98 vs. 99 V-6's
 

Ihave '96 V-6 with only 72,000 miles on it. I installed GT fog lamps, and most recently added 17" bullit rims off a 2006 with 245/45 tires.

I'm just wondering what changes Ford made to the 3.8 V-6 to increase the horsepower from 150 to 200. Can anyone help?

RE: 98 vs. 99 V-6's
 

single port to split port,

better heads/upper intake manifold/slightly more agressive cam

RE: 98 vs. 99 V-6's
 

i thought the sn's had the better cam?

RE: 98 vs. 99 V-6's
 

They improved air flow by using a higher flowing throttle body, split port upper/lower intake, and better in flowing heads. 94-98s have a slightly more aggressive cam, and their heads have better air outflow, but the in flow isn't so great.

RE: 98 vs. 99 V-6's
 

+1 and its 190hp in the 99+;)

RE: 98 vs. 99 V-6's
 

I beat my friends 2000 auto v6 with mu 98 5 spd! They arent THAT much faster

RE: 98 vs. 99 V-6's
 

well if he knew how to hold the gas pedal to the floor he shouldnt have had any problem beating you;)

a manual transmission isnt going to compensate for a 40hp difference. maybe 10, but not 40

RE: 98 vs. 99 V-6's
 

I have exhaust and new clutch...my car is in better shape, 87000 to his 120000 My Car>His car I reced him 3 times and it was about even but I was slightly pulling on him every time!

RE: 98 vs. 99 V-6's
 

im still having a hard time believing that youre beating him without his car having serious problems.

he's gotta have at the least, exhaust backup or doesnt know where the gas pedal is[&:]

RE: 98 vs. 99 V-6's
 

Whatever it is...Im consistantly beating him