aluminum block years

mustang_gtr_99 · July 13th, 2009, 07:21 AM

I wanted to know the same because I am building one. I am going to use a suport girdle reguardles

HBK_2007 · July 13th, 2009, 07:23 AM

Originally Posted by mustang_gtr_99

I wanted to know the same because I am building one. I am going to use a suport girdle reguardles

ya, thats prolly where my alumium block is gonna be scourced (sp) from

liljojo4711 · July 13th, 2009, 12:16 PM

yeah im going to try and find a 02-04 explorer engine as well

GTRACER88 · July 13th, 2009, 12:41 PM

The 3v aluminum block is the strongest aluminum block ford has made. It IS stronger than the teskid.

ReverendDexter · July 13th, 2009, 06:12 PM

Originally Posted by GTRACER88

The 3v aluminum block is the strongest aluminum block ford has made. It IS stronger than the teskid.

Interesting - what information is this based on?

GTRACER88 · July 13th, 2009, 06:49 PM

Ford Racing Performance Parts [NEWS]

Scroll down to the aluminator part second paragraph.

mustang_gtr_99 · July 13th, 2009, 06:56 PM

Glad I got one for my new adge ; )

ReverendDexter · July 13th, 2009, 07:47 PM

Originally Posted by GTRACER88

Ford Racing Performance Parts [NEWS]

Scroll down to the aluminator part second paragraph.

The lawyer in me sees a lot of wiggle room in the way they describe that, hahaha.

GTRACER88 · July 13th, 2009, 07:49 PM

The future lawyer in me see's it too. But its also what my mechanic told me then i researched it. They have also talked about it in the s197 forums too.

GTRACER88 · July 13th, 2009, 07:49 PM

Originally Posted by mustang_gtr_99

Glad I got one for my new adge ; )

Lucky you. I want a 3v SOOOO BAD!

ReverendDexter · July 13th, 2009, 07:51 PM

Yeah, I'm not surprised that it's stronger, I'd just like to know exactly how they determined it.

Do you know what the most power they've pushed on a stock S197 block is?

HBK_2007 · July 13th, 2009, 08:01 PM

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i want.....

ReverendDexter · July 13th, 2009, 08:07 PM

Originally Posted by HBK_2007

Ford Racing Performance Parts [M-6010-GTWS*]
i want.....

Wow... weight on that block is 110 lbs... weight for the iron version is 239!

EDIT: Something's screwy... checking the other weights listed, stuff doesn't make sense. I don't think those weights can be trusted in the least.

HBK_2007 · July 13th, 2009, 08:12 PM

Originally Posted by ReverendDexter

Wow... weight on that block is 110 lbs... weight for the iron version is 239!

EDIT: Something's screwy... checking the other weights listed, stuff doesn't make sense. I don't think those weights can be trusted in the least.

even if its off, having the power of a 5.4 but not having the wieght, who wouldnt want one

SWEET2KSTANG · July 13th, 2009, 08:15 PM

there have been issues with the 3v blacks have gotton hurt from to much power. there have been some people cranking the block along the valley.

ReverendDexter · July 13th, 2009, 08:16 PM

Originally Posted by SWEET2KSTANG

there have been issues with the 3v blacks have gotton hurt from to much power. there have been some people cranking the block along the valley.

What power levels are you seeing that at, Sweet?

mustang_gtr_99 · July 13th, 2009, 08:17 PM

I only paid $1,200 for it. It is out of an 07 with 1K miles on it. The owner swaped for the Saleen 302 crate and didnt need the 3V. Now I have to strip it down get the block machined and instal the forged goods. Write up to come.

SWEET2KSTANG · July 13th, 2009, 08:20 PM

there have been some that have hurt them at 650+. its the same as the regular WAP blocks. with a little work to strengthen the blocks, they can hold a little more. the frp race blocks have been redesigned in critical areas that are needed, and they will hold just about anything you throw at them.

liljojo4711 · July 13th, 2009, 08:59 PM

so does anyone know the actual weights if the cast iron 4.6 and 5.4 blocks and the weights of the aluminum 4.6 and 5.4 blocks?

mustang_gtr_99 · July 13th, 2009, 10:21 PM

ALUMINUM 4.6 129 lbs
CAST IRON 4.6 168 lbs
ALUMINUM 5.4 220 lbs
CAST IRON 5.4 239 lbs

Numbers verry slightly pending on the type of block

July 13th, 2009, 07:21 AM	#21
mustang_gtr_99 Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 3V GT/2007 GT D/D corner carver Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 2,730 iTrader: 2 reviews	I wanted to know the same because I am building one. I am going to use a suport girdle reguardles __________________ OS2 (SW) USN REAR SEAT DELETE FABRICATOR "RSD pics in garage" 99 3V GT/2007 GT DD

July 13th, 2009, 12:41 PM	#24
GTRACER88 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: May 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,153 iTrader: 1 reviews	The 3v aluminum block is the strongest aluminum block ford has made. It IS stronger than the teskid. __________________ Super Slow 2011 Grabber blue V6...

