http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums Lets talk all tech specific to the 1994 - 2004 V6 Mustang here. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:08:18 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/v6-tech/205840-throttle-body-spacer-yes-no.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:42:05 GMT oh, stinky has so many questions. i've been looking at throttle body spacers. they are very expensive for a bit of aluminium. are they worth it? do they give much more hp? what are the advantages? thanks.:iamwithstupid: ]]> V6 Tech stinkystang http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/v6-tech/205840-throttle-body-spacer-yes-no.html http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/v6-tech/205838-wheel-spacers-fitting-problem.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:32:39 GMT sorry guys, these questions just keep on coming. i've just bought some 50mm hubcentric spacer for my rear wheels(to get them from being tucked under the arches), i now want some 20mm spacers for the front wheels. my question is: my hubs have the bolts attached. how will i be able to attach 20mm spacers without the bolts protruding through the spacers? ]]> V6 Tech stinkystang http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/v6-tech/205838-wheel-spacers-fitting-problem.html http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/v6-tech/205836-limited-sip-diff-t-lok.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:05:43 GMT Hi guys, thanks very much for answering all the questions i'm throwing at you, it really is appreciated. my next question is: what is the difference between a limited slip diff and a t-lok? if there is a difference which is the best. sorry for all the dumb questions but i want to start modding and want to do it properly.:bigthumbsup ]]> V6 Tech stinkystang http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/v6-tech/205836-limited-sip-diff-t-lok.html http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/v6-tech/205825-4-10-vs-3-73-performance.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:17:54 GMT hi guys, back again with yet another question. i think i understand the ratios of diff gears (a bit like my fishing reels. one crank of the handle turns the spool 'x' amount of times). what i would like to know is: what is the difference in performance i.e 0-60, topend, between 3.73's and 4.10's on a 7.5 rear 1995 v6 auto. all info welcome ]]> V6 Tech stinkystang http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/v6-tech/205825-4-10-vs-3-73-performance.html http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/v6-tech/205766-hit-deer-new-bodywork.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:19:40 GMT alright so i hit a deer in my 01 v6 and the insurance totaled out my car but i bought it back and now i need a new front bumper hood fender and door and headlights and a mirror i was thinking 03-04 cobra front bumper and a cervanis 95 cobra r style 3.5'' cowl hood sound good? any ideas comments etc are welcome thanks ]]> V6 Tech stangthing150 http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/v6-tech/205766-hit-deer-new-bodywork.html http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/v6-tech/205764-bad-motor-change-transmission.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:05:19 GMT is it bad for motor to change the auto trans. to a manual one i was just wondering that i have a 2000 mustang v6 auto trans. got f. up it got burn and i wont go forward and im just checking if its bad cuz i want to drive stick i dont want auto no more help plz is it bad for motor to change the auto trans. to a manual one i was just wondering that i have a 2000 mustang v6 auto trans. got f. up it got burn and i wont go forward and im just checking if its bad cuz i want to drive stick i dont want auto no more help plz ]]> V6 Tech armando21 http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/v6-tech/205764-bad-motor-change-transmission.html http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/v6-tech/205752-1994-mustang-3-8-engine-compatibility.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:06:04 GMT I have a 1994 mustang with a 3.8 V6 that threw a rod. I'm looking at various rebuilt options for replacing the motor (both short and long block.) I found one long block option for an 88 3.8 v6 tbird motor, and another option for a 99-00 3.8 v6 shortblock that are reasonably priced.

