It isnt really a question of HP thay can stand, it is a question of torque and shock loading. If you have a really built 2.3T and do 5K clutch drops with drag slicks, you will probably kill it eventually, but if you run street tires, and dont abuse it constantly, it will last a good long while. The 7.5 has gotten a bad rap for being weak, but, IMO, it isnt all that bad. Will it stand up to drag duty behind a supercharged 351? No. Will it stand up to a typical street driven 2.3T? Probably.
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Jeff Korn
88 Turbo Coupe: Intake and exhaust mods, T3 turbo at 20 psi, forced air intercooler, water injection, bypass valve, Ranger roller cam, subframes, etc., etc.. // 86 Tbird 5.0 (original owner): intake, exhaust, valvetrain mods, 100 HP nitrous, ignition, gears, suspension, etc., etc.... // 91 Escort: Bone stock winter car // 00 Windstar (wifes vehicle)
Jeff Korn
88 Turbo Coupe: Intake and exhaust mods, T3 turbo at 24 psi, forced air IC, water injection, BPV, Ranger cam, subframes, etc., etc.
86 Tbird 5.0 (original owner): intake, exhaust, valvetrain mods, 100 HP N2O, ignition, gears, suspension, etc., etc.
11 Crown Vic Interceptor
14 Toyota Camry (wifes car)
95 Taurus GL Vulcan winter beater
67 Honda 450 Super Sport - completely customized
