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Old 02-13-2012, 10:33 PM
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I know this has been asked a thousand times but what are the best bolt on to get the most power out of a sohc?

I destroyed my 98 with the PI swap about 2 years ago and just bought a 2000 GT with a off-road pipe and flow masters (hate them, had borlas on my 98). I put the Saleen suspension on last night from the new edge Saleens and some nice wheels and tires. Thats as far as it has gotten so far.

Will I have to go FI to break 300hp?
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Old 02-13-2012, 10:41 PM
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From what I have read either Nitrous or FI. But I'm pretty sure some guys with more knowledge will be in here shortly. Good luck with your build though.
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Old 02-13-2012, 11:25 PM
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look at the list of mods in post #30 on this link this guy was able to get 309 rwhp after this list of mods https://mustangforums.com/forum/4-6l...ns-here-3.html

FI or nitrous may be your best bet and take a few minutes out to read this also http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ore-power.html
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Old 02-14-2012, 08:09 PM
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300rwhp is about where you get to with cams, heads(new or PP), and full exhaust.
It is tough to get very much beyond that N/A. It is not impossible, but expensive to get to 325-335rwhp N/A.
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Old 02-15-2012, 09:19 AM
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blower forget bolts on they are waste of money for the most part.
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Old 02-15-2012, 09:22 AM
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Just supercharge ot and forget it, u can find a used kit for 2500ish complete and get close to 400rwhp.
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Originally Posted by Mustang_NTriangle
blower forget bolts on they are waste of money for the most part.
Exactly. Don't make the mistake I made.... dumping over 5K into her on boltons, than got the S/C'er, cost was about the same as all the mods. I am not saying you don't need to mod AFTER you S/C her, and bigger tires are the first thing I WOULD do after the blower. Oh, I blew my stock motor after about 30K miles with the blower, damnit!
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Originally Posted by uberstang1
Just supercharge ot and forget it, u can find a used kit for 2500ish complete and get close to 400rwhp.
ub once again speaks the truth!
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charge it !!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by shortmarty
charge it !!!!!!!
What a beautiful sight.
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