[mustang_gtr_99]

Just curious as to why people want to go N/A? Is it just for the novalty of it or what? Seems like it is a waste of money to be limited to under 500 hp?

 

[mustang_gtr_99]

With a forged bottom end and a good blower you can get over 700 hp and still be streetable

 

[mustang_gtr_99]

I am building my 3V to swap and going KB 2.6. The 2.1 on the stock 2V was great but I like the weight reduction of the 05+ block. Couple that with my tubular K member and the front end will be significantly lighter. Cant wait

 

[mustang_gtr_99]

99-04 GT block is an iron block. 2005+ 4.6's are aluminum and are the strongest produced aluminum 4.6 block. Dont quote me but I think the weight reduction was in the neighborhood of 60 lbs

 

[mustang_gtr_99]

You may have seen them crack, however, Ford released the statement that they are the strongest production aluminum 4.6. That topic has been over debated so lets not go there. Bottom line the block is a lot lighter than the iron one and will handle north of 800's. Couple the 60lb weight reduction from the block with my Tubular K member/arms and that will be in the neighborhood of 100 +/- off the front end

 

[mustang_gtr_99]

thats why the 3V is going in my 99 gt. lighter engine in a lighter car with 3V power

 

[mustang_gtr_99]

yes but might as well go 5.4 for N/A for the TQ

 

[mustang_gtr_99]

I am a FI guy as well however, if I were marching down the NA road I would go with a 5.4 with 4V heads. Basicly the more valves the more power potential.