Future Plans-Engine Replacement

[J-MAN]

My MM has turned 100k and I am starting to think about a replacement in the future. No problems at this point, I must be doing something right, but I always(mostly)plan as far in advance as possible. I have no mods and if that continues I would most likely just get a short block from MMR retain a cast crank and have the heads redone locally. If finances improve I would get a built short block with forged internals and possibly upgraded heads topped with a sc. What exactly will fit in the Marauder with no problems or a few problems? Aluminum or iron? Your thoughts and ideas please.

I don't want to start any of this....:argue:

WELL, I'M WAITING!!!

[GreekGod]

Forged internals are well worth the small extra expense.

[duhtroll]

Sounds like an additional buyer for the group buy.

[J-MAN]

GG- On N/A I think a forged crank is not required- pistons and rods for sure though.

Group Buy- VT wants your block I would want to keep mine for another project with my Son. Besides that I can only imagine where a group buy on such an expensive item would end up based on other group buys I have seen-they start out well intensioned and go astray. I would rather be the sole decision maker on this.

Thanks for the ideas so far- keep em :burnout: in

[Zack]

Use an iron block, it will save you thousands

[J-MAN]

Use an iron block, it will save you thousands

How so? MMR wants about $700 addl. for Aluminum. Are there other issues? Do all 4.6 modular blocks just bolt in? are there other issues?:confused:

Thanks for your input!:)

[Zack]

How so? MMR wants about $700 addl. for Aluminum. Are there other issues? Do all 4.6 modular blocks just bolt in? are there other issues?:confused:

Thanks for your input!:)

Aluminum blocks cost tons of $$$ to machine because of all the special tools required.
An iron block is only 80 lbs more, much stronger and cheaper.
$700 bucks is $700 bucks.

[J-MAN]

Aluminum blocks cost tons of $$$ to machine because of all the special tools required.
An iron block is only 80 lbs more, much stronger and cheaper.
$700 bucks is $700 bucks.

Thanks Zack-An iron 03-04 Cobra block made my list

[J-MAN]

My MM has turned 100k and I am starting to think about a replacement in the future. No problems at this point, I must be doing something right, but I always(mostly)plan as far in advance as possible. I have no mods and if that continues I would most likely just get a short block from MMR retain a cast crank and have the heads redone locally. If finances improve I would get a built short block with forged internals and possibly upgraded heads topped with a sc. What exactly will fit in the Marauder with no problems or a few problems? Aluminum or iron? Your thoughts and ideas please.

I don't want to start any of this....:argue:

WELL, I'M WAITING!!!

Jeez guys, I,m seeking your advice!:(

Maybe this is similar to others but I didn't want to hijack anyones thread.

Still looking for ideas/guideance.:)

[MENINBLK]

Use an iron block, it will save you thousands

Zack,

Is the Iron block IDENTICAL to our block ?
You know what I mean, water jackets, oil galleys, etc...
Is it only 80 lbs and $700 difference ???

I would have liked to save $700 on the Marauder price
to know I had an Iron Block.

[J-MAN]

BUMP:help:

[Marauderjack]

100K miles......It ain't broken in good yet!!!:beer: :bows: :shake: :D

I can appreciate you making future arrangements for the inevitable but at 15K miles a year you may be 6+ years away from an engine failure??:confused:

Don't buy a replacement for something that ain't broke yet.....put your money (weekly/monthly) into a CD or savings and be ready for it when it happens....a new motor just sitting around will not get better with age and will lose value as it sits!!:mad2: Replacements will always be available!!:beer:

My $.02....

Marauderjack:burnout:

[GreekGod]

100K miles......It ain't broken in good yet!!!

I can appreciate you making future arrangements for the inevitable but at 15K miles a year you may be 6+ years away from an engine failure??

Don't buy a replacement for something that ain't broke yet.....put your money (weekly/monthly) into a CD or savings and be ready for it when it happens....a new motor just sitting around will not get better with age and will lose value as it sits!! Replacements will always be available!

Marauderjack

You make too much sense!...another idea-watch in your local newspaper "Bargain Corner" classified section, or local internet "Craigs List" for a good (and inexpensive) used engine. Tear it down to see how they are put together, and keep it for a spare.