Does anyone have an idea of what years / models of cars for the 3.8 v6 that are compatible with each other? ]]> V6 Tech stang06girl http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/v6-tech/205752-1994-mustang-3-8-engine-compatibility.html http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/v6-tech/205740-1999-mustang-v6-cat-delete-pipes-question.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:20:19 GMT i have a set of bbk cat delete pipes for my mustang if i get rid of my cats is my car going to run bad? what do i halft to do to make it run right? i have a set of bbk cat delete pipes for my mustang if i get rid of my cats is my car going to run bad? what do i halft to do to make it run right? ]]> V6 Tech 99mustangguy http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/v6-tech/205740-1999-mustang-v6-cat-delete-pipes-question.html http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/v6-tech/205708-car-cranks-but-no-start-cel.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:11:07 GMT This first started to happen Sunday (the one year anniversary of me getting the car. I figured something would happen :confused:). I went to start my car and it would crank but not start. My dad and I checked the spark and it was good. We eventually poured some gas down a vacuum line and got it to... This first started to happen Sunday (the one year anniversary of me getting the car. I figured something would happen :confused:). I went to start my car and it would crank but not start. My dad and I checked the spark and it was good. We eventually poured some gas down a vacuum line and got it to start. The battery turned out to be very weak and we swapped it with a new one. The theory was the battery was already weak and I didn't start it for two days letting it drain. When I went to start it all of the minimal voltage is going to the starter and coil, leaving not enough juice for the fuel pump. It threw a P0190 code which is:
P0190 Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit Error
The past few days it was doing great. The new battery was working great and it cranks over better than ever. I was leaving work to day and it cranked with no start. I turned off the ignition for about 10 seconds then cranked it again. This time it started but, it threw a CEL again. I used my SCT Tuner and checked it (best $350 I've spent on my car) and it was the P0190 again.
I'm thinking either I have a bad fuel pressure sensor or a bad fuel pump.
Any ideas? Thanks in advance! :bigthumbsup ]]> V6 Tech Redlyr http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/v6-tech/205708-car-cranks-but-no-start-cel.html http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/v6-tech/205696-410-gears-v6-automatic.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:35:33 GMT Hi guys, another question. I was talking to a mechanic about putting 410 gears into my 1995 v6 automatic. he told me that it would be a bad move because i would be limiting myself to about 80 mile an hour top speed. is this true? If not what would roughly be my top speed and how many revs (approx)... Hi guys, another question. I was talking to a mechanic about putting 410 gears into my 1995 v6 automatic. he told me that it would be a bad move because i would be limiting myself to about 80 mile an hour top speed. is this true? If not what would roughly be my top speed and how many revs (approx) would i be doing. Also, sometime in the future I would like to fit a nitrous system (50-75 shots), will a 7.5 diff be alright coping with it. thanks for any info. ]]> V6 Tech stinkystang http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/v6-tech/205696-410-gears-v6-automatic.html http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/v6-tech/205692-sct-programmer-questions.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:14:51 GMT Hi guys, i'm pretty new to this forum but have already found extremely informative. My question is: can the sct xcalibrator3 computer programmer be used on a 1995 v6 mustang? I have seen it advertised as compatible with 1996 onwards. Is this because the v8 mustangs OBD came out later than the v6? Any info would be more than welcome. thanks ]]> V6 Tech stinkystang http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/v6-tech/205692-sct-programmer-questions.html http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/v6-tech/205690-2000-mustang-v6-wiring-door-panel-wiring-problem.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:08:55 GMT Hello Everyone, I Just bought a 2000 Mustang V6 3.6L, I am having a problem with the door panel buttons. The driveside window works; however, the passengerside window only works sometimes, the buttons for the side mirrors do not work at all; therefore, I cannot adjust the sideview mirrors, and... Hello Everyone,

I Just bought a 2000 Mustang V6 3.6L, I am having a problem with the door panel buttons. The driveside window works; however, the passengerside window only works sometimes, the buttons for the side mirrors do not work at all; therefore, I cannot adjust the sideview mirrors, and also, the lock and unlock buttons do not work on either side. I am having this problem on both sides. If someone could please help, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. ]]> V6 Tech http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/v6-tech/205690-2000-mustang-v6-wiring-door-panel-wiring-problem.html http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/v6-tech/205680-need-help-adjusting-tire-revs-sct-tuner.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:55:05 GMT Hey guys.

My car's tuned to a 92 performance octane custom tune. I adjusted the gear ratio, which wasn't changed from stock to my 3.55 gears.

They mentioned how you can adjust the tune with your tire size.

I noticed there was a Tire Revs option, which I'm assuming that's where I change the tire size.

But I have no clue which one to pick. It's currently on the "stock" tire size which I recall the 02 Mustang came with 16's.

