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98 3.8L v6 twin turbo

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i have a 98 3.8L v6 mustang. i was wondering, what do i have to change out in order to get twin turbo working right?
 
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#5 ·
SSStang said:
well technically,

You would not have to change anything just install the turbos
technically you have to at least cut and weld on new flanges on the exhaust manifolds so technically you do have to change something.
 
#6 ·
how many miles can u have on ur engine and safely put a twin turbo on it. my engine has 70,000. would it be safe to do it at say 80,000 cuz thats whn ill have the cash for it.
 
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Avaric3 said:
how many miles can u have on ur engine and safely put a twin turbo on it. my engine has 70,000. would it be safe to do it at say 80,000 cuz thats whn ill have the cash for it.
Personally I would not add any poweradders like a TT or a S/C with that many miles on it. You engine is tired by then. I would buy a new engine (new 3.8 or for the same price get a 4.2) and put it on then. If you dont want to do that, Get Forged Internals, and at least a stage 2+ power pak for it.
 
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Cricket said:
SSStang said:
well technically,

You would not have to change anything just install the turbos
technically you have to at least cut and weld on new flanges on the exhaust manifolds so technically you do have to change something.
Nope

He could run open exhaust from the turbo back lol
 
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SSStang said:
Cricket said:
SSStang said:
well technically,

You would not have to change anything just install the turbos
technically you have to at least cut and weld on new flanges on the exhaust manifolds so technically you do have to change something.
Nope

He could run open exhaust from the turbo back lol
Then how is he gonna get the turbo on the exhaust manifolds? Rectangle flanges vs. Circular... I don't think that fits to well.

But who am I to guess? :dunno
 
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Cricket said:
lol

His twin turbo kit you need to get some new ac lines, or delete your ac, and also relocate your abs if you have it.
how do you know if you have abs by the way?
 
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GreenFaleen said:
Cricket said:
lol

His twin turbo kit you need to get some new ac lines, or delete your ac, and also relocate your abs if you have it.
how do you know if you have abs by the way?
I think 99+ are all equipped with abs standard I do know the 94-98 v6's don't have abs.

Good way to check go out somewhere in a large empty place put water down over a large area. Drive over it at a semi slow/decent speed, and slam on the brakes. If your wheels lock up. You don't have it. Well thats how I would check. The ABS thing is somewhere by the front of your block I think on the right hand side if your looking at it.
 
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98stangv6 said:
lol i have 114k miles on my car. i was thinkin of gettin a 4.6L v8 with forged pistons and rods. would that work?
you looking at a good amount of money, I just got my quote from a shop. for a turbo in my car and all the parts to hold the 400 horsepower (new rearend, new tranny, roll bar, upgraded rims and tires, full suspension, and built engine block and internals) It is close to 20 grand. To get stuff done right it is expensive so be prepared to spend 10-20 grand on an engine swap or turbo.
 
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#23 ·
Well if you want the 8 you could do that. With a 98 I would get the gt or a 99+ v6 and mod from there.
 
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