how much power can a stock 2v take?

98Thunder · November 5th, 2009, 02:00 PM

just curious. also looking to get a few ideas for getting good power out of my motor with less than $3k. i want to do heads and cams for sure with an alum flywheel and intake. anything else? looking to do some of this with tax return

sharkbait · November 5th, 2009, 02:10 PM

A good rule of thumb is 400hp is a good point to stop HP wise on the stock bottom end.

Heads and cams with the flywheel and intake... il say that will put you up in the 300 ish range.

Add maybe a 50shot of nos? Get a really nice tune and there you go.
3.73's are also a good idea. or if your staying N/A maybe some 4.10's

bought blower used for $1k. craigslist.

mustanginky · November 5th, 2009, 04:11 PM

if you're staying n/a you'll not make as much power as the engine can handle. with a blower, around 10-11 lbs of boost is about as much as you'd want. i ran 12 on a non pi motor for awhile but she let go lol.

ModMustang97GT · November 5th, 2009, 04:55 PM

The recommended range for the stock set up is between 400-450 rwhp depending on the tune and driving style. Some people have had 500rwhp cars that hold together for quite a while. Others blew up at 390 rwhp driving like retards.

The block is good to over 1000 hp
The stock crank is not recommended over 600-700 hp
The stock rods and pistons are crap and can't take more than about 400-450 hence the limit.

The heads don't flow well enough to approach the limit without a power adder, the n/a aftermarket is too expensive to make it work.

98Thunder · November 6th, 2009, 06:38 PM

yeah i want to stay n/a, and i would like to put a blower in with my pi heads and the other stuff. i wou;d lile to make 400rwhp at best but its not necessary. thanks for the input!

November 5th, 2009, 02:00 PM	#1
98Thunder Regular 1998 Mustang GT Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Douglasville,GA Posts: 68	how much power can a stock 2v take? just curious. also looking to get a few ideas for getting good power out of my motor with less than $3k. i want to do heads and cams for sure with an alum flywheel and intake. anything else? looking to do some of this with tax return __________________ '98 GT-Lowering kit, BBK Cold Air kit, 70mm Ford Racing throttle body, Ford Racing Underdrive Pulleys, Steeda Short throw shifter, stock PI heads(not on motor yet) Last edited by 98Thunder : November 5th, 2009 at 02:04 PM. Reason: needed to add stuff

November 5th, 2009, 02:10 PM	#2
sharkbait Regular 1997 Mustang GT 13ish not to quick Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pasadena MD Posts: 72	A good rule of thumb is 400hp is a good point to stop HP wise on the stock bottom end. Heads and cams with the flywheel and intake... il say that will put you up in the 300 ish range. Add maybe a 50shot of nos? Get a really nice tune and there you go. 3.73's are also a good idea. or if your staying N/A maybe some 4.10's bought blower used for $1k. craigslist. __________________ Powerdyne Supercharger 6psi. BBK 78mm Throttle body and plenium. Magnaflow Exhaust. 30lbs FRRP Injectors, 255LPH BBK Fuel pump. 30# Mass Air. FRPP 9mm Wires and MSD Coil packs. Also e3 plugs. More coming soon

November 5th, 2009, 04:11 PM	#3
mustanginky Enthusiast 2000 gt Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: La grange, KY Posts: 963	if you're staying n/a you'll not make as much power as the engine can handle. with a blower, around 10-11 lbs of boost is about as much as you'd want. i ran 12 on a non pi motor for awhile but she let go lol. __________________ Procharged 2000 5 Speed BAB GT, 7.3 lbs, 368 hp, 406 rwtq. HARDCORE CREW

November 5th, 2009, 04:55 PM	#4
ModMustang97GT Hardcore Enthusiast 1997 Mustang GT Faster than an s4 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,315	The recommended range for the stock set up is between 400-450 rwhp depending on the tune and driving style. Some people have had 500rwhp cars that hold together for quite a while. Others blew up at 390 rwhp driving like retards. The block is good to over 1000 hp The stock crank is not recommended over 600-700 hp The stock rods and pistons are crap and can't take more than about 400-450 hence the limit. The heads don't flow well enough to approach the limit without a power adder, the n/a aftermarket is too expensive to make it work. __________________ Aztec Gold 97GT. MM CC Plates, Panhard Bar, SFC's & Tower Brace Eibach Sway Bars H&R Race Springs/Bilstein Shocks MAC CAI, LT's, Catted H and Pro-Dumps KB Boost-a-Spark PI Swap Spun Main Bearing... Author of The Official Suspension Guide

November 6th, 2009, 06:38 PM	#5
98Thunder Regular 1998 Mustang GT Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Douglasville,GA Posts: 68	yeah i want to stay n/a, and i would like to put a blower in with my pi heads and the other stuff. i wou;d lile to make 400rwhp at best but its not necessary. thanks for the input! __________________ '98 GT-Lowering kit, BBK Cold Air kit, 70mm Ford Racing throttle body, Ford Racing Underdrive Pulleys, Steeda Short throw shifter, stock PI heads(not on motor yet)

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