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

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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 11:43 PM
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What the most amount of power our cars can make while staying naturally aspirated?
Old Mar 29, 2011 | 11:56 PM
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like 250 wrhp maxed out
Old Mar 30, 2011 | 12:04 AM
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yeah just over that is the most I've seen done but it'd cost you more than the M112 swap and you'd make less power...fyi
Old Mar 30, 2011 | 12:40 AM
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okay...so i need to figure out now which is the most cost efficient. A S/C or a turbo???????
Old Mar 30, 2011 | 12:47 AM
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Depends on how you build it and at how good you are finding good deals on parts.

Hit your fuel needs up first and any other mods that can cross over between the two.

Then decide which you would prefer.
Old Mar 30, 2011 | 01:11 AM
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Turbo
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S/c
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 10:25 AM
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Put it this way, with these cars N/A is not the way to go. You could make more than 250 rwhp with the old 3.8L however you'd need newer technology and unfortunately it's not adaptable or compatable with the older 3.8L well, not without a steep price.
Old Mar 30, 2011 | 11:11 AM
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a built 4.3 high compression HCI motor will probably be around 240 HP if you still want a semi streetable car, 100/125 shot could be a good alternative to a blower or turbo
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