More power for my '86 LX V6?

Discussion in '94-04 V6 Mustang' started by Totljeep, Dec 27, 2004.

  1. Totljeep New Member

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    Hey guy's, I bought an '86 LX Convertible automatic V6 and want to know what you guy's are doing (short of a V8 swap) to get more horses out of these pony's? Thanks.
    Totljeep, Dec 27, 2004
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  2. darkthunder New Member

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    i used to have an 85 Mustang V6. Should of never sold it. *sigh* this guy Morana specializes in V6's. check him out. good luck with it. ^_^
    darkthunder, Dec 28, 2004
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    There are not many 80's sixers in here, so I don't know if everything is the same. Anyways, to get more power from the 3.8 you could p&p heads and the intakes, and get a custom cam. Another choice is to supercharge it. Basically that's it. :shrug:
    Ernad, Dec 28, 2004
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    Get a supercharger! Welcome to the boards.
    Darkhorse845, Dec 28, 2004
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  5. Totljeep New Member

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    What would that entail? This is carbed. Looks like the carb has injectors in it. What must be done to install a supercharger?
    Totljeep, Dec 28, 2004
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    Go to Vortec's sight and read one of the install manuals. For a carbed engine, I would imagine would be easier as far as the tune goes. See what they have to say in the 5.0 forums.
    marvinmycat, Dec 29, 2004
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    Point me in the right direction. Everything Vortec that I have found is GM related.
    Totljeep, Dec 30, 2004
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    marvinmycat, Dec 30, 2004
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    yeah other than going the old school v8 route as far as cam heads carb and manifold.

    Otherwise maybe you can convert to a SuperCoupe 3.8 SC setup.
    89Stang, Jan 1, 2005
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