is this true?

Blk01ponyGT · February 23rd, 2008, 11:43 PM

alright so i was talking to some mechanic today that is apparently all about fords. i told him i might be looking for a 4v motor and he tells me that i dont want that because they are shit and they break all the time when you start modding them and just telling me all this shit about how i dont want a 4v motor? wtf?

my immediate thoughts were...this guy doesent know what hes talking about. but i just figured id as you guys what the deal is

matthundley · February 24th, 2008, 12:06 AM

well i know people that say mustangs are shit, i dont think they are or i wouldnt be on here. Just do some research and see what you think. i have never heard anyone complain.

drazga97 · February 24th, 2008, 12:30 AM

ive heard that that 99 and 01 cobra 4v internals aren't as strong as the 03-04 4v because they just have a forged crank and the terminators have other forged internals or something? idk?

03TropicGt · February 24th, 2008, 12:32 AM

if you like your 2v motor youll love the 4v. it responds to mods much better

MustangMatt96GT · February 24th, 2008, 12:33 AM

he dont know what he is talking about... it is just more complex, but can be built just as the 2V can

RyanGT · February 24th, 2008, 12:37 AM

Potentially they can since they have much more power if you have a power adder and dont upgrade internals you blow up the motor much easier than a 2v. The 4v will have greater power over the 2v... since he was talking about after modding the 4v has failures.

But as matt said, nothing different... forge the internals get some good springs and valves on the heads and your good to go... from my limited knowledge anyways..

SWEET2KSTANG · February 24th, 2008, 12:41 AM

Originally Posted by MustangMatt96GT

he dont know what he is talking about

+1

Originally Posted by RyanGT

Potentially they can since they have much more power if you have a power adder and dont upgrade internals you blow up the motor much easier than a 2v.

the VE of the actually allows the 3v and 4v to hold more power with same internals. they can hold better power and make more power, but there is always a breaking point.

workinprogress · February 24th, 2008, 01:46 AM

+1^

the real shocker · February 24th, 2008, 01:57 AM

must be an LS1 owner

February 23rd, 2008, 11:43 PM	#1
Blk01ponyGT Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 SVT Cobra Join Date: May 2007 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 1,621 iTrader: 1 reviews	is this true? alright so i was talking to some mechanic today that is apparently all about fords. i told him i might be looking for a 4v motor and he tells me that i dont want that because they are shit and they break all the time when you start modding them and just telling me all this shit about how i dont want a 4v motor? wtf? my immediate thoughts were...this guy doesent know what hes talking about. but i just figured id as you guys what the deal is __________________ Garage: http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...e-member-9480/ 04 Cobra - STOCK for now

February 24th, 2008, 12:06 AM	#2
matthundley Regular 2002 ? Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: georgia Posts: 56 iTrader: 0 reviews	well i know people that say mustangs are shit, i dont think they are or i wouldnt be on here. Just do some research and see what you think. i have never heard anyone complain. __________________ 2002 Mustang GT Diablo tuner MAC CAI O/R X pipe 2 chamber flowmasters 4.10 gear 18" cobra FR500 wheels

February 24th, 2008, 12:30 AM	#3
drazga97 Noob Slayer 2004 Mustang GT 13.82 @ 101.09 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,458 iTrader: 1 reviews	ive heard that that 99 and 01 cobra 4v internals aren't as strong as the 03-04 4v because they just have a forged crank and the terminators have other forged internals or something? idk? __________________ 2003 Black Cobra 10th Anniversary 2.8 Kenne Bell Mammoth LC - Built SRA - T56 - E85 - Spray - Stock Longblock - True Forged Mach 5s 2004 Silver GT 5 speed - SOLD MM Cobra Club Member# 97

February 24th, 2008, 12:33 AM	#5
MustangMatt96GT Proud American 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 10,690 iTrader: 3 reviews	he dont know what he is talking about... it is just more complex, but can be built just as the 2V can __________________ RIP Travis Billings Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions Baseline Suspensions 25.3 SFI Chassis Build Never Lift Racecars

February 24th, 2008, 01:57 AM	#9
the real shocker Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.00 @ 105 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Jackson, MS Posts: 1,820 iTrader: 1 reviews	must be an LS1 owner __________________

February 24th, 2008, 12:32 AM	#4
03TropicGt Enthusiast 2003 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 551 iTrader: 0 reviews	if you like your 2v motor youll love the 4v. it responds to mods much better

February 24th, 2008, 12:37 AM	#6
RyanGT MM Fanatic 2000 GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 4,258 iTrader: 4 reviews	Potentially they can since they have much more power if you have a power adder and dont upgrade internals you blow up the motor much easier than a 2v. The 4v will have greater power over the 2v... since he was talking about after modding the 4v has failures. But as matt said, nothing different... forge the internals get some good springs and valves on the heads and your good to go... from my limited knowledge anyways..

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