Engine Strong Enough Stock?

Ninjawafers! · September 24th, 2006, 10:35 PM

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!

AtlanticBlue99 · September 24th, 2006, 10:38 PM

depends on the boost

turp · September 24th, 2006, 10:39 PM

I wouldn't put more than 6 pounds through it.

Ninjawafers! · September 24th, 2006, 10:40 PM

im lookin into getting the 11psi kit from procharger... what would i need for the engine to support it.. plus bolt ons

AtlanticBlue99 · September 24th, 2006, 10:41 PM

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

Ninjawafers! · September 24th, 2006, 10:43 PM

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

AtlanticBlue99 · September 24th, 2006, 10:47 PM

email justin at vmptuning, he can help you out

turp · September 24th, 2006, 10:48 PM

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.

Ninjawafers! · September 24th, 2006, 10:48 PM

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!

September 24th, 2006, 10:35 PM	#1
Ninjawafers! muneris pro ego 97 5.0 Exploder AWD snow has nuthin on me Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kodiak, AK Posts: 7,411 iTrader: 1 reviews	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! __________________ 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

September 24th, 2006, 10:38 PM	#2
AtlanticBlue99 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1999 Ford Mustang V6 14.79 @ 92.15 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: University of Georgia Posts: 8,859 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	depends on the boost __________________ ModdedAutos 1999 Mustang V6 I used to list my mods here but stopped when I exceeded 255 characters.

September 24th, 2006, 10:39 PM	#3
turp My Stallion is Bigger! 1989 Eddie Bauer Bronco 3 feet... Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: VA Beach Posts: 3,013 iTrader: 0 reviews	I wouldn't put more than 6 pounds through it. __________________

September 24th, 2006, 10:40 PM	#4
Ninjawafers! muneris pro ego 97 5.0 Exploder AWD snow has nuthin on me Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kodiak, AK Posts: 7,411 iTrader: 1 reviews	im lookin into getting the 11psi kit from procharger... what would i need for the engine to support it.. plus bolt ons __________________ 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

September 24th, 2006, 10:41 PM	#5
AtlanticBlue99 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1999 Ford Mustang V6 14.79 @ 92.15 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: University of Georgia Posts: 8,859 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	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 __________________ ModdedAutos 1999 Mustang V6 I used to list my mods here but stopped when I exceeded 255 characters.

September 24th, 2006, 10:43 PM	#6
Ninjawafers! muneris pro ego 97 5.0 Exploder AWD snow has nuthin on me Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kodiak, AK Posts: 7,411 iTrader: 1 reviews	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 __________________ 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

September 24th, 2006, 10:47 PM	#7
AtlanticBlue99 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1999 Ford Mustang V6 14.79 @ 92.15 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: University of Georgia Posts: 8,859 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	email justin at vmptuning, he can help you out __________________ ModdedAutos 1999 Mustang V6 I used to list my mods here but stopped when I exceeded 255 characters.

September 24th, 2006, 10:48 PM	#8
turp My Stallion is Bigger! 1989 Eddie Bauer Bronco 3 feet... Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: VA Beach Posts: 3,013 iTrader: 0 reviews	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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