what engine is better??

Merlyn · November 16th, 2008, 01:49 PM

what would be better in a mustang a 24v v6 or the stock motor

buddyantunez1 · November 16th, 2008, 02:05 PM

which 24V are you speaking of? the stock V6 can handle around 400whp with supporting mods and fuel.

Merlyn · November 16th, 2008, 02:11 PM

i was thinking like a DOHC out of a Taurus SES or something like that

GreenFaleen · November 16th, 2008, 02:18 PM

unless it is based off the 3.8 block that came out in the mustang it will not be street legal

Merlyn · November 16th, 2008, 02:30 PM

indeed, i will have to think on this some more...i was also wondering what would be better: twin turbo or a supercharger

buddyantunez1 · November 16th, 2008, 02:34 PM

on the 3.8, a single turbo kit from TMAturbo.com works perfect. combine that with parts or a built motor from supersixmotorsports.com and you will see 500+whp with supporting mods. stick with the 3.8,4.2,or 4.3 stroker motor

JTS · November 16th, 2008, 02:36 PM

go with a 4.2 if not IMO just get a gt

buddyantunez1 · November 16th, 2008, 02:40 PM

Originally Posted by JTS

go with a 4.2 if not IMO just get a gt

upgrading from a V6 to a GT isnt that huge. if your spending the money, you might as well shoot for a 4V

94v6blkndred · November 16th, 2008, 02:46 PM

termi FTW

Merlyn · November 16th, 2008, 02:53 PM

i defiantly want a sixer. what mods for a 3.8 would be best to beat a ZX2 with a turbo or supercharger on it

JTS · November 16th, 2008, 03:13 PM

Originally Posted by buddyantunez1

upgrading from a V6 to a GT isnt that huge. if your spending the money, you might as well shoot for a 4V

+1 i deff agree but only if you have the money

JTS · November 16th, 2008, 03:14 PM

Originally Posted by Merlyn

i defiantly want a sixer. what mods for a 3.8 would be best to beat a ZX2 with a turbo or supercharger on it

Ask Chris maybe he will know

Merlyn · November 18th, 2008, 02:04 PM

i've been looking around and have been watching probe and mustang races and i've noticed how often probes get the drop even on a GT, so i was pondering the aspects of a probes 24v 2.5L v6 engine in a mustang. any thoughts?

stephen · November 18th, 2008, 06:20 PM

A 24 valve 2.5L V6 if it is DOHC could well produce more power than a push rod 3.8L V6, though it would have to run at higher RPM. The 3.8L engine is really a very old design and not very efficient. If you could also add variable valve timing you would really have a good thing. Of course that's basically a Honda engine, which perhaps I shouldn't mention here.

GreenFaleen · November 18th, 2008, 06:23 PM

3.8l is 1000x stronger than the 24v engine though there is a reason people dont swap it in it is garbage

Merlyn · November 18th, 2008, 06:28 PM

if it's out of a probe that means it is a DOHC. i was also thinking a turbo. and some racing stripes. defiantly racing stripes.

white_fang · November 18th, 2008, 06:30 PM

imo get a 3 or 4v 4.6

but v6, 3.8 turbo

white_fang · November 18th, 2008, 06:31 PM

wait what are u putting it in a stang?

i'm lost now

GreenFaleen · November 18th, 2008, 06:32 PM

Originally Posted by Merlyn

if it's out of a probe that means it is a DOHC. i was also thinking a turbo. and some racing stripes. defiantly racing stripes.

if you want a probe just buy a probe the turbo ones are cheap, but you will be rebuilding that DOHC motor a lot

white_fang · November 18th, 2008, 06:33 PM

oh ya get a probe with the 2.2 turbo, their good.

November 16th, 2008, 01:49 PM	#1
Merlyn Newbie Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 7 iTrader: 0 reviews	what engine is better?? what would be better in a mustang a 24v v6 or the stock motor

November 16th, 2008, 02:05 PM	#2
buddyantunez1 November 08 ROTM 2000 3.8L Mustang 195.9/220.8 hp/tq N/A Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cleveland MS/Stafford VA Posts: 1,370 iTrader: 0 reviews	which 24V are you speaking of? the stock V6 can handle around 400whp with supporting mods and fuel. __________________ ~Nitrous is like a Hot Girl with STD's, you know you wanna hit it, but your afraid of the consequences~

