400whp NA 3V build

[StockishS197]

I’m currently aiming for as close to 400whp as I can get my 4.6 3v to for PDE weekends mostly.
I like balance and 400whp is great with, handling and good braking. I am focusing on braking and handling while also leaving some headway with my fuel system for when I get ready for boost if that day comes. I may just love the N/A, too much and decide to stick with it. I already have a few turbo charged and supercharged vehicles don’t need another lol

I would suggest aiming for 350rwhp unless you want to do an all out stroked NA build for the extra 50rwhp. You can hit 350rwhp really easy and reliably. The additional 50rwhp is a tall order for a 3v NA.

I think for PDE, you could make up the 50rwhp in other areas (lighter wheels, better brakes, etc) that would be more cost effective or just boost the 3v and get to a solid 450rwhp.

 

[Pentalab]

Your supercharged cars, are they all PD blowers or are any centri? I just put a Vortech on mine this past summer and the power feels very linear, very NA. Weight wise, I can feel it a little bit more up front, but not drastic.

I have a small Roush M90 blower on my 2010 auto, with LT's and hi-flow catted H. 94 tune from VMP. 386 rwhp / This is with 5 psi boost. On a manual, with LT's and 5 psi. it's 425 hp / 407 rwtq. And on the manual, with the smaller blower pulley (8 psi) and LT's, it's 460 rwhp.
With the bigger TVS-2300 blower's etc, you can obtain globs of power and tq.

The big advantage with any PD blower is instant max boost, right from idle. You get the instant tq hit. Then hang on for the ride.