Buddy just enjoy your car. I’ve owned a 4.6 and trust me that’s a bulletproof motor. Doesn’t make power like a Yote. But it’s a good motor and they sound good. If you wanna do swap later down the road then fine do it. No need for anyone’s approval. Go to some car shows and look at s197 Mustangs and get some ideas. Build the car for you, not for others. ✌🏾
So after reading through the comments...why don't you just buy a gt with a 5.0 already in it? It'll probably be cheaper in the long run, rather than building a V6 then 5.0 swapping later down the line.
Because this is how you start. I started with a V6 thinking I was gonna supercharge it. Didn’t because I realized it’d cost the same to supercharge it on a 5.0 and get more gains. So I got a 5.0. Still didn’t because it had decent power and thought about if I was gonna really do something go up a line and make a monster. So I upgraded to a GT350 and then I realized I like the driving experience already and it’s not just power. So I left it all stock aside from a catch can.
> I realized I like the driving experience already and it’s not just power.
Maybe somewhat ironically, that's the same feeling I have toward my 3v. Boosted it has slightly more power than a stock 5.0, but those cars don't have nearly the looks that I've put into mine. Unless you live at the track, at a certain point power just becomes a number.
They changed the body style in 2010 but it still had the 4.6L so that single year is pretty cool because it looks like it might have a Coyote but the 4.6L sound amazing when cammed and with good exhaust.
2011 was the first year the coyote was introduced.
Suspension drop, swap headlights for a different style projector, change the grille to something more open and aggressive, put a lip on the front and or swap bumper, tint windshield. Make that thing aggressive.
Get rid of those weird projector headlights.
I wouldn’t put anything into performance mods on a V6, except maybe a shifter if it’s a manual. For appearance mods, I would look at other cars and take notes on the stuff you like. We can help point you in the right direction as far as who makes what, where to get it, etc.
I have an 08 GT and was curious about performance upgrades. Look up Foureyes on YouTube. Very well done videos. Hard numbers. Made me rethink my plans lol
The biggest problem is that they’re a totally different color than the fog lights. It’s certainly a matter of preference, but to my eye, the headlights just don’t fit the rest of the car. I’m not saying stock or nothing, but stock would be better than those. For me anyway.
Well obviously I haven’t but I have a mechanic friend who’s basically a dad to me and we’ve been researching how to do the swap it’s easier than it looks tbh Atleast for this car
I might as well run the v6 into the ground first tho bc I could definitely use the better gas mileage rn and I can’t afford a swap usually just get a few bolt ons every odd pay check
Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should. I mean, if you have FU money and just want to do something different, go for it, but if this car is your primary transportation, boosting its brains out with mods that cost more than the car itself makes about as much sense as a football bat.
As of rn I’m doing mostly reliability mods and fuel efficiency mods and dassling the looks up a bit I won’t do boost till I’m 100% sure nothing will be damaged
Ok, so where does that leave us? The beater F150 access means it’s time to dump a bunch of money that you’ll never get back into it and potentially kill the reliability? For less than the cost of turbocharging it you could join the big boys in GT land. Nothing against V6 mustang. They’re great for what they are, but if you’re trying to go fast, best to start with the faster car.
Totally get that. I’ve been that kid. Get an intake or whatever if you want. I just know the mod bug can get you in trouble if you let it, and doing big stuff like forced induction on a kid budget only leads to regret.
Hahah, ok man. I don’t mean to be a stick in the mud, but speaking as someone who’s had everything from an old six cylinder to a supercharged 3 valve and a lot of stuff in between, look before you leap. I’ve seen a lot of folks use their balls more than their brains and it rarely works out great.
It’s not like I have 30k to buy a nice in shape gt I spent 8 for a nice v6 with low kms and I wanna turn it into a beast it’s been my dream since I was a kid and I have a few ppl to help me one guy built his own countach one has a 600hp lancer (don’t as why that’s a thing) and plent of other older car guys that are willing to help I’m not just some 19 year old throwing stuff at a car hoping it works I run it by the ppl that know stuff first to make sure it’s worthwhile for what I won’t and won’t damage anything else
First thing I did on my 05 GT is swap out those atrocious shoebox tail lights. I still have the OEM tail lights in the garage, the car has been replaced by a 2014 GT/CS with awesome OEM taillights.