November 16th, 2008, 02:18 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	unless it is based off the 3.8 block that came out in the mustang it will not be street legal __________________ Scion Tc Turbo - 9psi 297whp 287wtq 2500lbs :p MM 4 Banger club: Senior Ricer NCMM #9 "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." -Carroll Shelby

November 16th, 2008, 02:34 PM	#6
buddyantunez1 November 08 ROTM 2000 3.8L Mustang 195.9/220.8 hp/tq N/A Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cleveland MS/Stafford VA Posts: 1,370 iTrader: 0 reviews	on the 3.8, a single turbo kit from TMAturbo.com works perfect. combine that with parts or a built motor from supersixmotorsports.com and you will see 500+whp with supporting mods. stick with the 3.8,4.2,or 4.3 stroker motor __________________ ~Nitrous is like a Hot Girl with STD's, you know you wanna hit it, but your afraid of the consequences~

November 16th, 2008, 02:46 PM	#9
94v6blkndred Hardcore Enthusiast 02 Turboed Saleen Clone faster than my v6 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,604 iTrader: 0 reviews	termi FTW __________________ 94v6.CAI,Exhaust,3:73s-needs rear end rebuild 02GT/Saleen.built motor,62mm turbo 412hp/446tq @10psi,stock TB and intake

November 16th, 2008, 02:11 PM	#3
Merlyn Newbie Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 7 iTrader: 0 reviews	i was thinking like a DOHC out of a Taurus SES or something like that

November 16th, 2008, 02:30 PM	#5
Merlyn Newbie Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 7 iTrader: 0 reviews	indeed, i will have to think on this some more...i was also wondering what would be better: twin turbo or a supercharger

November 16th, 2008, 02:53 PM	#10
Merlyn Newbie Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 7 iTrader: 0 reviews	i defiantly want a sixer. what mods for a 3.8 would be best to beat a ZX2 with a turbo or supercharger on it

November 18th, 2008, 02:04 PM	#13
Merlyn Newbie Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 7 iTrader: 0 reviews	i've been looking around and have been watching probe and mustang races and i've noticed how often probes get the drop even on a GT, so i was pondering the aspects of a probes 24v 2.5L v6 engine in a mustang. any thoughts?

November 18th, 2008, 06:20 PM	#14
stephen Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,262 iTrader: 0 reviews	A 24 valve 2.5L V6 if it is DOHC could well produce more power than a push rod 3.8L V6, though it would have to run at higher RPM. The 3.8L engine is really a very old design and not very efficient. If you could also add variable valve timing you would really have a good thing. Of course that's basically a Honda engine, which perhaps I shouldn't mention here.

November 18th, 2008, 06:23 PM	#15
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	3.8l is 1000x stronger than the 24v engine though there is a reason people dont swap it in it is garbage __________________ Scion Tc Turbo - 9psi 297whp 287wtq 2500lbs :p MM 4 Banger club: Senior Ricer NCMM #9 "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." -Carroll Shelby

November 18th, 2008, 06:28 PM	#16
Merlyn Newbie Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 7 iTrader: 0 reviews	if it's out of a probe that means it is a DOHC. i was also thinking a turbo. and some racing stripes. defiantly racing stripes.

November 18th, 2008, 06:30 PM	#17
white_fang Banned 1996,mustang around 5's 0-60 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: maybee Posts: 747 iTrader: 0 reviews	imo get a 3 or 4v 4.6 but v6, 3.8 turbo __________________ bbk cai 8.8 373 dual exuast ported heads bored 30 over forge crank aggressive cam minor shit also [SIZE="4"][COLOR="Red"]crew member #1 that loves mods and administrators[/COLOR][/SIZE]

November 18th, 2008, 06:31 PM	#18
white_fang Banned 1996,mustang around 5's 0-60 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: maybee Posts: 747 iTrader: 0 reviews	wait what are u putting it in a stang? i'm lost now __________________ bbk cai 8.8 373 dual exuast ported heads bored 30 over forge crank aggressive cam minor shit also [SIZE="4"][COLOR="Red"]crew member #1 that loves mods and administrators[/COLOR][/SIZE]

November 18th, 2008, 06:33 PM	#20
white_fang Banned 1996,mustang around 5's 0-60 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: maybee Posts: 747 iTrader: 0 reviews	oh ya get a probe with the 2.2 turbo, their good. __________________ bbk cai 8.8 373 dual exuast ported heads bored 30 over forge crank aggressive cam minor shit also [SIZE="4"][COLOR="Red"]crew member #1 that loves mods and administrators[/COLOR][/SIZE]

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