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forged shortblock - 5/8/2008 8:45:04 PM

SnakeBite03

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How much does it cost to have a forged short block put in a newer mustang gt???

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RE: forged shortblock - 5/8/2008 9:16:56 PM

hammeron

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$4000 + or - 25%

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RE: forged shortblock - 5/9/2008 3:41:54 AM

Stkjock

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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

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RE: forged shortblock - 5/9/2008 8:05:44 AM

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quote:

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.

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RE: forged shortblock - 5/9/2008 8:07:36 AM

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Livernois quoted me ~$6k installed for their 1000HP aluminum shortblock. I might do it next season, plus LT headers (another ~$2k installed)

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RE: forged shortblock - 5/9/2008 8:11:26 AM

Simon1

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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

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RE: forged shortblock - 5/9/2008 6:41:42 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: Simon1

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.

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RE: forged shortblock - 5/9/2008 6:45:30 PM

Simon1

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This is what happened

http://www.mustangforums.com/m_5019391/tm.htm

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RE: forged shortblock - 5/9/2008 8:34:19 PM

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Damn Simon1 I still feel your pain....hope that ulcer does not come to reality!

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RE: forged shortblock - 5/10/2008 3:31:36 AM

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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??

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RE: forged shortblock - 5/10/2008 7:04:56 AM

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quote:

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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??

Yes and no. The modular motors are very different than the regular push rod motors. Over head cams, cam position sensors, tight tolerances, cam tensioners and so on and so on.

The push rod motors are designed simply and are much easier to tear down and rebuild. Depending on what you are building you could save 2-4k in labor. You would still need to get it tuned.

I don't have the time,tools or experience to build my motor.

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RE: forged shortblock - 5/10/2008 7:07:14 AM

Simon1

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