Horsepower

pincrusher717 · November 15th, 2007, 02:01 PM

Does anyone know how much horsepower a stock 3.8 bottom end can handle?

GreenFaleen · November 15th, 2007, 02:01 PM

more than you can probably throw at it

itschristorres8 · November 15th, 2007, 02:07 PM

apperantly no one can REALLY truly tell you an answer,
some cars blow piston rings at 330rwhp some blow it at 300 then others have run 440 and 450 and stay together.

THE SAFE zone is about 350-380 i'd say with the RIGHT tune and considering the top end is stock...ported intakes, cam and heads i'd say 400 but your pushing it kind and you'll deffinitily be needing a safe dyno tune.

but chances are you will trade your car for a GT before you reach any power level worth worrying about

Avaric3 · November 15th, 2007, 02:11 PM

Originally Posted by itschristorres8

but chances are you will trade your car for a GT before you reach any power level worth worrying about

i guess the same goes for you chris

itschristorres8 · November 15th, 2007, 02:13 PM

Originally Posted by Avaric3

i guess the same goes for you chris

i would never

Avaric3 · November 15th, 2007, 02:19 PM

i figured

i plan on keeping my 6 for awhile too even tho the thought of selling has crossed my mind many, many times but idw give up on my sixer just yet!!

and ya im gonna have to agree with green that its probly more than you can throw at it. lets be honest, we wouldnt be driving sixers if we had more money with the exception of a few well built sixers

supermachone · November 15th, 2007, 03:34 PM

thats why u buy a 6 and an 8 one for gas and one for play

MWWarlord · November 15th, 2007, 04:43 PM

IDK Avaric there is something to be said for modding a sixer and going out and beating up on GT's. Of course the GT has more potential, but most people don't take advantage of that. I really love my V6. Once I get a TT in it then I'll be going as fast I'm ever gonna want to go. But there are several mods that will come first (forged internals!!!)

Avaric3 · November 15th, 2007, 04:55 PM

[quote=MWWarlord;639093]IDK Avaric there is something to be said for modding a sixer and going out and beating up on GT's. Of course the GT has more potential, but most people don't take advantage of that.quote]
alot more people take advantages of the GTs power than they do the v6

MWWarlord · November 15th, 2007, 05:10 PM

That's true...that's why it's even more fun when you surprise someone with a sixer.

MustangMan8 · November 15th, 2007, 05:58 PM

Its been awhile since I been on here, but I got a question what do you guys think of Superchargers and Shifter Kits(ex:Transgo Kits)

tsp_2177 · November 15th, 2007, 06:05 PM

Originally Posted by MustangMan8

Its been awhile since I been on here, but I got a question what do you guys think of Superchargers and Shifter Kits(ex:Transgo Kits)

never heard of those shift kits but u'm sure their both cool

3.8Coastie · November 15th, 2007, 06:13 PM

S/C of course.. make sure you get all the supporting mods you will need with it (i.e rear end, dyno tune) and i take it you have an auto since you are talking about a shift kit. they are worth it... makes your auto take less time to go from one gear to another

SSStang · November 15th, 2007, 06:20 PM

Originally Posted by MustangMan8

Its been awhile since I been on here, but I got a question what do you guys think of Superchargers and Shifter Kits(ex:Transgo Kits)

Superchargers suck, they draw attention, and eat up rear tires

November 15th, 2007, 02:01 PM	#1
pincrusher717 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 5	Horsepower Does anyone know how much horsepower a stock 3.8 bottom end can handle?

November 15th, 2007, 02:01 PM	#2
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November 15th, 2007, 02:07 PM	#3
itschristorres8 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2000 Mustang V6 unknown @390 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 14,342	apperantly no one can REALLY truly tell you an answer, some cars blow piston rings at 330rwhp some blow it at 300 then others have run 440 and 450 and stay together. THE SAFE zone is about 350-380 i'd say with the RIGHT tune and considering the top end is stock...ported intakes, cam and heads i'd say 400 but your pushing it kind and you'll deffinitily be needing a safe dyno tune. but chances are you will trade your car for a GT before you reach any power level worth worrying about __________________ www.crtperformance.webs.com

November 15th, 2007, 03:34 PM	#7
supermachone Enthusiast 1972 Mustang Mach 1 Kessel Run @ less than 12 parsecs Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 604	thats why u buy a 6 and an 8 one for gas and one for play __________________ 1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1 2004 Ford Mustang GT "When I'm not cruisin with class, I'm ridin' in style " "Bad Ass with Class" MM Mach 1 Crew

November 15th, 2007, 04:43 PM	#8
MWWarlord Hardcore Enthusiast 1995 Mustang convertible Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,397	IDK Avaric there is something to be said for modding a sixer and going out and beating up on GT's. Of course the GT has more potential, but most people don't take advantage of that. I really love my V6. Once I get a TT in it then I'll be going as fast I'm ever gonna want to go. But there are several mods that will come first (forged internals!!!) __________________ MWWarlord 1995 Mustang convertible check out my garage for pics and a complete list of mods. http://www.tricktuners.com

November 15th, 2007, 05:10 PM	#10
MWWarlord Hardcore Enthusiast 1995 Mustang convertible Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,397	That's true...that's why it's even more fun when you surprise someone with a sixer. __________________ MWWarlord 1995 Mustang convertible check out my garage for pics and a complete list of mods. http://www.tricktuners.com

November 15th, 2007, 05:58 PM	#11
MustangMan8 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 6	Its been awhile since I been on here, but I got a question what do you guys think of Superchargers and Shifter Kits(ex:Transgo Kits)

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