can my stock motor handle this??

rocket · November 16th, 2010, 09:45 PM

wondered what the stock block can handle.

I have the V-3 SI Vortec with power pipe, BBK headers/x-pipe and exhaust, along with new distributor and plug wires.

Wondered if I put trick flow head/cam/intake to go along with what I have will it handle it or would i need to do something more?

StangBanger302 · November 16th, 2010, 10:31 PM

All depends on how much boost you're running. And it depends on if your block was a good one or a not so good one. The FAIR number is 500RWHP...Some break at 300RWHP and some last at 550RWHP. All depends. If you have a conservative tune with that setup, you'll have quite the streeter

rocket · November 16th, 2010, 10:34 PM

well hopefully i have a good block. its a 90 so at least its forged pistons. i know its not been beat up as it was my dads car before mine.

also, with that kind of set up, or just the vortec im running now, what gears would be too much? 3.55 or 3.73? dont want to do nothing but spin the tires, can do that now. didn't know if i could put those gears and have a good running car that still kinda hooks up

juggernaut 5.0 · November 17th, 2010, 12:01 AM

youll be fine, as long as your boost isnt insane, the 5.0 has perfect compression for a lil boost anyways

November 16th, 2010, 09:45 PM	#1
rocket Regular 1990 Mustang GT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ankeny, IA Posts: 88 iTrader: 0 reviews	can my stock motor handle this?? wondered what the stock block can handle. I have the V-3 SI Vortec with power pipe, BBK headers/x-pipe and exhaust, along with new distributor and plug wires. Wondered if I put trick flow head/cam/intake to go along with what I have will it handle it or would i need to do something more? __________________ '90 GT Vortec SI with pro-pipe Eibach pro kit KYB adjustable shocks/struts BBK headers/x-pipe/american thunders

November 16th, 2010, 10:31 PM	#2
StangBanger302 Hardcore Enthusiast 1992 Mustang LX 13.0 @ 105 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New York Posts: 2,230 iTrader: 0 reviews	All depends on how much boost you're running. And it depends on if your block was a good one or a not so good one. The FAIR number is 500RWHP...Some break at 300RWHP and some last at 550RWHP. All depends. If you have a conservative tune with that setup, you'll have quite the streeter __________________ As I lay rubber down the street I pray for traction I can keep But if I spin, and begin to slide Please dear God, protect my ride

November 16th, 2010, 10:34 PM	#3
rocket Regular 1990 Mustang GT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ankeny, IA Posts: 88 iTrader: 0 reviews	well hopefully i have a good block. its a 90 so at least its forged pistons. i know its not been beat up as it was my dads car before mine. also, with that kind of set up, or just the vortec im running now, what gears would be too much? 3.55 or 3.73? dont want to do nothing but spin the tires, can do that now. didn't know if i could put those gears and have a good running car that still kinda hooks up __________________ '90 GT Vortec SI with pro-pipe Eibach pro kit KYB adjustable shocks/struts BBK headers/x-pipe/american thunders

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November 17th, 2010, 12:01 AM	#4
juggernaut 5.0 Newbie 1987 LX 5.0 N/A Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Apopka Posts: 36 iTrader: 0 reviews	youll be fine, as long as your boost isnt insane, the 5.0 has perfect compression for a lil boost anyways

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