Motor Limit

Mach Boy · October 23rd, 2007, 09:04 PM

What's the limit of my stock motor on HP. Meaning what is the safest amount of horsepower you would throw on the motor without having to really worry about breaking the threshold. IE this is a daily driver.

yojoe600 · October 23rd, 2007, 09:19 PM

im thinking around 450 but a great tune... anything less should be fine

GTsetGO · October 23rd, 2007, 09:20 PM

yeah, you are limited by the internals for the most part. put some forged internals in that thing and it will take whatever you have to throw at it

Mach Boy · October 23rd, 2007, 09:24 PM

How much would it cost to upgrade the internals and what would I need to upgrade? I'm thinking it's out of my price range but try to surprise me.

yojoe600 · October 23rd, 2007, 09:38 PM

2000 for a whole kit or add about 700 and get the whole forged short block that can handle 900 hp

heres a link
http://www.modularmustangracing.com/...hortblocks.htm

C MY 4D · October 23rd, 2007, 09:40 PM

The real question is where are you from? Tuning is the key factor. the bottom end could be bullet proof but if all you have are idiots tuning around you it won't run very long.

Saleenwolf720 · October 23rd, 2007, 10:10 PM

I've heard that our internals are good for 400-450hp and our blocks are good for 600-700hp.

jivepepper · October 23rd, 2007, 10:37 PM

Originally Posted by Saleenwolf720

I've heard that our internals are good for 400-450hp and our blocks are good for 600-700hp.

The block is good to 1500+

Saleenwolf720 · October 23rd, 2007, 11:09 PM

Originally Posted by jivepepper

Originally Posted by Saleenwolf720

I've heard that our internals are good for 400-450hp and our blocks are good for 600-700hp.

The block is good to 1500+

Are you sure? A couple people on this forum told me 600-700, but if its 1500+ then thats good news . Your car looks damn nice btw

MustangMatt96GT · October 23rd, 2007, 11:15 PM

i would say more like 950-1100 but its way up there!!

Mach Boy · October 23rd, 2007, 11:28 PM

I was always told 400-450 neighborhood. What makes it closer to 900? I'm not wanting to push the threshold, I want to know a safe amount of horsepower.

Saleenwolf720 · October 23rd, 2007, 11:34 PM

Originally Posted by Mach Boy

I was always told 400-450 neighborhood. What makes it closer to 900? I'm not wanting to push the threshold, I want to know a safe amount of horsepower.

400-450 is on stock internals bro. The guys talkin about 900-1100hp are talking about how much the actual block can take. I would personally feel safe at 400hp with a kickass tune.

Mach Boy · October 23rd, 2007, 11:49 PM

Thanks for clarifying.

Mach Boy · October 23rd, 2007, 11:50 PM

Oh and is that at the crank or at the wheels?

RyanGT · October 23rd, 2007, 11:53 PM

wheels

B0B · October 24th, 2007, 01:17 AM

1000+ hp is what a cast iron block will handle.

you have an aluminum block. those are good for 650.

ujslost · October 24th, 2007, 02:30 AM

just where the heck are you guys getting this info?

jivepepper · October 24th, 2007, 02:36 AM

Originally Posted by MustangMatt96GT

i would say more like 950-1100 but its way up there!!

MMR just produced a 2000hp mod motor.

jivepepper · October 24th, 2007, 02:41 AM

Originally Posted by ujslost

just where the heck are you guys getting this info?

7 years of research. I forgot he had an aluminim block.

TyCouey2000GT · October 24th, 2007, 07:26 AM

I've seen a ton of videos of 99-03 stangs blowing out ther bottom end. They all had over 400hp, and when they got there car running hard in high rpms. Boom, a lot of em threw connecting rods.