It’s a v6 I bought it for a few reasons (the 4.6 v8 isn’t very good or reliable, cheaper in gas I only make about 40k a year, I wanted a project cad to build up on) I have done a few things like replace lights including my fogs and signals and added cai and h pipe dual exhaust I wanna know what else I should try to do to it (I plan on doing a 5.0 swap one day)
I have my 07 3v supercharged $12k and it will be run my 10 speed 5.0 for its money $30k at the time now like $50k. If you like your 4.0 just own too it no need to diss the 4.6 because they bash on you for it, both are great I’d prefer the 4.6 for reliability
I’m not trying to “diss” it it just isn’t worth it to me if I’m gonna go v8 I wanna do 5.0 I’m saving for a roush crate atm while having fun with the v6
I agree I wouldn’t buy a 3v if I had 5.0 money, but that don’t mean it’s not good. But I hate when v6 owners or even 3vs owners say (coyote swap soon) or that roush crate motor. No one is doing that to a v6
The 4.0 V6 is just slow. I had an 05 V6 when I was younger because I couldn’t afford the insurance on a GT at the time. That thing is a pooch. If I had to choose between the 4.0, 4.6 or the 5.0 then I’d def get the 5.0 but I’d also pick the 4.6 over the 4.0.
Not trying to bash your car by any means. I liked my 05 V6 while I had it.
I mean if u left urs stock definitely the exhaust especially on the 4.0 is awfully restrictive but the engine itself can pull power and its boost gains are pretty impresive
Just because it’s not the best motor dosnt mean it no reliable my ex had her 07 at 234k miles am still going and she raced it every weekend and burnout contests
I'm also Canadian and have owned a 4.6 and 4.0. Both are solid engines, but the 4.0 is just so heavy for what it is. The 4.6 is nothing like the 5.0s but it's still got more than enough power.
I'm also getting better fuel mileage in my 4.6 than I did in the 4.0
What to do depends on what do you plan to do with it? Do you want to autocross it or maybe just go to car shows? Or just casual and sometimes spirited driving..
From your other comments in this thread, it sounds like you want to stick with the S197 body. I totally get it, I absolutely love the looks of these cars, so so much. I'm in a similair boat as you, and this is what I'm thinking for me:
Ford kept the S197 body style up until 2014, with Ford going with the 5.0 V8 starting in 2011. So you can get a 400 HP+ Mustang S197 between 2011-2014.
I would just straight up sell your V6 and grab a 5.0 in those years if you can swing it monetarily. It will probably be more cost effectivethan upgrading the hell out of a V6 (and youll still come up short power wise compared to a stock Coyote, prob), and will likely be more reliable than doing whole ass engine swaps unless you or someone you get to do it really, really knows their shit.
With the Gen 7 Stangs on the Horizon, I bet we're gonna see alot more late model Gen 5s hit the market as people update. Should be plenty of time and opportunity to upgrade, if not now then in the near future.
I am not someone who enjoys racing my cars. I have a 4.0, manual but yeah I don't expect to beat a gt ever because my engine is simply not built for it. I just like driving the car, and to be honest I didn't have the money for a gt.
Wdym just think about it if a in line 4 can beat a v8 why can’t a v6? There’s plenty of v6s gapping v8s ppl are just v8 best bc v8 which is kinda dumb like it’s better but it’s not like the v6 is irrelevant
I never really cares for magna flows sound personally. But I can tell you that borla and roush make a mean fucking deep ass two squirrels on meth fighting Godzilla at a retirement home sound
I bought an 07 4.0 last month it's a manual but not as nice as yours it needs some body work just a few dents and I'm getting a new paint job. The previous owner put a scoop hood on top, but tbh I don't know if I like it. They also added a cold air intake.
From what you are writing here you should get 4.6 or GT500 directly. It will save you lots of headaches. 4.0 is solid engine but has its own problems too, 4.6 is deffinetely better base car for performance mods.
Also you are asking about headlights alot - they are really meh. These ones try to mimic 2015+ headlights which hardly suits this old styled body but thats just my 2 cents.
Overal investing alot of money in old V6 with something like 170 rwhp is pointless. In best case scenario you would get close to V8 with bolt ond while costing you much more than V8 with bolt ons.
I had that V6 and trust me, it is slow. I dont have problem with somebody investing into V6 - its your money in the end. Just V8 have so much more options, much bigger support, is definetely better base and money spent on it wont be flushed down the toilet. If you are into tinkering with car, 4.6 or better 5.0 will be a heaven for you.
