More power from a small V6?

[Neil MacDannald]

Does anyone know how to get more power from the small V6 that was put in the 1996 Explorer. I have a K&N air filter and exaust system installed.

I would like another 100 HP if possible. I can not find any tubos or blowers for this motor.

 

[Alec]

Welcome!

Another 100 crank or wheel hp? To get that much of either you'll need nitrous or an s/c. A few have custom turbo kits, but a Paxton/Vortech kit is much cheaper and easier. I believe that's the only kit you can still get new. I had the BBK roots type kit on mine and almost doubled the crank hp before nitrous.

 

[Alec]

BTW, if you use the search feature you'll probably find all the info you'll ever need.

Oh, and the 4.0 V6 is a huge V6, not small by any means.

 

[Jason_25]

The 4.0 OHV is a large V6 in terms of displacement, but it's size is pretty compact for a V6. The SOHC has the exact same displacement, but a larger physical size.