240HP, I concluded, isn't enough for a car that weighs 4,300lbs. The 8.4 seconds time to 60mph is equally as unimpressive. So I was thinking of what I could do, and here's what I came up with:
Swap out the 4.6L 2-valve with a 4.6L 4-valve from an SVT Cobra (94-98)/Aviator/Marauder/SVT Cobra (99-02) (whichever one I can find first). That's an extra 70HP+, 20TQ+, and while I know it won't be able to outrun a 300ZX, I will be enough to embarrass those ricers with big wings and body kits.
Stuff like a new exhaust system, throttle bodies, and an intake will make it a bit more powerful. My goal is to have this car reach 60mph on street tires in around 6.5 seconds with bolt ons/swaps.
Good idea? Bad? Thoughts please and thanks!
Swap out the 4.6L 2-valve with a 4.6L 4-valve from an SVT Cobra (94-98)/Aviator/Marauder/SVT Cobra (99-02) (whichever one I can find first). That's an extra 70HP+, 20TQ+, and while I know it won't be able to outrun a 300ZX, I will be enough to embarrass those ricers with big wings and body kits.
Stuff like a new exhaust system, throttle bodies, and an intake will make it a bit more powerful. My goal is to have this car reach 60mph on street tires in around 6.5 seconds with bolt ons/swaps.
Good idea? Bad? Thoughts please and thanks!