V6 (1994-2004) Mustangs Technical discussions on the 3.8L and 3.9L V6 torque monsters

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Old Oct 17, 2008 | 10:15 PM
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haha, wow... Yeah, low 200's it is. He was eyeing up my car with an evil eye. I'd like to show him what his bolt on's are doing for him. You have a heck of alot of work to be making around the same hp I'm guessing I have, though you have much more tq, based on assumptions. There is no way he's close with just bolt ons. I'm not sure how much the 6cyl's weigh, but my car weighs about 2600lbs. I'd like to see him one day. He claimed alot from this car claiming he takes out the GT's and stuff.
Old Oct 17, 2008 | 10:30 PM
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im trying to find out what they weigh from the dealership, but i have done several weight reduction mods to mine
Old Oct 17, 2008 | 11:12 PM
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its hard to make NA power with these cars- with HCI theyll put down 240, but they love FI
Old Oct 18, 2008 | 01:02 AM
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I replaced 3 engines at the auto shop at Camp LeJeune
Old Oct 18, 2008 | 03:39 PM
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Yeah. Idk. I have alot of respect for you guys doing up the 6cyl. Alot of money and work.
Old Oct 18, 2008 | 03:44 PM
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Did you hit up the dyno yet? I am curious to see some #'s
Old Oct 18, 2008 | 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by zggill04
Yeah. Idk. I have alot of respect for you guys doing up the 6cyl. Alot of money and work.
actually if you can find the right parts at the right places, not as much moneys goes in as you would think
Old Oct 18, 2008 | 06:51 PM
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Decon, I wasn't able to get it all wrapped up to hit up the dyno today sadly. I'm going to shoot for next weekend or the following. I'm actually trying to make it to the track day a local club is having tomorrow. We should be able to get a better feel off that what it's pushing.
Old Oct 18, 2008 | 06:52 PM
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But today I saw under this kids car. He has stock exhaust manifolds running into a half inch larger cat back... so I guess it's not a "full bolt on" car. Lol I'd like him to try me
Old Oct 19, 2008 | 10:05 PM
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So I went to the track today... Needless to say, my drivetran showed it's worth. I need to get the 9" put in and better gears, and a new tranny. Nothing broke, just wasn't taking the power. I ran consistent 15.4's. Once I get the rest of the car done, she'll drop considerably.



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