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Discussing Engine Strong Enough Stock? in the V6 Mustangs Forum. ive heard the 3.8 essex engine is pretty strong and can handle forced induction ... Modded Mustangs is the premier Ford Mustang Forum on the internet. We discuss all aspects of the Ford Mustang on the forum. Registered Users do not see the above ads. Please Register - It's Free! |
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September 24th, 2006, 10:35 PM
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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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September 24th, 2006, 10:38 PM
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depends on the boost
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September 24th, 2006, 10:39 PM
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I wouldn't put more than 6 pounds through it.
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September 24th, 2006, 10:40 PM
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Ninjawafers
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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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September 24th, 2006, 10:41 PM
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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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September 24th, 2006, 10:43 PM
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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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September 24th, 2006, 10:47 PM
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email justin at vmptuning, he can help you out
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September 24th, 2006, 10:48 PM
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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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September 24th, 2006, 10:48 PM
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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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