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How to Get More Horsepower Out of a 96 V6 Ford Mustang

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  Before the recent reintroduction of a number of different American muscle cars, the Ford Mustang was the last remaining muscle car. While car enthusiasts have historically been attracted to the performance focused GT models, more budget-minded consumers have been attracted to the more economical V6 Mustang. Although not nearly as powerful as the GT model Mustangs, the power generated by V6 Mustangs can be greatly increased with a few changes to the vehicle's electronic control unit, exhaust and air intake systems. Difficulty: Moderate Things You'll Need Performance chip Aftermarket air intake system Aftermarket exhaust system Instructions Remove the Mustang's factory exhaust system and replace it with any of a number of aftermarket systems. The aftermarket systems help to increase horsepower by improving the flow of exhaust gases from the engine and reducing the amount of back pressure in the exhaust system. Aftermarket systems are able to accomplish this through the use of wide diameter piping. Alter the Mustang's electronic control unit by attaching a performance enhancing chip. The performance chip will change the software that manages the engine to produce more horsepower. Additionally, some chips will alter the vehicle's fuel and ignition maps to increase the vehicle's overall performance. Replace the vehicle's air intake system with an aftermarket system deigned to improve the flow of cool air into the engine. A number of different companies manufacture systems that involve everything from a simple replacement filter to a full cold air intake system. Regardless of the specific system used, the vehicle's horsepower and fuel economy will be improved. Tips & Warnings Warning: While performance chips allow for improved engine output and an increase in overall vehicle performance, the vehicle's fuel economy may suffer as a result of the performance chip.