Please Dont Do This....

2001MineralGreyGt · April 5th, 2010, 12:50 PM

well, I thought I would share with you guys my misfortune....

How much gain is expected from a set of Steeda pulleys? maybe 4-5 RWHP?

well, this has been THE MOST EXPENSIVE MOD, I've ever done, see I got all set to do the install. Read and re-read the instructions, and even saw the video on AMERICAN MUSCLE on how to do it. Anyway I was able to get the old Dampner/Pulley off and was in the process of re-installing the new one...I was using the "starter Bolt" provided by Steeda, and I over tigtened it....and it broke off in my crankshaft!! I immediately felt sick, I mean, I knew what had just done, and I couldnt believe I was STUPID enough to do it!

I amaze myself sometimes...anyway, It was towed to FORD where They tried unsuccessfully to extract it. Now it looks like im looking at a total engine breakdown to replace the crank!!! estimated cost for parts and labor: $4700!!!!

I've learned my lesson...If I have any doubt about my abilities to do a job on my car now, I will now pay for someone else to do it!!!!

AzSonicSnake · April 5th, 2010, 12:53 PM

ouch. sorry to hear it man. that blows ass...

Ryguy33 · April 5th, 2010, 12:53 PM

wow dude that sucks!! and i would take ur car to some other shops and see what they can do for you price wise. because FORD usually wants to charge you an arm and a leg for stuff.

M.P. Cobra Fan · April 5th, 2010, 12:55 PM

Holy shit!!! That is expensive as shit. You should take it to a performance shop and look at building it forged.

RyanGT · April 5th, 2010, 12:57 PM

4700 to replace the crank? Looks like it is time to buy a brand new forged block for 3k

And can increase compression if you are using juice/staying na.

Or dropping a 3v in there.

4.7k is too much money in a motor that has miles on it, and isn't even forged. Just to replace the crank. Imo

TheUNZippee! · April 5th, 2010, 12:59 PM

Sorry to hear about your fuck up man :/

We've all pulled a major boner. Some guys pull major boners all the time. Isn't that right, MP.

I am with those other members up there though^

4700 could get you set up with an entire brand new short block.

2001MineralGreyGt · April 5th, 2010, 01:00 PM

The motor WAS in excellent shape...I mean it JUST turned 20,000 miles. has only a handful of TEST RUNS.... Im still feeling SICK about it...

RyanGT · April 5th, 2010, 01:00 PM

Yep, with that cash don't settle for fixing... upgrade while you are there!

sharkbait · April 5th, 2010, 01:00 PM

Originally Posted by RyanGT

4700 to replace the crank? Looks like it is time to buy a brand new forged block for 3k And can increase compression if you are using juice/staying na.

Or dropping a 3v in there.

4.7k is too much money in a motor that has miles on it, and isn't even forged. Just to replace the crank. Imo

Yea i would have avoided them at ALL COSTS. Cause dealers love to rip you off. They normally charge about $100 an hour for labor

mrsinister2424 · April 5th, 2010, 01:00 PM

Phew, I know that sick feeling though. When I installed my UDPs I took my god damn time, because I knew what would happen if I fucked something up(crank)

TheUNZippee! · April 5th, 2010, 01:01 PM

Hey at least you have a gorgeous woman standing behind your Mustang

RyanGT · April 5th, 2010, 01:02 PM

Originally Posted by sharkbait

Yea i would have avoided them at ALL COSTS. Cause dealers love to rip you off. They normally charge about $100 an hour for labor

Shit dude, normal shops charge that around here

just think of the dealerships in WA! And it is mostly the markup, slow working, sitting around and rounding up the time that kills ya. Or they quote you for a standardized time of the average mechanic, and then charge you for that when really it took them 2 hours less.

At least that is my experience, i know a few people worked for dealerships so i don't know if that is 100% true.

sharkbait · April 5th, 2010, 01:04 PM

Originally Posted by RyanGT

Shit dude, normal shops charge that around here just think of the dealerships in WA! And it is mostly the markup, slow working, sitting around and rounding up the time that kills ya. Or they quote you for a standardized time of the average mechanic, and then charge you for that when really it took them 2 hours less.

At least that is my experience, i know a few people worked for dealerships so i don't know if that is 100% true.

Yea, I have to go there today for 2 parts that should total no more then 30 bucks. Cant wait to see what they charge me.

M.P. Cobra Fan · April 5th, 2010, 01:05 PM

Originally Posted by TheUNZippee!

Some guys pull major boners all the time. Isn't that right, MP.

That's Colonel Boner to you.

TheUNZippee! · April 5th, 2010, 01:06 PM

like you've never jacked off a Major

M.P. Cobra Fan · April 5th, 2010, 01:06 PM

Originally Posted by TheUNZippee!

like you've never jacked off a Major

Nope. Not enough rank.

mell0 · April 5th, 2010, 01:07 PM

yeah dude, full forged shortblocks can be had for just over $2,000, fully assembled. buy one of those and have a performance shop install it for you. it will still end up being cheaper than having ford just replace the crank with a stocker.

