ok..... the stock 4.6 blocks have been known to go up over 1000hp with good internals, hell even the stock GT's will take 400rwhp all dayDepends if he has the feel for speed. 400rwhp would get old really fast to me. After that he is looking at a hell of alot of money to pull the motor out and forge that 4v. Somewhere around the $10,000 mark. After that the fuel system will cost a couple more thousand. Then the transmission will have to be upgraded. So on and so on.... And from the sounds of it I don't think he can afford the blower alone. Let alone what else would be needed after that...
and anyways i dont think he is looking to build a race car, just looking for a newer/fun daily driver and weighing his options
Don't worry about Stopsign, he can't reason beyond his own flawed logic. If you want a newer Mustang, and think that may be a way to go for you, go out and test drive one.
They run heads and shoulders over a stock 94-95 all day long and can get pretty quick with a few bolt ons and gears. A STOCK sn95 will do @ 160rwhp on a MUSTANG dyno to answer your question. I think it'd be easier to shoe string a fast car with the newer model, less things for mechanics to have to touch, and not worry about all the little 'what if's or issues with ripping your engine down.
I think you'd best fare to ask this question in the 4.6 forums. Most interweb car forums' sub section are filled with onesided thoughts. Too much negativity and you will see ganging up and your thread closed. Be happy you are asking about Mustangs.
All said, a newer PI 2v car can be found for 8-9k with low miles and really nice shape. That will leave you with a faster out of the box car to get used to, and $ to set aside to build further if you chose.
Never listen to anyone but YOURSELF and make decisions for you. Go try one and write back, not get suggestions from strangers.
$2700-$2900 parts
$800-$1000 installation labor
$600 dyno tune
$4100-$4300 out the door, not to mention a probable tranny update when the T5 craps out with 300whp
Get a better job
Don't worry about Stopsign, he can't reason beyond his own flawed logic. If you want a newer Mustang, and think that may be a way to go for you, go out and test drive one.
They run heads and shoulders over a stock 94-95 all day long and can get pretty quick with a few bolt ons and gears. A STOCK sn95 will do @ 160rwhp on a MUSTANG dyno to answer your question. I think it'd be easier to shoe string a fast car with the newer model, less things for mechanics to have to touch, and not worry about all the little 'what if's or issues with ripping your engine down.
I think you'd best fare to ask this question in the 4.6 forums. Most interweb car forums' sub section are filled with onesided thoughts. Too much negativity and you will see ganging up and your thread closed. Be happy you are asking about Mustangs.
All said, a newer PI 2v car can be found for 8-9k with low miles and really nice shape. That will leave you with a faster out of the box car to get used to, and $ to set aside to build further if you chose.
Never listen to anyone but YOURSELF and make decisions for you. Go try one and write back, not get suggestions from strangers.
hahahahaha. I'm sorry, but this is funny.
you'll be sorry. I've had about.. 10-15 5.0s over the last 3 years (I know). And I bought my first 4.6, and now, a year later, i'm selling it because its to slow, much more expensive, even though it's a super nice car. Daily driver yes, performance, i wouldn't even come close to calling it a performance car. 5.0 is the only way to go if you want to go fast, and they can be reliable as a modular any day with the right amount of attention. I'm tellin ya, you'll be sorry, I sure am that I sold my 92.....
i've had 4 5.0s. stock for stock a 99-04 will be quicker than a 94/95
im thinking a 99-04 with a programmer, full exhaust, and a gear would be a little quicker than what i have now. i just have so much money already in my car and its still slow.
160 rwhp????? put down the crack!!!
wait till you start modding it, money for money the 5.0 is SOOOO much cheaper to go fast. Try 800 bucks for parts, more if its a 4 valve, just to do cams, while worrying the whole time about bending a valve. I thought the same, but when it comes down to it you will have one sore ass and one sore wallet when your done modding that 4.6, because modular performance sure knows how to make you take it up the ass. Been there done that. Not trying to be a dick but it will always be a serious mistake that I made, and I hate to see someone else to do the same.
Jeremy
Don't feel I'm being critical in any way
I just want to point out that when I look at your sig
I can certainly see you have put some money in your Stang
But if you look at the mods ........
most of them would not be what you you'd call ... power mods
If talkin NA Power .............
I'd rather drive a 300 rwhp H/C/I 5.0 Stang
than any of the 4v Cobra's that put out a bit over 300
Yes they are smooth
but
They just don't have the same feel IMHO
I sure do understand about spending money on the Stang
so
I had to focus on my #1 priority
More power and more importantly .........
A power band of my choosing
Since I only had so much money I could spend ........
I don't have the wheels of my choice
and
I don't have the lowered stance or suspension of my choice as well
but
When I press the skinny pedal ......
those concerns are replaced with a smile and sense of satisfaction
I'd tell you to ... Get some hot rod parts that will up your 5.0 power
Grady
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