New Engine

[jimlam56]

I'm thinking about building up a replacement engine for my MM.
Mine's still running strong, but I want to build something for the future
Not sure about the P/A yet, be it Turbo or S/C, but I want a strong bottom end for durability.
Which block to start with?
Any suggestions are appreciated.
Jim

[fastblackmerc]

Jim, I'm thinking along the same lines. I want to have a built, S/C'd motor ready to go in my MM after the extended warranty is up. Have been perusing eBay for either a complete motor or parts.

[Raudermaster]

I think most of the guys will probably say go for a Cobra motor, they seem to have the best result/durability for forced induction.

[juno]

Jim,

What are your HP goals? How many $$$$$ do you want to spend?

You could go with a complete Cobra motor but they are not cheap.

If I did it over again, I would go with an MMR 5.0 stroker on an AL block.

Then you have to decide on what to do for heads. I would recommend our style heads with stock cams, a mild port , new guides, +1 valves. If you want a turbo get the heavier springs also.

MMR has a a customer default block ready to ship. 5.0 950 hp stroker on an iron block at 8.5 compression, $3200.

Jay

Modularmustangracing.com

[John F. Russo]

Jim,

What are your HP goals? How many $$$$$ do you want to spend?

You could go with a complete Cobra motor but they are not cheap.

If I did it over again, I would go with an MMR 5.0 stroker on an AL block.

Then you have to decide on what to do for heads. I would recommend our style heads with stock cams, a mild port , new guides, +1 valves. If you want a turbo get the heavier springs also.

MMR has a a customer default block ready to ship. 5.0 950 hp stroker on an iron block at 8.5 compression, $3200.

Jay

Modularmustangracing.com



Suppose I wanted to spend $15,000. What could I get If I wanted 650+ rwhp?

[juno]

Geez John,

You aren't going halfway are you??

What power adder are you planning on using?

The two i would use are either

modularmustangracing.com

vtengines.com

The mod900 4v longblock (302 stroker) at MMR should do the trick. :)

[Zack]

I got to meet the engine builders at VT....
a bunch of slow moving, careful, experienced guys in their 50's who have been doing this their entire lives.
Id go with them.

[TooManyFords]

Suppose I wanted to spend $15,000. What could I get If I wanted 650+ rwhp?

Then you talk to ME and I'll even pro-street that bad boy included.

:D

john

[jgc61sr2002]

PM to MartyO. I'am sure he can help.

[Mad4Macs]

Head over to Ford Racing Parts and check out the catalog.
The Boss is Back!!!
:D

[jimlam56]

Jim,

What are your HP goals? How many $$$$$ do you want to spend?

You could go with a complete Cobra motor but they are not cheap.

If I did it over again, I would go with an MMR 5.0 stroker on an AL block.

Then you have to decide on what to do for heads. I would recommend our style heads with stock cams, a mild port , new guides, +1 valves. If you want a turbo get the heavier springs also.

MMR has a a customer default block ready to ship. 5.0 950 hp stroker on an iron block at 8.5 compression, $3200.

Jay

Modularmustangracing.com


Jay, Thanks for the reply.
I'm looking for 500-600 rwhp.
But I want as bulletproof as possible.
Streetable, but able to go to the road track when the opportunity presents itself.
It is, after all, the Wife's car...:D