Hello,
I am new to the forum, so if this is the wrong location please let me know and I will move the question!
I have a 01 Mustang 4.6 that I have had as my weekend car ever since I lost the GTO. I am now looking to start getting into building it to at least 600whp. I am pretty mechanically inclined and work as a mechanic for Ford but still learning all the engines as far as what they can handle. I currently unfortunately have a auto (car was free) so I will probably be swapping the tranny, ecu out eventually and switching to a manual.
Anyways, back on topic. Should I stick with the 4.6 SOHC motor or swap it out for something with a little more pep? Im not quite sure on what the engine block can handle power wise as I know the 302 loves the dreaded split at 500 crank. So would my best bet be to swap entirely the motor or build off what I have with internals, heads etc? My current starting money right now is sitting at $4500-$5000 untill I save up some more from side jobs.
I am new to the forum, so if this is the wrong location please let me know and I will move the question!
I have a 01 Mustang 4.6 that I have had as my weekend car ever since I lost the GTO. I am now looking to start getting into building it to at least 600whp. I am pretty mechanically inclined and work as a mechanic for Ford but still learning all the engines as far as what they can handle. I currently unfortunately have a auto (car was free) so I will probably be swapping the tranny, ecu out eventually and switching to a manual.
Anyways, back on topic. Should I stick with the 4.6 SOHC motor or swap it out for something with a little more pep? Im not quite sure on what the engine block can handle power wise as I know the 302 loves the dreaded split at 500 crank. So would my best bet be to swap entirely the motor or build off what I have with internals, heads etc? My current starting money right now is sitting at $4500-$5000 untill I save up some more from side jobs.