Hey guys , I've read a few posts on guys who have engine issues inquiring about rebuilds . Sorry if this has been completely covered already .
I have a 2012 GT500 with the 5.4 - upgraded supercharger ( VMP Gen 2 R ) , injectors , headers , Dual fan H/E , boost pump , 1050 ID , and some other things .
Engine is running well ( fingers crossed ) , but I really want to upgrade the rotating internals BEFORE something catastrophic happens .
I see upgrade kits on various sites ( rods , pistons , Cobra Jet crank , etc ) for like $3,500 & up ,and was wondering if there is one over any other recommended .
I'm looking more for strength than huge HP gains - but of course a little more power wouldn't be bad . I'm currently just over 700 at the wheels - about 20 lbs of boost , on E85 .
If I wind up around 800 or so with a really strong bottom end , that's great .Not planning on tracking the car much if at all .
My question is - is it almost cheaper to buy a completely built short block - I see they are going for around 12- 13 $K - of course then you have shipping cost plus install $$ ....
I would think just having my short block rebuilt with the forged internals - plus engine removal and install should be cheaper ?
Of course then there are the other questions . like should I really go with the upgraded timing chain guides and other parts - 8mm to 10 mm , or is that really not necessary , does the block have to be sleeved , etc ?I guess there is almost an endless list of potential upgrades - just wondering which ones are really important ...
I would upgrade the oil pump gears .
I have a really good tuner , but don't think he does the engine stuff .
I live in the NY/ Long Island area .
Would like to try to get this done for under $15K or so - don't know if that is realistic ....
Thanks in advance for any input .
I have a 2012 GT500 with the 5.4 - upgraded supercharger ( VMP Gen 2 R ) , injectors , headers , Dual fan H/E , boost pump , 1050 ID , and some other things .
Engine is running well ( fingers crossed ) , but I really want to upgrade the rotating internals BEFORE something catastrophic happens .
I see upgrade kits on various sites ( rods , pistons , Cobra Jet crank , etc ) for like $3,500 & up ,and was wondering if there is one over any other recommended .
I'm looking more for strength than huge HP gains - but of course a little more power wouldn't be bad . I'm currently just over 700 at the wheels - about 20 lbs of boost , on E85 .
If I wind up around 800 or so with a really strong bottom end , that's great .Not planning on tracking the car much if at all .
My question is - is it almost cheaper to buy a completely built short block - I see they are going for around 12- 13 $K - of course then you have shipping cost plus install $$ ....
I would think just having my short block rebuilt with the forged internals - plus engine removal and install should be cheaper ?
Of course then there are the other questions . like should I really go with the upgraded timing chain guides and other parts - 8mm to 10 mm , or is that really not necessary , does the block have to be sleeved , etc ?I guess there is almost an endless list of potential upgrades - just wondering which ones are really important ...
I would upgrade the oil pump gears .
I have a really good tuner , but don't think he does the engine stuff .
I live in the NY/ Long Island area .
Would like to try to get this done for under $15K or so - don't know if that is realistic ....
Thanks in advance for any input .