Simple HP Gains

[HiLandR]

I am looking at trying to grab a few more horsepower from simple modifications. Is there a guide somewhere for the 3.8? Like spark plug recommendations, intakes, exhaust, with real numbers associated with them?

 

[16UltV6Guy]

Don't know of a guide.

AEM makes an intake for it.

 

[MrMegadeth]

Lose 50 lbs. That's gotta be worth 1-2 Hp.

 

[dareckibmw]

You picked the wrong car, buddy. There is absolutely nothing out there for 3.8 and 5.0. The only real gain in HP/TQ is getting g80 sport or G70 with 3.3L twin turbo.

 

[HiLandR]

Thanks all. I was just curious.

 

[carguy75]

I am looking at trying to grab a few more horsepower from simple modifications. Is there a guide somewhere for the 3.8? Like spark plug recommendations, intakes, exhaust, with real numbers associated with them?

I would try using premium gasoline(91 or 93 octane) and installing an K&N performance air filter to free up several ponies lost due to the stock paper air filter restriction and possible timing retard when using 87 octane. You may also install a Sprint Booster module to help reduce the throttle by wire lag which usually improves acceleration times over the stock throttle-by-wire calibration.

Not much more modifications available for the 3.8 engine that I am aware of, however the 3.8 is pretty good performer in stock form for this type of car. Car and Driver rates the 2015 0-60 mph at 5.9 seconds, which damn is good for such a heavy large luxury sedan.

2015 Hyundai Genesis Sedan V-6 RWD

 

[HiLandR]

Excellent response Carguy75. Thank you!

 

[EdP]

Not much more modifications available for the 3.8 engine that I am aware of, however the 3.8 is pretty good performer in stock form for this type of car. Car and Driver rates the 2015 0-60 mph at 5.9 seconds, which damn is good for such a heavy large luxury sedan.

2015 Hyundai Genesis Sedan V-6 RWD

Many of us have high expectations. It was amazing years ago to hit 6 seconds in a big engined car of years ago. Now we can get 4s and 5s on big luxury cars. Many Ferrari could not hit that.
https://www.zeroto60times.com/7-plus-second-cars-0-60-mph-times/

 

[skipgen]

Back in the day, you needed some serious $$$ to get into sub 6 sec 0 - 60...