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

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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 10:42 PM
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What can I modiy on my 2001 3.8L v6 mustang to make it as fast as it can physically go? If possible can you provide a link to the mods that you suggest? That would be a huge help! Thanks!

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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 10:44 PM
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also...mods that make it sound awesome are good too!
Old Dec 21, 2010 | 11:13 PM
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Hmm, I think you can do most of the same things to the v6 that you would for the v8. Some of the easy standard starting points might be:

cold air intake
underdrive pully
catback exhaust
tune or handheld tuner

And if you have the money, I see that there are some superchargers for the v6 out there too...

I don't have any links. Plus I probably can't post links to sites that aren't sponsors. I don't really know v6 numbers, can't say what will get you the best increase or best bang for the buck. A different catback is probably going to give you the best sound increase.

Lemme look at the sponsor list, I'll get you some links to get you started...

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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 11:26 PM
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Here's a few. I just picked a couple from various sponsors to get you going...

catbacks:
http://www.steeda.com/store/ford-mus...t-systems.html
http://www.brenspeed.com/86-04-musta...ck-system.html

tuners:
http://www.steeda.com/store/ford-mus...ne-tuning.html
http://diablosport.com/index.php?mod...display&pid=55

CAI (some with tuners):
http://www.americanmuscle.com/99-04-...r-intakes.html
http://www.knfilters.com/search/prod...x?Prod=57-2532

Pulley:
http://www.lmperformance.com/15837/86.html

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Old Dec 22, 2010 | 12:58 AM
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Could you tell us what your budget is so we can try to give you the best options for your money?

If money is no object then a fully built 4.3L from SSM and a a Twin Turbo kit from TMA is one of the best ways to go.

http://www.supersixmotorsports.com/
http://www.tmaturbo.com/

Dont forget the rest of the build though which relates to V8's as well.

Suspension
Chassis
Brakes
Fuel
Rubber

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Old Dec 22, 2010 | 01:08 AM
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Hmmm... how about some NOS?
Old Dec 22, 2010 | 02:26 AM
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I was about to provide some options but they are endless. There is a mods list above your post though.
V6 232 is legendary with turbo's.
Old Dec 22, 2010 | 03:59 AM
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Don't even need twins, a single will do the job.
Old Dec 22, 2010 | 04:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Riotmaker2001
What can I modiy on my 2001 3.8L v6 mustang to make it as fast as it can physically go? If possible can you provide a link to the mods that you suggest? That would be a huge help! Thanks!

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Old Dec 22, 2010 | 10:03 AM
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even if you DO plan on giving the car FI, get a tuner! youll feel the difference.,



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