JNash

What's up everybody??? I'm a little bit mad, because I recently bought a 2010 V6, which I love, but now 2011 V6's come with 305hp.


Some people say that the 4.0L is better, because it' s a stronger engine, and a lot of power can be added. I need a little help, because besides headers, pulleys, and gears (3.73, or 4.10), I don't know how to add more hp.


What other power adders can I add??

*= I've seen 3 pony's with backfire problems from those "Diablo Sport Perf. Tuners"... so, I am not leaning towards them.

**= I like the idea of a Magnaflow Double Exhaust, or any other exhaust, but I heard that, if you don't install a supercharger, the pony is going to lose hp, instead of gaining it.


Please comment and give advice since I'm kinda new to this Mustang world.

jayed53

If by backfire you mean popping, that is exhaust related and indicative of a muffler delete without a resonator. As far as power adders, the first thing you need to do is get an intake/tuner as that will be your cheapest and largest gain of any mod. From there, there are a host of things you can do. On my list would be Underdrive pully, headers/xpipe, aluminum drive shaft, and gears. To be honest though, dollar for HP, you cant beat a blower. If I were you I would save money for a blower if performance is what you are seeking/

MOOK3456

The only way you will get comparable #'s to the '11 v6 is with a supercharger or turbo. Well, also nitrous could get you there in bursts but it's cheaper than the SC or turbo.

The smaller stuff you mentioned will get you some gains but in no way close to the 305hp (or w/e it is) that the '11's have. Also, I run a predator with the canned 91 oct tune and have had no issues at all. In fact that/CAI may be the single best bang for my buck so far, pepped it right up. From what I hear the brenspeed/Bama custom tunes are even better. I'd recommend a CAI/tune combo all day as one of the top on the to do list.

ShakenRoush05

Have you installed a Cold Air Kit and a tune? Also high flow cats will help and not cause a drop in low end torque!

conejo172

Waaaaaaah! Stop your bitching! If you recently bought your car, there is no one to blame but yourself!

JNash

well thanks for the tips.... just ordered the und. pulley; the pypes shorty headers 1' 5/8"; and next week, I will order the tuner, which I saw on youtube is quite easy to use.... after that, i'm gonna buy some wheels, hopefully the shelby 500 2010's, or the 2009's....

btw, conejo, I ain't bitchin'.... the pony is awesome, just wanted to see how to get more power.... and also, the car, with factory suspension, responds great on high speed cornering...

Soldier GT

+ 1.. This is something that I wish I had did years ago (buying a blower).. I've spent probally a couple grand and gained what 20-35 RWHP. A blower is most def the way to go. Also Op its kinda too late (unless you plan on selling your car) to worry about the 11's.. I would take jayeds advice save up for a blower. I'm pieceing mine together and expect to save about 1800 bucks.. Good luck tho and any decision that you make

JNash

thanks again for the advice everybody... what I think I'm gonna do is: 3.73 Gears w/posy ; Headers; Pulley; and Maybe a Tuner (have to do some research for the best one :P)..... but I'm gonna save towards a S.C. definitely..... also the X-Pipe (Very NICE!!!)

but for now (while saving for the S.C.) , I'm going to add some wheels, fog lights, the front grill.

I really like the combination of the 2009's Shelby GT 500 wheels, on the 2010 Mustang...

http://www.mrbodykit.com/2010mustang...its/index.html

Also, "Road and Track", I think the October or November 2009 issue, there's a pic of a light blue GT 2010 with the 09' wheels, and DAMN, looks awesome!!!!

Soldier GT

Sounds like a good starter... Seems as though you got a plan and thats good. Do light performance mods, hook the exterior up and then get the blower. Sounds great dude!

conejo172

JNASH,

I was just giving you a hard time, Congrats on the car, I love my 2010 v6 as well. Post pics of your car!