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02-10-2012, 07:49 PM

#11

Diabolical!

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Originally Posted by Young_Gun

That does lead me to ask if there would be any substantial issues with switching to a 4.6L 4v engine? I've always been curious about the 4v's.

Stick with a 3V. A 4V would require extensive supporting swaps.

02-10-2012, 09:36 PM

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MurrietaStang

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How much power are you wanting to make? If you're set on putting a block in then go with the aluminator or the Brenspeed 302. Those would be much easier and cheaper swap and provide for much safer higher hp than a stock 5.0. I had thought about going with the aluminator and may later but, I'm plenty happy with my Whipple for now. As it is, traction is my problem, need better tires...

02-10-2012, 11:18 PM

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Campo 427R

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Originally Posted by Diabolical!

He said he wants an easy swap. Easiest swap is a block that uses everything that's already on the car. (Gauges, heads, accessories, etc.) Swapping in a completely different engine would mean exponentially more work and money.

Sorry, right you are. Won't drink and post next time.

I agree with your other post. The 05'-10' 4.6L 3V Ford Racing Aluminator Short Block is a good way to go.
Forged steel 8-bolt crankshaft
Forged steel H-beam connecting rods
Forged aluminum 16cc dish 3 valve pistons
New oil pump
Approximately 8.7:1 compression ratio when used with 50.3cc 3 valve heads
Lower compression for supercharged applications
Built with all NEW PARTS.

02-10-2012, 11:27 PM

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Diabolical!

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I'm having a hard time deciding between this and Brenspeed's B302. The extra displacement is tempting, but the extra $$ is not.

02-10-2012, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Diabolical!

I'm having a hard time deciding between this and Brenspeed's B302. The extra displacement is tempting, but the extra $$ is not.

I'm leaning towards a B302 next year as well. I drool every time I read their product advertisement, lol

02-11-2012, 12:09 PM

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Young_Gun

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Diabolical!

I'm having a hard time deciding between this and Brenspeed's B302. The extra displacement is tempting, but the extra $$ is not.

I'm thinking the extra displacement might be worth it for the extra money - as far as long term goes.

02-12-2012, 01:11 AM

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Thrashard340

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Wouldn't a 5.4 GT500 motor drop right in?

02-12-2012, 10:24 PM

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908ssp

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The extra displacement is about useless on a positive displacement blower motor. Stroke is a complete waste, a bigger bore opens up the valves a bit but stroke won't give you more power with positive displacement blower motor. The stroke helps with a turbo and give a bit more bottom to a centrifugal but does nothing on a PD blower.