Powerpack or 4.2

99v6stang · March 7th, 2007, 06:22 PM

Alright my just to let everyone know, my car has about 120,000 miles on it. The power that my car makes is just not enough to keep me happy and in by end of march i will have a little over 2,000 to spend. The two main things im looking into are either a stage 2+ powerpack or a rebuilt 4.2liter crate engine from precisionengines.com. I notice that the power pack would be more expensive and would be a new engine like the 4.2, so wouldnt the 4.2 be a much much better investment????

itschristorres8 · March 7th, 2007, 08:32 PM

4.2L for sure. brand new engine and more potiential

Ninjawafers! · March 7th, 2007, 08:33 PM

im with chris on this one... 4.2, new engine, forged internals, 250hp... 4.2 FTW

GreenFaleen · March 7th, 2007, 10:12 PM

I would def go with the 4.2

zerofx150 · March 7th, 2007, 10:26 PM

yeah the 4.2 is the way to go i love mine, too bad i need to sell it.

itschristorres8 · March 7th, 2007, 10:39 PM

a truck with a 4.2 and a mustang...is a different league

99v6stang · March 7th, 2007, 11:11 PM

alright, well thanks for the input, and i guess ill get to 4.2, ill be talking with the precisionengine.com to see if they can add a little more horsepower to the engine for a little more cash, and in april once its installed ill be sure to post pictures and let everyone know what i think of it.

speed4goal · March 7th, 2007, 11:58 PM

they can I got a quote from them about 2 weeks ago. A port job is 250 and a custom cam is 250

zerofx150 · March 8th, 2007, 08:42 AM

Originally Posted by itschristorres8

a truck with a 4.2 and a mustang...is a different league

I absolutly agree, thats why most of the v6 sang guys go with a 4.2 the low end torque is crazy, add the ported head and a nice cam and you can get some power. i have a friend that has a 12.5 second f150 v6 and i know a few 10second and faster mustangs that have dropped the 4.2 or a variation of that in thier car. Mustang is a better platform hands down.

006leenstang00 · March 8th, 2007, 01:21 PM

damn..how much is the 4.2 engine?

99v6stang · March 8th, 2007, 01:34 PM

its only 2 grand www.precisionengine.com 4th from bottom

99v6stang · March 8th, 2007, 01:46 PM

speed4goal, did they say anything about what your lookin at for horsepower after adding the cam and port job? im looking for abot 250 rear wheel horsepower, so anyone have any idea how much horsepower id need the engine to produce to get that?

zerofx150 · March 8th, 2007, 02:35 PM

A cammed and port 4.2 with exhaust and other bolt ons can easily make 250rwhp.

tjames · March 8th, 2007, 03:04 PM

Originally Posted by 99v6stang

its only 2 grand www.precisionengine.com 4th from bottom

only 2 grand? i wish i had 2 grand to buy a new engine. sounds like a good deal

Youngin · March 8th, 2007, 03:10 PM

you get 2grand for teh engine .. how you plan no installing it =T

99v6stang · March 8th, 2007, 05:45 PM

my dad actually has a friend who owns a transmission shop but he said he coul install it for 300-400. so ill get it cammed and ported and installed for under 3000

ByPopularDemand · March 8th, 2007, 08:37 PM

Ok...correct me if im wrong, but isnt the crank from the 4.2 what adds the power and makes the motor more responsive to mods...so in theory wouldnt a 4.2 crank and a powerpack have more potential than an entire 4.2 motor

snaken · March 8th, 2007, 09:16 PM

Originally Posted by 99v6stang

my dad actually has a friend who owns a transmission shop but he said he coul install it for 300-400. so ill get it cammed and ported and installed for under 3000

Man sweet deal, go for it!

Mustang RacR94 · March 9th, 2007, 10:31 AM

4.2 just save yourself the hassle

March 7th, 2007, 06:22 PM	#1
99v6stang Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 760 iTrader: 0 reviews	Powerpack or 4.2 Alright my just to let everyone know, my car has about 120,000 miles on it. The power that my car makes is just not enough to keep me happy and in by end of march i will have a little over 2,000 to spend. The two main things im looking into are either a stage 2+ powerpack or a rebuilt 4.2liter crate engine from precisionengines.com. I notice that the power pack would be more expensive and would be a new engine like the 4.2, so wouldnt the 4.2 be a much much better investment????

March 7th, 2007, 08:32 PM	#2
itschristorres8 Banned 00 V6 & 09 GT 13.37@104.4mph--BONE stock GT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 15,806 iTrader: 2 reviews	4.2L for sure. brand new engine and more potiential __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Acmillr loves me

March 7th, 2007, 08:33 PM	#3
Ninjawafers! muneris pro ego 97 5.0 Exploder AWD snow has nuthin on me Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kodiak, AK Posts: 7,379 iTrader: 1 reviews	im with chris on this one... 4.2, new engine, forged internals, 250hp... 4.2 FTW __________________ Buy my M90 Kit and my Gears and T-Loc! MM ZDC - Alaska Base Commander MM+ Cleavage Club #24 MM Cares Crew / Military Crew M2C2 President / USCG - OS2