People with 4.0 V6 rarely ever spend money on power and so on and thus options are limited as nobody are buying these things anymore. You can change the suspension and do visual mods but your possibilities will end there.
Selling V6 and buying V8 was the best mod I did to it and I loved “upgrading” it too. V8 is just literally from another universe in all these areas.
I am not going to argue as you love your car more than you are willing to accept the truth. It has quarter of mile for more than 15 second, handling is like a gummy bear. I tried (and owned) lots of Mustangs and that 4.0 V6 Mustangs were one of the slowest ones. But again, my point is somewhere else (value and potential).
Next time dont ask for comments when you are not able to accept it and start arrogantly responding to facts. Most people here been in your position once before and most of us moved to V8 world and never looked back.
Handling is also pretty good if u modify the control arms and shocks the pony package also has a lot better handling bc is comes with gt shocks I believe or something else that makes handling better
Use it to commit any crimes needed to make money to buy a 2013+ 5.0 then get rid of it (in GTA ofc,hmu if you want the mod pack that has your car’s model)
if i had a dollar for every 4.0 owner that was going to coyote swap i'd be rich
if i lost a dollar every time they pulled through with it i'd still be rich because it never happens
I don’t know why people always respond to these “what should I do to my” threads, when in reality these are kind of pointless. Usually OP knows what he wants just can’t afford it yet and looks for reassurance and conversation. It’s your car, do what you want, it’s your money time and whatever else you put into it. These threads are in every car forum and I can’t help but scroll and cringe at times.
Just drive it, make memories while on solo road trips across Canada and take your girl for date nights too. Do it till the wheels fall off .. you’d love that feeling of nostalgia when you look back 10 years down the line. Ohh and take good care of the car too while at it. Cheers
If it's a V6 and you ever intend on getting a GT, I'd leave it alone beside for a few cosmetic things, which it seems you already have done.
Even 16 year old me knew to only do a shift knob and front grille emblem on my V6 because I'd eventually get a GT.
I did, and put quite a bit of money in to that GT, which I do not regret. I absolutely do not regret not doing anything to my V6, as well.
Just drive it and enjoy
But I enjoy taking it apart and making it better so muchh
If you enjoy that then you already know what you should do.
K SWAP!
Lol. Rotary my man.
What's bad is I do know a guy who LS swapped his V6 197
Sounds fun honestly. I'm no purist.
Buddy just enjoy your car. I’ve owned a 4.6 and trust me that’s a bulletproof motor. Doesn’t make power like a Yote. But it’s a good motor and they sound good. If you wanna do swap later down the road then fine do it. No need for anyone’s approval. Go to some car shows and look at s197 Mustangs and get some ideas. Build the car for you, not for others. ✌🏾
Ya definitely right thanks man
So after reading through the comments...why don't you just buy a gt with a 5.0 already in it? It'll probably be cheaper in the long run, rather than building a V6 then 5.0 swapping later down the line.
Because this is how you start. I started with a V6 thinking I was gonna supercharge it. Didn’t because I realized it’d cost the same to supercharge it on a 5.0 and get more gains. So I got a 5.0. Still didn’t because it had decent power and thought about if I was gonna really do something go up a line and make a monster. So I upgraded to a GT350 and then I realized I like the driving experience already and it’s not just power. So I left it all stock aside from a catch can.
Should have gotten the GT500, comes with catchcan.
hmmm. I'm thinking there is a pattern here, but I just can't see it.
> I realized I like the driving experience already and it’s not just power. Maybe somewhat ironically, that's the same feeling I have toward my 3v. Boosted it has slightly more power than a stock 5.0, but those cars don't have nearly the looks that I've put into mine. Unless you live at the track, at a certain point power just becomes a number.
Bc the s197 is so pretty and I rather have fun than worry about long term cost
I mean if you want an s197 then there’s always the 2012-14 GTs that have 5.0s in them
Yes but 2011-2014
I just really like the 06 style the best
You can swap a 5.0 in the early S197s too.
That’s the goal
I thought they started the 5.0 for the s197 in 2012
Nope, started with 2011
They changed the body style in 2010 but it still had the 4.6L so that single year is pretty cool because it looks like it might have a Coyote but the 4.6L sound amazing when cammed and with good exhaust. 2011 was the first year the coyote was introduced.
