Nitro system for a 2001 V6 mustang - possible? Recommend a different upgrade

[pac1085]

Oh yea, and be prepared to spend about $50 each time you want to fill up a 10lb bottle. You'll probably get maybe 10 10 second runs out of it.

 

[Goosemaster]

The only acceptable upgrades for a v6 Mustang are a v8 mustang or well, practially anything else.

Burn the car

 

[CombatChuk]

Here's a good upgrade for your Ford... It's not a new car.


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[LtPage1]

I had a friend in high school who had a nitrous setup on his V6 mustang- the thing was quick.

 

[krunchykrome]

Originally posted by: Fraggable

Originally posted by: Pacfanweb
It's nitrous, not nitro.

And don't waste your time.

If not a nitrous system, what could I do to bump HP a little?

Trade it in for a GT, a real mustang.

 

[madman300]

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
Make sure you've got good strong welds on your intake manifold, or you'll blow the whole thing to smithereens. Then you'll have to rip the whole block apart and replace the piston rings you fried.

- M4H

+1

 

[Fraggable]

I changed the title of the thread a bit, I've kind of given up on the nitrous idea. I'd like to do some kind of upgrade though. I'm thinking about dropping it a few inches, I've seen sets of springs for about $200 that would drop it 1.75".

Any other ideas?

 

[DivideBYZero]

Originally posted by: Fraggable
I changed the title of the thread a bit, I've kind of given up on the nitrous idea. I'd like to do some kind of upgrade though. I'm thinking about dropping it a few inches, I've seen sets of springs for about $200 that would drop it 1.75".

Any other ideas?

Just cut the springs with bolt cutters. Much cheaper and it actually handles better than with aftermarket springs. You don't even have to be acurate when you cut, just chop 2" off or so.

 

[ElFenix]

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[SuperSix]

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
Make sure you've got good strong welds on your intake manifold, or you'll blow the whole thing to smithereens. Then you'll have to rip the whole block apart and replace the piston rings you fried.

- M4H

Intake manifold? WTH does that have to do with nitrous?

The risk you run is poking a rod out of the block. There's no easy way to make much more power out of those engines, the $$$ you spend will be much more than a V8 swap.

Those motors aren't designed for forced induction or nitrous, and won't handle wither well.

 

[CVSiN]

Originally posted by: Fraggable
So has anyone here ever installed or worked with a nitro system on any car? on a mustang? I'm talking a small system here, just something to play around with. I've never had the thing above 90MPH and don't intend to (on the road anyway), I just want to have a little fun every once in a while.

I'd like to know what is involved and what kind of factors need to be considered. I know it sounds stupid to put one on a non-V8 car but I can't afford to switch to a GT - I'm still a college student.

I'm sure heat and pressure are the 2 biggest factors but do I have to rebuild and upgrade my whole engine to handle it?

One kit I'm looking at: smallest one I could find

I might install it myself or have it done by a local high performance car upgrade shop up the street - they're way more than competent. I've seen some of the stuff they work on. I have done a reasonable amount of work on engines myself, my dad and I have replaced 2 water pumps, done a seal and valve job, etc.

If not a nitrous system, what could I do to bump HP a little?

Other recommendations for upgrades that will actually improve performance or looks significantly?

Stock mustangs pistons cannot handle it.. they are not forged pistons anymore (i dont thing they ever were on the V6)
I ran a 200 shot on my 88 GT with a built motor.. was a serious blast.. but you gotta have the forged pistons as well as a TON of fuel on a redulator to make sure you never run lean or.... BOOM.. bye bye intake and top end..

watched a 90 shot in a Camaro launch his intake out through his hood on a lean backfire...
seen way worse than that as well..

nitrous even computer controlled systems are not a wise choice..

for real performance you should always start with Exhaust, heads, Intake, cams... but on a V6.. whats the point... by the time you trick out a V6 you coulda had a GT for less just to reach the stock performance of the GT..

 

[DivideBYZero]

Originally posted by: SuperSix

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
Make sure you've got good strong welds on your intake manifold, or you'll blow the whole thing to smithereens. Then you'll have to rip the whole block apart and replace the piston rings you fried.

- M4H

Intake manifold? WTH does that have to do with nitrous?

Firstly, he's quoting FnF. Secondly, it's often sprayed into the Intake Manifold. Thirdly, he's quoting it because, although it's a movie and all movies are 100% true to life, it's total bollocks.

 

[Fraggable]

Originally posted by: DivideBYZero

Originally posted by: Fraggable
I changed the title of the thread a bit, I've kind of given up on the nitrous idea. I'd like to do some kind of upgrade though. I'm thinking about dropping it a few inches, I've seen sets of springs for about $200 that would drop it 1.75".