July 13th, 2009, 06:49 PM	#26
GTRACER88 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: May 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,153 iTrader: 1 reviews	Ford Racing Performance Parts [NEWS] Scroll down to the aluminator part second paragraph. __________________ Super Slow 2011 Grabber blue V6...

July 13th, 2009, 06:56 PM	#27
mustang_gtr_99 Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 3V GT/2007 GT D/D corner carver Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 2,730 iTrader: 2 reviews	Glad I got one for my new adge ; ) __________________ OS2 (SW) USN REAR SEAT DELETE FABRICATOR "RSD pics in garage" 99 3V GT/2007 GT DD

July 13th, 2009, 07:49 PM	#29
GTRACER88 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: May 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,153 iTrader: 1 reviews	The future lawyer in me see's it too. But its also what my mechanic told me then i researched it. They have also talked about it in the s197 forums too. __________________ Super Slow 2011 Grabber blue V6...

July 13th, 2009, 07:51 PM	#31
ReverendDexter Priest of the Car Gods Clapped-out '90 GT 'vert ~5.5 seconds off TTOD :( Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 13,233 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yeah, I'm not surprised that it's stronger, I'd just like to know exactly how they determined it. Do you know what the most power they've pushed on a stock S197 block is? __________________ O o /¯/______________________ \|BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!! \_\ Buy my Bronco, special deal for MM folks

July 13th, 2009, 08:01 PM	#32
HBK_2007 Genibus Nitito Canus 2009 Ford Mustang GT next year Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 2,676 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ford Racing Performance Parts [M-6010-GTWS*] i want..... __________________ Red 1996 GT: JLT RAI, Steeda Underdrive pullies, Stewart Waterpump; nothing to brag about Black 2009 45th aniverary edition GT 5 speed: K&N CAI, BBK Twin 62mm Throttle Body, BBK Underdrive Pullies, muffler delete

July 13th, 2009, 08:15 PM	#35
SWEET2KSTANG mm's nitrous mod 2000 mustang gt 11.79@115.83 (old set up) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: N.W. AR Posts: 12,430 iTrader: 8 reviews	there have been issues with the 3v blacks have gotton hurt from to much power. there have been some people cranking the block along the valley. __________________ project warhorse under construction being built by MP2 Performance

July 13th, 2009, 08:17 PM	#37
mustang_gtr_99 Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 3V GT/2007 GT D/D corner carver Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 2,730 iTrader: 2 reviews	I only paid $1,200 for it. It is out of an 07 with 1K miles on it. The owner swaped for the Saleen 302 crate and didnt need the 3V. Now I have to strip it down get the block machined and instal the forged goods. Write up to come. __________________ OS2 (SW) USN REAR SEAT DELETE FABRICATOR "RSD pics in garage" 99 3V GT/2007 GT DD

July 13th, 2009, 08:20 PM	#38
SWEET2KSTANG mm's nitrous mod 2000 mustang gt 11.79@115.83 (old set up) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: N.W. AR Posts: 12,430 iTrader: 8 reviews	there have been some that have hurt them at 650+. its the same as the regular WAP blocks. with a little work to strengthen the blocks, they can hold a little more. the frp race blocks have been redesigned in critical areas that are needed, and they will hold just about anything you throw at them. __________________ project warhorse under construction being built by MP2 Performance

July 13th, 2009, 10:21 PM	#40
mustang_gtr_99 Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 3V GT/2007 GT D/D corner carver Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 2,730 iTrader: 2 reviews	ALUMINUM 4.6 129 lbs CAST IRON 4.6 168 lbs ALUMINUM 5.4 220 lbs CAST IRON 5.4 239 lbs Numbers verry slightly pending on the type of block __________________ OS2 (SW) USN REAR SEAT DELETE FABRICATOR "RSD pics in garage" 99 3V GT/2007 GT DD

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