March 7th, 2007, 10:12 PM	#4
GreenFaleen MM's Resident Ricer 2006 Scion tC 13.001@113 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Raleigh/Lenoir, NC Posts: 9,880 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 1 reviews	I would def go with the 4.2 __________________ Scion Tc Turbo - 9psi 297whp 287wtq 2500lbs :p MM 4 Banger club: Senior Ricer NCMM #9 "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." -Carroll Shelby

March 7th, 2007, 10:26 PM	#5
zerofx150 Regular 2003 GT 13.6 @ 101 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ada OK Posts: 387 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeah the 4.2 is the way to go i love mine, too bad i need to sell it. __________________ 03 GT 5sp, K&N FIPK, MAC LT ceramic coated headers, MAC Prochamber, Steeda Tri-ax, 3.73, SCT X-cal2 tuned by D&G Dyno Tune, NX plate Kit, Eibach Pro Springs, CMS Stage 2 cams. STRIKE design from MK Motorsports.

March 7th, 2007, 10:39 PM	#6
itschristorres8 Banned 00 V6 & 09 GT 13.37@104.4mph--BONE stock GT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 15,806 iTrader: 2 reviews	a truck with a 4.2 and a mustang...is a different league __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Acmillr loves me

March 7th, 2007, 11:11 PM	#7
99v6stang Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 760 iTrader: 0 reviews	alright, well thanks for the input, and i guess ill get to 4.2, ill be talking with the precisionengine.com to see if they can add a little more horsepower to the engine for a little more cash, and in april once its installed ill be sure to post pictures and let everyone know what i think of it.

March 7th, 2007, 11:58 PM	#8
speed4goal Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Gulf Coast MS Posts: 167 iTrader: 0 reviews	they can I got a quote from them about 2 weeks ago. A port job is 250 and a custom cam is 250 __________________ (2000 v6)bbk cai,motoblue udp,65mm throttlebody+spacer,diablo tuner, 4.10 gear,t-lok,160 thermostat, screamin demon, msd wires. bbk shorty headers, off road x,streetpro mufflers, Royal purple fluids, K&n oil filter. (89 5.0) msd dist,wires

March 8th, 2007, 01:21 PM	#10
006leenstang00 Enthusiast 00' V6ER & A 01' COBRA Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 640 iTrader: 0 reviews	damn..how much is the 4.2 engine? __________________ Engine Mods: slp loudmouth catback exhaust, pacesetter h-pipe, k & n cold air intake, jet chip Body and Interior Mods: Saleen front bumber, 18" chrome saleen rims, GT rear bumper and drop zone 2" lowering springs

March 8th, 2007, 01:34 PM	#11
99v6stang Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 760 iTrader: 0 reviews	its only 2 grand www.precisionengine.com 4th from bottom

March 8th, 2007, 01:46 PM	#12
99v6stang Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 760 iTrader: 0 reviews	speed4goal, did they say anything about what your lookin at for horsepower after adding the cam and port job? im looking for abot 250 rear wheel horsepower, so anyone have any idea how much horsepower id need the engine to produce to get that? __________________ My car ---- (m112 in progress)

March 8th, 2007, 02:35 PM	#13
zerofx150 Regular 2003 GT 13.6 @ 101 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ada OK Posts: 387 iTrader: 0 reviews	A cammed and port 4.2 with exhaust and other bolt ons can easily make 250rwhp. __________________ 03 GT 5sp, K&N FIPK, MAC LT ceramic coated headers, MAC Prochamber, Steeda Tri-ax, 3.73, SCT X-cal2 tuned by D&G Dyno Tune, NX plate Kit, Eibach Pro Springs, CMS Stage 2 cams. STRIKE design from MK Motorsports.

March 8th, 2007, 03:10 PM	#15
Youngin Hip Hop Artist Byebye V6~ Welcome Home New Pony :P Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Californ-i-A Posts: 6,508 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 1 reviews	you get 2grand for teh engine .. how you plan no installing it =T __________________ ItaliStang Made.. Maybe Red But Makes One Hell Of A Sig http://www.myspace.com/moddedmustangz Modded Mustang's Song

March 8th, 2007, 05:45 PM	#16
99v6stang Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 760 iTrader: 0 reviews	my dad actually has a friend who owns a transmission shop but he said he coul install it for 300-400. so ill get it cammed and ported and installed for under 3000

March 8th, 2007, 08:37 PM	#17
ByPopularDemand Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 V6 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 2,666 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ok...correct me if im wrong, but isnt the crank from the 4.2 what adds the power and makes the motor more responsive to mods...so in theory wouldnt a 4.2 crank and a powerpack have more potential than an entire 4.2 motor __________________ 2000 V6 vert Mac LT headers, Mac O/R H-pipe, Mac CAI, ASP 25% underdrive pulley(r.i.p), SCT tune, 8.8 rear and 4.10 gears.

March 9th, 2007, 10:31 AM	#19
Mustang RacR94 MM Fanatic 99 cobra N/A Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 3,171 iTrader: 0 reviews	engine 4.2 just save yourself the hassle __________________ 99 Cobra 03 Cobra motor AFCO H/E Pulley JLT CAI BBK L/T off road H/steeda catback SCT MAF Tune 03 cobra pumps HVGC

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