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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 06:47 PM
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I have 143k miles, and was wondering if i should just throw a bunch of money into it and build it faster, or just buy a new one after winter? If i should keep it what should i do? i want LOTS of power, without blowing it up
Old Dec 4, 2006 | 06:51 PM
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if i were you, i would get everything rebuilt with good stuff
Old Dec 4, 2006 | 06:53 PM
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such as....and what should i do first?
Old Dec 4, 2006 | 07:04 PM
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get something from supersixmotorsports.com or http://www.moranav6racing.com/catego...?CategoryID=16 for a motor rebuild
Old Dec 4, 2006 | 07:06 PM
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here are my plans i dont know if you want to go this far but its definatly one path to look down.

https://mustangforums.com/m_2244268/tm.htm
Old Dec 4, 2006 | 07:15 PM
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yeah thanks man, i finally got a good paying job and thats lookin like the route im gonna take.
Old Dec 4, 2006 | 07:24 PM
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Yeah it seemed the best way to go for a high milage engine rebuild. Post up with progress when you can. Good luck.
Old Dec 4, 2006 | 07:25 PM
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yeah i will... its all gonna happen toward the end of winter im thinking tho, i might even drop a v8 in it im still takin in some ideas
Old Dec 4, 2006 | 07:29 PM
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i've heard around this forum that the V6 block is actually stronger than the V8 when it comes to high performance upgrades i.e. higher boost levels and N2O. Plus the swap costs will be huge compared to simply upgrading the 6 alone. something to keep in mind.
Old Dec 4, 2006 | 07:34 PM
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yeah thats true..i might just sell it and buy a roush/saleen/cobra after winter..not sure yet
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