I've read a lot of other threads on future mods and people asking what else they can do to get some more horsepower, but none of them fit my system.
I have a 2000 V6 stang with GT take-offs, a paceSetter off-road H-pipe, 2 dual chamber flowmaster mufflers, TransGo shiftkit for AODE, 18x8 saleen style rims, and a K&N air filter.
Having an automatic is fine by me IMO, although others may disagree. I figure that my lack of power in the low-end rpm's is due to the fact that I don't have the power necessary to utilize the catback exhaust. The lack of "backpressure" has already been discussed and I understand that instead of benefitting from the catbacks in the low-end rpm range, I get more power in the high-end.
Do you guys think that I should aid a densecharger to get some more air into the engine? Will that help utilize the catbacks? If I should go with it, which should I get -
1) 99-02 3.8 V6 Full Length Densecharger
-this consists of:
[4] piece ABS ¼" plastic intake pipes with CNC'd MAF Flange!
[1] Polycarbonate high gloss black unbreakable cover plates
[1] Raven Black/Chrome Decal
[1] K&N RU3130 Filtercharger™
OEM Sensor Safe Permatex
Instructions and Bulletins
[MAF Meter not included]
Price:$169.00 Delivered
2) 94-03 V6 Entry Level Powerpack
- this consists of:
[3] piece ABS ¼" plastic intake pipes with CNC'd MAF Flange!
[1] Polycarbonate high gloss black unbreakable cover plates
[1] Raven Black/Chrome Decal
[1] K&N RU3130 Filtercharger™
OEM Sensor Safe Permatex
Carbon Fiber upgrade kit
6 NGK V-Power Spark Plugs (Add $36 for NGK Iridiums, available for 98 up only)
Instructions and Bulletins
[MAF Meter not included]
Price:$121 + S&H
3) 94-02 3.8 V6 Densecharger and 75mm Bullett Pro-M
- this consists of:
[4] piece ABS ¼" plastic intake pipes with CNC'd MAF Flange!
[1] Polycarbonate high gloss black unbreakable cover plates
[1] Raven Black/Chrome Decal
[1] K&N RU3130 Filtercharger™
Pro-M 75mm Bullett MAF
OEM Sensor Safe Permatex
Instructions and Bulletins
Notify when ordering 01up models
price?
4) 94-02 3.8 V6 basic densecharger setup
- this consists of:
[3] piece ABS ¼" plastic intake pipes with CNC'd MAF Flange!
[1] MAF to factory hose coupler
[1] Polycarbonate high gloss black unbreakable cover plates
[1] Raven Black/Chrome Decal
[1] K&N RU3130 Filtercharger™
OEM Sensor Safe Permatex
Instructions and Bulletins
[MAF Meter not included]
Price:$94.00
+ Shipping & Handling
I figured I would give the most details (taken directly from www.densecharger.com ) to help with response time. Even the most basic setup is said to give you about 12-15 hp. Dunno what adding the Pro-M 75mm would do.
Maybe some underdrive pulleys would be the way to go. I've read that they aren't going to do much if a supercharger or turbo isn't planned for the future. On the other hand, some say that they are a great first step in adding some basic horses.
I just want to get some more hp/torque off the line. Do you think that changing my gear ratio to 4.10 or 3.73 would help me? Could my 18" tires and rims be weighing me down? I don't really want to go the headers/cams/intake porting route because that gets really pricey and can't be done in stages.
What else would I need to add if I had 4.10 gears installed?
Any help is appreciated. I know I asked a lot of questions and made this post quite long, but if you know an answer to one, it's better than no answer at all. Thanks!
opiaTe
I have a 2000 V6 stang with GT take-offs, a paceSetter off-road H-pipe, 2 dual chamber flowmaster mufflers, TransGo shiftkit for AODE, 18x8 saleen style rims, and a K&N air filter.
Having an automatic is fine by me IMO, although others may disagree. I figure that my lack of power in the low-end rpm's is due to the fact that I don't have the power necessary to utilize the catback exhaust. The lack of "backpressure" has already been discussed and I understand that instead of benefitting from the catbacks in the low-end rpm range, I get more power in the high-end.
Do you guys think that I should aid a densecharger to get some more air into the engine? Will that help utilize the catbacks? If I should go with it, which should I get -
1) 99-02 3.8 V6 Full Length Densecharger
-this consists of:
[4] piece ABS ¼" plastic intake pipes with CNC'd MAF Flange!
[1] Polycarbonate high gloss black unbreakable cover plates
[1] Raven Black/Chrome Decal
[1] K&N RU3130 Filtercharger™
OEM Sensor Safe Permatex
Instructions and Bulletins
[MAF Meter not included]
Price:$169.00 Delivered
2) 94-03 V6 Entry Level Powerpack
- this consists of:
[3] piece ABS ¼" plastic intake pipes with CNC'd MAF Flange!
[1] Polycarbonate high gloss black unbreakable cover plates
[1] Raven Black/Chrome Decal
[1] K&N RU3130 Filtercharger™
OEM Sensor Safe Permatex
Carbon Fiber upgrade kit
6 NGK V-Power Spark Plugs (Add $36 for NGK Iridiums, available for 98 up only)
Instructions and Bulletins
[MAF Meter not included]
Price:$121 + S&H
3) 94-02 3.8 V6 Densecharger and 75mm Bullett Pro-M
- this consists of:
[4] piece ABS ¼" plastic intake pipes with CNC'd MAF Flange!
[1] Polycarbonate high gloss black unbreakable cover plates
[1] Raven Black/Chrome Decal
[1] K&N RU3130 Filtercharger™
Pro-M 75mm Bullett MAF
OEM Sensor Safe Permatex
Instructions and Bulletins
Notify when ordering 01up models
price?
4) 94-02 3.8 V6 basic densecharger setup
- this consists of:
[3] piece ABS ¼" plastic intake pipes with CNC'd MAF Flange!
[1] MAF to factory hose coupler
[1] Polycarbonate high gloss black unbreakable cover plates
[1] Raven Black/Chrome Decal
[1] K&N RU3130 Filtercharger™
OEM Sensor Safe Permatex
Instructions and Bulletins
[MAF Meter not included]
Price:$94.00
+ Shipping & Handling
I figured I would give the most details (taken directly from www.densecharger.com ) to help with response time. Even the most basic setup is said to give you about 12-15 hp. Dunno what adding the Pro-M 75mm would do.
Maybe some underdrive pulleys would be the way to go. I've read that they aren't going to do much if a supercharger or turbo isn't planned for the future. On the other hand, some say that they are a great first step in adding some basic horses.
I just want to get some more hp/torque off the line. Do you think that changing my gear ratio to 4.10 or 3.73 would help me? Could my 18" tires and rims be weighing me down? I don't really want to go the headers/cams/intake porting route because that gets really pricey and can't be done in stages.
What else would I need to add if I had 4.10 gears installed?
Any help is appreciated. I know I asked a lot of questions and made this post quite long, but if you know an answer to one, it's better than no answer at all. Thanks!
opiaTe