need more horsepower!

[98svtdroptop]

Im wanting to get some more horsepower out of my daily driver, 98 cobra. Should i just try to find a used supercharger, or build the motor? I would rather just build motor, but have no idea what all you can do to them! Anybody know good setups?

 

[slow2v]

goal?

 

[98svtdroptop]

I don't wanna spend a lot of money. I would like 350-400 at the wheels. The closer to 400 the better.

 

[na svt]

I don't wanna spend a lot of money. I would like 350-400 at the wheels. The closer to 400 the better.

Buy a supercharger if sticking with B heads.

 

[pacific4v]

Get a non intercooled s-trim. That'll be the easiest and least expensive way to get high 300 rwhp range. At that hp level you wouldn't need to go crazy on ur fuel system or maf sensor. And it shouldn't effect your mpg much when ur outta boost.

 

[slow2v]

then just use the stock motor and buy a blower....not hard to hit 400 with a little boost

 

[98svtdroptop]

Yea, i would love a supercharger....but that is 5k. I was just wondering if you could build the motor or 1 or 2k.

 

[98svtdroptop]

for*

 

[na svt]

Yea, i would love a supercharger....but that is 5k. I was just wondering if you could build the motor or 1 or 2k.

You can pick up a used one for $2500

 

[pacific4v]

U can buy a built shortblock from mmr for less than $2,000. That's not gonna gain u any hp unless u up the compression ratio. If ur referring to n/a hp, its gonna cost a lot to make 400rwhp. U can buy a used non intercooled s-trim and piece together a fuel system for less than $2,000. Depending on the deal u get on parts, you might be able to get everything and even get tuned for less than $2,000.

 

[4valved]

If you so the work yourself you could get a set of cams and sprigs and install them

 

[98BABCobra]

Like others have said, you will spend a lot more time/money/effort making 400hp N/A. Easiest way will be to boost it.

 

[98BABCobra]

Sorry, I don't me to hijack the thread here, but a couple of you have recommended a non-intercooled vortech set-up. Is a non I/C set-up safe for a mild 400-450hp set-up?

 

[slow2v]

U can buy a built shortblock from mmr for less than $2,000. .

and then end up paying another 2grand to have another company rebuild it :nonono:

 

[pacific4v]

and then end up paying another 2grand to have another company rebuild it :nonono:

Well it was just a suggestion since I've seen them advertise them on here for like $1700. I will say they built the shortblock that has been in my car since before i bought it. Its a forged 5.0 stroker with about 50,000 miles on it.

 

[slow2v]

Well it was just a suggestion since I've seen them advertise them on here for like $1700. I will say they built the shortblock that has been in my car since before i bought it. Its a forged 5.0 stroker with about 50,000 miles on it.

how much power?

 

[goats]

Add a v2 blower along with a fuel pump and 42 lbs inj and get a tune and call it a day.

 

[pacific4v]

how much power?

Its been making over 500rwhp since summer of '11, but before that it was n/a

 

[slow2v]

Its been making over 500rwhp since summer of '11, but before that it was n/a

well i guess for every 10 ****ed up motors they make one right lol

 

[bholtkamp53]

look around ebay or craigslist and see if there are any sweeet deals on superchargers taken off with low miles on them. Just earlier today i found a 1.5L kenny bell twin screw for like $1900