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07-02-2006, 01:57 AM
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what to do with a 2003 v6
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2006
City: Allentown
State: Pennsylvania
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Hey guys im a new member and this is my first post. I have a 2003 v6 mustang ( see attachment) and im looking to put some major boost into it. Last year I added a BBK cold air intake, a flowmaster muffler and the cobra spoiler...keep in mind that i was only able to put about 300 into it at the time so that was the best i could do at the time. With the flowmaster it actually sounds like a v8 when i really let her fly. Anyways... I am planning on putting about 7 grand into it once i pull the money together and im not sure what to do first.I know I definitly want to put a supercharger kit into it so that will take out a big chunk but what else??? |
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07-02-2006, 03:33 AM
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Re: what to do with a 2003 v6
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broken hearted
Join Date: Jan 2005
State: New Jersey
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first off, welcome to the site 
secondly, you may want to look at this thread for a lot of tips on how to mod your v6 to get the best results...also, make sure you get a good tune, cause that will definately help
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07-02-2006, 11:22 AM
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Re: what to do with a 2003 v6
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postarama
Join Date: Aug 2003
City: Southaven
State: Mississippi
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Welcome to the site. And if you're really serious about wanting the most out of your engine and supercharging it I'd definitely recommend building your internals to handle the boost.
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07-02-2006, 12:07 PM
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Re: what to do with a 2003 v6
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McLovin?
Join Date: Jun 2004
City: Atlanta/Chattanooga
State: Georgia
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whatever you do, do it right 
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2000 White 3.8L 5speed with Custom True Dual Exhaust, K&N FIPK II air intake, Steeda Tri-ax, 2000 Cobra R's in 275/35/18 Summitomo's, Sequential Taillights...
also, 2001 ZX6R by Kawasaki
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07-02-2006, 03:09 PM
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Re: what to do with a 2003 v6
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I need bolts
Join Date: Oct 2004
City: Dallas PA
State: Pennsylvania
Posts: 3,473
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07-02-2006, 03:10 PM
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Re: what to do with a 2003 v6
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I need bolts
Join Date: Oct 2004
City: Dallas PA
State: Pennsylvania
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Personally, I would get a Head/Cam/Intake kit for that new supercharger, a set of 3.73 gears, a trac-lock differential, a good tune, and a nice free flowing exhaust.
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07-02-2006, 03:18 PM
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Re: what to do with a 2003 v6
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I need bolts
Join Date: Oct 2004
City: Dallas PA
State: Pennsylvania
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Btw, you shold stick around, we don't have many PA members on here. I can think of 2 others off the top of my head.
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07-02-2006, 03:18 PM
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Re: what to do with a 2003 v6
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taking a break
Join Date: May 2004
City: Iowa City, IA
State: Iowa
Posts: 4,627
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for the rear... get an 8.8" rear with gears already in it. That will handle almost as much power as your 6 could ever throw at it, as long as you don't drive like an idiot. (I believe the 8.8" rears are rated to around 600 rwhp, and the 7.5" is only 450 rwhp... and yeah, you may not get to that point, but why not be sure )
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07-03-2006, 01:19 AM
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Re: what to do with a 2003 v6
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I need bolts
Join Date: Oct 2004
City: Dallas PA
State: Pennsylvania
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Eh, if he isnt planning on going into the engine too much or using slicks he could use the 7.5"
Of course he could buy a fully assembled 8.8 out of something like CJ pony parts and maybe spend 100 or 200 more after the install and everything. It would be worth it but I am looking into doing the 7.5" gear and tlok thing. Cheaper and all I'll need cause I don't goto the track.
I jus think a 7.5 is a little cheaper and perfectly alright for street use.
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07-03-2006, 01:37 AM
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Re: what to do with a 2003 v6
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2004
State: California
Posts: 9,197
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07-03-2006, 02:17 AM
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Re: what to do with a 2003 v6
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2006
City: Allentown
State: Pennsylvania
Posts: 1,139
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Thanks for all the help guys. My v6 is only automatic so do you think that will make a big difference? And do you guys think 7 or 8 grand will be enough?
Im definitly plannin on stickin around. |
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07-03-2006, 09:32 AM
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Re: what to do with a 2003 v6
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Teh TC6!
Join Date: Aug 2005
City: Sheppard AFB
State: Texas
Posts: 3,966
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You will have roughly $2000 left over from the SC kit starting out with $8k possibly more. I'd use that for rear upgrades and exhaust as one stock size pipe will not be enough. Then I would use the rest to put into the motor, like H/C/I. Maybe a forged rotating assembly.
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07-03-2006, 11:03 AM
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Re: what to do with a 2003 v6
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2006
City: Allentown
State: Pennsylvania
Posts: 1,139
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i have been lookin at supercharger kits for around 3500-4500. any recomendations on sc kits?? thanks guys |
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