Help me build a budget 2v

DSG40TH2V · March 4th, 2009, 11:16 PM

My car has only 27k on it, but i want to build a motor for it where i dont have to worry about breaking it .. I scored a long block out of a 02 crown vic with a rod knock .. Im hoping i can reuse the stock crank and just get it grounded down . What are my options for forged rods and pistons? I wanna stay around 10:5-1 to 11:1 CR.. Basically, the car is staying N/A but will get the juice .. What are you guys ideas? im new to the 4.6 game (im a chevy guy)

casper gt · March 4th, 2009, 11:21 PM

just curious but if your wanting to build a motor that isnt gonna break, why would you start with a junk crank? as to rods & pistons chack out Manley.

DSG40TH2V · March 4th, 2009, 11:23 PM

the crank might not even be that bad .. if i can get away with useing .010 over bearings i will . i havent ripped it apart .. maybe i should have not even mentioned that part as all i wanted to know was whats a good forged rod and piston combo to use .. im not looking for 600 wheel or anything crazy .. i just want to build a motor for the experience and be able to hit it with the bottle and not be as worried as a stocker ..

ajm · March 4th, 2009, 11:26 PM

If youre not wanting to go over 600rwhp and looking for a budget modmaxracing.com might have some rods for you. The ACE I-beam rods are about $150 and are claimed to be good up to 500, and the ACE h-beams are 270 and rated to 700+ with ___ bolts and 1000hp with ___ arp bolts.

DSG40TH2V · March 4th, 2009, 11:27 PM

Originally Posted by ajm

If youre not wanting to go over 600rwhp and looking for a budget modmaxracing.com might have some rods for you.

Thank you. Ill check them out ..

ajm · March 4th, 2009, 11:30 PM

Im not sure how brand specific and such you are as well and I havent heard a whole lot about them but I think theres a few kits floating around ebay by probe that come with pistons,rods,and rings for pretty cheap.

casper gt · March 4th, 2009, 11:52 PM

Originally Posted by DSG40TH2V

the crank might not even be that bad .. if i can get away with useing .010 over bearings i will . i havent ripped it apart .. maybe i should have not even mentioned that part as all i wanted to know was whats a good forged rod and piston combo to use .. im not looking for 600 wheel or anything crazy .. i just want to build a motor for the experience and be able to hit it with the bottle and not be as worried as a stocker ..

no big deal as I said I was just curious. there are alot of options out there from mild to wild, I chose to mention Manley as thats what I use & have the most faith in (price is very reasonable too IMO), the rod's (Manley H-beams) & pistons (Manley flat top's +.020) going into my 5.4 ended up right about 1100.

lilmarc1988 · March 4th, 2009, 11:59 PM

dont ace rods sound like shitty rods or are they actually pretty good?

GTRACER88 · March 5th, 2009, 12:01 AM

Do you want a forged short block already built? Or do you want to do the work or install yourself?

DSG40TH2V · March 5th, 2009, 12:02 AM

Originally Posted by GTRACER88

Do you want a forged short block already built? Or do you want to do the work or install yourself?

i want to do it my self

GTRACER88 · March 5th, 2009, 12:09 AM

Ah ok. There is another website but i need to look for it. Will post the link up later.

wishIhada5.0 · March 5th, 2009, 12:13 AM

+1 on manley...I have heard nothing but good about them

March 4th, 2009, 11:16 PM	#1
DSG40TH2V Regular Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 312 iTrader: 0 reviews	Help me build a budget 2v My car has only 27k on it, but i want to build a motor for it where i dont have to worry about breaking it .. I scored a long block out of a 02 crown vic with a rod knock .. Im hoping i can reuse the stock crank and just get it grounded down . What are my options for forged rods and pistons? I wanna stay around 10:5-1 to 11:1 CR.. Basically, the car is staying N/A but will get the juice .. What are you guys ideas? im new to the 4.6 game (im a chevy guy) __________________ 12.777@115 JLT;Prochamber;Magnapacks;4.10s;31 Spline;Spec Stage 2+;Predator;NX 125Shot .. Quest for 11s

March 4th, 2009, 11:21 PM	#2
casper gt Moderator 2010 mustang gt auto Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: creighton pa Posts: 7,477 iTrader: 3 reviews	just curious but if your wanting to build a motor that isnt gonna break, why would you start with a junk crank? as to rods & pistons chack out Manley. __________________ MM BRACKET RACING CREW CO-FOUNDER BAMA Performance Drag Team Founder 2010 GT auto

March 4th, 2009, 11:23 PM	#3
DSG40TH2V Regular Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 312 iTrader: 0 reviews	the crank might not even be that bad .. if i can get away with useing .010 over bearings i will . i havent ripped it apart .. maybe i should have not even mentioned that part as all i wanted to know was whats a good forged rod and piston combo to use .. im not looking for 600 wheel or anything crazy .. i just want to build a motor for the experience and be able to hit it with the bottle and not be as worried as a stocker .. __________________ 12.777@115 JLT;Prochamber;Magnapacks;4.10s;31 Spline;Spec Stage 2+;Predator;NX 125Shot .. Quest for 11s

March 4th, 2009, 11:59 PM	#8
lilmarc1988 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 mustang gt Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: lehigh acres, fl Posts: 1,454 iTrader: 0 reviews	dont ace rods sound like shitty rods or are they actually pretty good? __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3112249

March 5th, 2009, 12:01 AM	#9
GTRACER88 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: May 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,153 iTrader: 1 reviews	Do you want a forged short block already built? Or do you want to do the work or install yourself? __________________ Super Slow 2011 Grabber blue V6...

March 4th, 2009, 11:26 PM	#4
ajm Banned Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 7,970 iTrader: 4 reviews	If youre not wanting to go over 600rwhp and looking for a budget modmaxracing.com might have some rods for you. The ACE I-beam rods are about $150 and are claimed to be good up to 500, and the ACE h-beams are 270 and rated to 700+ with ___ bolts and 1000hp with ___ arp bolts.

March 4th, 2009, 11:30 PM	#6
ajm Banned Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 7,970 iTrader: 4 reviews	Im not sure how brand specific and such you are as well and I havent heard a whole lot about them but I think theres a few kits floating around ebay by probe that come with pistons,rods,and rings for pretty cheap.

March 5th, 2009, 12:09 AM	#11
GTRACER88 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: May 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,153 iTrader: 1 reviews	Ah ok. There is another website but i need to look for it. Will post the link up later. __________________ Super Slow 2011 Grabber blue V6...

March 5th, 2009, 12:13 AM	#12
wishIhada5.0 MM Fanatic 2002 GT, True Blue, Stick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: About an hour east of Pittsburgh Posts: 3,414 iTrader: 0 reviews	+1 on manley...I have heard nothing but good about them __________________ True blue crew founder/member #1 378/442 rwhp/rwtqon a Mustang dyno looking for block busting power...cms stage 3 blower cams on the horizon..[/

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