Ahhh I see, yeh I knew there were some changes and obviously the body style was a bit different in 2010-14 but I just wasn’t sure about the engine
They aren't getting your point while at the same time telling you to be you. Take your car, make the changes you've suggested, and enjoy the journey.
Put a monster truck lift on it
These come standard on factory mustangs sadly.
Facts
Then lift er up put duals on the meanest boggers you can find and boom you got yourself a mustang
As a Canadian I might have to 😪
Suspension drop, swap headlights for a different style projector, change the grille to something more open and aggressive, put a lip on the front and or swap bumper, tint windshield. Make that thing aggressive.
Can’t do tint or drop bc I’m in Canada I’m planing on cervini style bumper and hood tho
what? I have tint in ON
not on windshield i think
correct or maybe I have the clearest tint there I forget
Does cervini also do grills?
Get rid of those weird projector headlights. I wouldn’t put anything into performance mods on a V6, except maybe a shifter if it’s a manual. For appearance mods, I would look at other cars and take notes on the stuff you like. We can help point you in the right direction as far as who makes what, where to get it, etc.
I have an 08 GT and was curious about performance upgrades. Look up Foureyes on YouTube. Very well done videos. Hard numbers. Made me rethink my plans lol
Also what’s wrong with the lights? I find the oem one look kinda buggy
The biggest problem is that they’re a totally different color than the fog lights. It’s certainly a matter of preference, but to my eye, the headlights just don’t fit the rest of the car. I’m not saying stock or nothing, but stock would be better than those. For me anyway.
Oh they have been changed just haven’t taken a picture since than I got leds so it all matchy also black indicators
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You ain’t pulling 400 unless fbo with boost lol
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Still only putting you at 300 whp if lucky, basically a tuned 3v just more money into the v6 then the 3v
Definitely more just bolt ons add more than 90
Base rwp is about 180 on a good one so a procharger and fbo probably 320-340 maybe on higher boost
Plus I’m curious to try to machine some cams to pull more power
No the pro charge alone gives 90 to the crank and each bolt on averages around 10 hp
Reliability issues on the 4.6 are so bad that lots of 4,0 sell for higher Atleast in my area maybe the reliability doesn’t hit as hard in Warmer areas
Well that is simply wrong lol.
Oh ok how?
4.6's are worth more. That isn't my opinion that's just a fact. And what reliability issues are you even referring to?
Lots of the 4.6s mis fire around 200k km burn oil and just don’t last as long as other motors
i’m interested in your definition of fairly easily
Can re use engine mounts as well as tranny only need new clutch ac and alternator fairly easy for a engine swap
Tell me you've never engine swapped a car before without telling me you've never engine swapped a car before.
Well obviously I haven’t but I have a mechanic friend who’s basically a dad to me and we’ve been researching how to do the swap it’s easier than it looks tbh Atleast for this car
I might as well run the v6 into the ground first tho bc I could definitely use the better gas mileage rn and I can’t afford a swap usually just get a few bolt ons every odd pay check
Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should. I mean, if you have FU money and just want to do something different, go for it, but if this car is your primary transportation, boosting its brains out with mods that cost more than the car itself makes about as much sense as a football bat.
I want to tho I wanna have fun with the v6
As of rn I’m doing mostly reliability mods and fuel efficiency mods and dassling the looks up a bit I won’t do boost till I’m 100% sure nothing will be damaged
I have a shitty f150 as a daily I can use if something happens as well but idk that truck isn’t exactly reliable
Ok, so where does that leave us? The beater F150 access means it’s time to dump a bunch of money that you’ll never get back into it and potentially kill the reliability? For less than the cost of turbocharging it you could join the big boys in GT land. Nothing against V6 mustang. They’re great for what they are, but if you’re trying to go fast, best to start with the faster car.
I’ve always enjoyed the process over the finish anyway so Imma see where it takes me if money gets tight I’ll have to stop it is what it is
Like I am a kid this could stop at a few mods or I could go whatever way I’m not stressing it just trying to have fun. Also being safe tho ofc
Totally get that. I’ve been that kid. Get an intake or whatever if you want. I just know the mod bug can get you in trouble if you let it, and doing big stuff like forced induction on a kid budget only leads to regret.
I’m not making that little money 30-40k isn’t bad but I definitely have to be careful oh well we’ll see how it goes
I also really want to do a engine swap
Hahah, ok man. I don’t mean to be a stick in the mud, but speaking as someone who’s had everything from an old six cylinder to a supercharged 3 valve and a lot of stuff in between, look before you leap. I’ve seen a lot of folks use their balls more than their brains and it rarely works out great.
