How can i get 450hp out of 3.2

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I couldt find anything on the thread page.She is a 93 3.2 wit 3.0 cams and mtx.Im useing the atx wireing harness.Will someone give me a list of parts thats needed to get there. By the way she is running the mtx y pipe stock.Any help will nice.:swing::hail:
 

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there is no magical bolt on that will get you there....your looking at boost and maybe a little spray...prepare to spend some moo-lah
 

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tweecer, fuel injectors, fuel lines, fpr, fuel pump, maf, tuning, pile of transmissions

then whatever other supporting mods you need for a turbo or supercharger setup, there are some supercharger kits out and about, I think SHOSource is working on a turbo kit, i think they have a thread in the group buy or gauging interest subform....

have fun
 

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Why do you want 450 hp? Where did you get that number? How do you know that's the amount you want? Is that measured at the wheels or the crank?

Once you answer those questions, I'll tell you that the physical laws that govern things in this universe predict that 450 hp from a 3.2L at less than 10k RPM on straight pump gas (i.e. no nitrous) will require 120% or better volumetric efficiency, which is just not going to happen without forced induction (i.e. turbo or supercharger).

If you intend to keep the engine NA and make that power, be prepared to spend $15k+ on valvetrain components, intake and exhaust tuning, custom accessories, and tons and tons of fabrication. It's just not possible on an engine that's anywhere near stock.

As far as I know, the power/torque record for a normally-aspirated SHO engine in a SHO body is held by Ernie Groce, and I think it's 318 hp/279 lbft., and he's spent a LOT of time and money to get there. See his thread here:
http://www.shoforum.com/showthread.php?t=65753

That said, if you want to make high power (300+ hp) from a 3.2L, do yourself a favor and turbo it. It's the cheapest easy, reliable way to do it. Nitrous will get you there too, but you'll be blowing things up and spending a lot on refills before you get anywhere near 450 hp.

Don't expect to walk in off the street with no experience on these engines and make that kind of power right away either. There will be a lot of lessons to learn before you get there. Lack of traction, third gear, and halfshafts will all be your mortal enemies too.

Good luck! :biggrin:
 
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You putting it in a different car? Even if you got that much power you would chew through transmissions. SHO tranny can't take that much power.
 

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I'm working on the trans for the community, may cost you a bit but will be cheaper than what you spend on the engine side, get your engine done...how good are you at fabrication, cutting, welding etc? that reduces cost considerably
 

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I'm working on the trans for the community, may cost you a bit but will be cheaper than what you spend on the engine side, get your engine done...how good are you at fabrication, cutting, welding etc? that reduces cost considerably
Well, considering that he basically said, "I couldn't find anything by searching, can someone please give me a list of parts to get me to 450 hp", I'm guessing that he's not the most resourceful person ever. :rolleyes:
 

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put a 5 ft wing on the trunk that way you can push it home like a damn big a** grocery cart when you throw a diff pin
 

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Eh its just zach.. Youll learn to deal with him in time! ;)

And yeah, 450 WHP and BHP are going to be hard to reach on a stock motor.. Plus, first, 2nd and part of 3rd are almost useless (Jason).. Why do you want that much power?
 

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Take motor, bore and stroke out to 4.6, add 2 cylinders, rev to 9000....or just spend the same amount, and get a Ferrari 4.6 that puts out 570hp.
 
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