Any other ideas?

Just cut the springs with bolt cutters. Much cheaper and it actually handles better than with aftermarket springs. You don't even have to be acurate when you cut, just chop 2" off or so.

Do you happen to have a link to a quide for that? I've heard of it being done before but I'd like to see a step by step thing before attempting it.

 

[CVSiN]

Originally posted by: Fraggable

Originally posted by: DivideBYZero

Originally posted by: Fraggable
I changed the title of the thread a bit, I've kind of given up on the nitrous idea. I'd like to do some kind of upgrade though. I'm thinking about dropping it a few inches, I've seen sets of springs for about $200 that would drop it 1.75".

Any other ideas?

Just cut the springs with bolt cutters. Much cheaper and it actually handles better than with aftermarket springs. You don't even have to be acurate when you cut, just chop 2" off or so.

Do you happen to have a link to a quide for that? I've heard of it being done before but I'd like to see a step by step thing before attempting it.

one of the mustang forums would be much more informative than ATOT on this question..

try United Stangs.. or stangnet or any other mustang enthusist site..

 

[dmw16]

this thread is a mix of good and bad advice as well as some sarcasim (and Fast and Furious quotes).

First off, given the basic nature of your questions and understand, stay away from nitrous. It is possible to run it safely, but it is expensive and time consuming to properly install and tune.

The real problem here is that the V6 mustang just isn't all that fast, but there are probably things that you can do to help it along. A cold air intake would be a very good start. Then, find a local exhaust shop and have them build you a custom cat-back system. That shouldnt cost more than $300-$400.

If you wanted to spend more then a super or turbo charger is certainly an option, but it is an expensive one. You could check out www.svtperformance.com/forums for mustang info. The forum is intended mainly for SVT cars (Lightning, Cobra, and the Contour if you could count that). But the guys there may have some experience with the V6 stangs as well.

Good luck, but just remember, it really isnt a performance car, and if you want it make it fast it will really cost ya. Before you spend a ton you may want to consider just trying to find a used mustang GT (if you really want a mustang).

 

[tw1164]

nm

 

[DivideBYZero]

Originally posted by: Fraggable

Originally posted by: DivideBYZero

Originally posted by: Fraggable
I changed the title of the thread a bit, I've kind of given up on the nitrous idea. I'd like to do some kind of upgrade though. I'm thinking about dropping it a few inches, I've seen sets of springs for about $200 that would drop it 1.75".

Any other ideas?

Just cut the springs with bolt cutters. Much cheaper and it actually handles better than with aftermarket springs. You don't even have to be acurate when you cut, just chop 2" off or so.

Do you happen to have a link to a quide for that? I've heard of it being done before but I'd like to see a step by step thing before attempting it.

FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, I was JOKING! DO NOT DO THIS TO YOUR SPRINGS. IT IS BORDERLINE SUICIDAL.


Please, just save up for a car that is fast stock.

 

[imported_michaelpatrick33]

Originally posted by: DivideBYZero

Originally posted by: Fraggable

Originally posted by: DivideBYZero

Originally posted by: Fraggable
I changed the title of the thread a bit, I've kind of given up on the nitrous idea. I'd like to do some kind of upgrade though. I'm thinking about dropping it a few inches, I've seen sets of springs for about $200 that would drop it 1.75".

Any other ideas?

Just cut the springs with bolt cutters. Much cheaper and it actually handles better than with aftermarket springs. You don't even have to be acurate when you cut, just chop 2" off or so.

Do you happen to have a link to a quide for that? I've heard of it being done before but I'd like to see a step by step thing before attempting it.

FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, I was JOKING! DO NOT DO THIS TO YOUR SPRINGS. IT IS BORDERLINE SUICIDAL.


Please, just save up for a car that is fast stock.

:laugh: You better hope he sees this thread before he does it and gets seriously hurt in his tricked out V6 Mustang and sues you for 1,000,000,000,000,000,000,200 dollars or a new Saleen Mustang

 

[OS]

Get a dry kit, use the biggest jet it comes with, what 150 HP or whatever. Spray it at idle. That way when you blow it up, you can claim against insurance to buy a better car.

 

[Preyhunter]

www.v6power.net

 

[JulesMaximus]

You want an upgrade? Buy a GT.

 

[IceBergSLiM]

save your money

 

[DougK62]

Why didn't you buy a GT if you wanted to go fast?

 

[Slickone]

Calling it nitro (that's nitromethane) means you probably shouldn't get it.

 

[SuperSix]

My car's just a lowly V6 too..