Will it blow?

SnkeLdy97 · April 3rd, 2008, 05:01 PM

Hey guys, I have a 97 cobra with 130k on it. Not too sure how many miles are on the motor because it looks like it was replaced before I had gotten it. This is the original motor in it now but the old one was a race motor. I am thinking about either supercharging it or doing a turbo, but I keep hearing that my motor may not be able to handle it. Any opinions here before I make my decision, I'm just looking not to break the car lol. Thanks

BWAL09 · April 3rd, 2008, 05:28 PM

why not rebuild it?

SWEET2KSTANG · April 3rd, 2008, 06:06 PM

it will be fine. keep the tune consevative and limit the boost to around 8-10psi.

diablostang · April 3rd, 2008, 06:17 PM

Do a compression test and see where she's at. If all the cylinders are even across the board, and over 150ish PSI, then you're good. Don't be greedy though, those stockers don't like much more than 8 PSI max.

If you're interested in a Supercharger kit, contact Jess@RE (RE-Performance) for great pricing on ProCharger intercooled setups.

SWEET2KSTANG · April 3rd, 2008, 07:41 PM

8psi max??? the 4v's can handle a lot more than 8psi. there are some out handling 15+ on a stock bottom end and they are DD cars. the 2v/s are 450rwhp rated, a little head work will allow a little more but not much.

banned · April 4th, 2008, 10:19 AM

a 4v is no stronger than a 2v champ, power/rpm limits the rods, not the psi

SWEET2KSTANG · April 4th, 2008, 02:52 PM

same bottom end, totally different heads. the 3 and 4v's will hold more power than the 2v's will.

SnkeLdy97 · April 4th, 2008, 07:04 PM

hey thanks for the replys, just to figure out if it's going to be turbo or supercharged now

v606er · April 20th, 2008, 12:00 AM

I have the same question but for my 2006 v6 with 23k miles on it: I want to turbo it, but someone told me to make sure that i dont get too much power b/c that could damage the engine. What do yall think?

April 3rd, 2008, 05:01 PM	#1
SnkeLdy97 Newbie 1997 Mustang Cobra Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Acushnet, MA Posts: 6	Will it blow? Hey guys, I have a 97 cobra with 130k on it. Not too sure how many miles are on the motor because it looks like it was replaced before I had gotten it. This is the original motor in it now but the old one was a race motor. I am thinking about either supercharging it or doing a turbo, but I keep hearing that my motor may not be able to handle it. Any opinions here before I make my decision, I'm just looking not to break the car lol. Thanks

April 3rd, 2008, 06:06 PM	#3
SWEET2KSTANG MM Fanatic 2000 mustang gt 12.01@114.69 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: N.W. AR Posts: 4,390	it will be fine. keep the tune consevative and limit the boost to around 8-10psi. __________________ stock long block, bolt ons, slicks, and a little squeeze 1/4 E.T. 12.06@114.69 Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: 1. Jesus Christ 2. The American G. I. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom.

April 3rd, 2008, 06:17 PM	#4
diablostang April 08 ROTM Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 31	Do a compression test and see where she's at. If all the cylinders are even across the board, and over 150ish PSI, then you're good. Don't be greedy though, those stockers don't like much more than 8 PSI max. If you're interested in a Supercharger kit, contact Jess@RE (RE-Performance) for great pricing on ProCharger intercooled setups. __________________ '96 Cobra, Griggs GR-40 full suspension. Built engine + blower Last edited by diablostang : April 3rd, 2008 at 06:19 PM.

April 3rd, 2008, 07:41 PM	#5
SWEET2KSTANG MM Fanatic 2000 mustang gt 12.01@114.69 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: N.W. AR Posts: 4,390	8psi max??? the 4v's can handle a lot more than 8psi. there are some out handling 15+ on a stock bottom end and they are DD cars. the 2v/s are 450rwhp rated, a little head work will allow a little more but not much. __________________ stock long block, bolt ons, slicks, and a little squeeze 1/4 E.T. 12.06@114.69 Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: 1. Jesus Christ 2. The American G. I. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom.

April 4th, 2008, 10:19 AM	#6
banned Regular Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 441	a 4v is no stronger than a 2v champ, power/rpm limits the rods, not the psi __________________ Considering selling my car to fund my race car: take a look and tell me what you think. http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ml#post1041280

April 4th, 2008, 02:52 PM	#7
SWEET2KSTANG MM Fanatic 2000 mustang gt 12.01@114.69 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: N.W. AR Posts: 4,390	same bottom end, totally different heads. the 3 and 4v's will hold more power than the 2v's will. __________________ stock long block, bolt ons, slicks, and a little squeeze 1/4 E.T. 12.06@114.69 Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: 1. Jesus Christ 2. The American G. I. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom.

April 4th, 2008, 07:04 PM	#8
SnkeLdy97 Newbie 1997 Mustang Cobra Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Acushnet, MA Posts: 6	hey thanks for the replys, just to figure out if it's going to be turbo or supercharged now

April 20th, 2008, 12:00 AM	#9
v606er Hardcore Enthusiast v6 '06. auto i counted it out at about 5 seconds... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: R VA Posts: 1,437	I have the same question but for my 2006 v6 with 23k miles on it: I want to turbo it, but someone told me to make sure that i dont get too much power b/c that could damage the engine. What do yall think? __________________ steeda UDP, steeda CAI, xcal3, waiting on a time to install 3.73 gears, tlok Fast + Cheap = Not Reliable Cheap + Reliable = Not Fast Fast + Reliable = Not Cheap "come on, lower your standards a little.. i did"

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