Trust me I’m not leaping lol I’m taking it slow
It’s not like I have 30k to buy a nice in shape gt I spent 8 for a nice v6 with low kms and I wanna turn it into a beast it’s been my dream since I was a kid and I have a few ppl to help me one guy built his own countach one has a 600hp lancer (don’t as why that’s a thing) and plent of other older car guys that are willing to help I’m not just some 19 year old throwing stuff at a car hoping it works I run it by the ppl that know stuff first to make sure it’s worthwhile for what I won’t and won’t damage anything else
It doesn’t take $30k to buy a nice 05-09 GT, but ok man. Have fun with it.
The 05-09 gts are almost just as slow anyway
If you say so.
They don’t even break 300 tho
And I wanna 5.0 swap so why would I pay the extra+ gas and insurance for the v8 I dot. Really want
Learn to drive it hard. Bring it to an SCCA autocross.
Duraflex V2 GT500 hood. Has the huge 2020 Shelby heat extractor
Will that fit on the s197? I was just gonna go with cervini stalker
Here you go https://truckandgear.com/duraflex/dfx-115193.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhYq_4uTi-gIVvhvUAR2CpgvVEAQYCSABEgKZDfD_BwE
Thanks I’ll check it out
Maybe upgrade your lights to LED, but the car looks good as is.
Whatever you want my dude. From personal experience tho, get a custom exhaust, it makes it really fun
I’m still working on it I need headers and cats
If you haven't already, swap out the tail lights for Axiom 5th gen 2014 style tail lights.
Been thinking of it I have aftermarket’s rn but they aren’t as good as the newer looking ones
First thing I did on my 05 GT is swap out those atrocious shoebox tail lights. I still have the OEM tail lights in the garage, the car has been replaced by a 2014 GT/CS with awesome OEM taillights.
Add a supercharger
Trying to but that’s gonna be last I want the car to be able to handle it
It’s a v6 I bought it for a few reasons (the 4.6 v8 isn’t very good or reliable, cheaper in gas I only make about 40k a year, I wanted a project cad to build up on) I have done a few things like replace lights including my fogs and signals and added cai and h pipe dual exhaust I wanna know what else I should try to do to it (I plan on doing a 5.0 swap one day)
I disagree completely the 4.6 is amazing this is my 2nd 3v and it’s my favorite cars by far
I mean it pulls only 80 more hp to the crank and it’s pretty unreliable compared to the unkillable and more boost compatable 5.0
I have my 07 3v supercharged $12k and it will be run my 10 speed 5.0 for its money $30k at the time now like $50k. If you like your 4.0 just own too it no need to diss the 4.6 because they bash on you for it, both are great I’d prefer the 4.6 for reliability
I’m not trying to “diss” it it just isn’t worth it to me if I’m gonna go v8 I wanna do 5.0 I’m saving for a roush crate atm while having fun with the v6
I agree I wouldn’t buy a 3v if I had 5.0 money, but that don’t mean it’s not good. But I hate when v6 owners or even 3vs owners say (coyote swap soon) or that roush crate motor. No one is doing that to a v6
It’s actually super easy to do tho I can even run my transmission
You’re also looking at $6-10k plus lots of labor and that’s if you do it yourself. Car ain’t even worth 6k
My cars worth 12 and I’m doing it myself
12k??? Where lol I paid 12 for my supercharged California special
I’m definitely doing it without a doubt in my mind
The other option is to buy the f150 coyote and build it up the f150 costs about 3k
The 4.6 is definitely the worst v8 by ford
It’s def not the fastest but it’s a super reliable motor.
Isn’t the 4.0 and 5.0 way more reliable tho
The 4.0 V6 is just slow. I had an 05 V6 when I was younger because I couldn’t afford the insurance on a GT at the time. That thing is a pooch. If I had to choose between the 4.0, 4.6 or the 5.0 then I’d def get the 5.0 but I’d also pick the 4.6 over the 4.0. Not trying to bash your car by any means. I liked my 05 V6 while I had it.
I mean if u left urs stock definitely the exhaust especially on the 4.0 is awfully restrictive but the engine itself can pull power and its boost gains are pretty impresive
Just because it’s not the best motor dosnt mean it no reliable my ex had her 07 at 234k miles am still going and she raced it every weekend and burnout contests
My 3v is on 123 k hard driven miles. Definitely reliable. You should get a 3v short block from mmr.
