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Old 05-08-2003, 01:25 AM
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whats the easiest and cheapest forced induction for a carbed 5.0L mustang???
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Old 05-08-2003, 02:27 AM
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Nitrous.
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Old 05-08-2003, 04:46 AM
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is nos(100HP shot) safe on a 66,000+ mile motor???
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Old 05-08-2003, 01:45 PM
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its safe on any motor IF its tuned right.
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Old 05-08-2003, 07:54 PM
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100 is about max for any stock 302. I have heard of guys running 150. But it is your engine.



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Old 05-10-2003, 03:51 AM
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my 88 has 100,000 miles on itand i run a 125 shot with absolutely no problems. NOS swears that 125 is the limit for stock rods and rings.
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NOS is correct in saying that. Thats what I hear anyway. I shot my stock motor with 150 a few times but with the stock fuel system you shoud stay at 125 or less.
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Old 05-12-2003, 05:15 AM
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it has many mods done to the engine but have no idea what they were.. if i have time this summer i might tear it down to see what was done to it
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