# Twin turbo-ing my mustang? **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Tags:** mustang, ford\ **Created:** [July 24, 2022, 12:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/twin-turbo-ing-my-mustang/185440 "2022-07-24T00:52:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![circuitsmith](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/circuitsmith/32/40376_2.png) [@circuitsmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/circuitsmith)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2022, 3:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/twin-turbo-ing-my-mustang/185440/21 "2022-07-24T15:15:43Z")
I would drive this car as is; get some maintenance experience under your belt; save some money; wait for the car market to loosen up, then look for a more exciting car. ---
**Author:** ![FoDaddy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/fodaddy/32/717_2.png) [@FoDaddy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FoDaddy)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2022, 3:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/twin-turbo-ing-my-mustang/185440/22 "2022-07-24T15:46:57Z")
> [@santos.orenga\_180962](#): > > but how come there are turbo kits from big companies out there specific to this mustang v6 model that would pump the car up to 400hp if the car can’t handle that much boost and power? Two reasons; 1. They don’t care what happens to your engine, they aren’t providing any warranty, 2. They assume you’ll do you due diligence and perform the necessary supporting mods yourself (I.E. forged rods, crank, and pistons.) ---
**Author:** ![bcohen2010](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/779978/32.png) [@bcohen2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bcohen2010)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2022, 4:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/twin-turbo-ing-my-mustang/185440/23 "2022-07-24T16:01:24Z")
How is a stock V-6 Mustang not fast enough for you? When I was younger, the most common “sports cars” were the Toyota Celica, Honda Prelude, Honda Civic hatchback, Dodge Shadow 2-door, Ford Probe, and Chevrolet Beretta. Most of these had a 4-cylinder NA engine with around 120 hp, though some offered a V-6 with around 140-150 hp. And yet, these cars all felt really _fast_, especially compared to minivans, trucks, and sedans of the time. The point I am trying to make is that unless you are taking your car to the race track, or having it tested on a dyno, performance is _highly_ subjective, and often colored by expectations more than reality. In actuality, a V-6 Mustang is a high-performance car, especially compared to the 4-cylinder sedans which just about everyone else drives. However, after watching too many “Fast and Furious” movies, and seeing your friends with their highly modified sports cars, suddenly the Mustang seems “slow” by comparison. But spending $10k or more to turbocharge it is not the solution. Adjusting your expectations is. ---
**Author:** ![PintoKid](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/pintokid/32/45996_2.png) [@PintoKid](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PintoKid)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2022, 4:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/twin-turbo-ing-my-mustang/185440/24 "2022-07-24T16:14:08Z")
I’d recommend you visit a Mustang-specific forum like [https://www.allfordmustangs.com](https://www.allfordmustangs.com) . They have engine-specific subsections. I pretty much guarantee you’ll run into someone who has done exactly what you propose. ---
**Author:** ![FoDaddy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/fodaddy/32/717_2.png) [@FoDaddy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FoDaddy)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2022, 4:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/twin-turbo-ing-my-mustang/185440/25 "2022-07-24T16:40:00Z")
None of those cars are “sports cars” in the traditional sense. Sport compacts perhaps though, none were considered fast (with the exception of the later VTEC Preludes) for their times, at least not when compared to the V8 Mustangs/Camaros/Trans-Ams or 300ZX’s, or twin turbo 3000GT’s and Supras. Compared to it’s contemporaries a 4.0L Mustang isn’t that fast. A V6 Altima, Accord, or Camry will offer equal or better performance. A current gen Miata will beat it handily in a drag race. The 2011+ Mustang V6’s with the much more modern 3.7L Duratec were significantly faster. ---
**Author:** ![circuitsmith](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/circuitsmith/32/40376_2.png) [@circuitsmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/circuitsmith)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2022, 6:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/twin-turbo-ing-my-mustang/185440/26 "2022-07-24T18:28:58Z")
Put a cam in it, perhaps. [http://www.supersixmotorsports.com/\_pdf/2018/SSM201840SOHCHeadsCams.pdf](http://www.supersixmotorsports.com/_pdf/2018/SSM201840SOHCHeadsCams.pdf) ---
**Author:** ![Beancounter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/59ef9b/32.png) [@Beancounter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Beancounter)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2022, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/twin-turbo-ing-my-mustang/185440/27 "2022-07-24T21:50:59Z")
> [@circuitsmith](#): > > I would drive this car as is; get some maintenance experience under your belt; save some money; wait for the car market to loosen up, then look for a more exciting car. 8 Good advice. I’ve recently seen a Jaguar S Type R, 144,000 miles, with the Turbo Charged Ford for V8 for about the same price of the mods. ---
**Author:** ![santos.orenga\_180962](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/santos.orenga_180962/32/32345_2.png) [@santos.orenga\_180962](https://community.cartalk.com/u/santos.orenga_180962)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2022, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/twin-turbo-ing-my-mustang/185440/28 "2022-07-24T21:54:30Z")
> [@JoeMario](#): > > But do remember that many of us had the same passion for trying radical ideas back in our youth. While many of the things I tried did fail, what I learned by experiencing them was invaluable. > > I wouldn’t trade those failures for anything. Thank you Nice to hear someone appreciating their mistakes for allowing them to learn and grow. thank you for your wisdom and positive take on life. ---
