After some consideration, I would like to keep my car and upgrade performance.


The car was a factory V6 that now has a 4.6L Bullitt engine. Pretty well bone stock with the exception of a K&N air filter and I have no idea if that is actually an improvement over stock.

I have owned the car for 5 years and pretty well dealt with all the cosmetic items that I could have and would like to increase the HP. Did a dyno pull last year at Dasilva netting 248 to the wheels. I have to say, the whole crew at Dasilva's are a bunch of awesome guys. Joe said we could get the car to 400HP with some bolt ons and a tune. I would like to start the journey to 400. I realize this is modest compared to most of your cars but I drive this car about 500km per summer and just want to enjoy it with some more giddy up.

Anyway, looking to do some tinkering on my own and trying to work with at $1500 budget. So, this is what i am thinking:

Underdrive pulleys
Cold Air Intake
Cat back exhaust - should I take out the cats?
Tune

I would appreciate some input from some experienced folks here. I am a white collar guy with a bit better than entry level wrenching skills. I don't think that list is going to get me to 400, what else do I need? Will it fit my budget?

Thanks
Joe