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getting highest hp out of the 3l

KAOS_3.0 said:
thats probably a good start :shrug:
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It is.

Ok I'm gonna listen to the people who seem to know how to make power. So if it has revised pistons it can be decked. Oh options and options.
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I'd like to hear more on this too, exactly what needs to be done.
One of the reasons I liked the SVT hybrid is because I want NA power and the compression helps. I don't see decking SVT heads or later Cougar heads (supposedly better oil return) as they give about 11:1 already and I wouldn't push more on DD pump gas.
Would be interested in getting more compression out of an oval port set-up without touching the bottom end.
-J
 
yamaha racer 686 said:
Ok I'm gonna listen to the people who seem to know how to make power. So if it has revised pistons it can be decked. Oh options and options.
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Warmonger was really the first to push the 3.0L to its limits putting down well over 400whp..on stock pistons/rods(according to his butt dyno) when he pushed the engines psi levels close to 18-20psi.

Decking the heads is what timeless420 did to his 3L. He did install...2004 Escape Shortblock * Ross Racing Pistons @ 11.5:1 Compression while he had the engine out of the car.
Currently he has the highest NA 3L Whp /Wtq contour around, and his car is still running strong. 136whp...and 219wtq.
 
Harrry said:
Warmonger was really the first to push the 3.0L to its limits putting down well over 400whp..on stock pistons/rods(according to his butt dyno) when he pushed the engines psi levels close to 18-20psi.

Decking the heads is what timeless420 did to his 3L. He did install...2004 Escape Shortblock * Ross Racing Pistons @ 11.5:1 Compression while he had the engine out of the car.
Currently he has the highest NA 3L Whp /Wtq contour around, and his car is still running strong. 136whp...and 219wtq.
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You mean 236whp?... :shrug:
 
don't forget alot can be had in a good tune. I have heard that a cougar local to me with a ported 3L made 226/203 after a tune, but we are still waiting to get a copy of the dyno plots.
 
Harrry said:
Warmonger was really the first to push the 3.0L to its limits putting down well over 400whp..on stock pistons/rods(according to his butt dyno) when he pushed the engines psi levels close to 18-20psi.

Decking the heads is what timeless420 did to his 3L. He did install...2004 Escape Shortblock * Ross Racing Pistons @ 11.5:1 Compression while he had the engine out of the car.
Currently he has the highest NA 3L Whp /Wtq contour around, and his car is still running strong. 236whp...and 219wtq.
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That should be broke very soon Im hoping....fingers crossed!!
I got a 01 short block, 11.2CR, SVT cams, PNP heads with 3L valves....yada yada and did 220/200 two years ago. I did a few other power mods...among tune that REALLY helped a bunch (thanks Brett). I just need to get it on the dyno :(
 
starjammir said:
That should be broke very soon Im hoping....fingers crossed!!
I got a 01 short block, 11.2CR, SVT cams, PNP heads with 3L valves....yada yada and did 220/200 two years ago. I did a few other power mods...among tune that REALLY helped a bunch (thanks Brett). I just need to get it on the dyno :(
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I'll bring up dyno day scheduling in our meeting at lunch. :)
 
Lemme know the date so I know its in tip top shape. Should I take the bumper off? The last place we went to I think the bumper will get stuck.
 
Beans said:
I'll get in on this. :) Need to get mine tuned first though.
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