slipknotrain

i need all the help i can get to find the right turbo chargers and the best and strongest internal parts for my build. i currently have a 5.4 4 valve in my 98 mustang gt and i need connecting arms and pistons. who makes the strongest of these? and as far as turbos go i wont go any bigger than 65 mm but will be very happy with 56's. pleeeeease gimme input on this, thanks guys.

Sxynerd

What's your Hp goal? Can't go wrong with Manley Pistons and I beams.

WannaBeGearHead

^^^ Why I beams and not H beams? Aren't H beams stronger?

califas_1987

OK.. im probably being ignorant here, but isnt an I just an H on its side?

Sxynerd

Depends on the rod. I beams are lighter.

WannaBeGearHead

Are they stronger or just lighter? I always thought that if you are going to make a lot of power, the H beams were better because they were stronger? I'm not questioning you asking for clarification.

Chris98Gt

I always thought the Hbeam rods were better in high rpm applications, in which a 5.4 isn't gonna spin most likely, so a forged I beam should work if my assumption was correct.

NotStok

+1 on Manley. Look into DSS racing as well. They have some pretty solid stuff.
http://www.dssracing.com/

You could make a ton of power on twin 56's.

blackonblacksls

Ok i think the I beam, H beam confusion comes from a few differences in pushrods and mod motors..

When talking about pushrod motors, I beams are ussually your budget build stuff..
And forged H beams are the top notch stuff.

When talking about modmotors.. H beam is what is found in the 03 04 cobra motor, and in most every forged shortblock build..

BUT, if you have the money, or want the best, You do I beams, The difference being...
H beams are forged, and THe top of the line I beams are billet..

So dont look at it as I and H

Look at it as FORGED OR BILLET..

I would do twin 61mm turbos..

but twin 57s could do 800rwhp... if thats all you are looking for.

Sxynerd

Glad you can explain it better than me. Also, most people don't know about "Billet" vs. "Forged" Billet is High rent and a lot stronger.