03 5.1 project

gottshall03gt · February 2nd, 2012, 09:31 AM

So i have an 03 gt and want to put a different motor in. I was looking into a 5.1 stroker. i saw a couple of videos of what these motors can do but im looking for inputs on anyone that has done one of these swaps and if there is other motors that i should check out.

andrewskaggs · February 2nd, 2012, 10:29 AM

To steer you in the right direction, we really need to know what you hope to accomplish.

Are you looking for more power? If so, forced induction or nitrous is going to be cheaper and give you more power in the long run.

Do you have a bad motor and NEED to put a new one in? If so, get something with a forged bottom end. Stroker motors do give a little boost in power, but again...some sort of power adder is going to be the most economical route to power.

If you're just looking for something to work on and have no respect for cost, by all means put a stroker rotating assembly in a Boss block (5.3L) with some high compression. This will be expensive, however.

Take a look at MMR for an idea on shortblock/longblock pricing.

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bullitt02875 · February 2nd, 2012, 10:30 AM

I've got a chp 5.1. Been running like 10-15000km now without issue

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T-Lee. 30 · February 2nd, 2012, 10:42 AM

Originally Posted by bullitt02875

I've got a chp 5.1. Been running like 10-15000km now without issue

Sent from my Autoguide iPhone app

What was the total cost of that build if you dont mind me asking for the ins and outs total?

bullitt02875 · February 3rd, 2012, 12:15 AM

Cost me $3600cdn for the shortblock and all the gaskets and small stuff needed was another few hundred. Built and installed myself so no idea on the cost of that but I'm very happy with it. Broke it in by driving the balls out of it with 13psi and not an issue yet

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number1gt · February 3rd, 2012, 12:26 AM

^^

get some numbers please

gottshall03gt · February 4th, 2012, 05:46 PM

i was hoping to keep it an N/A motor and cost isnt really an issue for me i was hoping for at least 350 or more out of it and bullet2875 i agree i wanna see some numbers to see what these motors can do and i will be putting forged internals in it since there would maybe be a KB in the future

February 2nd, 2012, 09:31 AM	#1
gottshall03gt Newbie Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	03 5.1 project So i have an 03 gt and want to put a different motor in. I was looking into a 5.1 stroker. i saw a couple of videos of what these motors can do but im looking for inputs on anyone that has done one of these swaps and if there is other motors that i should check out.

February 2nd, 2012, 10:29 AM	#2
andrewskaggs Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 Mustang GT 8.26@83.06 (1/8) Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Henderson, TN Posts: 1,104 iTrader: 4 reviews	To steer you in the right direction, we really need to know what you hope to accomplish. Are you looking for more power? If so, forced induction or nitrous is going to be cheaper and give you more power in the long run. Do you have a bad motor and NEED to put a new one in? If so, get something with a forged bottom end. Stroker motors do give a little boost in power, but again...some sort of power adder is going to be the most economical route to power. If you're just looking for something to work on and have no respect for cost, by all means put a stroker rotating assembly in a Boss block (5.3L) with some high compression. This will be expensive, however. Take a look at MMR for an idea on shortblock/longblock pricing. Modular Mustang Racing __________________ SLP :: SCT :: Eaton :: Maximum Motorsports :: Baseline Suspensions :: Strange Engineering MM Bracket Racing Crew BAMA Performance Drag Team #1 Project Thread :: YouTube Channel

February 2nd, 2012, 10:30 AM	#3
bullitt02875 Regular 2001 Bullitt Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 108 iTrader: 0 reviews	I've got a chp 5.1. Been running like 10-15000km now without issue Sent from my Autoguide iPhone app __________________ 01 DHG Bullitt Stroked, Forged & Blown Built Rear, Viper T56, Suspension, Drag Radials 374.6 rwhp 374.4rwtq @ 4.6L 10psi Now 5.1 and 15psi, no idea on the numbers!!

February 3rd, 2012, 12:15 AM	#5
bullitt02875 Regular 2001 Bullitt Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 108 iTrader: 0 reviews	Cost me $3600cdn for the shortblock and all the gaskets and small stuff needed was another few hundred. Built and installed myself so no idea on the cost of that but I'm very happy with it. Broke it in by driving the balls out of it with 13psi and not an issue yet Sent from my Autoguide iPhone app __________________ 01 DHG Bullitt Stroked, Forged & Blown Built Rear, Viper T56, Suspension, Drag Radials 374.6 rwhp 374.4rwtq @ 4.6L 10psi Now 5.1 and 15psi, no idea on the numbers!!

February 3rd, 2012, 12:26 AM	#6
number1gt Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 mustang gt Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,896 iTrader: 1 reviews	^^ get some numbers please __________________ Rock stock

February 4th, 2012, 05:46 PM	#7
gottshall03gt Newbie Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	i was hoping to keep it an N/A motor and cost isnt really an issue for me i was hoping for at least 350 or more out of it and bullet2875 i agree i wanna see some numbers to see what these motors can do and i will be putting forged internals in it since there would maybe be a KB in the future

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