atlanticblue98
Well-Known Member
The main reason that I've always thought it is better to start with a v8 than a v6 is that the v8s start with a 8.8 tlok, eventually the v6 will need to swap the 7.5 for a 8.8 rear, so eventually I think the costs to make a v6 beat a stock v8 are overcome; especially when you consider overall power potential. Most 4.6 v8s will handle as much hp as your wallet can afford with forged internals and boost. I think a v6 will be maxed out much at much lower numbers. Unless of course you can be content with the output of your built v6, I think most people will always want more power. In the end if you just want to be unique, or just like the wow factor, sure keep the v6 and beat stock/mild bolt on v8s, I have respect for a well-built v6 too.
OP I'm glad your dyno results made you happy.
Maxed out at lower numbers? You know you can get forged intrrnals for a 3.8/4.2 right?
No one has broken a 3.8/4.2 block because of too much power