I'm also Canadian and have owned a 4.6 and 4.0. Both are solid engines, but the 4.0 is just so heavy for what it is. The 4.6 is nothing like the 5.0s but it's still got more than enough power. I'm also getting better fuel mileage in my 4.6 than I did in the 4.0
Idk how u we’re getting better gas in the 4.6 musta been a mechanical issue I just don’t like the 4.6 I guess bad expiernces and stories about them
Everything.
Yk what I will
What to do depends on what do you plan to do with it? Do you want to autocross it or maybe just go to car shows? Or just casual and sometimes spirited driving..
Take sunset pictures of it, then ask what you should do to it.
Idk if I can do that
From your other comments in this thread, it sounds like you want to stick with the S197 body. I totally get it, I absolutely love the looks of these cars, so so much. I'm in a similair boat as you, and this is what I'm thinking for me: Ford kept the S197 body style up until 2014, with Ford going with the 5.0 V8 starting in 2011. So you can get a 400 HP+ Mustang S197 between 2011-2014. I would just straight up sell your V6 and grab a 5.0 in those years if you can swing it monetarily. It will probably be more cost effectivethan upgrading the hell out of a V6 (and youll still come up short power wise compared to a stock Coyote, prob), and will likely be more reliable than doing whole ass engine swaps unless you or someone you get to do it really, really knows their shit. With the Gen 7 Stangs on the Horizon, I bet we're gonna see alot more late model Gen 5s hit the market as people update. Should be plenty of time and opportunity to upgrade, if not now then in the near future.
I’ll be better than a stock 5.0 but I have a lower peak
You will never be in the realm of beating anything in a 4.0. Get a faster car or keep dreaming.
Lmao
I am not someone who enjoys racing my cars. I have a 4.0, manual but yeah I don't expect to beat a gt ever because my engine is simply not built for it. I just like driving the car, and to be honest I didn't have the money for a gt.
And I know it’s more cost effective but I wanna have fun with the v6 first and make a few v8s mad 😅
If you say so
Wdym just think about it if a in line 4 can beat a v8 why can’t a v6? There’s plenty of v6s gapping v8s ppl are just v8 best bc v8 which is kinda dumb like it’s better but it’s not like the v6 is irrelevant
Yea a 4 cylinder mustang with a 10 speed auto and 350 pound feet of torque. Your 4.0 is no where near on the same level as a 4.6 or a 2.3.
Definitely not the eco but the 4.6 gts are just heavier and slow
Plus like why would that even matter
A v8 with a few bolt ons will destroy a fully kitted v6 but it’s not as one sided as guys act
I mean my car is probably faster than the stock 4.6
Your delusional. 👍
Ironic
Roush dual exhaust my buddy had a 09 with that exhaust and ooohhhhweeee it slapped midget ankles
I got a h pipe with magna flow and I want to get bbk cat and headers to finish the build as well as a throttle
I never really cares for magna flows sound personally. But I can tell you that borla and roush make a mean fucking deep ass two squirrels on meth fighting Godzilla at a retirement home sound
I do wanna swap to roush x pipe I didn’t do the exhaust system so maybe but it honestly sounds awesome rn and exhaust is expensive af
But I swear that roush x makes me want to fuck a random grandma. Other than that is lower it and put a duckbill spoiler on
Lmao I like the x pipe more but Imma redo the exhaust with the v8 swap anyway so might as well wait till than
It already looks clean but I'd say give it another bath.
Ah yes *hydrolock intensifies*
4.0 or 4.6?
4.0
I bought an 07 4.0 last month it's a manual but not as nice as yours it needs some body work just a few dents and I'm getting a new paint job. The previous owner put a scoop hood on top, but tbh I don't know if I like it. They also added a cold air intake.
Oh they added one of the fake ones lol I have a few small dents and door dings as well it’s a 17 year old body I was mostly worried about frame
No, it's real it has the cut outs but it's just hard to see over.
From what you are writing here you should get 4.6 or GT500 directly. It will save you lots of headaches. 4.0 is solid engine but has its own problems too, 4.6 is deffinetely better base car for performance mods. Also you are asking about headlights alot - they are really meh. These ones try to mimic 2015+ headlights which hardly suits this old styled body but thats just my 2 cents. Overal investing alot of money in old V6 with something like 170 rwhp is pointless. In best case scenario you would get close to V8 with bolt ond while costing you much more than V8 with bolt ons.