October 23rd, 2007, 09:04 PM	#1
Mach Boy MM's Orangest 2004 Mach 1 Mustang Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indy Posts: 2,846 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 1 reviews	Motor Limit What's the limit of my stock motor on HP. Meaning what is the safest amount of horsepower you would throw on the motor without having to really worry about breaking the threshold. IE this is a daily driver. __________________ Looking for 03/04 4V ABS Wiring Harness Connector/Incomplete Wiring Harness (with ABS connector)

October 23rd, 2007, 09:20 PM	#3
GTsetGO Cigar Assassin 2004 Mustang GT 12.88 @ 112 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: A Galaxy Far, Far Away Posts: 14,083 iTrader: 10 reviews	yeah, you are limited by the internals for the most part. put some forged internals in that thing and it will take whatever you have to throw at it __________________ Cigar Samplers for Sale 2008 Acura TL-S - 2008 Honda Pilot EX-SE - 2008 Cain F Big Bear Paradox

October 23rd, 2007, 09:24 PM	#4
Mach Boy MM's Orangest 2004 Mach 1 Mustang Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indy Posts: 2,846 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 1 reviews	How much would it cost to upgrade the internals and what would I need to upgrade? I'm thinking it's out of my price range but try to surprise me. __________________ Looking for 03/04 4V ABS Wiring Harness Connector/Incomplete Wiring Harness (with ABS connector)

October 23rd, 2007, 09:40 PM	#6
C MY 4D Billy Weston 2003 Cobra 11.14@124.36 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 4,806 iTrader: 8 reviews	The real question is where are you from? Tuning is the key factor. the bottom end could be bullet proof but if all you have are idiots tuning around you it won't run very long. __________________ TT Build in progress....... Need work done to your car for a great price in Hampton Roads? Shoot me a PM.

October 23rd, 2007, 10:10 PM	#7
Saleenwolf720 Regular 2004 Mach 1 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 356 iTrader: 0 reviews	I've heard that our internals are good for 400-450hp and our blocks are good for 600-700hp. __________________ -David Origin- M.M Mach 1 Crew Member #6 www.myspace.com/Saleenwolf

October 23rd, 2007, 11:15 PM	#10
MustangMatt96GT Proud American 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 10,689 iTrader: 3 reviews	i would say more like 950-1100 but its way up there!! __________________ RIP Travis Billings Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions Baseline Suspensions 25.3 SFI Chassis Build Never Lift Racecars

October 23rd, 2007, 11:28 PM	#11
Mach Boy MM's Orangest 2004 Mach 1 Mustang Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indy Posts: 2,846 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 1 reviews	I was always told 400-450 neighborhood. What makes it closer to 900? I'm not wanting to push the threshold, I want to know a safe amount of horsepower. __________________ Looking for 03/04 4V ABS Wiring Harness Connector/Incomplete Wiring Harness (with ABS connector)

October 23rd, 2007, 11:49 PM	#13
Mach Boy MM's Orangest 2004 Mach 1 Mustang Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indy Posts: 2,846 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 1 reviews	Thanks for clarifying. __________________ Looking for 03/04 4V ABS Wiring Harness Connector/Incomplete Wiring Harness (with ABS connector)

October 23rd, 2007, 11:50 PM	#14
Mach Boy MM's Orangest 2004 Mach 1 Mustang Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indy Posts: 2,846 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 1 reviews	Oh and is that at the crank or at the wheels? __________________ Looking for 03/04 4V ABS Wiring Harness Connector/Incomplete Wiring Harness (with ABS connector)

October 23rd, 2007, 11:53 PM	#15
RyanGT MM Fanatic 2000 GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 4,258 iTrader: 4 reviews	wheels

October 24th, 2007, 01:17 AM	#16
B0B Boost gets you laid 2001 Mustang GT 12.93@113.7 (on the 18's) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milton, WA Posts: 2,609 iTrader: 2 reviews	1000+ hp is what a cast iron block will handle. you have an aluminum block. those are good for 650. __________________ '01 GT. Just a couple Bolt-ons. 0rwhp 0rwtq. Epic Turbo build in progress 2003 Rubicon (wheelin rig) 2008 Silverado 4x4 (towin rig/road queen) 2009 KTM 450 XC-W (Brap Brap!)

October 24th, 2007, 02:30 AM	#17
ujslost MM Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Albertville, AL Posts: 3,920 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 1 reviews	just where the heck are you guys getting this info? __________________ 1986 Mustang GT t-top time piece!

October 24th, 2007, 07:26 AM	#20
TyCouey2000GT Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 761 iTrader: 0 reviews	I've seen a ton of videos of 99-03 stangs blowing out ther bottom end. They all had over 400hp, and when they got there car running hard in high rpms. Boom, a lot of em threw connecting rods. __________________ Your Average GT

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