My current tire size is 17x9 (245/45) ]]> V6 Tech 37mm http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/v6-tech/205680-need-help-adjusting-tire-revs-sct-tuner.html http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/v6-tech/205616-xenon-rear-bumper-valance-97-a.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:30:02 GMT I have a '97 convertible with after-market dual exhaust and I found a reasonably priced Xenon rear bumper valance that really trims out the dual pipes nicely (not interested in the rest of the Xenon body kit). Has anyone installed a Xenon rear bumper valance, and can you give me any advice, suggestions or recommendations? I've seen body kits installed on some cars that look terrible (probably a poor installation) so I want something that will look really nice and stay in place. Is it an easy installation, or should I take it to a body shop for a professional installation? ]]> V6 Tech 97NOTOP http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/v6-tech/205616-xenon-rear-bumper-valance-97-a.html http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/v6-tech/205571-engine-compatibility.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:52:49 GMT Hey, My friend was telling me how i could put a Ford Super Coupe engine in my 2001 v6 Mustang. Does anyone know if this is true? Hey, My friend was telling me how i could put a Ford Super Coupe engine in my 2001 v6 Mustang. Does anyone know if this is true? ]]> V6 Tech soccer99freak9 http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/v6-tech/205571-engine-compatibility.html http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/v6-tech/205564-3-8-automatic-temp-gauge-issues.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:04:27 GMT Hey guys,
I have a 96/ auto v6 with a temp gauge issue as per title.
The temp gauge doesn't work, and doesn't move at all every since a new exhaust was put on.
I was told this may be as simple as a sensor, however I have no clue where the sensor is located. Any help would be greatly appreciated as well as any other ideas of what it might be.
thanks,
Jim ]]> V6 Tech jmcauley722 http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/v6-tech/205564-3-8-automatic-temp-gauge-issues.html http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/v6-tech/205479-scared-tune-again.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:42:31 GMT I just replaced a broken PCM and think it might have been due to a bad tune. I'm somewhat scared to do it again, but I hate driving it without a tune. Not to mention my speedo is off because of the 4.10s. Is the canned tune from SCT safe to run until I decide to get one from Bama or somebody else? Or should I just dyno it? ]]> V6 Tech alleneagles http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/v6-tech/205479-scared-tune-again.html http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/v6-tech/205455-2003-mustang-seat-belt-jammed-stuck.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:58:41 GMT Hello, my 03 V6 passenger side seat belt is stuck and wont take in or release the belt... :headscratch: Im not sure, think the mechanism or gear inside may be jammed. Every time I try to pull it, there's a clicking sound, like contact. Anyone know how I can fix this? Any help would be much appreciated, thank you :D

- SVT232V6 ]]> V6 Tech SVT232V6 http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/v6-tech/205455-2003-mustang-seat-belt-jammed-stuck.html http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/v6-tech/205450-4-2l-stroker-swap.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:36:29 GMT Anyone have a how-to on swapping in a 4.2 crakshaft from a F-150? Theyre pretty cheap i just wanna know the time and difficulty for this swap...i believe i can get up to 20hp from this increase in displacement. Anyone have a how-to on swapping in a 4.2 crakshaft from a F-150? Theyre pretty cheap i just wanna know the time and difficulty for this swap...i believe i can get up to 20hp from this increase in displacement. ]]> V6 Tech forteperformanc http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/v6-tech/205450-4-2l-stroker-swap.html http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/v6-tech/205440-brake-smell-after-install.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:04:25 GMT I'm pretty sure it's normal but just wanted to run it by you guys to be sure. I changed the front pads on my car yesterday. Today I took them on a little road test and really got on them and made several sudden stops at various speeds, (NOT locking them up but stopping quick). I noticed when I pulled back in the driveway that they were smelling pretty bad. There wasn't any smoke or anything but it smelled like they were pretty hot. Is that normal after a new set of pads? ]]> V6 Tech s1rGr1nG0 http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/v6-tech/205440-brake-smell-after-install.html http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/v6-tech/205439-new-pcm-same-strategy-code.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:58:59 GMT I just got a new PCM installed at Ford because my old one was broken. I hooked my SCT up to it to check the strategy code, and it's the same. Did I just get gipped? :confused: ]]> V6 Tech alleneagles http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/v6-tech/205439-new-pcm-same-strategy-code.html http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/v6-tech/205428-power-drop-out-3500rpm-2003-mustang-v6.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:45:22 GMT Hope you guys can help. I'm not much of a mechanic, nor even a hobbyist, but I like my car to run correctly.

I'm really stumped on this one.

The alternator was replaced one year ago. Currently, you start the car, turn the lights on, and when bringing ups the revs, the lights (dash and headlights) go a shade brighter. The lights remain at this level from here on out (until you shut the car off again).

The motor drops power about 3500rpm but only after being warmed up. Sometimes when it coughs and sputters, a grinding noise may be heard like maybe a pulley, or even the alternator or a/c compressor is losing a bearing.

I've recently replaced fuel filter and injectors, along with plugs.

The check engine light is NOT on.

Coming home this morning on the freeway the mustang was doing it's thing. I turned on the AC for a few minutes and it began to run like it should. I stayed in third and fourth gear for the rest of the ride, much of the time just moving the tachometer from 3 to 4,500, running smoothly without problem.

It remained running smoothly until I was off the freeway and had driven about 5 miles around town, then back to the coughing drop out as described above.

I feel somehow the problem is electrical, and the alternator "thing" is related. I don't think the fuel pump is weak.

Any ideas...

