Michael Johnson, PE wrote:
> The new Mustangs have a 4.0L SOHC V-6 that makes 210 hp and around 240
> ft-lbs of torque. Install a blower and it will make 300+ rwhp and 350+
> rwtq. Plus for $6k-$7k more you can get a Mutang GT with 300+ hp.


Vortech claims 65hp gain and 44ft/lbs. And that's at the crank. I
haven't been able to find any numbers that jibe with your numbers above.
I doubt you could boost a stock engine that much without other
(expensive) work to the internals and fuel system.

>> For import sedan fun, I'm actually partial to the Audi 2.7L twin
>> turbo. With a cheap chip upgrade, that's good for 320hp and 380
>> ft/lbs of torque. In my big heavy A6 w/6sp, I routinely smoke kids in
>> Mustang GTs. All that torque + all wheel drive is a wonderful thing.
>> Of course, that's a lot more expensive than a Mustang, but it just
>> shows that forced induction + a V6 can be a real stump puller if set
>> up properly.
>
>
> Nothing beats a factory engine built for forced induction to squeeze out
> cheap hp/tq.

Nope. 8-)

Cheers,