I recently bought a 1986 V6-Essex Foxbody Vert & like the title says I'm looking to make about 300 Horses. I'm looking to make this a fun drift and street car for Drag races in mexico , but here's the issue.
The cars Engine got rebuilt and about 4k miles after the Transmission went out.
So my options are
1. Lexus 1UZ-FE w/ (Idk Throw tranny options my way)
2. Windsor V8 4.95 L (The Famous 5.0L) not sure what tranny is recommended
3. 600$ Ebay Turbo the v6 Essex (With good tune) & 9/10 I'll rebuild the internals of the turbo
Also note that the Essex can handle about 450 Horsepower on stock internals(From several Sources)
& Of Course try matching a transmission you think is good with whichever setup you "recommend".
Which option would you go for? or what option would you go with if it's not above.
If you have prices please include them if possible.
Five things to consider...
1. Transmissions are my weak spot & I lack information (Never going over 450 Horses!!!)
2. I don't care too much about your personal wants. I'm asking to get honest opinions with a balance of reliability & power @ reasonable prices.
3. I have to buy a Tranny no-matter what so.. Yea
4. I'm that guy who will drop a F20a in a Fox or a V8 in a Rx-7, because it'll make the car better so If you have better options let me know.
5. I've been recommended a rear end gear of 3.73 or 3.51 using the famous "Google Search" button
If there is any information that I left out feel free to let me know... I didn't select a budget to give people more variety, but consider the fact that I am a college student with a budget.
The cars Engine got rebuilt and about 4k miles after the Transmission went out.
So my options are
1. Lexus 1UZ-FE w/ (Idk Throw tranny options my way)
2. Windsor V8 4.95 L (The Famous 5.0L) not sure what tranny is recommended
3. 600$ Ebay Turbo the v6 Essex (With good tune) & 9/10 I'll rebuild the internals of the turbo
Also note that the Essex can handle about 450 Horsepower on stock internals(From several Sources)
& Of Course try matching a transmission you think is good with whichever setup you "recommend".
Which option would you go for? or what option would you go with if it's not above.
If you have prices please include them if possible.
Five things to consider...
1. Transmissions are my weak spot & I lack information (Never going over 450 Horses!!!)
2. I don't care too much about your personal wants. I'm asking to get honest opinions with a balance of reliability & power @ reasonable prices.
3. I have to buy a Tranny no-matter what so.. Yea
4. I'm that guy who will drop a F20a in a Fox or a V8 in a Rx-7, because it'll make the car better so If you have better options let me know.
5. I've been recommended a rear end gear of 3.73 or 3.51 using the famous "Google Search" button
If there is any information that I left out feel free to let me know... I didn't select a budget to give people more variety, but consider the fact that I am a college student with a budget.
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