Thinking of Choosing this engine....

OnePass2Many · November 28th, 2007, 06:05 PM

Hello,

I think I may have made my decision on which engine to go with for my 2002 GT. One of the companies listed on my other thread was MMR (Modular Mustang Racing) I spoke with a gentlemen on the phone who was very helpful and gave me alot of "what appears to be" good advice. I just want to get everyones take on this particular company and the advice I was given.

If you remember i blew up the engine on my stock 2002 GT.... it was turbo'd at 11PSI and the bottom end didn't hold up.

I am thinking about going with a MMR's 4.6 Street Mod 900 Short blockand reusing my ported intake manifold, stock GT heads, and the 67mm turbonetics turbo setup. To top off the heads I may also order a set of roller rockers from them and also stage 1 turbo cams. Total cost should come in somewhere around $4000.

What are your thoughts????

Dan

man_of_war2081 · November 28th, 2007, 06:11 PM

Originally Posted by OnePass2Many

Hello,

I think I may have made my decision on which engine to go with for my 2002 GT. One of the companies listed on my other thread was MMR (Modular Mustang Racing) I spoke with a gentlemen on the phone who was very helpful and gave me alot of "what appears to be" good advice. I just want to get everyones take on this particular company and the advice I was given.

If you remember i blew up the engine on my stock 2002 GT.... it was turbo'd at 11PSI and the bottom end didn't hold up.

I am thinking about going with a MMR's 4.6 Street Mod 900 Short blockand reusing my ported intake manifold, stock GT heads, and the 67mm turbonetics turbo setup. To top off the heads I may also order a set of roller rockers from them and also stage 1 turbo cams. Total cost should come in somewhere around $4000.

What are your thoughts????

Dan

Sounds like a good plan to me, you'll be able to turn up the boost plenty with that!

RyanGT · November 28th, 2007, 06:24 PM

i would have your heads looked at to make sure everything is ok, when i blew my motor i had slight damage on one of them and did a rebuild with stainless steel valves.

OnePass2Many · November 28th, 2007, 06:36 PM

Originally Posted by RyanGT

i would have your heads looked at to make sure everything is ok, when i blew my motor i had slight damage on one of them and did a rebuild with stainless steel valves.

Thats good advice,... I will probably take the heads over to my local machine shop to have them checked for cracks. They guy i spoke with from MMR actually advised me against a long block though because the heads the use are nothing more than PI heads. Hopefully I won't open the engine up to any surprises.

Dan

yojoe600 · November 28th, 2007, 06:52 PM

thats awsome im hopping to get me one someday

B0B · November 28th, 2007, 06:52 PM

Dan, that sounds like an excellent route. i would definately go with the same plan if i were in your position. the MMR 900 will be an excellent and stout platform to go with. i have heard good things about MMR. keeping your stock heads will save you a bit of money vs. going with a longblock. a set of turbo cams will help a lot too. you will not be disappointed, thats for sure!

so is this something you are going to tackle yourself? do you have tools and a place to work on it?

04GTAMPA · November 28th, 2007, 07:25 PM

Say no to stock heads (unported) if you want the best out of that block. Sure you'll make power with the turbo, but you might as well get it done while you're at it.

OnePass2Many · November 28th, 2007, 09:22 PM

Originally Posted by Bob17830

so is this something you are going to tackle yourself? do you have tools and a place to work on it?

Yea, I am going to tackle "most" of this myself. I have a garage to work in; its tight but it will do the job. This won't be my first engine, only problem is all the rest have been 350 chevys.

OnePass2Many · November 28th, 2007, 09:26 PM

Originally Posted by 04GTAMPA

Say no to stock heads (unported) if you want the best out of that block. Sure you'll make power with the turbo, but you might as well get it done while you're at it.

I thought about going with the stage 1 ported heads but opted against it only because I am already at around $4K and I know I am going to need many gaskets, nuts, bolts, and whatever else I break in the intrum. I also need to leave some $$ for the dyno tune afterwards. I'm sure i will be more than happy with the power the engine makes; i was satisfied with the power when I bought the car,... that is.... until I broke it. And you know i am going to turn the boost up now that I can

.

Speaking of which,... where do we go on the East Coast NY,NJ,PA, Tri-State area would be nice, to have our cars tuned. I was thinking PCMS4LESS but I am not sure if they do mustangs???

Dan

B0B · November 28th, 2007, 10:14 PM

doing it yourself will save you a TON on labor! these things aren't that complicated at all, just make sure you not where all the nuts/bolts and connections are. should be cake!

40thmustanggt · November 28th, 2007, 10:21 PM

Originally Posted by OnePass2Many

Hello,

I think I may have made my decision on which engine to go with for my 2002 GT. One of the companies listed on my other thread was MMR (Modular Mustang Racing) I spoke with a gentlemen on the phone who was very helpful and gave me alot of "what appears to be" good advice. I just want to get everyones take on this particular company and the advice I was given.

If you remember i blew up the engine on my stock 2002 GT.... it was turbo'd at 11PSI and the bottom end didn't hold up.

