Some basic questions...
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Some basic questions...
I just got a 02 V6 last week, my first car
. But im looking for more power, among other things. But i couldnt figure out to find a few things
1- whats the best way to tell if it has a trac-lok?
2- whats an easy way to find if it has ABS?
and now the power questions!
Do throttle body spacers actually work? the ones i looked at said they gave up to 9 hp and 2 mpg. or are they BS, like the tornado?
Are there any other cheap mods i should do first before going to bigger things? I was looking at pulleys, coldair/MAF upgrade, and the spacer if it works.
. But im looking for more power, among other things. But i couldnt figure out to find a few things1- whats the best way to tell if it has a trac-lok?
2- whats an easy way to find if it has ABS?
and now the power questions!
Do throttle body spacers actually work? the ones i looked at said they gave up to 9 hp and 2 mpg. or are they BS, like the tornado?
Are there any other cheap mods i should do first before going to bigger things? I was looking at pulleys, coldair/MAF upgrade, and the spacer if it works.
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RE: Some basic questions...
well if both wheels spin when you do a burnout it has a t-loc..or u could just ask the previous owner..it might say in your owners manual if it has abs i dont have one so idk. i havent heard of a throttle body spacer that adds 9hp. as for hop ups ALOT of ppl get CAI, pullies and exhaust
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RE: Some basic questions...
As for ABS, when you turn the key to the run position all of your systems do a self check. The ABS, SRS, etc. light will come on. If your car has ABS, the ABS light will light up.
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RE: Some basic questions...
ORIGINAL: NYstang
I just got a 02 V6 last week, my first car. But im looking for more power, among other things. But i couldnt figure out to find a few things
1- whats the best way to tell if it has a trac-lok?
2- whats an easy way to find if it has ABS?
and now the power questions!
Do throttle body spacers actually work? the ones i looked at said they gave up to 9 hp and 2 mpg. or are they BS, like the tornado?
Are there any other cheap mods i should do first before going to bigger things? I was looking at pulleys, coldair/MAF upgrade, and the spacer if it works.
I just got a 02 V6 last week, my first car
. But im looking for more power, among other things. But i couldnt figure out to find a few things1- whats the best way to tell if it has a trac-lok?
2- whats an easy way to find if it has ABS?
and now the power questions!
Do throttle body spacers actually work? the ones i looked at said they gave up to 9 hp and 2 mpg. or are they BS, like the tornado?
Are there any other cheap mods i should do first before going to bigger things? I was looking at pulleys, coldair/MAF upgrade, and the spacer if it works.
2)Slam on the brakes HARD look for a green tire like icon to light up on the dash
3)T/B spacers are a complete waste of money and will do absolutly NOTHING but lighten your wallet. MAF upgread will also do absolutly NOTHING for you unles you go s/c or t/c. Pulleys, CAI, and a tuner will work wonders.
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RE: Some basic questions...
ORIGINAL: NYstang
ok...well, where would be the best place to start? i dont have much to spend, but would like to do something to make it a little faster
ok...well, where would be the best place to start? i dont have much to spend, but would like to do something to make it a little faster
Try here for the CAI AUTOBADGES FTW!!
I would go here RPM Outlet for the 42% pulleys. Option A is a good deal.
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RE: Some basic questions...
ORIGINAL: 03YellowPony
1) Unless someone put it there,,NO, you do not have a T-Lok(6ers all come with an open dif)..do a burnout as stated, but do it on a paved street. On gravel or dirt, both wheels may still spin.
2)Slam on the brakes HARD look for a green tire like icon to light up on the dash
3)T/B spacers are a complete waste of money and will do absolutly NOTHING but lighten your wallet. MAF upgread will also do absolutly NOTHING for you unles you go s/c or t/c. Pulleys, CAI, and a tuner will work wonders.
ORIGINAL: NYstang
I just got a 02 V6 last week, my first car. But im looking for more power, among other things. But i couldnt figure out to find a few things
1- whats the best way to tell if it has a trac-lok?
2- whats an easy way to find if it has ABS?
and now the power questions!
Do throttle body spacers actually work? the ones i looked at said they gave up to 9 hp and 2 mpg. or are they BS, like the tornado?
Are there any other cheap mods i should do first before going to bigger things? I was looking at pulleys, coldair/MAF upgrade, and the spacer if it works.
I just got a 02 V6 last week, my first car
. But im looking for more power, among other things. But i couldnt figure out to find a few things1- whats the best way to tell if it has a trac-lok?
2- whats an easy way to find if it has ABS?
and now the power questions!
Do throttle body spacers actually work? the ones i looked at said they gave up to 9 hp and 2 mpg. or are they BS, like the tornado?
Are there any other cheap mods i should do first before going to bigger things? I was looking at pulleys, coldair/MAF upgrade, and the spacer if it works.
2)Slam on the brakes HARD look for a green tire like icon to light up on the dash
3)T/B spacers are a complete waste of money and will do absolutly NOTHING but lighten your wallet. MAF upgread will also do absolutly NOTHING for you unles you go s/c or t/c. Pulleys, CAI, and a tuner will work wonders.
as to start, add an intake exhaust, tune and gears with a t-lok
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RE: Some basic questions...
ORIGINAL: mustangman02232
the green tire is the traction control, if it has abs find either a gravel parking lot or when it is raining push the pedal to the floor at aboot 15 mph
as to start, add an intake exhaust, tune and gears with a t-lok
ORIGINAL: 03YellowPony
1) Unless someone put it there,,NO, you do not have a T-Lok(6ers all come with an open dif)..do a burnout as stated, but do it on a paved street. On gravel or dirt, both wheels may still spin.
2)Slam on the brakes HARD look for a green tire like icon to light up on the dash
3)T/B spacers are a complete waste of money and will do absolutly NOTHING but lighten your wallet. MAF upgread will also do absolutly NOTHING for you unles you go s/c or t/c. Pulleys, CAI, and a tuner will work wonders.
ORIGINAL: NYstang
I just got a 02 V6 last week, my first car. But im looking for more power, among other things. But i couldnt figure out to find a few things
1- whats the best way to tell if it has a trac-lok?
2- whats an easy way to find if it has ABS?
and now the power questions!
Do throttle body spacers actually work? the ones i looked at said they gave up to 9 hp and 2 mpg. or are they BS, like the tornado?
Are there any other cheap mods i should do first before going to bigger things? I was looking at pulleys, coldair/MAF upgrade, and the spacer if it works.
I just got a 02 V6 last week, my first car
. But im looking for more power, among other things. But i couldnt figure out to find a few things1- whats the best way to tell if it has a trac-lok?
2- whats an easy way to find if it has ABS?
and now the power questions!
Do throttle body spacers actually work? the ones i looked at said they gave up to 9 hp and 2 mpg. or are they BS, like the tornado?
Are there any other cheap mods i should do first before going to bigger things? I was looking at pulleys, coldair/MAF upgrade, and the spacer if it works.
2)Slam on the brakes HARD look for a green tire like icon to light up on the dash
3)T/B spacers are a complete waste of money and will do absolutly NOTHING but lighten your wallet. MAF upgread will also do absolutly NOTHING for you unles you go s/c or t/c. Pulleys, CAI, and a tuner will work wonders.
as to start, add an intake exhaust, tune and gears with a t-lok