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Dream engine build?

If you where to build an engine with no budgit, what would you do. Keep it Fox related (2.3, 3.8, 5.0, 5.8C or W swap, Mod swap, or 460).

After I get around to swapping in my HO, I'm going to start building the SO motor. The plan is is to take my time and cut no corners. I want this to be my dream engine, no budgit.

Parts list
Eagle 0 balance 331 stroker forged crank
Eagle H beams
Mahle 8.5-1 pistons
DSS main surpport
7q oilpan
double roller chain
World product windsor sr. heads or AFR 205s
custom blower cam
Comp magnum rockers
Ported explorer lower intake
Kenny Bell blower 9 psi
and so on.
Im hoping for 550-600 RWHP with a T56 viper spec or TCI six speed.

What would you do?
88 Cougar LS 5.0 .030 over, ported E7s with GT40 valves & trickflow springs, Proform roller rockers, HO cam, removed air silencer, K&N filter, smog pump delete, 2.25" dual flowmasters, Pacestter H-pipe & headers, HO computer, 65mm TB, Explorer intake, 19# injecters, 3.45s, rebuilt posi, and TCI shift kit.

Dream engine build?

Reply #1 –
Pro built 5.4 supercharged engine from a Shelby.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

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Reply #2 –
If I had NO budget... hmmm...
351W. bored and stroked to  427
afr 205'S OR Bigger.
custom grind cam
Weiand 8-71 with dual 600cfm demons
7 qt canton pan
all ARP studs
10-1 keith black pistons
moly file fit rings
Oil cooler
Methanol inj

granted... i'd never be able to drive it it sure would look sweet sitting in the corner though.

Dream engine build?

Reply #3 –
If money were no object.

FMS Boss 302 block
Eagle Competition forged 347 rotating assembly
Trick Flow Stage 1 cam
AFR 185 heads
Comp 1.6 RRs
Trick Flow EFI intake
BBK 90mm throttle body
JBA long tube headers
Matt
1984 Thunderbird - 89 302 HO, GT40 heads w/ Trick Flow springs, E303 cam, Edelbrock Performer 289 intake and 600 cfm 4bbl, Mustang headers, Jegs o/r H pipe, Dynomax lers, Mustang AOD and shifter, Mustang 8.8 w/ 3.73s, 3G alternator, Mustang front and rear sway bars, KYB 87-88 Turbo Coupe shocks and struts, and 11" front brakes.

1988 Mustang GT - GT40 heads, Explorer intake, 70mm throttle body, 70mm MAF, Crane 1.7 rrs, E303 cam, Kirban Kwik shifter w/ Pro 5.0 deluxe handle, aluminum clutch quadrant and firewall adjuster, o/r h pipe, Dynomax lers, 3G alternator, aluminum radiator, and 3.27 gears.
 
1986 Cougar 5.0, 1989 Mark VII LSC 5 speed, 1980 Mercury Zephyr 4 door (sold)

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Reply #4 –
Quote from: vinnietbird;363271
Pro built 5.4 supercharged engine from a Shelby.

I thought about a mod motor like the new 5.0 ($6500 from summit), but I want to build something that I feel comfortable working on.  Some thing that wouldnt make me want to hurt someone.
88 Cougar LS 5.0 .030 over, ported E7s with GT40 valves & trickflow springs, Proform roller rockers, HO cam, removed air silencer, K&N filter, smog pump delete, 2.25" dual flowmasters, Pacestter H-pipe & headers, HO computer, 65mm TB, Explorer intake, 19# injecters, 3.45s, rebuilt posi, and TCI shift kit.

Dream engine build?

Reply #5 –
Mine would be dependent on the car it would go in.
For my autox car, it would have to be a stroked 2.3(either 2.5 or tall deck 3.0
Fully ported esslinger arca head with full solid roller conversion
Boport 2.5 cam or custom grind
billet rods
and a turbo that could meet the rules for cp (52mm)
400-450whp

If its a build for my truck
take the 545 shortblock already in there and motorsport A460 heads, twin 1250 dominators and twin turbos.  easy 1500hp

88 t-bird tc - 14.97 @ 90  IHI 18 psi + k+n filter...so far - NOW HX-35 @25psi - 12.75@112    348rwhp/395rwtq
78 F-150 - 11.61@120 on 175shot N20 - 12.55@110 on motor - 5200# race weight:hick:

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Reply #6 –
Mine is..... anything that will actually run after I get done touching it.
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5.0 HO 306 roller block, machined GT-40P heads, Wiseco dished forged pistons, Eagle forged floating I-beam connecting rods, Lunati pushrods, ARP bolts, Scorpion aluminum 1.6 rockers, Comp Cams Magnum 266HR, Explorer intake, 65mm TB, MAF Conversion, 19# injectors, Ford Racing stainless P-headers, 2-1/2" cat-less exhaust w/ Flowtech Afterburner lers , SC AOD with 2800 BDR torque converter, 3.73 T-Lok rear, CHE rear control arms, full 2-1/2" frame w/1" jacking rails & seat supports, Rear disk brakes, Turbine wheels, All original interior w/ floor shift upgrade .......
Pretty much every panel on my 87 is new, rebuilt, or re constructed. :D
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Reply #7 –
Quote from: Bruce M;363234
I'm going to start building the SO motor. The plan is is to take my time and cut no corners. I want this to be my dream engine, no budgit.

