I asked a local speedshop to work up a bid for me on a new block with forged internals. They priced it using my stock aluminum block as well as a brand new Romeo Block.
Here is what is included and total price:
Complete 4.6 Short Block ASSY Including New Iron Romeo Block Eagle H Beam Rods Mahle Coated Forged Pistons File Fit MOly Rings H Series Rod and Main Bearings New Ford Racing High Volume Oil Pump and Screen ARP Main Studs 4340 Steel Cobra Crankshaft All Machine Work and Assembly of Rotating Assembly 05 UP 3 V Custom Motor Mount Plates for Iron Romeo Block FD Modular 4.6 HSK Head Studs All New Gaskets (heads, valve cam, oil pan, timing cover) 4.6 Rear Main Seal R&R 4.6 - Reinstall Whipply HO Total Cost: $6394 (includes $300 tax and $1400 labor)
Opinions on this setup???
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Whipple Crew Member 2007 Mustang GT BMR, Roush Suspension, Whipple HO, Hurst, Eleanor Grille, Kaenan Hood, Cali Special front and Rear, CDC Emblems, AR Torq Thrust M Shelby Edition, BFG 255/45/18 285/40/18, SLP PowerFlow, Pypes O/
Cool. Thanks for the heads up on the gaskets. They did not indicate what type of gasket they are using, but I'm sure they will install the correct ones. This particular shop has built a ton of 05-08 Mustang 4.6's and they have a helluva reputation here in Central NC.
I just got to save up the coin now!
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Whipple Crew Member 2007 Mustang GT BMR, Roush Suspension, Whipple HO, Hurst, Eleanor Grille, Kaenan Hood, Cali Special front and Rear, CDC Emblems, AR Torq Thrust M Shelby Edition, BFG 255/45/18 285/40/18, SLP PowerFlow, Pypes O/
I asked a local speedshop to work up a bid for me on a new block with forged internals. They priced it using my stock aluminum block as well as a brand new Romeo Block.
Here is what is included and total price:
Complete 4.6 Short Block ASSY Including New Iron Romeo Block Eagle H Beam Rods Mahle Coated Forged Pistons File Fit MOly Rings H Series Rod and Main Bearings New Ford Racing High Volume Oil Pump and Screen ARP Main Studs 4340 Steel Cobra Crankshaft All Machine Work and Assembly of Rotating Assembly 05 UP 3 V Custom Motor Mount Plates for Iron Romeo Block FD Modular 4.6 HSK Head Studs All New Gaskets (heads, valve cam, oil pan, timing cover) 4.6 Rear Main Seal R&R 4.6 - Reinstall Whipply HO Total Cost: $6394 (includes $300 tax and $1400 labor)
Opinions on this setup???
What area are you in? I would stay away from the Mahle pistons, go JE IMO. The pricing is in line though.
What shop is it in central NC, No head work? That price seems very fair for the amount of work they will be doing. How much cheaper for using your block? any warrenty ? and are they going to do the tuning for you ater the install. If you change cranks to the cobra you will have to get a new flywheel.
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