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Lower Engine build Help.

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Old 04-28-2011, 02:14 PM
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ok I have a 2001 mustang GT BULLITT(daily driver) with the 4.6L 2v it has a blower on it pushing out 338rwhp with a stock lower engine. Im looking to go over the 400hp mark i know bad things happen to the internals of the stock 4.6l over 400. basically i just need some help on what exactly what i would need to upgrade down low to keep from blowing the **** out of it.
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Old 04-28-2011, 03:06 PM
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How far past 400 do you want to go? You can go a little past that and still be fine if the tune is very good.
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Old 04-28-2011, 06:22 PM
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Well it is a gamble anything north of 370 rwhp stock pistons and rods don't like boost and high revs. If u have the money for a rainy day then just keep stock and get a smaller pulley like a 3.33 pulley. I am speaking from experience on this subject.
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Old 04-28-2011, 06:23 PM
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upper 400's eventually 500's down the road.
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Old 04-28-2011, 09:43 PM
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Well since i don't have forged internals, i can't tell you exactly what you'll need, but i do know it will involve some forged rods and pistons at minimum.
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MMR bottom end and rape it
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