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Steeda squeezes V8 performance from Ford V6 Mustang

Steeda squeezes V8 performance from Ford V6 Mustang

Kenneth Hall January 15th, 2008 Kenneth Hall By Kenneth Hall Author January 15th, 2008
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December 31st, 1969 With fuel prices continuing to rise ever steeper, even enthusiasts have to start considering downsizing to a smaller more fuel efficient model. Thankfully, tuners like Steeda are there to ensure that increased fuel economy doesn’t have to come at the cost of performance. With the addition of a positive displacement Roots-type supercharger, cold air intake and a high-flow exhaust system, Steeda lifts output of the normally mundane V6 Mustang to an impressive 355hp and 365lb-ft. of torque. The lighter V6 also benefits from a near perfect 50/50 weight distribution and with an optional suspension and brake pack, comprised of custom lower trailing arms, 14in slotted rotors and adjustable front and rear swaybars, the Steeda QS6 will be able to take full advantage of all that extra power. To dress up the car, designers added a custom front fascia, Steeda badging and stripes and an effective rear wing with carbon fiber winglets. The interior continues the muscle car theme with billet aluminum trim and a Stewart Warner performance gauge cluster.
Steeda squeezes V8 performance from Ford V6 Mustang

Steeda squeezes V8 performance from Ford V6 Mustang

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With fuel prices continuing to rise ever steeper, even enthusiasts have to start considering downsizing to a smaller more fuel efficient model. Thankfully, tuners like Steeda are there to ensure that increased fuel economy doesn’t have to come at the cost of performance. With the addition of a positive displacement Roots-type supercharger, cold air intake and a high-flow exhaust system, Steeda lifts output of the normally mundane V6 Mustang to an impressive 355hp and 365lb-ft. of torque.

The lighter V6 also benefits from a near perfect 50/50 weight distribution and with an optional suspension and brake pack, comprised of custom lower trailing arms, 14in slotted rotors and adjustable front and rear swaybars, the Steeda QS6 will be able to take full advantage of all that extra power.

To dress up the car, designers added a custom front fascia, Steeda badging and stripes and an effective rear wing with carbon fiber winglets. The interior continues the muscle car theme with billet aluminum trim and a Stewart Warner performance gauge cluster.

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  1. By Gus #1, Posted: 1/16/2008

    Impressive, but does it actually get better mileage than the V8? And does it need super-unleaded with the blower?
    Looks cool, though.

  2. By admin #2, Posted: 1/16/2008

    Steeda claims mileage is similar to the stock V6 but in the end knowing you have a supercharger down there is definitely going to affect things.

  3. By chris #3, Posted: 1/16/2008

    yes the whole thing about artificial boosting; now you have more available power. are you going to use it? in an MKS? probably not often. in this? heeeelllllll yeah!!!

    This sounds like an incredible thing; getting more power out of the V6 than the v8 GT version (300 hp) but lets remember that that V6 is a 4L monster to begin with. the V8 is only another 600 cc bigger. Fords saying they can get 400 hp from the 3.5L V6, and steeda is (only) managing 350 from the 4.0L?

    I'm joking, thats nearly doubt the power that this engine has in the first place; and for a bolt on after market upgrade that doesnt void your warrantee? VERY cool.

    just can't wait for the next mustang to get the 3.5L in the base model; a bump in power and better mileage from a smaller engine. u want the GT? lets just turbo that for you. aaaaaaaaaaand heres a 400 hp mustang. thhhhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaankyouuuuuuuuuu

  4. By Gus #4, Posted: 1/16/2008

    Those are rip snortin' numbers, no doubt about it.
    But like I said, I doubt it gets the same mileage as the base V6 or regular fuel.
    Many people don't take that into consideration, it's not just the mpg that matters, but the cost per mile that eventually hits your pocketbook. Premium unleaded (at least here in Southern California) is around $3.75 a gallon, wheras regular is $3.19...

  5. By chris #5, Posted: 1/16/2008

    gus; would you prefer the mileage of the GT? lol. not exactly the most dainty engine ever.

    as far as boosting is concerned, well, at least with turbos, it literally is nothing more than a stock engine at cruising speeds. the super chargers draw from the crank, not the exhaust spools, like a turbo. so yes a super charger is always engaged, unless they've put a clutch on it. but they may have also retuned the engine too. you never know.

  6. By Gus #6, Posted: 1/16/2008

    Well, my 4.6 gets 18 around town and 24 on the freeway on regular gas.
    I consider that more than adequate, considering I don't commute to work.
    But, if I did have a commute, I would opt for a V6 with a turbo, because I really don't think this car gets the mileage they're talking about with a supercharger.
    The mileage of the V6 isn't that fantastic in any event, since it's a pretty big motor.

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