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Topic: where to get real power in a 96 gt????
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af cruzin
Journeyman Posts: 3
From: las vegas,nv
Registered: Jul 2004
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posted 07-09-2004 08:17 PM
  
i have gone threw all of the web sites , read the mags, and asked
everyone i know but no one i know or have talked to actualy own a 96 gt. i need some real advise from anyone that has some good results.
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IIGood
Moderator Posts: 3484
From: Arnold, MD, USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 07-10-2004 08:40 PM
Depends how much power you're looking for. The easy answer is BOOST. Super or turbo, doesn't matter, but boost will give you the most power in one package. Superchargers are typically more readily available than a turbocharger for Mustangs.Something else to consider...head swap. Get ahold of the 99+ GT heads and intake; there's bound to be a few tech articles on actually performing the swap. That should get you about 30 more horses. Once the headswap is done, look into cams. Of course, little bolt-ons could also work...underdrive pullies, a good cold air induction, full exhaust...gearing is important too, as is traction. That's about all I can think of right off the top of my head. ------------------
Frank S.----MCA Member 40390
'03 Mustang GT coupe
'99 Mustang coupe
'77 Ghia--"II Good"
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af cruzin
Journeyman Posts: 3
From: las vegas,nv
Registered: Jul 2004
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posted 07-11-2004 09:50 AM
thanks for the advice, boost is always the first easy answer. the heads, intake, tb, and cams are the harder things to find a good combo for stock and after market.
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IIGood
Moderator Posts: 3484
From: Arnold, MD, USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 07-11-2004 01:47 PM
Aftermarket 4.6L parts are definitely tricky to find...they aren't quite as abundant as a 5.0.For the heads, the only aftermarket pieces I've noticed are usually for racing applications. Haven't really noticed any street heads in the aftermarket. But as mentioned above, if you just snag the stock heads off a 99-04 GT, maybe have some work done on them, that should help a pretty good amount. The intake...a popular swap for the GTs is the Bullitt intake. Get that bad boy ported and polished, and you should easily see about 15 horsepower from that. Cams...that's a plus area. Comp, Crane, and Sean Hyland Motorsports are make good cams for the 4.6. SHM's cams are the most expensive, however...but will result in good gains. You're mostly paying for the name there. Comp's cams would probably be a more affordable solution. ------------------
Frank S.----MCA Member 40390
'03 Mustang GT coupe
'99 Mustang coupe
'77 Ghia--"II Good"
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af cruzin
Journeyman Posts: 3
From: las vegas,nv
Registered: Jul 2004
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posted 07-11-2004 06:46 PM
thanks alot bro probably some of the best, real advise i got since I've bought the thing. didnt quit know what i was getting into when i bought something other than a 5.0 or a cobra but what you have giving me should give a decent base to start off of. look forward to tring to get a bad ass 96 gt ( because i cant find any out there) in a few months , and try to make a plus out of a minus that ford has put out there for me and guys like you to make miricles out of
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Moderator Posts: 3484
From: Arnold, MD, USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 07-13-2004 11:46 AM
Glad to be of some help for you. Don't get too discouraged when it comes to these engines, it is certainly possible to build a monster of a motor out of these things. Just takes some looking.I don't usually mention other forums (just out of respect I guess), but you may also wanna check out modularfords.com; the guys over there are all about the mod motors...so they could get even more in-depth with you than I could. ------------------
Frank S.----MCA Member 40390
'03 Mustang GT coupe
'99 Mustang coupe
'77 Ghia--"II Good"
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