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Topic: MOTR SWAP, OR DO I BUILD
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TRUBLU46
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I HAVE A 2003 GT, AND I WANT TO SUPERCHARGE, OR TURBO, HAVENT MADE UP MY MIND UP YET. WHAT SHOULD I DO ABOUT THE STOCK BLOCK, BUILD OR REPLACE IT WITH A BUILD SHORT BLOCK, AND IF I REPLACE IT WERE DO I BUY A MODULAR SHORT BLOCK.
Posts: 80 | From: antioch | Registered: Sep 2003
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Eddie510-
CAFords OG
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if you want something in a hurry then just supercharge it.or if you got the time and lots of money to put a turbo in than build it! ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
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Eddie510-
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and if its your daily driver i think you should go with a sc
[ October 15, 2004, 01:36 PM: Message edited by: Eddie510 ]
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"I like to be more politicaly correct than what I really believe so I can get more frinds here on CaFords"-Cummings "TIPICKLE"
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TRUBLU46
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im not going to charge a stock block, do you know were i could buy a built 4.6, if not is it cheaper just to build what i have, and i mean internally.
Posts: 80 | From: antioch | Registered: Sep 2003
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Tryin2GoFast
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Go pick up a mustang mag, anyone one of them. And you should find more than a few modular shortblocks to choose from. HCI and Big Boy are local shops that build mod motors. Try looking first.
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90 Black LX Hatch 310/330 AFR/Perfromer/FTI Gettin sydways in a lane near you!
Posts: 278 | From: Fremont, Ca | Registered: Aug 2003
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gt40
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Dss racing,Chp,D&D motorsports,Shm motorsports
carries short to long blocks.
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Posts: 357 | From: n/a | Registered: Oct 2003
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THE King Cobra
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Member # 2011
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HCI Motorsports in Sac. they build 500+ RWHP 2-valve blocks.
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-More cops in the family = more write-offs
508 RWHP @10.0lbs @6100 RPM..wait till I hit 8K RPM's
Posts: 315 | From: Bay Area, CA | Registered: Oct 2002
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RACEERX
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Member # 5612
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www.freewebs.com/raceerx to view a HCI Motorsports block thats putting out nearly 600 HP hit that link
Posts: 9 | From: Bay Area California | Registered: Apr 2005
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MINGRYGT
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i got my short block, everything forged with arp hardware from x2c for 3200..
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R.I.P. MIKE STARKEY 5-17-03
Posts: 488 | From: Concord | Registered: Feb 2003
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92stangLX
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Why do you want to rebuild it just to super charge it? The stock block should be able to handle the power as long as it isn't fucked up, you run too much boost, or don't tune it right.
If you need to have the motor done I would just buy one that is rebuilt instead of rebuilding yours. HCI is supposted to be really good for mod motors.
[ April 22, 2005, 03:01 AM: Message edited by: 92stangLX ]
Posts: 5302 | From: San Francisco | Registered: Sep 2003
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RACEERX
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run over 8lb boost and cya later engine, and 8lbs isnt enough to tackle the vets. Get HCI engine job and crank out atleast 13lb boost and take the vets out.
Posts: 9 | From: Bay Area California | Registered: Apr 2005
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SEMPERFI510
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if you are buying a block vt, x2c, or livernois motorsports are the only ones on Mod depot that have not had probs. If your getting one rebuilt HCI is the way to go.
Posts: 1766 | From: San Francisco, CA | Registered: Dec 2001
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MINGRYGT
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get the x2c block.. i've beat the hell out of mine and it runs like a champ.
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R.I.P. MIKE STARKEY 5-17-03
Posts: 488 | From: Concord | Registered: Feb 2003
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NvrGoFullRetard
CAFords OG
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quote:
Originally posted by 92stangLX:
Why do you want to rebuild it just to super charge it? The stock block should be able to handle the power as long as it isn't fucked up, you run too much boost, or don't tune it right.
If you need to have the motor done I would just buy one that is rebuilt instead of rebuilding yours. HCI is supposted to be really good for mod motors.
with stock 2v mod motors, anything over 310 horse is a ticking time bomb.the stock rods are the weak part of the motor.go with a built short block and put all the boost u want to it ![[Whoo Whooooo!]](graemlins/woowoo.gif)
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Posts: 2759 | From: PITTSBURG/FAIRFIELD | Registered: Aug 2002
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-NORCALCOBRA-
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H.C.I did my shortblock..I have to swap out the manley h beam rods only cause they wont hold the power I am hoping to push but that is with any short block. Most company's use similar piston and rod combos the extra power is from good assembly and machining and and good tolerances you would be suprised who much more power you can make with a good assembled short block. Due to the fact that you dont have as much frictional losses..
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Posts: 516 | From: SAN JOSE | Registered: Jan 2003
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JohnB
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Stock 4.6's are time bombs when assembled/tuned incorrectly. I've put together several of them with Vortechs and Prochargers, the first being done 3+ years ago (still running stong today!) and the last only about 3 weeks ago. It's all in the tune and the driver. If you go out everyday looking to beat the snot outta it, be prepared for the end result.
I'm not saying they are the stongest assembly to SC, but they will take it in moderation. A straight 8psi or 10psi intercooled is fine.
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Posts: 6523 | From: Orlando FL/Redding CA | Registered: Mar 2002
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