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260 WHP stock internals? #1615003 07/22/06 06:21 PM
Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 5 R RTE117 OP Newbie
OP RTE117 Newbie R Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 5	Is it possible to achieve 300 BHP or 260 WHP from a 3.0L block with 2.5L SVT heads with full bolt-ons and tuned? Or would there have to be headwork and/or shortblock work?

Re: 260 WHP stock internals? #1615004 07/22/06 06:29 PM
Joined: May 2003 Posts: 5,600 Ocala, FL K KingpinSVT Addicted CEG\'er
KingpinSVT Addicted CEG\'er K Joined: May 2003 Posts: 5,600 Ocala, FL	Best N/A 3L Ive seen is about 220whp. Thats with headwork, among other things. I believe Im thinking of Timeless420. Of course DemonSVTs car had to be up there, but he would never dyno to find out. #4559 of 6535 born on Feb 17, 1998 Black 1998.5 CSVT FOR SALE [cleaning house]: SVT rear swaybar. Reasonable offer and its yours!

Re: 260 WHP stock internals? #1615005 07/22/06 08:02 PM
Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 2,974 Burlington, ON SVT SNOB Hard-core CEG\'er
SVT SNOB Hard-core CEG\'er Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 2,974 Burlington, ON	Timess420s car was like 239hp/219lbs-tq at the wheels IIRC. That car sounded badass. This was taken from the 3L how-to by David Z "As of March, 6th my 3L is making 245hp, 215ft lbs-tq at the wheels". Aaron AKA NVS SVT 98.5 Silver/Blue SVT#4553 Yeah it's modded 98 T-Red/Blue SVT Contour Totaled 06/05/06 03 3L,VCN 2000,CAT Cams,MSDS Headers w/Y-Pipe,XCal2 and lots more

Re: 260 WHP stock internals? #1615006 07/22/06 08:04 PM
Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 5 R RTE117 OP Newbie
OP RTE117 Newbie R Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 5	If I were to get one, I'd like to have over 300 HP. Since I can't get any input on boosting the 2.5L (stock block), I dunno if it is worth it. Last edited by RTE117; 07/22/06 08:04 PM.

Re: 260 WHP stock internals? #1615007 07/22/06 10:06 PM
Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 9,065 The E.L. M MapOfTaziFoSho Hard-core CEG'er
MapOfTaziFoSho Hard-core CEG'er M Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 9,065 The E.L.	Originally posted by RTE117: If I were to get one, I'd like to have over 300 HP. Since I can't get any input on boosting the 2.5L (stock block), I dunno if it is worth it. Freaking search you noob! Can't get any input on turbo 2.5L are u kidding me!@ This has been hashed SO much over the years! Born again on 04/09/06 FOR SALE: Moonroof glass and motor MB sunshade PM ME!

Re: 260 WHP stock internals? #1615008 07/22/06 10:27 PM
Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 7,100 San Antonio/Austin, TX R Ray_dup1 Addicted CEG\'er
Ray_dup1 Addicted CEG\'er R Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 7,100 San Antonio/Austin, TX	One of Tom's stages. 3L V6, 2.5 SVT heads, ported, etc. 300wHP '99 CSVT - Silver #222/276 In a constant state of blow-off euphoria. Originally posted by Kremitthefrog: I like to wear dresses and use binoculars to watch grandmas across the street.

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