4.6 block how much Hp will it handle?

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03-26-2008, 08:25 PM

limp1969

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4.6 block how much Hp will it handle?

has anyone ever build a drag car out of a 96-97 gt? How much will the block take? Is it better than a 5.0?

03-26-2008, 08:32 PM

stangc83

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RE: 4.6 block how much Hp will it handle?

550 maybe 600 at the crank

03-26-2008, 08:36 PM

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RE: 4.6 block how much Hp will it handle?

after 400 to the wheels, your on borrowed time

03-26-2008, 10:23 PM

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RE: 4.6 block how much Hp will it handle?

Are you talking the "block" or the "stock short block"? Very different things.

The block can handle a LOT with the right setup and forged internals... like upwards of 1000+HP.

The stock short block on the other hand will start throwing rods through the side somewhere around 450-500 HP (at the crank! not RWHP)

03-27-2008, 12:34 AM

limp1969

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RE: 4.6 block how much Hp will it handle?

are we talking cast Iron or alu

03-27-2008, 04:27 PM

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RE: 4.6 block how much Hp will it handle?

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are we talking cast Iron or alu

Well, he DID say 96-97 GT block, which, last time I checked, were iron.

03-27-2008, 04:53 PM

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RE: 4.6 block how much Hp will it handle?

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550 maybe 600 at the crank

What are you talking about?

If you're talking about just the block, it will handle at least 800 hp easily. If you're talking about the short block, I've never heard of anybody thats made 550 at the crank for very long, much less 600.

03-27-2008, 05:59 PM

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RE: 4.6 block how much Hp will it handle?

the block will probly handle more power then u will ever make and the internals will start to go at around 450rwhp. it really all depends on your tune tho...