settled4automatic

hey all, i checked the archives, and there are lots of different answers. i'm wondering if my 87 5.0L has all forged internals?? from what i've read i believe its got forged pistons, but what about rods and stuff?? i've just seen too many different answers. i also read that stock forged internals aren't good once u start modding the engine and adding a lot of hp, is this so?? i plan to rebuild my engine next year, adding new heads, cam, intake, possible supercharger, so i'd like to know so i can research. thanks.

91hatchgt

Forged pistons yes... That is the extent.. You have cast iron crank and I beam rods...

stanglx2002

if you are rebuilding the engine buy the summit rebuild kit and get forged everything

settled4automatic

i'd rather not spend my life savings on a rebuild.... :P i'm lookin to save as much as i can here. that's why i'm researching a year in advance!!

5.0mustang5speed

if you have the cash...get a eagle roating assembly...mine is forged steel crank -h beam rods and forged pistons...it was a good price too

bobby

RR69

The stock motor can take quite abit of power. You will split the block before the internals go. Well atleast under boosted conditions. Cheack out turbomustang forum (http://www.turbomustangs.com/forums/index.php?s=). Theres alot of guys runnign completey stock motors makeing serious power, some splitting the block.