is this asking too much?
01-24-2007, 01:44 AM
#23
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RE: is this asking too much?
Fuel, it looks like it's been taken care of by the pic in your sig. Very nice. I think it would be tough to see 400 hp at the wheels with that blower on a non-pi motor but I wouldn't rule out 325-350 with the right pulley and supporting boltons(an intercooler/heat exchanger would be a good investment for HP as well). But if you slowly rebuild with PI stuff and add more boost gradually as you feel comfortable I think it would be definately within reach. The rings and bearings would definately be a must at the very least.
01-24-2007, 11:05 AM
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RE: is this asking too much?
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With that many miles on your car, I'd be worried about making sure your motor is in good shape before boosting it to 400+rwhp. I would look for a used pi motor...
With that many miles on your car, I'd be worried about making sure your motor is in good shape before boosting it to 400+rwhp. I would look for a used pi motor...
01-24-2007, 12:59 PM
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RE: is this asking too much?
Honestly, I think you just have too much time put on that engine to start adding boost right now. If you want to work towards a full rebuild, then do that FIRST and the supercharger late. I understand you want the fun now and not just spending money, but I don't think re-ringing it is sufficient enough to allow a 200k motor to run boost with no problem.
01-24-2007, 01:07 PM
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RE: is this asking too much?
the motor has 200k miles on it, 200,000 miles! thats alot, and its a ford. not bashing but fords are not knownto have long lasting engines. the motor might look all nice and clean on the outside, but i am willing to bet it is pretty worn down on the inside.