I am thinking about going with a MMR's 4.6 Street Mod 900 Short blockand reusing my ported intake manifold, stock GT heads, and the 67mm turbonetics turbo setup. To top off the heads I may also order a set of roller rockers from them and also stage 1 turbo cams. Total cost should come in somewhere around $4000.

What are your thoughts????

Dan

roller rockers?? you have a pushrod motor your sticking in your mustang??

mjkids · November 28th, 2007, 10:25 PM

sound like your on your way. good luck with everythink keep us posted bro

MustangMatt96GT · November 28th, 2007, 10:37 PM

Originally Posted by 40thmustanggt

roller rockers?? you have a pushrod motor your sticking in your mustang??

jesel makes rockers for our cars, but not roller rockers!

Mach Boy · November 28th, 2007, 10:38 PM

You're buying it for me? Awww you shouldn't have.

40thmustanggt · November 28th, 2007, 10:46 PM

Originally Posted by MustangMatt96GT

jesel makes rockers for our cars, but not roller rockers!

link? and you mean followers??

OnePass2Many · November 29th, 2007, 01:20 AM

Originally Posted by 40thmustanggt

link? and you mean followers??

Yes... Followers=Rockers.... sorry

November 28th, 2007, 06:05 PM	#1
OnePass2Many Newbie 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Orange Country, New York Posts: 23 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thinking of Choosing this engine.... Hello, I think I may have made my decision on which engine to go with for my 2002 GT. One of the companies listed on my other thread was MMR (Modular Mustang Racing) I spoke with a gentlemen on the phone who was very helpful and gave me alot of "what appears to be" good advice. I just want to get everyones take on this particular company and the advice I was given. If you remember i blew up the engine on my stock 2002 GT.... it was turbo'd at 11PSI and the bottom end didn't hold up. I am thinking about going with a MMR's 4.6 Street Mod 900 Short blockand reusing my ported intake manifold, stock GT heads, and the 67mm turbonetics turbo setup. To top off the heads I may also order a set of roller rockers from them and also stage 1 turbo cams. Total cost should come in somewhere around $4000. What are your thoughts???? Dan Last edited by OnePass2Many; November 28th, 2007 at 06:08 PM.

November 28th, 2007, 06:52 PM	#6
B0B Boost gets you laid 2001 Mustang GT 12.93@113.7 (on the 18's) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milton, WA Posts: 2,601 iTrader: 2 reviews	Dan, that sounds like an excellent route. i would definately go with the same plan if i were in your position. the MMR 900 will be an excellent and stout platform to go with. i have heard good things about MMR. keeping your stock heads will save you a bit of money vs. going with a longblock. a set of turbo cams will help a lot too. you will not be disappointed, thats for sure! so is this something you are going to tackle yourself? do you have tools and a place to work on it? __________________ '01 GT. Just a couple Bolt-ons. 0rwhp 0rwtq. Epic Turbo build in progress 2003 Rubicon (wheelin rig) 2008 Silverado 4x4 (towin rig/road queen) 2009 KTM 450 XC-W (Brap Brap!)

November 28th, 2007, 07:25 PM	#7
04GTAMPA Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang SVT Cobra Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Riverview, FL Posts: 2,751 iTrader: 1 reviews	Say no to stock heads (unported) if you want the best out of that block. Sure you'll make power with the turbo, but you might as well get it done while you're at it. __________________ Slow, really slow Cobra. Wanna see? MM Cobra Club Member #81 "TAMPA BAY AREA CREW"

November 28th, 2007, 10:14 PM	#10
B0B Boost gets you laid 2001 Mustang GT 12.93@113.7 (on the 18's) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milton, WA Posts: 2,601 iTrader: 2 reviews	doing it yourself will save you a TON on labor! these things aren't that complicated at all, just make sure you not where all the nuts/bolts and connections are. should be cake! __________________ '01 GT. Just a couple Bolt-ons. 0rwhp 0rwtq. Epic Turbo build in progress 2003 Rubicon (wheelin rig) 2008 Silverado 4x4 (towin rig/road queen) 2009 KTM 450 XC-W (Brap Brap!)

November 28th, 2007, 10:25 PM	#12
mjkids Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ct Posts: 830 iTrader: 0 reviews	sound like your on your way. good luck with everythink keep us posted bro __________________ 2000 ford mustang gt convertible 2004 ford lightning truck,,,,,sold 2001 ford mustang/cobra,,,,sold 2008 ford f-350 4x4 truck 1989 ford notch back 5.0 2006 custom build bobber

November 28th, 2007, 06:24 PM	#3
RyanGT MM Fanatic 2000 GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 4,258 iTrader: 4 reviews	i would have your heads looked at to make sure everything is ok, when i blew my motor i had slight damage on one of them and did a rebuild with stainless steel valves.

November 28th, 2007, 10:38 PM	#14
Mach Boy MM's Orangest 2004 Mach 1 Mustang Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indy Posts: 2,820 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 1 reviews	You're buying it for me? Awww you shouldn't have. __________________ 360HP / 345TQ N/A

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