performance options for the 4.2 v6

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  1. Mar 28, 2012 at 1:58 PM #51
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    Thank man. I really appreciate it.
     
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    anytime. if you ever have turbo/boosting questions, feel free to drop me a line/pm. got a few tuner buddies that know quite more than me. :waytogo:
     
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    Oh i didnt know they made turbos for the 4.2, now im excited! Is there a link to one i could look at?
     
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    I don't think there's any kits, but there's plenty of people that have done the turbo installs.

    Check out V6F150.com - V6 Ford Truck Enthusiasts There were several people on there that were running turbos. :peace:
     
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    bama is right, there wont be a specific kit for your truck/engine. in fact, if its not a regular "tuner" ride (evo, wrx, etc) it wont have a standard kit. but most kits are pretty easy to put together on your own. you'll need a wastegate, a blow off valve, turbo + oil/water plumbing for the turbo, tuner to adjust your MAF since you'll be running atleast 2Bars, and not to forget the piping to run the intake/exhaust of the turbo(s).
     
  6. Mar 28, 2012 at 5:38 PM #56
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    Its not like your turning 35s either. I hear that 4.2 is a stout little motor with a long life.
     
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  8. Mar 28, 2012 at 6:15 PM #58
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    Run ya bout 10lbs of boost, and it'll probably get up n scoot. Being a small truck, shackle it, and get some nice summer tires you'll be cruisin around doin just fine.
     
  9. Mar 29, 2012 at 8:37 AM #59
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    apprently you didnt read this thread well. 10lbs of boost will put severe wear on his power train. most transmissions can only handle 10lbs tops, and when the automatic trans shifts, it adds 2lbs of boost to shift into the next gear firmly. this is the "kick" you feel when WOT. do not run 10lbs w/out upgrading internals and transmission.
     
  10. Mar 29, 2012 at 9:13 AM #60
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    Any boost on a 220k 4.6 motor worth it?

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