V6 (1994-2004) Mustangs Technical discussions on the 3.8L and 3.9L V6 torque monsters

2.3 performace build

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Old Apr 5, 2003 | 12:40 AM
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what are some common upgrades when rebuilding a tierd 2.3? web sites and prices would help.
Old Apr 7, 2003 | 08:39 PM
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JUST TAKE THE ENGINE OUT OF THE CAR. TEAR IT DOWN AND HAVE IT PROFESSIONALLY MACHINED BY SOMEONE WHO KNOWS FORD 4-CYLINDER MOTORS. THEN ORDER A FORGED CRANK, H-BEAM RODS, FORGED FLAT-TOP PISTONS, AND A REALLY LIGHT VALVETRAIN WITH ALL THE GIRDLES THAT GOD HAS ALLOWED TO BE MANUFACTURED. THEN SLAP ON A BIG TURBO AND AN EVEN BIGGER INTERCOOLER AND RE-INSTALL THE MOTOR. THEN

HANG ON CAUSE THAT STOCK 4-CYLINDER CHASSIS ISN'T GONNA KNOW WHAT'S GOING ON WHEN 400HP IS UNLEASHED ON IT. THE APPROXIMATE COST OF THE MOTOR & CUSTOM TURBO SETUP IS $3500 ASSUMING THAT YOU DO THE ASSMEBLY YOURSELF. YOU CAN VIEW A SIMULAR ENGINE BUILDUP AT WWW.BRUCEHUBBARD.COM.
Old Apr 7, 2003 | 08:53 PM
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400 horses for the 'stang chassis is nothing, compared to what many guys are running.



Ease off the caps and grow a brain man....
Old Apr 8, 2003 | 11:15 PM
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If you want to paticipate in this forum you MUST stay off the drugs. Learn what you are talking about before you talk that crap in here.
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