Why are ford engines cheaper and easier to add HP?

[perfxn]

Back befor i got my GT i was looking at a z28 for some reason the deal didnt work out but i talked to mechanic at the time and he was like its easier to add power on your mustang any way? And so far from what ive read on here it sounds the same. Im not gona buy a mustang, i love my 2SS RS and i havnt even met her yet, i just want a better understanding, thats all. thanks

[Vash]

You have one opinion there. There are billions more.

There are a lot of different engines so just an open statement like that is silly.

Did he tell you that in 1965 or today?

It's a long story you might want to start reading up. Each engine has specific issues, plus and minus. Has nothing to do with Ford or Chevy or any brand. Every single engine should stand on it's own.

[Never2LowChevy]

You get what you pay for...

[Crowley]

Originally Posted by perfxn

Back befor i got my GT i was looking at a z28 for some reason the deal didnt work out but i talked to mechanic at the time and he was like its easier to add power on your mustang any way? And so far from what ive read on here it sounds the same. Im not gona buy a mustang, i love my 2SS RS and i havnt even met her yet, i just want a better understanding, thats all. thanks

I would not agree if he was talking N/A to N/A .. however if he was talking about 03/04 cobra or GT500 then I would agree as you can get more HP Cheaper with those engines than on an N/A motor ..

Crowley

[Isshinryu]

Originally Posted by perfxn

Back befor i got my GT i was looking at a z28 for some reason the deal didnt work out but i talked to mechanic at the time and he was like its easier to add power on your mustang any way? And so far from what ive read on here it sounds the same. Im not gona buy a mustang, i love my 2SS RS and i havnt even met her yet, i just want a better understanding, thats all. thanks

Because there's not a lot of it to begin with?

[JJ#48Racing]

Originally Posted by Crowley

I would not agree if he was talking N/A to N/A .. however if he was talking about 03/04 cobra or GT500 then I would agree as you can get more HP Cheaper with those engines than on an N/A motor ..

Crowley

[perfxn]

first of all i didnt say it was my opinion and this isnt a statement its a question.

I was thinking mayeb its the way the engine is made or something? some way said something about modular, i have no idea what that means..?

[truth411]

Originally Posted by perfxn

first of all i didnt say it was my opinion and this isnt a statement its a question.

I was thinking mayeb its the way the engine is made or something? some way said something about modular, i have no idea what that means..?

I think he is flat out incorrect. Read post #4 he gave you a great answer. Aslo keep in mind it depends on what type of mustang. If it is a stang that came with a blower from the factory then he is correct (i.e. 03 SVT cobra and GT-500) if not (I.E. All other mustangs) then he if flat out wrong. N.A. to N.A. the camro makes waaaaay more horspower than the mustang and more potiental too. Hell I have seen 4th gen Camaros makeing well over 500hp with a heads and cam swap.

[Tal]

Your mechanic meant he was more familiar with Ford engines. The costs of parts do vary but generally they both make engines that end up being relatively affordable to modify unlike many imports.

Some Mustang engines are easier to add power to because they come with a supercharger already and you can adjust them for more boost without a ton of work, but not a Mustang GT. If you are going for crazy high horsepower a heavier iron block like Ford uses is sturdy but that matters for maybe 1 in 10,000 cars and you can get more horsepower than you can really use on the street from the LS block, I'm not even sure how much of an issue this is since I don't pay close attention to the hardcore dragster builds.

[perfxn]

ok i see thanks, any one know what modular means as far as engines go?

[Georgie]

Originally Posted by truth411

I think he is flat out incorrect. Read post #4 he gave you a great answer. Aslo keep in mind it depends on what type of mustang. If it is a stang that came with a blower from the factory then he is correct (i.e. 03 SVT cobra and GT-500) if not (I.E. All other mustangs) then he if flat out wrong. N.A. to N.A. the camro makes waaaaay more horspower than the mustang and more potiental too. Hell I have seen 4th gen Camaros makeing well over 500hp with a heads and cam swap.

its not only that it comes with a blower from factory, but a built engine. thats the key. i sound like a broken record but the built engine is what allows for the massive HP in those engines, not the blower. you can put a twin screw on a GT and the stock block is good to about 550 crank. on the built engines its 800+ crank.

[DGthe3]

Originally Posted by perfxn

ok i see thanks, any one know what modular means as far as engines go?

The ford mod engines refers to the modular plant layout. Tooling can be quickly swapped to build different engines of the same family. It does not refer to the interchangeability of parts between the engines.

[LSxJunkie]

For an SN95 era mod motor? No. Just hands down no.

[Rock]

Originally Posted by Georgie

its not only that it comes with a blower from factory, but a built engine. thats the key. i sound like a broken record but the built engine is what allows for the massive HP in those engines, not the blower. you can put a twin screw on a GT and the stock block is good to about 550 crank. on the built engines its 800+ crank.

+1
Those engines were designed for boost, and power is far easier to acquire out of a boosted application than it is out of a N/A application not counting giggle gas, and is cheaper as well. I also think they have an advantage boost to boost as well considering the 4.6 is a 32V DOHC.