96 GT, got 3k to play with. Which block to start with?

Hoodsmen · October 7th, 2009, 06:10 AM

I have a 96 GT, I got 3k to play with so far to build a motor... Due to dumbazz x gf torching my 4 wheeler... Im happy though, I didnt have to try and sell it...lol... I'd like not to supercharge or NOS it... Strictly internal components... I got all winter to build it. She'll be parked... I would like mid 11's... I hear 4v and 3v stuff or should it be a 5.4??? the 3k will goto the block first... just askin cause I dont know much about these modular engines...

Doc8224 · October 7th, 2009, 12:42 PM

If you are saying you are gonna spend 3k on just the shortblock then I would look into big bore if you want high hp N/A. obviously big bore 5.4 4v would be the best platform to start with but it will more than ring out your 3k budget on just the shortblock. Another option is a 4.6 big bore or stroker or big bore stroker short block. components should be forged crank,rods,and pistons. And if it's gonna be a N/A motor then flat top pistons so you can get higher compression.

HBK_2007 · October 8th, 2009, 02:12 AM

whos got the best deals on stroker short blocks these days?

Ryguy33 · October 8th, 2009, 02:13 AM

Hawaii Racing - California's Largest Performance Warehouse - Engines, Drivetrain, Motors.

Doc8224 · October 8th, 2009, 01:59 PM

D.S.S has stroker shortblocks and kits fairly cheap too and it's good quality stuff.

Cobra GT · October 10th, 2009, 04:43 AM

When you decide which platform you are going to go with i might have a few treats you would want

http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...parts-nib.html

thoroughbred · October 10th, 2009, 10:16 PM

Originally Posted by Ryguy33

Hawaii Racing - California's Largest Performance Warehouse - Engines, Drivetrain, Motors.

ohh i like that kit! my cars completely stock atm!

culookn · October 11th, 2009, 12:40 PM

start with a teksid block, in good shape and decent miles, 03/04 used svt h beam rods, cobra crank and a good set of pistons. those blocks can handle 1k hp no problem.

ReverendDexter · October 11th, 2009, 12:48 PM

What's the goal with the car? Aluminum block will shave a lot of weight off the front end, so if this is a handling car, that'll help. If it's just a straight line car, you can save money by going iron block, and put that into more hp mods.

HBK_2007 · October 12th, 2009, 12:37 PM

Originally Posted by culookn

start with a teksid block, in good shape and decent miles, 03/04 used svt h beam rods, cobra crank and a good set of pistons. those blocks can handle 1k hp no problem.

if he doesnt plan on going over 600, a cast crank will work

BostonPerformance · October 12th, 2009, 12:41 PM

Originally Posted by culookn

start with a teksid block, in good shape and decent miles, 03/04 used svt h beam rods, cobra crank and a good set of pistons. those blocks can handle 1k hp no problem.

+1 on the teksid.

October 7th, 2009, 06:10 AM	#1
Hoodsmen Newbie Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 6	96 GT, got 3k to play with. Which block to start with? I have a 96 GT, I got 3k to play with so far to build a motor... Due to dumbazz x gf torching my 4 wheeler... Im happy though, I didnt have to try and sell it...lol... I'd like not to supercharge or NOS it... Strictly internal components... I got all winter to build it. She'll be parked... I would like mid 11's... I hear 4v and 3v stuff or should it be a 5.4??? the 3k will goto the block first... just askin cause I dont know much about these modular engines...

October 7th, 2009, 12:42 PM	#2
Doc8224 N/A 4v Guru 2003 Mach 1 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ft. Hood,TX Posts: 3,256	If you are saying you are gonna spend 3k on just the shortblock then I would look into big bore if you want high hp N/A. obviously big bore 5.4 4v would be the best platform to start with but it will more than ring out your 3k budget on just the shortblock. Another option is a 4.6 big bore or stroker or big bore stroker short block. components should be forged crank,rods,and pistons. And if it's gonna be a N/A motor then flat top pistons so you can get higher compression. __________________ U.S. Army Aviation Apache's Lead The Way

October 8th, 2009, 02:12 AM	#3
HBK_2007 Genibus Nitito Canus 1996 Mustang GT next year Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 2,158	whos got the best deals on stroker short blocks these days? __________________ 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, some type of exhaust, "leveling kit"

October 8th, 2009, 02:13 AM	#4
Ryguy33 Enthusiast 2002 Mustang Gt 3 seconds......flat Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ventura County, California Posts: 942	Hawaii Racing - California's Largest Performance Warehouse - Engines, Drivetrain, Motors. __________________ Black cobra's 17x 9/10.5, BBK CAI, ACCUFAB 70MM TB AND PLENUM, Pypes Cat-back, SCT tuned. Eibach sway bars, tokico d-spec shocks, MM C/C Plates

October 8th, 2009, 01:59 PM	#5
Doc8224 N/A 4v Guru 2003 Mach 1 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ft. Hood,TX Posts: 3,256	D.S.S has stroker shortblocks and kits fairly cheap too and it's good quality stuff. __________________ U.S. Army Aviation Apache's Lead The Way

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October 10th, 2009, 04:43 AM	#6
Cobra GT Regular 1997 Cobra Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Orleans, La. Posts: 108	When you decide which platform you are going to go with i might have a few treats you would want http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...parts-nib.html __________________ 96 GT (sold) 97 Cobra 93 Ranger

October 11th, 2009, 12:40 PM	#8
culookn Newbie 98 GT 4.6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Somers Point Posts: 15	start with a teksid block, in good shape and decent miles, 03/04 used svt h beam rods, cobra crank and a good set of pistons. those blocks can handle 1k hp no problem.

October 11th, 2009, 12:48 PM	#9
ReverendDexter Devil's Advocate '98 Cobra/'90 GT 'vert Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 3,836	What's the goal with the car? Aluminum block will shave a lot of weight off the front end, so if this is a handling car, that'll help. If it's just a straight line car, you can save money by going iron block, and put that into more hp mods. __________________ War is Peace \|\| Freedom is Slavery \|\| Ignorance is Strength Founder of the DMC

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