I'm hoping for 550-600 RWHP


I like your dream engine, I'm in the process of something similar (using a centrifical blower). 

If I am reading your thread correctly, you intend to use the SO block?  If so, take a look in the tech section for some pics I posted showing a comparison of a roller block vs an early Mexican block and then a later post with an aftermarket block. 

At 550-600 RWHP adding a good block to the dream will help keep all those great pieces from becoming a nightmare.  That is, if it becomes reality:D

Dream engine build?

Reply #8 –
Quote from: daminc;363329
Mine is..... anything that will actually run after I get done touching it.

 
Jerry, Great line!  There are times when my stuff resembles that remark.

Dream engine build?

Reply #9 –
I always thought it would be cool to swap a Terminator Cobra driveline into my 'bird.  I've been in love with the sound of those cars since they came out in '03.  I would probably leave it fairly stock except for a pulley swap, full exhaust, and a good tune.  That would be more than enough for me!
'88 'bird, 10.9:1 306 w/TFS top end, forged rods/pistons, T-5 swap & bunch of other stuff, 1-family owned, had it since ‘98, 5.0tbrd88 on Instagram and YouTube

Dream engine build?

Reply #10 –
Quote from: 86T-bird;363336
I like your dream engine, I'm in the process of something similar (using a centrifical blower). 

If I am reading your thread correctly, you intend to use the SO block?  If so, take a look in the tech section for some pics I posted showing a comparison of a roller block vs an early Mexican block and then a later post with an aftermarket block. 

At 550-600 RWHP adding a good block to the dream will help keep all those great pieces from becoming a nightmare.  That is, if it becomes reality:D


+1
Don't bother with that block at 400+ HP. It's a waste of money since it will kill your other parts when it goes boom.

Dream engine build?

Reply #11 –
No budget?  A 427 SOHC in a 41 Willys pickup.

Dream engine build?

Reply #12 –
Ford:
2.3 based-
Tall deck block, around 2.8 litres after bore and stroke.
Volvo B234 head, ported, larger valves, reground cams, solid "lifter" conversion
Fabbed header
Borg Warner EFR series turbo

Non Ford:
Oldsmobile 425
Stock block/crank
Aftermarket rods (If I could find stock length 7.0" ones?)
Custom ground cam
Edelbrock Performer heads
Edelbrock Performer intake, converted to fuel injection w/1200 cfm TB
Two Borg Warner EFR series turbos
1967 Olds flat top wagon to put it in.
88 TC 5speed, 168000+ miles, stock 2.3T long block, ported RFE6 exhaust, Evergreen T3 running 15#'s.
Up next: FMIC, fresh air intake, ported intakes, ported big valve head.

Dream engine build?

Reply #13 –
Quote from: flylear45;363355
+1
Don't bother with that block at 400+ HP. It's a waste of money since it will kill your other parts when it goes boom.

Quote from: 86T-bird;363336
I like your dream engine, I'm in the process of something similar (using a centrifical blower). 

If I am reading your thread correctly, you intend to use the SO block?  If so, take a look in the tech section for some pics I posted showing a comparison of a roller block vs an early Mexican block and then a later post with an aftermarket block. 

At 550-600 RWHP adding a good block to the dream will help keep all those great pieces from becoming a nightmare.  That is, if it becomes reality:D

I'd most likely go with the boss block but they make main and valley surpports that are surposed to stop block twist. But if you add up the cost of gridles and machine work it would be better to spend a little more to get the Boss block (it can be bored 4.125").
88 Cougar LS 5.0 .030 over, ported E7s with GT40 valves & trickflow springs, Proform roller rockers, HO cam, removed air silencer, K&N filter, smog pump delete, 2.25" dual flowmasters, Pacestter H-pipe & headers, HO computer, 65mm TB, Explorer intake, 19# injecters, 3.45s, rebuilt posi, and TCI shift kit.

Dream engine build?

Reply #14 –
I would take a twin turbo, 5.0L coyote
1986 T-bird
347 stroker motor
185 AFR Heads
TrickFlow cam 224/232-542/563
Victor Jr. intake CNC ported
Quickfuel Holley 800 cfm
Hooker 1-3/4 long tubes
Custom built AOD
B&M 3000 stall
8.8 w/4.30 gears
UPR K-member,A-Arms,and coil-overs
UPR upper/lower control arms
Strange shocks/struts
26x10x15 M/T slicks
11.48@119.27
(coming soon Tremec 3550)
The Finished Product
http://s174.photobucket.com/albums/w92/03grinnie/T-bird/