Non-PI vs PI
06-12-2006, 06:28 PM
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Non-PI vs PI
What is the difference between these two engines? I am about to have my 3.8 swapped out for a 4.6 out of a '97 I think maybe it was a 98. I know I won't be making much more hp but I will have the sound. How hard is it to get a non-pi to perform? Is there really any big setbacks to this motor?
06-12-2006, 06:32 PM
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RE: Non-PI vs PI
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What is the difference between these two engines? I am about to have my 3.8 swapped out for a 4.6 out of a '97 I think maybe it was a 98. I know I won't be making much more hp but I will have the sound. How hard is it to get a non-pi to perform? Is there really any big setbacks to this motor?
What is the difference between these two engines? I am about to have my 3.8 swapped out for a 4.6 out of a '97 I think maybe it was a 98. I know I won't be making much more hp but I will have the sound. How hard is it to get a non-pi to perform? Is there really any big setbacks to this motor?
A PI headed engine you can expect 260-270 WHP from boltons. They respond much better to mods and have better stock componets. Also, there is a much larger aftermarket for these parts.
06-12-2006, 06:34 PM
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RE: Non-PI vs PI
if your gonna have it swapped and the motor is gonna be out of your car, probably on a stand...why not swap the heads for some pi heads and put some nice cams in. You'd really appreciate the power and it would be alot cheaper than doing it down the road.
06-12-2006, 06:58 PM
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RE: Non-PI vs PI
So if I have to swap my motor anyways would it be worth it to go to the NPI motor or back to the 3.8?? I might be able to get a motor out of a 2000 but he isn't sure if he has the computer and all the wring harnesses I would need for that engine but he knows he has it for the NPI. What do yall think I should do.
06-12-2006, 07:16 PM
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RE: Non-PI vs PI
Well, I don't even have the money right now to be able to afford the swap. The mechanic that is doing it is letting me pay him x amount every paycheck. So you think I should get the guy to see if he has the stuff I need for the PI motor?? It's out of a Saleen did Saleen do anything to the engine when they built their cars?
