I agree, either an O/R X or ported manifolds should get you there or very close. The X pipe would be the less expensive solution. There might be 1-2 more hp if you went with 93 octane, but maybe more if you datalog and get things dialed in.The O/R X-pipe will net a nice gain (14-16 RWHP), the driveshaft might be worth a coupe and I don't think the catback would add much of anything.
The 93R tune would probably add some over your current 91R tune since they would be able to run more timing in the car.
why?. . . I'm trying to get 300hp to wheels . . .
It will, especially if you open up the exhaust from the headers back like you stated. There's other mods that have a way better performance to dollar ratio, that's why alot of folks say that. I was considering getting the lethal o/r x pipe, but atleast need some different mufflers than the stock to make the sound half way decent. I may be biting the bullet too...Not bad. My butt dyno says my car is making 270ish.
I disagree about the cat-back not helping. I was looking at my stock pipes in my garage yesterday and they're pretty constrictive in comparison. IMO a catback will free up some power and will contribute to the whole system as you continue to mod.
I know what you mean. You could easily spend $5k on various bolt-on mods or just drop $5-6k on a procharger and have a much faster car. That's why I mainly concentrated on "supporting mods" because IMO the best bang for the buck is a procharger.It will, especially if you open up the exhaust from the headers back like you stated. There's other mods that have a way better performance to dollar ratio, that's why alot of folks say that. I was considering getting the lethal o/r x pipe, but atleast need some different mufflers than the stock to make the sound half way decent. I may be biting the bullet too...
Yeah I hear ya. Gotta support the new power! With that power you'll need a new clutch and flywheel, etc. By the time you get everything setup with the procharger, you're most likely over the cost of a base GT already. I spent 21k on my V6 new.From a base model stock - 5-6K$, plus supporting mods, then installation...easily 10k which puts me at 31k for essentially the same power on a platform built for it with a warranty. Ask some of the procharger guys, most of them are more than 10k deep. Just my opinion, but you'd be unique..but unique come's with a price! I'm perfectly content with my NA V6 and just add bolt-ons would be a quick enough dd for me.I know what you mean. You could easily spend $5k on various bolt-on mods or just drop $5-6k on a procharger and have a much faster car. That's why I mainly concentrated on "supporting mods" because IMO the best bang for the buck is a procharger.
Same here, I'd love to have a procharged car but I know after a few weeks, I'd want to up the boost and then the whole cycle starts again. I'm honestly content with 300hp, I'm still amazed at how much technology has progressed. I've got muscle car looks and power but economy car gas mileage which is exactly why I bought my car. I had never considered a mustang, much less a V6 base but you really can't beat the combo of fun and practicality.Yeah I hear ya. You really need the supporting mods to put that to the ground though. With that power you'll need a new clutch and flywheel, etc. By the time you get everything setup with the procharger, you're most likely over the cost of a base GT already. I spent 21k on my V6 new.From a base model stock - 5-6K$, plus supporting mods, then installation...easily 10k which puts me at 31k for essentially the same power on a platform built for it with a warranty. Ask some of the procharger guys, most of them are more than 10k deep. Just my opinion, but you'd be unique..but unique come's with a price! I'm perfectly content with my NA V6 and just add bolt-ons would be a quick enough dd for me.
AM got 8 hp after installing the Axle Exchange, so that is something. I noticed mine moving up through the rpms a bit quickerYour biggest enemy is drive terrain loss. I recommend a driveshaft, it will not add HP but let you feel and use more of what you have. On a dunno you will see a small gain as well because of better power transfer
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Well Said J! I agree 100%. I have had big blocks that made 400+ HP that were not as much fun to drive. I am finally getting my 373s put in this week. I can hardly wait!!!:bounce2:Same here, I'd love to have a procharged car but I know after a few weeks, I'd want to up the boost and then the whole cycle starts again. I'm honestly content with 300hp, I'm still amazed at how much technology has progressed. I've got muscle car looks and power but economy car gas mileage which is exactly why I bought my car. I had never considered a mustang, much less a V6 base but you really can't beat the combo of fun and practicality.
