blueherd02gt

damn, I might take mine off this weekend and heve them done

1stgear

how much do you guys think it would cost to get a built bottom end?

blueherd02gt

http://www.vtengines.com/main.htm

1stgear

on VT Engines.com I was looking at assembled short blocks and prices.....are the billet rods stronger than forged rods (i mean they do cost more) also, if I buy the 5.4L short block will it bolt up and comply with all GT parts from my 04' (heads, intake, accessories, trans., computer, etc.)

droptoppony

you guys are confusing the hell out of me but i think its you all that are confused...
the stock block can handle 1000hp and some people are pushing up to 1500hp...
the limit of the stock internals is @400-450rwhp depending on your tune.
When you buy a built shortblock from an aftermarket company like VT etc you are getting a stock block with forged internals. The only aftermarket modular block is from Sean Hyland and just the block alone is like $3000...

droptoppony

billet is stronger then the forged rods and cost alot more also. Your intake won't bolt on a 5.4 without adapter plates.

faststang04

This seems to be a great buy.

http://www.livernoismotorsports.com/product.phtml?p=988

Triisomy21

Damn that's a great price.

But just so no one gets confused. Fully machined does NOT mean it's prepped for installing any kind of rotating assembly.

1stgear

what else has to be done to that fully machined block?

1stgear

where do you find adapter plates?