Would I have to upgrade my transmission??
Asked by PrettyBoyFrost Feb 16, 2020 at 05:15 AM about the 2001 Ford Mustang Coupe RWD
Question type: Car Customization
If I buy a complete turbocharger kit for my 2001 Ford
mustang v6 3.8L would I have to upgrade my transmission
or anything else for that matter???.... because I was told I
would have to upgrade my transmission bc it would be
adding more horsepower then it could handle so I'm tryn
to see what I'd need to do...
4 Answers
Did you complete a compression test on the engine? You don't want to install a supercharger on a weak high mileage engine. You will have to install an intercooler and upgrade the fuel system and a tune. It depends on your level of boost, if you need to upgrade the brakes and transmission. Why not sell your V6 Mustang and pick up a GT? Might be overall more cost effective if your looking for some more power and fun.
https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/Discussion-c116_ds467869
https://www.americanmuscle.com/how-to-prep-an-s550-for-supercharging.html
Ditto on the GT. You will spend a lot of money on your V6 and when you are done a stock GT will be faster.