Block strength?
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Block strength?
So I was flippin through some of my mustang mags and I saw a bunch of 4.6 powered cars that had in excess of 600whp. So my question is how much HP can a stock 4.6 block take? i was thinkin I might build one if they handle way more power than a stock block 302.
Thanx,
-P.
PS: Does anyone know of a carb intake for the 4.6?
Thanx,
-P.
PS: Does anyone know of a carb intake for the 4.6?
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RE: Block strength?
302's are iron also, but they come apart @ 500hp. I was just wondering if people that were gettin those HP #'s were using a factory block or an aftermarket block. I was thinkin it would be really cool to make a 600hp carbuerated 4.6 
. It would be VERY different thats for sure. Thanx for your reply at any rate.
-P.
. It would be VERY different thats for sure. Thanx for your reply at any rate.-P.
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RE: Block strength?
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So I was flippin through some of my mustang mags and I saw a bunch of 4.6 powered cars that had in excess of 600whp. So my question is how much HP can a stock 4.6 block take? i was thinkin I might build one if they handle way more power than a stock block 302.
Thanx,
-P.
PS: Does anyone know of a carb intake for the 4.6?
So I was flippin through some of my mustang mags and I saw a bunch of 4.6 powered cars that had in excess of 600whp. So my question is how much HP can a stock 4.6 block take? i was thinkin I might build one if they handle way more power than a stock block 302.
Thanx,
-P.
PS: Does anyone know of a carb intake for the 4.6?
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RE: Block strength?
Not sure about the stock block, but the VT Engines Forged Shortblock I got can handle up to 700hp.
I believe Edlebrock has a carbureted version intake coming out also. I know they're working on a new modular intake for the 4.6 though. Victor Jr. SOHC 4.6 intake.
I believe Edlebrock has a carbureted version intake coming out also. I know they're working on a new modular intake for the 4.6 though. Victor Jr. SOHC 4.6 intake.
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RE: Block strength?
The stock iron blocks are solid for over 1000hp as are the Teksid aluminum blocks.
The only aftermarket modular block made is from SHM and is close to $3000 just for the block.
The only aftermarket modular block made is from SHM and is close to $3000 just for the block.