I was thinking about one of those cheap ebay cold air kits and maybe some underdrive pullies but which ones? seems like there are so many I could never tell which one is better quality..
its got 123K on it so I probably wont do much more than that unless you guys have a suggestion.
I started out with mine like this:
Densecharger CAI
ASP UDP
Chip
Then I put in 3:73 gears and t-lock (it's a manual)
That was actually pretty enjoyable. The gear change was pricey but worth it imo. They made a BIG difference in the feel.
I think most of the pullies are going to be close to the same. I got mine from Velocity Mustang Performance. It was the three pulley set. Worked for me.
why other then it has 2 more cylenders? cause unless its a 4V 5.4 its not worth it to swap a v8 in
find a 4.2 v6 out of a ford f150 will net you 225 hp/255 ft.lbs, they also dont eat head gaskets and you can find relativly low mile ones for $500 or less, you just need to reuse your 3.8 upper intake manifold, while its out maybe hit up super six motorsports and get a mild cam and mildy ported heads
for a single port 3.8 with bolt ons, 3.73s are good as they are lower reving motors, but a split port or a 4.2 4.10s are good and will net you a 2 mpg loss on the highway at 80, if you plan on doing more then bolt ons i would also forgo the FFRP tlok and go wtih a detroit true trac, as the reason the 7.5 gets a bad rep is cause the 7.5 tloks liek to shread spider gears
dont waste your time with CAIs, and pullys etc, ya they will net you small stuff buy by the time you got all the minor stuff doen you could of actually made some real power
exhaust, long tube headers, H pipe with cats (2) force pro series mufflers from jegs
id advise against the 4.2 swap however if you hace issues of your wife having a faster car then you
already have a 95 5.0L,,, this is my wife's car and the 3.8 is staying for now...
I was thinking 3.55 or less with the auto....dont want it at too high rpm on the highway.. or does the overdrive compensate with 3.73's/4.10's?? where can i ever get gears for that diff??
Why do people always say swap in an 8?
I must say that the CAI and UDP are worth it. I personally would go with 3:73s if you want it good on the hwy because on an auto I'd normally say nothing less than 4:10. I honestly think for just a fun around town car, your wife will like it.
I guess the question is, what is your goal? something peppy? I mean how fast do you really want it? How much do you really want to spend?
Im still going to do the pulleys and CAI.... but will the 3.73's kill the gas miliage too much? it already sucks... just didnt want her to be at 3500rpm at 75 or something crazy like that....
What mileage is she getting now? I was getting around 27 with a mixture of city/hwy stock. It's hard for me to give you a really good answer since I'm manual. I've just always heard that 4:10s on an auto are the same feel as 3:73s on a manual so I stepped it down. Not to direct someone away from this board but you might post this question on a v6 board where there will be more people who have actually done it and can tell you their mileage.
I have 4:10's in my 04 ranger 4.0 4x4, and I get 22/25 mpg, I have jba headers, gibson dual sport catback, AEM intake, underdod udp's and bama programer. The ranger rocks, but I got my most mpg increase with synthetic fluids and bama. In other words, I don't believe 4:10's will hurt your mpg to much if I can get that kind of mileage out of a 4x4 with 4:10''s. Go for it !!!!!!!!!
first few things, i would look into a more free flowing exhaust (helps prevent your HG's from popping) get your CAI, a shift kit, maybe gears, the udp's and a good tune down the road. she'll be happy. (unless you let her drive your gt, that is... ) in that case.. do a supercoupe drivetrain swap... she'll love you forever n ever.
Complete '00 splitport 3.8 motor- $450 , no egr or cats , homeburned chip- $60 , already had cai , homemade subframe connectors , Complete MarkVII rear end with 3.27 traclok $124.
The motor was probably a huge difference, but the original didn't run when I bought the car. I'd say the subframe connecters made the car feel totally different. The gears made the motor feel 'right'.
Really you should just make sure everything is in good shape. Like tie rods, ball joints, belts, hoses, ect.... What good is that cai if the brakes fail and you smash it?
we're planning a split-port swap (2000 w/ 21,000 miles for $300) for my girls 95 sixer. i just need the wiring harness, fuel system conversion and the computer plus a few other odds/ends like getting the heads/intakes ported and a new custom Comp cam.
A Good Buddy of mine put a supercharger on his 01 V6 & had it tuned to 325 RWHP. That & It's 200lbs less than a GT. Let's just say that Cobra's & SC GT's are the only things that can give him a run.
I have a 95 & was happy with my UDP's & CAI. I've since swapped out the rear end to a 2002 (1" Wider) with 3:27's. My Tranny's been rebuilt with a shift kit & It's fun to drive. I do drive it every day & the mileage is fine with the 3:27's but would probably go steeper if it was just a weekend car.
well, i guess this would be a good way to sya hello,
i would get a dual exhaust system, to give the sixer some growl, then a CAI, Underdrive pullies, gears, and tip it off w/ a tuner.
just my 2 cents
want moar?, then heads, cam, intake, t-lok, etc, etc..
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