starting with a lot of reading, set a power goal and a budget.
12-06-2011, 07:26 PM
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Yes and no. The V6 has an open diff, so all the power goes to one wheel. However I will say that if you are peeling out at stop lights, consider how much of a jerk you're acting like on a public roadway.
As for power, anything you can do to a V8 you can do to a V6. I'd suggest starting with a lot of reading, set a power goal and a budget.
As for power, anything you can do to a V8 you can do to a V6. I'd suggest starting with a lot of reading, set a power goal and a budget.
But anyway, so if all the power is attributed to one wheel i guess it'd be harder to control launching it than a v8? Or just extreme wear on one tire..
12-07-2011, 11:06 AM
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If you're going to be launching from stop lights on a regular basis you should NOT be investing in the T-Lok. Those are way too fragile to handle aggressive driving that frequently. Definitely invest in an 8.8 rear end from a GT.
CAI, exhaust, tune to start... Get a feel for the gains and if you think it's worth investing more money into shoot for some LT headers, under drive pullies, possibly a windstar upper.
Like LilRoush said though, it's all about how much you're willing to spend to squeeze power out of these V6s
CAI, exhaust, tune to start... Get a feel for the gains and if you think it's worth investing more money into shoot for some LT headers, under drive pullies, possibly a windstar upper.
Like LilRoush said though, it's all about how much you're willing to spend to squeeze power out of these V6s
12-07-2011, 04:00 PM
#7
If you're going to be launching from stop lights on a regular basis you should NOT be investing in the T-Lok. Those are way too fragile to handle aggressive driving that frequently. Definitely invest in an 8.8 rear end from a GT.
CAI, exhaust, tune to start... Get a feel for the gains and if you think it's worth investing more money into shoot for some LT headers, under drive pullies, possibly a windstar upper.
Like LilRoush said though, it's all about how much you're willing to spend to squeeze power out of these V6s
CAI, exhaust, tune to start... Get a feel for the gains and if you think it's worth investing more money into shoot for some LT headers, under drive pullies, possibly a windstar upper.
Like LilRoush said though, it's all about how much you're willing to spend to squeeze power out of these V6s
12-08-2011, 01:35 PM
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Detroit yes 
on a 31 spline set up, with some 4.56s ( say F it to highway mileage )
Then just do a turbo kit. Dont waste your money on ANYTHING else besides a handheld tuner and turbo kit. After you do that, you have the custom exhaust done, then you can work on HCI.
on a 31 spline set up, with some 4.56s ( say F it to highway mileage ) Then just do a turbo kit. Dont waste your money on ANYTHING else besides a handheld tuner and turbo kit. After you do that, you have the custom exhaust done, then you can work on HCI.
12-08-2011, 05:47 PM
#9
99-04 V6 - approx 150-165 rwhp stock
99-04 GT - approx 220-235 rwhp stock
Big difference, the V6 won't feel or perform anything like the GT. This is coming from somebody that owned both. And the V6 will require lots of cash to get it to perform like a GT. In short, if you want the power just get another GT or upgrade to a Mach 1 or Cobra.
99-04 GT - approx 220-235 rwhp stock
Big difference, the V6 won't feel or perform anything like the GT. This is coming from somebody that owned both. And the V6 will require lots of cash to get it to perform like a GT. In short, if you want the power just get another GT or upgrade to a Mach 1 or Cobra.
