3v or stay 2v
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3v or stay 2v
So the title pretty much sums it up should I go with a 3v swap 2,000 on ebay or stay 2v and build it. I know the stock hp on stock bottom end on the 2v is about 420 to 450 anybody know what it is on a 3v any advice or input is welcome thanks for any input
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Originally Posted by shaunrc
So the title pretty much sums it up should I go with a 3v swap 2,000 on ebay or stay 2v and build it. I know the stock hp on stock bottom end on the 2v is about 420 to 450 anybody know what it is on a 3v any advice or input is welcome thanks for any input
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Originally Posted by Pete07GT
To my knowledge the stock inernals on the 3v's can handle the same amount of HP gains. 420-430 is about standard.
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Originally Posted by cdynaco
Plenty of 3V's at 475-500 tops. But the 3V breathes better if all other components are brought up to speed. So getting there could be quicker than a 2V.
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Gary runs 475 on Seven and several on that S 197 place are 475ish.
But now I'm hesitating and rwhp or flywheel....
Either way I don't think the internals are much different between the 04 & 05. But the 3V's 2 intake valves with the 1 large exhaust valve + VCT did bump the HP quite a bit. Stock Bullitt is 315 (flywheel) w/CAI/hoodliner. The 2V doesn't come near that right?
But now I'm hesitating and rwhp or flywheel....
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Originally Posted by cdynaco
Gary runs 475 on Seven and several on that S 197 place are 475ish.
But now I'm hesitating and rwhp or flywheel....
Either way I don't think the internals are much different between the 04 & 05. But the 3V's 2 intake valves with the 1 large exhaust valve + VCT did bump the HP quite a bit. Stock Bullitt is 315 (flywheel) w/CAI/hoodliner. The 2V doesn't come near that right?
But now I'm hesitating and rwhp or flywheel....
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No matter what you do, building a mod motor isn't cheap. Stick with the 2V. For what you would spend for a new 3V, you could get a DSS or something shortblock and not have to worry about what it will hold. Plus the trick flow heads for the 2V are awesome
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