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Old May 25, 2011 | 09:48 PM
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i drive a 1999 ford f150 4.2L V6 mostly stock only a cold air intake i have been toying around with the idea of a turbo. i was wondering if my engine can handle it with out any major modifications. i need to know if there is a turbo manifold out there that can fit engine a or can be made to fit on my engine so i'll i have to do is take off the intake manifold put the turbo manifold on and just bolt a turbo on my engine should be able to handle it i just need to know the details.
 
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Old May 26, 2011 | 08:36 PM
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Check out the turbo/supercharger section lower down in the boards Also look up turboing a 3.8 stang. the 4.2 is simply a stroked 3.8. Good luck in your search!
 
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