Another gear question
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From: NJ
http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/g...s/viewall.html
Know the limits of stock parts. In this case, running the redline that high would likely cause cam phaser issues. I would consider Comp Cams lock out kit.
Know the limits of stock parts. In this case, running the redline that high would likely cause cam phaser issues. I would consider Comp Cams lock out kit.
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Joined: Apr 2011
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From: NJ
http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/g...s/viewall.html
Know the limits of stock parts. In this case, running the redline that high would likely cause cam phaser issues. I would consider Comp Cams lock out kit.
Know the limits of stock parts. In this case, running the redline that high would likely cause cam phaser issues. I would consider Comp Cams lock out kit.
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Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Delaware
some of the issues those tuners/builders complain about I have never seen or heard at those low levels. Remember, they're taking cars and making them faster for people who are abusing them. for the valve train and internals, they seem to be fairly accurate with what I have seen on here. Keep looking on the forums for common issues. FRPP superchargers that don't require a bottom end rebuild probably don't boost that much and keep over all power levels below 500.
Stock internals I believe will handle all the NA stuff. if you get serious about building the engine, consider changing your compression to better match a boosted application.
Stock internals I believe will handle all the NA stuff. if you get serious about building the engine, consider changing your compression to better match a boosted application.
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2nd Gear Member
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 410
From: NJ
some of the issues those tuners/builders complain about I have never seen or heard at those low levels. Remember, they're taking cars and making them faster for people who are abusing them. for the valve train and internals, they seem to be fairly accurate with what I have seen on here. Keep looking on the forums for common issues. FRPP superchargers that don't require a bottom end rebuild probably don't boost that much and keep over all power levels below 500.
Stock internals I believe will handle all the NA stuff. if you get serious about building the engine, consider changing your compression to better match a boosted application.
Stock internals I believe will handle all the NA stuff. if you get serious about building the engine, consider changing your compression to better match a boosted application.
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From: Delaware
I've never seen anyone try to rev super high and call their bottom end in to question. Honestly, I wouldn't run it past 6,800 with the new phasers. Not much point most of them time. You're likely going to be out of your power band over that.
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From: NJ
well when I was reading up on the full ford racing NA kit (the mani, throttle body, heads, and cams, intake, exhaust) they said like properly tuned was making 440 at the crank at 7000 rpm
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From: TN
Most of what I've read said that the stock engine is good up to 450 F/I. I would say that alot of how long it lasts is how hard you are on it - if you're beating on it, it'll break at stock HP levels soon enough.
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From: North Carolina
I would recommend 4.10 gears as they are for acceleration. (they make higher for the 8.8" i believe 4.30's are NOT available from FRPP). In 4th gear, you'd need to be pushing a 9.9-low 10s 1/4 and ~600rwhp or more (many variables apply here). If you plan to top the then maybe look at 3.90's