Witch will handle the most Hp? March 02, 2009, 10:40:57 AM I have a nonturbo 2.3, 3.8 v6 and a 5.0 witch one will make the most horse power with out blowing the motor? I was thinking of putting a BIG turbo on the 2.3 and modding the out of it, but i was wanting to know witch is the best? Quote Selected
Witch will handle the most Hp? Reply #1 – March 02, 2009, 06:50:00 PM Don't even think about blowing on a NA 2.3, the cast pistons won't stand more than 4-5lb boost... A HO 5.0 with forged pistons(pre '93)will stand enough boost to split the block...I'd use the 3.8 as a urinal... Quote Selected
Witch will handle the most Hp? Reply #2 – March 02, 2009, 07:40:14 PM I agree 100%Did you know the rods on turbo 2.3s are Boss 302 rods? Quote Selected
Witch will handle the most Hp? Reply #3 – March 02, 2009, 07:42:10 PM QuoteA HO 5.0 with forged pistons(pre '93)will stand enough boost to split the block...The post '93 pistons will in most cases as well....Nitrous may be another story. Quote Selected
Witch will handle the most Hp? Reply #4 – March 02, 2009, 08:02:30 PM i heard the wicked witch of the west is one mean bitch :hick: FWIW, its not the boost level that hurts NA 2.3 pistons, its generally poor tuning. ive seen a couple combos that "shouldnt" work, but did with very watchful tuning Quote Selected
Witch will handle the most Hp? Reply #5 – March 02, 2009, 08:27:56 PM Quote from: TurboCoupe50;259262A HO 5.0 with forged pistons(pre '93)will stand enough boost to split the block...Which is more, or less, power than can be had from a 2.3?...Or shorter Gumby, "which witch is which?" Quote Selected
Witch will handle the most Hp? Reply #6 – March 02, 2009, 09:25:35 PM Quote from: gumby;259273i heard the wicked witch of the west is one mean bitch :hick: Beat me to it, but I came with a picture Quote Selected
Witch will handle the most Hp? Reply #7 – March 03, 2009, 01:09:30 PM Quote from: TurboCoupe50;259262I'd use the 3.8 as a urinal...$50 fine for eating the mint in there:toilet: Quote Selected
Witch will handle the most Hp? Reply #8 – March 03, 2009, 04:31:46 PM Quote from: 86Tbuzzard;259355$50 fine for eating the mint in there:toilet:Oh, are they really mints? Quote Selected
Witch will handle the most Hp? Reply #9 – March 03, 2009, 04:49:59 PM You've eaten them before, haven't you??:hick: Quote Selected
Witch will handle the most Hp? Reply #10 – March 03, 2009, 05:49:40 PM Don't eat it! They are not as good as people say... Quote Selected
Witch will handle the most Hp? Reply #11 – March 03, 2009, 06:38:06 PM But... But... what about the minty fresh breath they give you :) Quote Selected
Witch will handle the most Hp? Reply #12 – March 03, 2009, 08:56:52 PM a stock 2.3 will be able to handle more power, but would be alot harder to drive, find parts for, and probably more expensive. The 302 can withstand as much as you want to throw at it, if its aftermarket. Quote Selected
Witch will handle the most Hp? Reply #13 – March 03, 2009, 08:59:18 PM Quote from: Cougar5.0;259377But... But... what about the minty fresh breath they give you :)Its all a lie! Not as good as advertised! Quote Selected
Witch will handle the most Hp? Reply #14 – March 04, 2009, 10:25:49 AM Quote from: TurboCoupe50;259262I'd use the 3.8 as a urinal...2.3 - retired 19975.0 - retired 20013.8 - retired 20075.0 - 47 hp/L2.3 - 49 hp/L3.8 - 53 hp/LWhat other useless metrics can I come up with? :hick: Quote Selected