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J
09-03-2012, 09:13 PM
Just picked up a TMA Turbo... For those of you who want to follow me on my turbo journey... Special thanks to Tony (00StangV6Coupe) over at v6power for the easy transition after a 10 hour drive.

http://www.gotstang.com/blogs/J/tma-turbo-kit-for-the-99-04-3-8-mustang

Rick, I may need you to verify the install :)

red 5.0 bill
09-05-2012, 06:20 PM
please let me know how this comes out, i have heen trying to talk my grangson into this instead of selling the car,time ,degree of diffeculty,and results,is it too much for a kid or comare it to a 5.0,,,,and cost thanx billl

J
09-05-2012, 11:48 PM
Hey Bill,

What is your grandson trying to do? You can pick up a preety nice 87-93 5.0 for like 4K. This kit was 3200$ used. I have about 6-7K into the engine.. Should handle around 550-600 safely..

If you run a stock block on 99-04 3.8 you can push around 370-390 RWHP around 8-10 PSI with no problems... wouldnt do more then that.

In terms of the install, this turbo will be much easier for me as I already have the Vortech stuff installed... I dont have to tap the oil pan, or move the AC or deal with anything like that this time around (except the ABS).

Will keep you updated.