I recall them saying that as well, yet they do sell an iron block rebuild kit on their website.Pretty sure it was JDM. I recall seeing that posted a few times. Here's one.
JDM 5.4L Iron 2007-2010 GT500 Shortblock 1200 HP Rebuild kit
I recall them saying that as well, yet they do sell an iron block rebuild kit on their website.Pretty sure it was JDM. I recall seeing that posted a few times. Here's one.
Not trying to be a dick at all about this, but there actually is proof. The walls on an FE block are definitively thinner than an AL block. Motor builders that are building big HP applications use AL as a result. For ****'s sake it is OK to say "you know what, I thought FE blocks were stronger but it turns out they are not."
Edit: do not disagree with point of swapping out an FE block. The flip side is that you would be stupid to switch out an AL block to an FE block thinking that they are stronger. Because they are not.
Interesting thread, and specific quote...Pretty sure it was JDM. I recall seeing that posted a few times. Here's one.
The cast iron block can't support 1500HP because the factory sleeves are so thin and have been not to distort or flex under heavy load and crack. We couldn't recommend going more than 1000 HP with the factory iron block. For 1500 HP you need an Aluminum spray bore or aftermarket sleeved block.
Great point!Since the arrival of the 13/14 GT500 I've noticed a trend. Owners of the 13/14 are positive, others, not so much.
Some of the negative camp have bolted every single part of the 13/14 to an earlier car though..
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HEY, I resemble that remark.Since the arrival of the 13/14 GT500 I've noticed a trend. Owners of the 13/14 are positive, others, not so much.
Some of the negative camp have bolted every single part of the 13/14 to an earlier car though..
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Not trying to be a dick at all about this, but there actually is proof. The walls on an FE block are definitively thinner than an AL block. Motor builders that are building big HP applications use AL as a result. For ****'s sake it is OK to say "you know what, I thought FE blocks were stronger but it turns out they are not."
Edit: do not disagree with point of swapping out an FE block. The flip side is that you would be stupid to switch out an AL block to an FE block thinking that they are stronger. Because they are not.
Does anybody know if the new GT500 will have an aluminum or iron block?
Yeah, from what I understand it's a voodoo block (larger bore than 5.0, similar to 5.8) with the 5.0 cross plane crankshaft. I guess it remains to be seen if Ford puts powered metal (crap) rods in this engine.It is supposed to share a block with the GT350, so it should be Aluminum.
I also hear this Steve, and I know it's been put out and just repeated even by some bigger Mustang social media guys.So I feel like I'm missing something, why do I keep hearing the 13/14s are basically tapped out stock compared to the 11/12s and they aren't as mod friendly as the 11/12s. Both my 13 and my 14 GT500s have responded extremely well to mods, as have most of your guys GT500s. Why do people keep saying this? What am I missing.