4.6L (1996-2004 Modular) Mustang Technical discussions on 1996-2004 4.6 Liter Modular Motors (2V and 4V) within.

Newbie & 1996 Mustang GT Convertible

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 02-26-2008, 11:23 AM
  #1  
jagsfan
1st Gear Member
Thread Starter
 
jagsfan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location:
Posts: 68
Default Newbie & 1996 Mustang GT Convertible

I was wondering if anyone can give me a shopping list on what I can do to my 6 cyl 4.6L engine to power it up a little for around $2000. I recently added a Steeda CAI and Magnflow CAT back exhausts. What else can a simpleton like me do. I can do some mechanical work, but I am no where near an expert. I installed the CAI, new spark plugs and few other small things, but when it comes to add ons with the engine I am little leary. The car has $134,000 miles on it so I don't know how much more I can add to her and risk blowing the engine. Don't get me wrong she runs GREAT I was just wondering what other mods I could do.

Thanks in advance for the repsonses.

Jag

[IMG]local://upfiles/87549/A7D39090E5134BCD9BD723B788055403.jpg[/IMG]
jagsfan is offline  
Old 02-27-2008, 11:22 AM
  #2  
jagsfan
1st Gear Member
Thread Starter
 
jagsfan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location:
Posts: 68
Default RE: Newbie & 1996 Mustang GT Convertible

Anyone out there?
Jag
jagsfan is offline  
Old 02-27-2008, 11:46 AM
  #3  
99gt302
3rd Gear Member
 
99gt302's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Concord, North Carolina
Posts: 635
Default RE: Newbie & 1996 Mustang GT Convertible

how do you have a 4.6L v6? you mean 3.8 v6 or 4.6 v8?
99gt302 is offline  
Old 02-27-2008, 11:48 AM
  #4  
99gt302
3rd Gear Member
 
99gt302's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Concord, North Carolina
Posts: 635
Default RE: Newbie & 1996 Mustang GT Convertible

Get a short throw shifter, LT Headers, 3:73 or 4:10 rear end, Nitrous....theres a sticky on some good mods and what kinda power to expect from um, search it up.
99gt302 is offline  
Old 02-27-2008, 02:24 PM
  #5  
djb1187
5th Gear Member
 
djb1187's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location:
Posts: 2,791
Default RE: Newbie & 1996 Mustang GT Convertible

My first advice would be to do a little research on your car...actually mustangs in general. Because I seriously never heard of a 4.6l v6
djb1187 is offline  
Old 02-27-2008, 04:55 PM
  #6  
jagsfan
1st Gear Member
Thread Starter
 
jagsfan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location:
Posts: 68
Default RE: Newbie & 1996 Mustang GT Convertible

Brain fart guys sorry. I have a 4.6L V-8. Just replaced the plugs in it the other day so I should have known better. Sometime fingers type faster than the mind.

Jag
jagsfan is offline  
Old 02-27-2008, 04:57 PM
  #7  
jagsfan
1st Gear Member
Thread Starter
 
jagsfan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location:
Posts: 68
Default RE: Newbie & 1996 Mustang GT Convertible

Ok I will try to find it.
jagsfan is offline  
Old 02-27-2008, 06:38 PM
  #8  
96GT226410
CSMG Moderator
 
96GT226410's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 3,503
Default RE: Newbie & 1996 Mustang GT Convertible

PI swap.
96GT226410 is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Roger Mabry
Archive - Parts For Sale
4
06-15-2016 08:27 AM
Lee1911
5.0L (1979-1995) Mustang
15
09-01-2015 02:12 PM
robjh22
S197 Handling Section
9
08-17-2015 07:35 AM
joe73Qcode
Classic Mustangs (Tech)
0
08-15-2015 09:49 AM
daytooday
Motor Swap Section
2
08-11-2015 09:22 AM



Quick Reply: Newbie & 1996 Mustang GT Convertible



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:01 PM.