Thanks...
Jp ]]> V6 Tech GoodThing http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/v6-tech/205428-power-drop-out-3500rpm-2003-mustang-v6.html http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/v6-tech/205402-manuf-control-fuel-air-metering-error.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:14:57 GMT I have a 95 Mustang with an error code of P1151 (Manufacture Control Fuel Air Metering). I just had the head gasket worked on due to it failing and leaking into one of the cylinders. Has anyone ran into this error and what it could be. I spoke with a parts store and of course, they want to sell... I have a 95 Mustang with an error code of P1151 (Manufacture Control Fuel Air Metering). I just had the head gasket worked on due to it failing and leaking into one of the cylinders. Has anyone ran into this error and what it could be. I spoke with a parts store and of course, they want to sell me sensors totalling $500. Any thoughts?
Mike ]]> V6 Tech Lone Wolf http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/v6-tech/205402-manuf-control-fuel-air-metering-error.html http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/v6-tech/205332-tuning-performance-mods-gears-wheels.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:20:37 GMT Something I've been wondering: If you buy gears and or new wheels, can you tune the car's computer to work with at least one or both on just a handheld or do you need a more "professional" tune?

I'm planning on buying a handheld soon, but the nearest dyno tuning outfit by me is in Phoenix which is just a pain, and I'd rather be able to do it myself.

I imagine that all you would need to do is use a handheld to tell the tuner that the gear ratio and wheel size have changed, but that might just be because I have no idea what I'm talking about. :bigthumbsup

I've never used a tuner, so any help is appreciated.

Thanks in advance, and sorry if this is redundant, but I thought a search would be useless since discussions on gears and so forth are usually about what ratio to buy, not necessarily what to do when you have them.

edit: Actually as long as I'm on this subject, if I get sent to the desert inside of a year I'm going to want to use some of the money I make to put a PA in my car. I know that the PA itself should be tuned professionally on a dyno, but do I need to keep tuning it as I mod the car to handle the extra power? That is, for example, if I add a stage 1 or 2 clutch (which I know nothing about, admittedly) do I need to, and can I, tune it with a handheld? And so on... ]]> V6 Tech IrishFarmer http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/v6-tech/205332-tuning-performance-mods-gears-wheels.html http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/v6-tech/205317-1999-v6-headgasket-not.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:56:37 GMT 120,000 Miles started out with a gradually using coolant and no visable leak and suddenly had no heat except high RPM driving. Replaced thermostat and it temperature briefly ran hotter then normal and burped the heater hose and had heat for a brief time and now back to heat with high RPM's. Noticed a new small puddle on the ground and traced it up to the top of the engine, behind the A/C compressor and looks to be under the plenum. Water and oil look good, no smoking, and no overheating. Is there another potential gasket leak or a atypical headgasket? Thanks in advance for any assistance. ]]> V6 Tech SWATPARAMEDIC http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/v6-tech/205317-1999-v6-headgasket-not.html http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/v6-tech/205300-i-have-broken-pcm.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:09:37 GMT I took my car to Ford to diagnose the P0351 code, and they've traced it to a broken PCM. How could this have happened? :headscratch: ]]> V6 Tech alleneagles http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/v6-tech/205300-i-have-broken-pcm.html http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/v6-tech/205273-3-8-intake-please-help.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:21:21 GMT Im lookin for an after market 3.8 intake manifold. Any help will be appreciated:bigthumbsup Im lookin for an after market 3.8 intake manifold. Any help will be appreciated:bigthumbsup ]]> V6 Tech Apple_Jack20648 http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/v6-tech/205273-3-8-intake-please-help.html http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/v6-tech/205250-swap-96-3-8-newer-split-port-engine.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:50:04 GMT What would have to be done to swap a 96 3.8 to newer a split port 3.8 engine? What would have to be done to swap a 96 3.8 to newer a split port 3.8 engine? ]]> V6 Tech Tydeorum http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/v6-tech/205250-swap-96-3-8-newer-split-port-engine.html http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/v6-tech/205192-aftermarket-fog-lights.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:07:13 GMT Fog Lights not turning on. When You press the button you hear it click on and off but no lights come on. Help please Fog Lights not turning on. When You press the button you hear it click on and off but no lights come on. Help please ]]> V6 Tech dorian3 http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/v6-tech/205192-aftermarket-fog-lights.html http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/v6-tech/205177-intake-manifold-question.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:26:43 GMT Hey guys im currently trying to repair a head gasket issue. I need to get a set of new intake manifold bolts. I went to Ford they was 300 bucks for a set? Why so much? What kind a bolts are they? Is there a place I can get these. I cant find them anywhere Hey guys im currently trying to repair a head gasket issue. I need to get a set of new intake manifold bolts. I went to Ford they was 300 bucks for a set? Why so much? What kind a bolts are they? Is there a place I can get these. I cant find them anywhere ]]> V6 Tech Weezlexx89 http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/v6-tech/205177-intake-manifold-question.html