forged shortblock
05-08-2008, 10:45 PM
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forged shortblock
How much does it cost to have a forged short block put in a newer mustang gt???
05-08-2008, 11:16 PM
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RE: forged shortblock
$4000 + or - 25%
05-09-2008, 05:41 AM
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RE: forged shortblock
use your current block and swap out the rotating assembly
2500-3000 for parts + labor
depending on what u want in the be s/b I've see up to 10-12K for custom builds
05-09-2008, 10:05 AM
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RE: forged shortblock
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ORIGINAL: Stkjock
use your current block and swap out the rotating assembly
2500-3000 for parts + labor
depending on what u want in the be s/b I've see up to 10-12K for custom builds
It would be cheaper to buy a built block from mmr for $2799, but that's the iron block i think. Labor should be less with this route as well.
05-09-2008, 10:07 AM
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RE: forged shortblock
Livernois quoted me ~$6k installed for their 1000HP aluminum shortblock. I might do it next season, plus LT headers (another ~$2k installed)
05-09-2008, 10:11 AM
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RE: forged shortblock
If you plan on more power . . .
fuel system upgrades
very minor valve work along with springs
new flywheel (for iron block)
and tuning
05-09-2008, 08:41 PM
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RE: forged shortblock
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If you plan on more power . . .
fuel system upgrades
very minor valve work along with springs
new flywheel (for iron block)
and tuning
Ouch, what happened?
Looks like through MMR you can upgrade to the stock aluminum block for $730. My goal woudl be do doa built block at the same time as a Whipple and just do it all at once.
05-09-2008, 08:45 PM
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RE: forged shortblock
05-09-2008, 10:34 PM
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RE: forged shortblock
Damn Simon1 I still feel your pain....hope that ulcer does not come to reality![&:] J
05-10-2008, 05:31 AM
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RE: forged shortblock
Isnt it possible for a tight wad, do it yourself'er to buy the built bottom end and then switch the stuff over from the stock engine??