code3GT

Have ya had any problems, are there any downfalls and what kinda track times are ya'll running?
This is my first 351W based set up. THANKS

5.8l coupe

i dont think most people have too many problems with them, as far as i've researched at least. most people are around and under the 11 sec times. most 408's are in the mid to low 10's. a lot of the turbo/supercharger builds are done off of a 357 build

your only problem would probably be trying to not have so much fun

code3GT

ALright....so what is a "Sportsman" block made by Ford Racing...?

r.barn

A waste of money

code3GT

5.8l coupe

i think he means it's not a 'real' aftermarket block that can withstand upwards of 1200hp like a dart block. i think it's like a stock block with little changes here and there, but still a 'stock block'. I believe i've read that somewhere

code3GT

I am not interested in having 1200+ HP. Just a solid block. Is this an opinion on the sportsman block or personal experience.I have been doing a little research on the sportsman and it seems pretty solid.

code3GT

Here's the set up in my new hot rod. For all you 351W guys, check it out and gimme ya'lls opinions. THANKS

new 408 sportsman block,eagle 4340 crank,h-beam 4340 rods,15.5:1 w/ custom je 3.5 cc dome pistons w/ 1 extra,total seal rings,h bearings,hv oil pump,arp shaft,dss main support,canton pan and pickup,arp studs mains and heads,arp 2000 rod bolts,afr 205s milled to 52cc and ported by al keller of lingenfelter,titanium retainers,k motion 950 springs,fel-pro 1156-2 head gaskets good to 18:1 and have copper fire ring(NOT O-RING)vic jr ported and matched,,bolaws fuel log,sheet metal valve covers,cammotion custom solid roller,comp roller lifters,comp pro mag rockers,lash caps,afr stud girdle,sfi "0" balancer and flexplate,solid motor mounts with limiters on both sides,and system 1 oil filter

[/align]new as of 10-09-07 custom built to myeng and car specswith paper work pro systems 1000 carb (4150) [/align][/align][/align]cam specs 705/689 275/289 ls 108 lash set at 20int 22exh cold!![/align][/align][/align]exhaust:
custom 2" primary to a 3.5 collector coated inside and out,3.5 flowmaster 1 chambers for street

cooling:
griffin radiator w/ black magic fan as primary and small pusher up front for secondary,csi elec water pump and march idler pulley setup for belt to clear water pump

fuel:
new product engineering 460 pump(2500hp) and relays,aeromotive filter w/ stainless element,bg high flow4 port reg,12 gal cell -10 feed to pump and -8 to reg/carb

trans:
fresh c-4 w/ pro tree brake,has 6 pinion planetary,kevlar bands,6 disc clutch pack,billet servo,hardened inputshaft,transking valve body
fresh coan 8" conv stalls at 6000
and setrab nascar cooler w/ braided lines,pro stick shifter
solid trans mount and poly cross member mounts[/align][/align][/align]susp:
aje k-member,aje a-arms,aje spindle strut assy w/ 150# springs and aerospace 4 piston brakes,aje c.c. plates,
rear is 4-link w/ strange single adj shocks and 110# springs,backbraced 9" w/ 4.56 pro gears,35 spline axles,strange 3rd member and spool,wilwood disc brakes,
custom nickel plated wheelie bars

new set motive gear 4.86 10-8-07[/align][/align][/align]ign:
msd digital 6+,msd dist,msd blaster 3,taylor 409 wires,arc overhead switch panel w/ n20 controls,2 red optimas,powermaster alt and xs starter[/align]

5.8l coupe

the only thing i see wrong with your car mitch is that i need that tranny, heads, intake, fox swap headers, and carb on MY car instead of your's lol. i could meet you at the track for the swap if that's ok.

but seriously, i dont see anything wrong, but i also dont know anything about what's wrong or right, so i'd listen to r.barn and a few of the others that chime in a bit. i know other sites you could check out too, but you can pm me for those since i dont know if it's bad to do that here or not

psuhillbilly150

Thats ALOT of compression, what class are you building this motor to run in cause with that compression, lift and carb this will not run on the street besides going from driveway to trailor.

I got a 408 with a 950 on it at 11 to 1 with a victor top end and eagle bottom I get 2 to 3 miles to the gallon on 93 octane which nets me 30-40 miles to the TANK. I can't imagine that onrace gas at 8 a gallon