3.8 Power HungryI have been a Mustang fan for quite some time now. I own a '97 3.8 V-6 Mustang. I have already added a dual exhaust system using Flowmaster mufflers, a K&N filter, an underdrive pulley system, and a Hypertech chip. Besides the supercharger system from Vortech, what else could I add to get a little more horsepower out of my Pony?Trey SmithWaynesboro, MS
One word, Trey-nitrous. A nice little 75hp, fogger-style system will really wake up your V-6 for when you need it. The system is reasonably priced and quite simple to install, if you keep the horsepower numbers down. Other options you can look into include a steeper set of rear gears and a cold air/ram air conversion. Of course, if you want to make more naturally aspirated horsepower, there are companies such as Super Six Motorsports [(912) 926-4489] that offer ported heads, intakes, custom cams, and more. One of Super Six's cars has all of its own engine upgrades and a Vortech supercharger putting out nearly 400 hp at the rear wheels. Yes, look again-that read "400 hp." Give Super Six a call, and tell them Mustang Monthly sent you.
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