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Old September 24th, 2006, 10:35 PM   #1
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Engine Strong Enough Stock?

ive heard the 3.8 essex engine is pretty strong and can handle forced induction without having forged internals. i have a lot of miles on my 96 so i was wondering if i should get new internals and rebuild it with that as well as powerpacks from supersix or if my engine will still be able to hold a lot of hp as is. thanks!
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Old September 24th, 2006, 10:38 PM   #2
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depends on the boost
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Old September 24th, 2006, 10:39 PM   #3
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I wouldn't put more than 6 pounds through it.
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Old September 24th, 2006, 10:40 PM   #4
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im lookin into getting the 11psi kit from procharger... what would i need for the engine to support it.. plus bolt ons
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Old September 24th, 2006, 10:41 PM   #5
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with a safe tune, you can handle vmp's 8psi kit fine. the 11psi kit is a lot of boost, but it would hold up for a while- dont push that much without forged internals though
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Old September 24th, 2006, 10:43 PM   #6
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ive only seen the 11psi kit for the 94-98 stangs... and i went to vmp's site and saw no kit for the 96... bummer
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Old September 24th, 2006, 10:47 PM   #7
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email justin at vmptuning, he can help you out
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Old September 24th, 2006, 10:48 PM   #8
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The tune is what makes or breaks the boost. You can tune the motor good and get up to 8 PSI through it safely. I just don't like to push the issue and would keep it at 6 PSI so I could beat on it pretty good and not have to worry about it.
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Old September 24th, 2006, 10:48 PM   #9
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oh sweet... ill prolly be rebuilding my 6er with parts from supersix sometime.. when i get the money... then its bolt-on and forced induction time!
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