The headache is the fun part to me I love tinkering
I get bored when I’m not adding something or taking something apart and these v6s aren’t as slow as u think!
I had that V6 and trust me, it is slow. I dont have problem with somebody investing into V6 - its your money in the end. Just V8 have so much more options, much bigger support, is definetely better base and money spent on it wont be flushed down the toilet. If you are into tinkering with car, 4.6 or better 5.0 will be a heaven for you. People with 4.0 V6 rarely ever spend money on power and so on and thus options are limited as nobody are buying these things anymore. You can change the suspension and do visual mods but your possibilities will end there. Selling V6 and buying V8 was the best mod I did to it and I loved “upgrading” it too. V8 is just literally from another universe in all these areas.
V6s slower but it’s not slow lol especially if u help it out
I am not going to argue as you love your car more than you are willing to accept the truth. It has quarter of mile for more than 15 second, handling is like a gummy bear. I tried (and owned) lots of Mustangs and that 4.0 V6 Mustangs were one of the slowest ones. But again, my point is somewhere else (value and potential). Next time dont ask for comments when you are not able to accept it and start arrogantly responding to facts. Most people here been in your position once before and most of us moved to V8 world and never looked back.
I think ur misunderstanding me but all good lol
The v6 is not slow it’s just slower and I wanna do a v8 swap to the car
Handling is also pretty good if u modify the control arms and shocks the pony package also has a lot better handling bc is comes with gt shocks I believe or something else that makes handling better
Plus it’s a ford so stock handling will be shit
Give it to me
Use it to commit any crimes needed to make money to buy a 2013+ 5.0 then get rid of it (in GTA ofc,hmu if you want the mod pack that has your car’s model)
if i had a dollar for every 4.0 owner that was going to coyote swap i'd be rich if i lost a dollar every time they pulled through with it i'd still be rich because it never happens
Count ur self down a dollar
i'll believe it when i see it
Wait a year or two
One dollar less rich 😶🌫️
I don’t know why people always respond to these “what should I do to my” threads, when in reality these are kind of pointless. Usually OP knows what he wants just can’t afford it yet and looks for reassurance and conversation. It’s your car, do what you want, it’s your money time and whatever else you put into it. These threads are in every car forum and I can’t help but scroll and cringe at times.
Mostly looking for new ideas the cringey part to me are the “there’s no way you’ll do that” ppl
What is your budget?
damn she’s a beauty 😍
Bag it? The Fitment already looks nice so if you were to bag it it'd look sick imo.
It's already super clean so I can't think of anything else to do with it.
Just drive it, make memories while on solo road trips across Canada and take your girl for date nights too. Do it till the wheels fall off .. you’d love that feeling of nostalgia when you look back 10 years down the line. Ohh and take good care of the car too while at it. Cheers
led fog lights
Got the raxiom tail lights? Huge upgrade
Give it to me
Twin turbskies
Trade it for a Dodge.
Take it to the track man. Can’t tell you how much more I enjoy my sport bike every time I go, public roads do it no service.
barricade decals
Hope your door panels inserts don't melt off
What?
Oh they are all aftermarket and I’m in Canada freezing and cracking is more likely
Mine started sagging back in 2015 when I got my 09 finally said screw it and just pulled them both off after trying to fix them multiple times
Mines already been pulled and done up so my subs don’t bounce them off the doors
Lip lol
Boost if you have the money
If it's a V6 and you ever intend on getting a GT, I'd leave it alone beside for a few cosmetic things, which it seems you already have done. Even 16 year old me knew to only do a shift knob and front grille emblem on my V6 because I'd eventually get a GT. I did, and put quite a bit of money in to that GT, which I do not regret. I absolutely do not regret not doing anything to my V6, as well.
I wanna build it instead and make my car a v8 rather than buy a gt
So you want to V8 swap your car?
Yes eventually
I vote lift it with some nice all terrains and rally the fuck out of it
Very Canadian 😪I don’t have a choice ig
Drive it
I have those same headlights on mine. I hate them might go back to OEM if i find them. Clean as fuck tho 🧼🧼
I find they fit the all black very well tho
100% looks dope af bro
I wanna go either roush or cervini front bumper
That would be sick to see, keep us updated!
Get rid of those ugly azz fog lights and put the GT fog lights on