Performance upgrades for the 02 3.9

[Rapidpulse]

I am in the process of customizing my wifes 02 bird. We have all of the visuals sorted out and are now trying to decide the best directions for drive train modifications.

As I start to look around I am running into roadblock after road block..... I am just about ready to pull the motor and tranny out and replace with a largter displacement.

I would much rather stay with the high reving stock motor. Has anybody had any experience building these motors? I am shooting for 400 rwp Maybe a supercharger? Any help that can be given would be wildly aprectiated

Rapidpulse

 

[Rapidpulse]

WOW

Well, it has been a week and no replies... I am on a pretty tight schedule to complete this project so I guess I will continue in the direction I started. I will post updates and pics as I progress,

Stay tuned.........

 

[George]

Rapid::::Maybe our newest member can help. He's an auto guy

 

[Rapidpulse]

George,

Do you have any idea's on how I can reach him?

 

[George]

Yes. Go to members list and PM or email them There's two that may be able to help. Daij and dartguy966.

 

[Tbird eh]

Daij did some wild mods to his but I think he ended up selling it to buy a vett. I put the Borlas on mine and two weeks ago a cold air intake system. both have help but until they fit this 3.9 with an SC, I would think you could do a lot more to a 4.6

 

[Rapidpulse]

Thanks for the info, Do you know how I can reach him

 

[Tbird eh]

please email me,

 

[Brad]

Rapid...any update on your project?

I've been wondering about something like this, but I was going to wait a few years until I wore out the factory motor. (I'm guessing 4-5 years for me)

Does anyone know what would theoretically fit?

I was thinking like a 302 HO out of a stang...what about a 351?

I guess one of the big problems you run into now is with the computer integration, you run into major technology issues if you plan on using the existing computer with a new engine. I know some people avoid this by going with a very basic older style pre-computer setup.

If you do that, how do you deal with having to comply with 2002 emission standards?

 

[guysfun]

What did you do about the grille? Did you have to cut out and of the bumper crush foam? Guy