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How many HP - 11/9/2007 11:28:58 AM

smokeandride

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Just wondering how much hp a stock 2003 mustang coupe has, 4 speed automatic. I did a quick search and saw 390hp but is that for the 5 speed manuaul ?

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RE: How many HP - 11/9/2007 11:33:41 AM

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quote:

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Just wondering how much hp a stock 2003 mustang coupe has, 4 speed automatic. I did a quick search and saw 390hp but is that for the 5 speed manuaul ?

190bhp for the v6

390bhp for the cobra

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RE: How many HP - 11/9/2007 11:39:58 AM

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ouch, not what i wanted to here :(. Thanks though! Any suggestions for quick easy/cheap ways to improve hp. Cold air intake is my first item on my list, looking at getting a bbk cold air intake for about $180 from americanmuscle. Any other suggestions ?

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RE: How many HP - 11/9/2007 11:45:26 AM

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quote:

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ouch, not what i wanted to here :(. Thanks though! Any suggestions for quick easy/cheap ways to improve hp. Cold air intake is my first item on my list, looking at getting a bbk cold air intake for about $180 from americanmuscle. Any other suggestions ?

Get a cai from eBay and save yourself 120$ or so.....

Their are no cheap ways to effectively improve hp other than nitrous.

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RE: How many HP - 11/9/2007 11:50:35 AM

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Thanks! Any suggestions on which ones i should be looking at on ebay ? I'm a huge novice when it comes to this stuff.

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RE: How many HP - 11/9/2007 12:09:08 PM

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Here you go: 99$ free shipping
http://www.mrbodykit.com/accessories/99mustang.htm

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RE: How many HP - 11/9/2007 12:18:43 PM

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you're the man

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RE: How many HP - 11/9/2007 12:24:28 PM

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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/99-04-Ford-Mustang-3-8-V6-Cold-Air-Intake-00-01-02-03_W0QQitemZ180178395541QQihZ008QQcategoryZ38634QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

eBay ... approx. $50, shipped. You can do a search for the following terms: 99 Mustang 3.8 Cold Air

Make sure any seller you're interested in has a lot of feedback (I suggest around 99-percent positive because you can't please everyone) before you bid/buy online. There are plenty of installation instructions for these kits online (with good photos & suggestions) if you want to research the install/fitment before you dive in. It's a minor modification, but the easiest Hp/$$ you'll get.

Do it ... you won't be sorry.

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RE: How many HP - 11/9/2007 1:56:57 PM

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wow great price. So is there really much of a difference between different manufactors of these cai's or is it all the same ? I'm just trying to figure out why the price varies so much. From like $179 on americanmuslce to $50 on ebay.

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RE: How many HP - 11/9/2007 2:15:33 PM

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The main price difference is the chrome peices. The chrome on the cheaper kits tend to fade a bit over time, while the more expensive kits keep their shine.

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RE: How many HP - 11/9/2007 2:27:37 PM

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good to know. i dont really care about the 'looks' under the hood so ill go with the cheaper stuff

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RE: How many HP - 11/9/2007 5:17:11 PM

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The main price difference is the chrome peices. The chrome on the cheaper kits tend to fade a bit over time, while the more expensive kits keep their shine.

+1, not to mention that the hoses rot, and the damn clamps are prone to rust with ebay kits, but hey, you get whatyou pay for. Do a search on the forums, there are much better things to do to gain rwhp than an CAI.

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RE: How many HP - 11/12/2007 12:04:44 PM

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I got mine from Americanmucsle.com and paid 79.99 for it.. It is still in great shape.

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RE: How many HP - 11/12/2007 5:36:23 PM

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remove the silencer and put in a K&N filter. 50 bucks, and you get the same performance, without the flashyness. I don't really give a damn about what my engine bay looks like. Its not a show car, and I'd rather spend that 150 bucks on an UD pulley and belt, and then you've got a pseudo CAI and an UD pulley.

of course, I think the 99+ are more expensive for the UDP, not sure how much though.

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RE: How many HP - 11/20/2007 11:07:31 AM

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wont feel much power difference, if anything with a CAI.

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RE: How many HP - 11/20/2007 8:33:26 PM

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you all do know that hp is not a real measurement hp is just a mathimatical eqation and nothing else if you can rev high you have more hp thats all the higher you can rev the more hp you get

for instance the old muscle cars where rated HP at 4500 rpm but truthfully they redlined at 55-6000 which sugnifically raised the true hp they did this for insurance purpases

power(tq) x time(rpm) / 5252 = HP

if you realy want to compare cars and mods compare tq you tq is what makes up your hp

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RE: How many HP - 11/21/2007 9:13:00 AM

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dude, he just wants a cai

let the noob sauce do some simple mods so he can realize that he needs some F/I to really make the sixxer go.

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RE: How many HP - 11/23/2007 11:43:09 PM

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quote:

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remove the silencer and put in a K&N filter. 50 bucks, and you get the same performance, without the flashyness. I don't really give a damn about what my engine bay looks like. Its not a show car, and I'd rather spend that 150 bucks on an UD pulley and belt, and then you've got a pseudo CAI and an UD pulley.

of course, I think the 99+ are more expensive for the UDP, not sure how much though.

+1 excatally what i have done and i think its nice to have the more stock look but thats IMO
on the ohter hand ud pully's are like 200 or so if im not mistaken the difference being we have the harmonic ballencer

and no you deff pay to play the M112 kits run 1700 minus the new hood cuz it wont fit under a sixer hood

i think for the completes and they have been making about 15HP on average per lb of boost but hot dang at say 7lbs boost to run on a stock bottom end thats what 105HP gain give or take? plus a really cool sound and a friggin sc to brag about

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