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Witch will handle the most Hp?

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?
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Witch will handle the most Hp?

Reply #1
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...

Witch will handle the most Hp?

Reply #2
I agree 100%

Did you know the rods on turbo 2.3s are Boss 302 rods?

Witch will handle the most Hp?

Reply #3
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A 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.
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Reply #4
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
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Reply #5
Quote from: TurboCoupe50;259262

A 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?
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Or shorter Gumby, "which witch is which?"
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Reply #6
Quote from: gumby;259273
i heard the wicked witch of the west is one mean bitch :hick:


Beat me to it, but I came with a picture :rollin:

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Reply #7
Quote from: TurboCoupe50;259262

I'd use the 3.8 as a urinal...


$50 fine for eating the mint in there:toilet:
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Reply #8
Quote from: 86Tbuzzard;259355
$50 fine for eating the mint in there:toilet:


Oh, are they really mints? :toilet::catbang:
11.96 @ 118 MPH old 306 KB; 428W coming soon.

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Reply #9
You've eaten them before, haven't you??
:hick:
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--87 5.0 Trick Flow Heads & Intake - Custom Cam - Many other goodies...3100Lbs...Low12's!

Witch will handle the most Hp?

Reply #10
Don't eat it! They are not as good as people say...

Witch will handle the most Hp?

Reply #11
But... But... what about the minty fresh breath they give you :)
11.96 @ 118 MPH old 306 KB; 428W coming soon.

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Reply #12
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.
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Reply #13
Quote from: Cougar5.0;259377
But... But... what about the minty fresh breath they give you :)


Its all a lie! Not as good as advertised!

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Reply #14
Quote from: TurboCoupe50;259262
I'd use the 3.8 as a urinal...

2.3 - retired 1997
5.0 - retired 2001
3.8 - retired 2007

5.0 - 47 hp/L
2.3 - 49 hp/L
3.8 - 53 hp/L

What other useless metrics can I come up with? :hick: