Block

street591 · August 25th, 2008, 04:42 PM

im 17 now and did the usual longtubes, o/r x pipe, dual flowmasters, and recently got my new cobra front and was going to get some wheels but soon scratched that idea. Im looking into getting a big block and tinkering with it as money comes in and was wondering where some good blocks were being sold. any ideas thanks guys lots of nice (and fast) cars here

ByPopularDemand · August 25th, 2008, 04:55 PM

Re you saying a big block motor to swap into your car...

street591 · August 25th, 2008, 04:59 PM

no not neccesarily a whole engine to swap but more just a block for now and maybe heads

WLJohnson05 · August 25th, 2008, 05:47 PM

why do u want to swap the block?

ByPopularDemand · August 25th, 2008, 05:47 PM

You should look into a stroker kit...

dgt_mustang · August 25th, 2008, 06:01 PM

i say buy another 3.8 or 3.9 engine that will swap directly no, no problems no questions asked and just build that one as money comes in, then just swap over exhaust and your set to go.

94v6blkndred · August 25th, 2008, 11:46 PM

+1 thats my plan...different block with a stroker kit or something or the sort so the swap in wont be such a beeeotch

thatdavidkid · August 25th, 2008, 11:49 PM

i'm all for swapping big blocks, but be aware that you will lose almost all functionality as a daily driver from your car... if you want a big block car, buy a fox body and keep the 6-er as a daily... seriously, once you have this motor built up, and ready to go, it will cost more to prep your car for it than it would to buy a fox body roller... you can pick up nice rollers for $1200 all day long... i bought a running donor car that i'm driving daily until the engine is ready for $700

itschristorres8 · August 26th, 2008, 12:12 AM

big block v6? doesnt exsist

SilverSixxer · August 26th, 2008, 12:39 AM

i dont think a big block will even fit into a 99-04 style mustang... i know peoples saying its going to be hard putting my 302 in my 2000. im not sure tho man i got my 302 off ebay try checking there

street591 · August 26th, 2008, 01:48 PM

i want to build a 460 big block and get it bored out with p&p heads as of now i'll worry about what car to put it in later and i'd keep the sixer for a dd

superpede1 · August 26th, 2008, 02:10 PM

The biggest I have ever seen in a SN95 was a 351, I dont know if youll be able to fit anything bigger than that in without serious mods.

itschristorres8 · August 26th, 2008, 02:46 PM

if they made a v10 fit in a new edge
a big block can too
a 460 is a little much though? why a big block?
theres so many smaller motors that are MUCH easier to fit and make some big power
example
347 is probably one of my favorite small block motors. bad as hell just n/a
351w with a 408stroker would also be badass with PLENTY of n/a power
you could hit 450+on just the 351w stroked 500hp n/a is doable on the right setup
then add 150shot and your 10s or better WITH supporting mods

now you might think oh shit this is the way to go
kinda. kinda not
408stroker motor fully assembled, machined the short block will generally be about $3000 and ive seen it done for less. this would include forged rods, pistons, crank, bearings, machine bored, linehoned then hot tanked.
heads/cam and intake wont be too much more maybe $2-3k
yes a 408 motor is cheaper then building a v6 kinda! i can built a 6 for $5k but will i do that for someone NO cause its slave work. power will be a HUGE difference

but thats not the costly part
fuel
tranny
rear end
computer all that gets costly

now when you do an all out v6 4.3/4.2L stroker and turbo it to 500+rwhp you will for sure have to get new tranny, rear end fuel mods and all

it will be a tad bit cheaper then the 408 only because you wont need a new computer wiring harness or radiator and other misc mods but the cost isnt much more then $1k over but conversions parts will be kinda tricky

which is why if your going to do a v8 swap in these cars its best to make it worth it
a 4.6 SOHC is NOT worth it
a stock 302 is probably also not worth it

only really worth it to build up a 302 or 306 at least
this way when you start the car you have more then 260 crank power

03_StangGuy · August 26th, 2008, 02:51 PM

Originally Posted by street591

i want to build a 460 big block and get it bored out with p&p heads as of now i'll worry about what car to put it in later and i'd keep the sixer for a dd

It helps to know what its goin in so that everythin works properly. With the modern electronics of engines today thing have to be compatible.

street591 · August 27th, 2008, 01:56 PM

im just workin on the engine now and keeping in over the years and getting it done asap. a 460 could crank out a nice 800+ rwhp with some beefy cams and such i want to build a drag car and want serious power

03_StangGuy · August 27th, 2008, 02:35 PM

Thats cool but ull need a older non ecu setup if you just wanna build any old motor and make it work lata. If your doin somethin newer your gonna wanna have an idea what make car your gonna use.

street591 · August 27th, 2008, 04:17 PM

i figure i can build it in no rush cause i'll have my V6 for a dd and can tinker with it whenever i get money being im still in high school i just have never seen it so i thought it'd be cool to build one up for later

street591 · August 27th, 2008, 06:20 PM

any ideas of where to get one?

August 25th, 2008, 04:42 PM	#1
street591 Regular 2003 Mustang Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 179	Block im 17 now and did the usual longtubes, o/r x pipe, dual flowmasters, and recently got my new cobra front and was going to get some wheels but soon scratched that idea. Im looking into getting a big block and tinkering with it as money comes in and was wondering where some good blocks were being sold. any ideas thanks guys lots of nice (and fast) cars here __________________ Studies show that 92% of kids listen to rap. If you are one of the 8% who still listens to real music put this in your signature. The word mustang means nothing, its the society who drives them and how they mod them

August 25th, 2008, 04:55 PM	#2
ByPopularDemand Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 V6 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 2,559	Re you saying a big block motor to swap into your car... __________________ 2000 V6 vert Mac LT headers, Mac O/R H-pipe, Mac CAI, ASP 25% underdrive pulley(r.i.p), SCT tune, 8.8 rear and 4.10 gears.

August 25th, 2008, 04:59 PM	#3
street591 Regular 2003 Mustang Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 179	no not neccesarily a whole engine to swap but more just a block for now and maybe heads __________________ Studies show that 92% of kids listen to rap. If you are one of the 8% who still listens to real music put this in your signature. The word mustang means nothing, its the society who drives them and how they mod them

August 25th, 2008, 05:47 PM	#5
ByPopularDemand Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 V6 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 2,559	You should look into a stroker kit... __________________ 2000 V6 vert Mac LT headers, Mac O/R H-pipe, Mac CAI, ASP 25% underdrive pulley(r.i.p), SCT tune, 8.8 rear and 4.10 gears.

August 25th, 2008, 06:01 PM	#6
dgt_mustang Hardcore Enthusiast 01 mustang Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: goose creek Posts: 1,131	i say buy another 3.8 or 3.9 engine that will swap directly no, no problems no questions asked and just build that one as money comes in, then just swap over exhaust and your set to go. __________________ LEAVE REP POINTS WHERE NEEDED!!! 2001 mustang V6 Dual Exhaust w/ H-pipe, Hi-flow CATS, original Flowmaster 40s, CAI,Tuner,Cobra Rims Silver Vehicle Club Member #3

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August 25th, 2008, 11:46 PM	#7
94v6blkndred Hardcore Enthusiast 1994 Mustang v6 slower than your average snail Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,114	+1 thats my plan...different block with a stroker kit or something or the sort so the swap in wont be such a beeeotch __________________ XBOX TAG- DioMurksAll 1994 V6. red interior, black w/red side/hood scoops and taillights.CAI,Custom X pipe w/FORCE mufflers, 3:73's

August 25th, 2008, 11:49 PM	#8
thatdavidkid Regular 91 mustang lx coupe way too slow Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Denton Tx Posts: 147	i'm all for swapping big blocks, but be aware that you will lose almost all functionality as a daily driver from your car... if you want a big block car, buy a fox body and keep the 6-er as a daily... seriously, once you have this motor built up, and ready to go, it will cost more to prep your car for it than it would to buy a fox body roller... you can pick up nice rollers for $1200 all day long... i bought a running donor car that i'm driving daily until the engine is ready for $700

August 26th, 2008, 12:12 AM	#9
itschristorres8 V-SICKS 00 V6 & 09 GT 13.37@104.4mph--BONE stock GT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 15,657	big block v6? doesnt exsist __________________ The Devil & The Daily Daily-13.37@104.4mph V6- Stock bottom-439rwhp & 402rwtq 12psi 100oct built motor-497rwhp & 508rwtq 15psi pump

August 26th, 2008, 12:39 AM	#10
SilverSixxer Regular 2000 Mustang v6 n/A Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 498	i dont think a big block will even fit into a 99-04 style mustang... i know peoples saying its going to be hard putting my 302 in my 2000. im not sure tho man i got my 302 off ebay try checking there __________________ looking for a comp orange GT

August 26th, 2008, 01:48 PM	#11
street591 Regular 2003 Mustang Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 179	i want to build a 460 big block and get it bored out with p&p heads as of now i'll worry about what car to put it in later and i'd keep the sixer for a dd __________________ Studies show that 92% of kids listen to rap. If you are one of the 8% who still listens to real music put this in your signature. The word mustang means nothing, its the society who drives them and how they mod them

August 26th, 2008, 02:10 PM	#12
superpede1 Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 132	The biggest I have ever seen in a SN95 was a 351, I dont know if youll be able to fit anything bigger than that in without serious mods.

August 26th, 2008, 02:46 PM	#13
itschristorres8 V-SICKS 00 V6 & 09 GT 13.37@104.4mph--BONE stock GT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 15,657	if they made a v10 fit in a new edge a big block can too a 460 is a little much though? why a big block? theres so many smaller motors that are MUCH easier to fit and make some big power example 347 is probably one of my favorite small block motors. bad as hell just n/a 351w with a 408stroker would also be badass with PLENTY of n/a power you could hit 450+on just the 351w stroked 500hp n/a is doable on the right setup then add 150shot and your 10s or better WITH supporting mods now you might think oh shit this is the way to go kinda. kinda not 408stroker motor fully assembled, machined the short block will generally be about $3000 and ive seen it done for less. this would include forged rods, pistons, crank, bearings, machine bored, linehoned then hot tanked. heads/cam and intake wont be too much more maybe $2-3k yes a 408 motor is cheaper then building a v6 kinda! i can built a 6 for $5k but will i do that for someone NO cause its slave work. power will be a HUGE difference but thats not the costly part fuel tranny rear end computer all that gets costly now when you do an all out v6 4.3/4.2L stroker and turbo it to 500+rwhp you will for sure have to get new tranny, rear end fuel mods and all it will be a tad bit cheaper then the 408 only because you wont need a new computer wiring harness or radiator and other misc mods but the cost isnt much more then $1k over but conversions parts will be kinda tricky which is why if your going to do a v8 swap in these cars its best to make it worth it a 4.6 SOHC is NOT worth it a stock 302 is probably also not worth it only really worth it to build up a 302 or 306 at least this way when you start the car you have more then 260 crank power __________________ The Devil & The Daily Daily-13.37@104.4mph V6- Stock bottom-439rwhp & 402rwtq 12psi 100oct built motor-497rwhp & 508rwtq 15psi pump

August 27th, 2008, 01:56 PM	#15
street591 Regular 2003 Mustang Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 179	im just workin on the engine now and keeping in over the years and getting it done asap. a 460 could crank out a nice 800+ rwhp with some beefy cams and such i want to build a drag car and want serious power __________________ Studies show that 92% of kids listen to rap. If you are one of the 8% who still listens to real music put this in your signature. The word mustang means nothing, its the society who drives them and how they mod them

August 27th, 2008, 04:17 PM	#17
street591 Regular 2003 Mustang Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 179	i figure i can build it in no rush cause i'll have my V6 for a dd and can tinker with it whenever i get money being im still in high school i just have never seen it so i thought it'd be cool to build one up for later __________________ Studies show that 92% of kids listen to rap. If you are one of the 8% who still listens to real music put this in your signature. The word mustang means nothing, its the society who drives them and how they mod them

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August 27th, 2008, 06:20 PM	#18
street591 Regular 2003 Mustang Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 179	any ideas of where to get one? __________________ Studies show that 92% of kids listen to rap. If you are one of the 8% who still listens to real music put this in your signature. The word mustang means nothing, its the society who drives them and how they mod them