[davidsirmons07]

I FINALLY got a great paying job, and will be doing ALL THE THINGS I've always wanted to do with my '02 GT Mustang. But I need guidance from people's experiences.

First, I'd LIKE to get a 5.4 dohc ( bore stroke it to 350 or so), get perf parts for it, and twin turbos, but I have no idea if the extra cost for a 5.4 is worth it, over a 4.6 03 cobra engine. I'd like the extra cubes and torque of a stroker, but the extra 1.5 grand it will cost over a 4.6 cobra might be better spent elsewhere. Thoughts? Also, a streetable intake manifold is needed. I've been looking, but would appreciate input on what people have experienced with their own purchases and setups. Additionally, anyone have thoughts on Ferrea titanium valves for street? I'm wanting to rev pretty high ( 7k or 7300) and want to never worry about valve float WITHOUT resorting to super high pressure springs.

Second, if a 03 cobra 4.6 is chosen, what would I need to get it working in an '02 GT? Very important...Do I need a different wiring harness? Different ancillaries (water pump/oil pump/alternator, etc.) or can I swap most of the goodies of my 02 gt over? Just wondering.

Third, a Viper spec T56 will be ordered after the engine. Anyone have suggestions about flywheel/clutch packages? I'd like to have a lighter than normal flywheel/clutch. Carbon/Carbon clutches, perhaps?

Fourth, rear end. A 9" Mark Williams, most likely, all the way, with 373, or maybe 350 gears. The worst part is trying to find good looking rims that can hold the wide tires I want. 315 are fine, but I'd like to have 335 or even wider, so tubs would be required at that point.

If ANYONE can give insights about these things, especially the engine/transmission aspects, please do!

Thanks for your time and help!

[WAR-PARTY]

are you doing the work? still about 20K to be rolling

[pHANTUz]

first things first.. what job did you get so people who want a good paying job can do these things

[SWEET2KSTANG]

what are you plans for the car and what kind of power do you want to make?

[dmachine22]

03-04 cobra engine there is a pretty good start!

[davidsirmons07]

Heheheh...I make games...I'm a digital artist for games. Design, modeling, texturing, animation etc. Working for a company called Artificial Studios in Florida, they made a game called Monster Madness, and one other one. I'll be doing work on their next title...

[1stimeford]

cool job and welcome to the site

[WAR-PARTY]

Well with that kind of cheeze coming in here is what I tell new builders. Me I've been at for about 25 years.
Plan your build and build your plan, it saves time and money and you know on the front end what your going to get for your money. It also allows you to serch out the right price and do the reserch on the parts you want to use. Me I'm going for 9s with a Blown 4.6, I had the motor built to support the blower and cams....
Good luck man!

[davidsirmons07]

Yeah, that sounds like sensible advice.

I'd like to knock off as much weight as possible from my mustang, and get as solid and reliable an engine as possible. So, if you guys know of lightweight parts other than carbon fiber hoods/trunk, tubular k members, and forged rims, please share. Would anyone suggest titanium valves for this street engine? Or just perhaps the hollow-stem, sodium filled valves? I want to eliminate valve float possibility outright, but allow 7k rpm WITHOUT resorting to high pressure springs.