**Author:** ![santos.orenga\_180962](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/santos.orenga_180962/32/32345_2.png) [@santos.orenga\_180962](https://community.cartalk.com/u/santos.orenga_180962)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2022, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/twin-turbo-ing-my-mustang/185440/29 "2022-07-24T22:00:18Z")
> [@PintoKid](#): > > I’d recommend you visit a Mustang-specific forum like [https://www.allfordmustangs.com](https://www.allfordmustangs.com) . They have engine-specific subsections. I pretty much guarantee you’ll run into someone who has done exactly what you propose. Thank you i will look into this ---
**Author:** ![santos.orenga\_180962](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/santos.orenga_180962/32/32345_2.png) [@santos.orenga\_180962](https://community.cartalk.com/u/santos.orenga_180962)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2022, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/twin-turbo-ing-my-mustang/185440/30 "2022-07-24T22:02:50Z")
> [@circuitsmith](#): > > Put a cam in it, perhaps. would that be to help handle the extra power? ---
**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2022, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/twin-turbo-ing-my-mustang/185440/31 "2022-07-24T23:26:42Z")
The cam is to make additional power. Typically at a higher RPM. The cam in the post is for the older pushrod engine. The SOHC V6 needs 2 cams and regrinds are about all that is offered… for $750 a pair. They require tune. ---
**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2022, 11:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/twin-turbo-ing-my-mustang/185440/32 "2022-07-24T23:39:07Z")
No experience w/two turbo’ing a Mustang, but if I had that interest the first place I’d look is over at Hot Rod magazine’s website, searching for articles on Mustang turbo projects. The next place I’d look is the Summit Racing website. > [@santos.orenga\_180962](#): > > I already know what most of you are going to say but was just wondering? Ok, then I don’t have to say it … lol … ---
**Author:** ![santos.orenga\_180962](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/santos.orenga_180962/32/32345_2.png) [@santos.orenga\_180962](https://community.cartalk.com/u/santos.orenga_180962)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2022, 2:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/twin-turbo-ing-my-mustang/185440/33 "2022-07-25T02:18:38Z")
> [@Mustangman](#): > > The cam is to make additional power. Typically at a higher RPM. The cam in the post is for the older pushrod engine. The SOHC V6 needs 2 cams and regrinds are about all that is offered… for $750 a pair. > > They require tune. oh yeh ok, interesting, thats quite a bit of money, but just wondering what kind of power could you expect to gain after installing better cams+tuned? maybe 40/50hp? (on a mustang like mine which is 210hp) ---
**Author:** ![santos.orenga\_180962](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/santos.orenga_180962/32/32345_2.png) [@santos.orenga\_180962](https://community.cartalk.com/u/santos.orenga_180962)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2022, 2:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/twin-turbo-ing-my-mustang/185440/34 "2022-07-25T02:19:49Z")
> [@George\_San\_Jose1](#): > > No experience w/two turbo’ing a Mustang, but if I had that interest the first place I’d look is over at Hot Rod magazine’s website, searching for articles on Mustang turbo projects. The next place I’d look is the Summit Racing website. thank you ! > [@George\_San\_Jose1](#): > > Ok, then I don’t have to say it … lol … right? 🤣 ---
**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2022, 12:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/twin-turbo-ing-my-mustang/185440/35 "2022-07-25T12:04:43Z")
> [@santos.orenga\_180962](#): > > maybe 40/50hp? (on a mustang like mine which is 210hp With no other changes… maybe 20 to 30 HP. ---
**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2022, 2:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/twin-turbo-ing-my-mustang/185440/36 "2022-07-25T14:00:09Z")
I would choose long tube headers with cats and an H pipe before cams. There is really no downside to a more efficient exhaust. It boosts power with only a tune and no other changes… But it helps every other change be more effective. ---
**Author:** ![santos.orenga\_180962](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/santos.orenga_180962/32/32345_2.png) [@santos.orenga\_180962](https://community.cartalk.com/u/santos.orenga_180962)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2022, 2:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/twin-turbo-ing-my-mustang/185440/37 "2022-07-25T14:05:02Z")
> [@Mustangman](#): > > I would choose long tube headers with cats and an H pipe before cams. There is really no downside to a more efficient exhaust. It boosts power with only a tune and no other changes… But it helps every other change be more effective. interesting yeh, those are some mods that my friend also advised a while ago. i quite like the sound of those mods, healthy for the car and not too complicated. would that be with a sports cat? and is the H pipe dual exhausts is that what it is. ---
**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2022, 2:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/twin-turbo-ing-my-mustang/185440/38 "2022-07-25T14:10:55Z")
The catted header kits use high performance cats. The H pipe connects the dual exhausts behind the header but the duals continue. It boosts mid range torque. An X pipe boosts the high rpm HP. Your engine doesn’t allow enough air for high rpm so an H pipe will help you more. ---
**Author:** ![circuitsmith](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/circuitsmith/32/40376_2.png) [@circuitsmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/circuitsmith)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2022, 2:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/twin-turbo-ing-my-mustang/185440/39 "2022-07-25T14:17:57Z")
> [@Mustangman](#): > > The cam in the post is for the older pushrod engine. Thx. I fixed it. ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2022, 2:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/twin-turbo-ing-my-mustang/185440/40 "2022-07-25T14:19:40Z")
That exhaust and the new ring/pinion would be a good combination. More fun to drive, and more fun to hear. You said you have a larger set of rims-what tires will you use? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/t/twin-turbo-ing-my-mustang/185440.md?page=1) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/t/twin-turbo-ing-my-mustang/185440.md?page=3)