Timbarna · April 5th, 2010, 01:20 PM

what he said ^^^^^^^

Pittbull · April 5th, 2010, 01:31 PM

After all that pain and agony to put those steeda udps on after about a month they'll turn blue and u won't b able to get the blue off. So get readdy fo that to

I love steeda but damn

Mustang02gt · April 5th, 2010, 01:38 PM

where in texas are you located mineralgrey

April 5th, 2010, 12:50 PM	#1
2001MineralGreyGt Regular 2001 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 109 iTrader: 0 reviews	Please Dont Do This.... well, I thought I would share with you guys my misfortune.... How much gain is expected from a set of Steeda pulleys? maybe 4-5 RWHP? well, this has been THE MOST EXPENSIVE MOD, I've ever done, see I got all set to do the install. Read and re-read the instructions, and even saw the video on AMERICAN MUSCLE on how to do it. Anyway I was able to get the old Dampner/Pulley off and was in the process of re-installing the new one...I was using the "starter Bolt" provided by Steeda, and I over tigtened it....and it broke off in my crankshaft!! I immediately felt sick, I mean, I knew what had just done, and I couldnt believe I was STUPID enough to do it! I amaze myself sometimes...anyway, It was towed to FORD where They tried unsuccessfully to extract it. Now it looks like im looking at a total engine breakdown to replace the crank!!! estimated cost for parts and labor: $4700!!!! I've learned my lesson...If I have any doubt about my abilities to do a job on my car now, I will now pay for someone else to do it!!!!

April 5th, 2010, 12:53 PM	#2
AzSonicSnake 2009 ROTY 2003 SVT Cobra 11.07@127 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North Phoenix,AZ Posts: 5,640 iTrader: 1 reviews	ouch. sorry to hear it man. that blows ass... __________________ MM Cobra Club #25 My Autolog Profile

April 5th, 2010, 12:53 PM	#3
Ryguy33 Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang Gt 3 seconds......flat Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: L.A. , California Posts: 1,916 iTrader: 1 reviews	wow dude that sucks!! and i would take ur car to some other shops and see what they can do for you price wise. because FORD usually wants to charge you an arm and a leg for stuff. __________________ Mods = stuff to make me take corner faster

April 5th, 2010, 12:55 PM	#4
M.P. Cobra Fan It's in the details Mod! 01 Cobra Vert Nov 09/10 ROTM! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ft Stewart/Naples/Hampton/Tampa Posts: 11,013 iTrader: 1 reviews	Holy shit!!! That is expensive as shit. You should take it to a performance shop and look at building it forged. __________________ Pinup in signature by loish.net Modded Mustangs Cobra Club#007 Military Crew E5 VOTED MM's BEST SIGNATURE 2010. THANKS STANGGTR07

April 5th, 2010, 12:57 PM	#5
RyanGT MM Fanatic 2000 GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 4,258 iTrader: 4 reviews	4700 to replace the crank? Looks like it is time to buy a brand new forged block for 3k And can increase compression if you are using juice/staying na. Or dropping a 3v in there. 4.7k is too much money in a motor that has miles on it, and isn't even forged. Just to replace the crank. Imo __________________ 2000 Black convertible GT: KB 15psi, and other goodies... 1971 Datsun 240 z: Header and rebuilt motor. (The DD)

April 5th, 2010, 01:00 PM	#7
2001MineralGreyGt Regular 2001 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 109 iTrader: 0 reviews	The motor WAS in excellent shape...I mean it JUST turned 20,000 miles. has only a handful of TEST RUNS.... Im still feeling SICK about it...

April 5th, 2010, 01:00 PM	#10
mrsinister2424 Hardcore Enthusiast 99' Mustang GT 3214@OVER 9000!!! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Redlands, CA Posts: 2,629 iTrader: 0 reviews	Phew, I know that sick feeling though. When I installed my UDPs I took my god damn time, because I knew what would happen if I fucked something up(crank) __________________ 99' Rio Red Mustang GT: --My Garage-- Check garage. Vortech V-1 intercooled running 9lbs of boost Life= eat, lift, eat, eat, eat, sleep, repeat

April 5th, 2010, 01:07 PM	#17
mell0 Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Procharged GT, STR 12.503 @ 113.08 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Boxford, MA Posts: 1,873 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeah dude, full forged shortblocks can be had for just over $2,000, fully assembled. buy one of those and have a performance shop install it for you. it will still end up being cheaper than having ford just replace the crank with a stocker. __________________ 2002 Procharged GT 12.503 @ 113.08 351rwhp 353rwtq Car Videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/mell00ut5?feature=mhee

April 5th, 2010, 01:20 PM	#18
Timbarna Regular Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 148 iTrader: 0 reviews	what he said ^^^^^^^ __________________ 08 Mustang GT Black, 5 Speed JBA 409 Stainless cat forward JBA High Flow cats and X pipe JBA 3' cat backs SALEEN SUPER SHAKER! Ford Racing handling package. {20x10 back 285 }{ 20x10 265 front }

April 5th, 2010, 01:31 PM	#19
Pittbull I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2001 Mustang GT If you're not first you're last Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 5,892 iTrader: 6 reviews	After all that pain and agony to put those steeda udps on after about a month they'll turn blue and u won't b able to get the blue off. So get readdy fo that to I love steeda but damn __________________ Stock Rear Springs FOR SALE! PM Me Stock 99-04 GT Exhaust Manifolds FOR SALE! PM Me

April 5th, 2010, 01:38 PM	#20
Mustang02gt Regular 2002 Mustang GT 13.2 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Allen,Tx Posts: 255 iTrader: 0 reviews	where in texas are you located mineralgrey

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