3v vs 2v
08-29-2006, 05:29 AM
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3v vs 2v
So what's difference about the new 05+ 3V 4.6 besides the the obvious fact of 3V's??? Are the tranny's different? And whats the max power that the engine can handle??? These engine are making a decent amount more power than then 2v's with just a blower so there's got to be something special or atleast better about them. I searched and didnt turn up to much helpful info. I'm sure i just overlooked the same exact question i am asking now so dont tar and feather me and then drag me behind a wagon. I am just curious has anyone looked into that swap into a 99-04 and would it even be worth it. This question is basically just to feed my brain i always like to learn something new so maybe if this qeustion is asked again yous guys dont have to asnwer anymore i can. 
08-29-2006, 08:17 AM
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RE: 3v vs 2v
ORIGINAL: 99roushgt
So what's difference about the new 05+ 3V 4.6 besides the the obvious fact of 3V's??? Are the tranny's different? And whats the max power that the engine can handle??? These engine are making a decent amount more power than then 2v's with just a blower so there's got to be something special or atleast better about them. I searched and didnt turn up to much helpful info. I'm sure i just overlooked the same exact question i am asking now so dont tar and feather me and then drag me behind a wagon. I am just curious has anyone looked into that swap into a 99-04 and would it even be worth it. This question is basically just to feed my brain i always like to learn something new so maybe if this qeustion is asked again yous guys dont have to asnwer anymore i can.
So what's difference about the new 05+ 3V 4.6 besides the the obvious fact of 3V's??? Are the tranny's different? And whats the max power that the engine can handle??? These engine are making a decent amount more power than then 2v's with just a blower so there's got to be something special or atleast better about them. I searched and didnt turn up to much helpful info. I'm sure i just overlooked the same exact question i am asking now so dont tar and feather me and then drag me behind a wagon. I am just curious has anyone looked into that swap into a 99-04 and would it even be worth it. This question is basically just to feed my brain i always like to learn something new so maybe if this qeustion is asked again yous guys dont have to asnwer anymore i can.
I have seen 3v engines making more power on the stock rotating assembly than 2vs, but I have also heard that the piston design is weaker on the 3v engine assemblys, so its kinda up in the air at this point. No doubt the superior intake/head flow of the 3v engine is helping make more horsepower with less strain (and boost) on the engine.
08-29-2006, 02:20 PM
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RE: 3v vs 2v
This is a fact. The more valves you have the better flowing engine your gonna have. The 3v also have the vvt. As far as power i think their blocks are just as good as our blocks around ~425 WHP. Its just easier for them to get to that power. The tranny in the 05+ Gt is the same as the 01.5-4 gts the tr 3650. The autos in the 05+ GT have the new 5 speed.
