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2013-14 Shelby GT500
5.8L GT500 Rod Failure
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<blockquote data-quote="Cman01" data-source="post: 16413316" data-attributes="member: 138028"><p>I've been following this build and me likey. The car sounds awesome.</p><p></p><p>Couple of things I would do if this was my build:</p><p></p><p>I would turn the engine over without the plugs in while building oil pressure so u have little to no load on those parts. Put the plugs in and fire it and it should go first crank. That also means double and triple checking everything before it fires to keep wear to a minimum (the vacuum leak thing).</p><p></p><p>I know u want to make content but I also wouldn't start it up till coolant was in there and not run it without.</p><p></p><p>Otherwise, great series of vids. Git'r sorted out, tuned and start sending.</p><p></p><p>Tony</p><p></p><p>Edit: 1 more thing. From your engine/Mantic clutch install vid @ the 18:40 mark..........</p><p>PLEASE PLEASE, those are spark plugs not rodents falling down a rabbit hole. Use a proper spark plug socket to install the plugs and not just drop them down into the plug hole.</p><p></p><p>U don't have a guarantee that the plug will fall down square to the hole. U can easily bend the electrode that u just gapped properly and/or damage/crack the insulator on the plug.</p><p></p><p>Big dollar engine build with big dollar parts deserve use of proper tools and proper install methods to ensure proper operation.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Cman01, post: 16413316, member: 138028"] I've been following this build and me likey. The car sounds awesome. Couple of things I would do if this was my build: I would turn the engine over without the plugs in while building oil pressure so u have little to no load on those parts. Put the plugs in and fire it and it should go first crank. That also means double and triple checking everything before it fires to keep wear to a minimum (the vacuum leak thing). I know u want to make content but I also wouldn't start it up till coolant was in there and not run it without. Otherwise, great series of vids. Git'r sorted out, tuned and start sending. Tony Edit: 1 more thing. From your engine/Mantic clutch install vid @ the 18:40 mark.......... PLEASE PLEASE, those are spark plugs not rodents falling down a rabbit hole. Use a proper spark plug socket to install the plugs and not just drop them down into the plug hole. U don't have a guarantee that the plug will fall down square to the hole. U can easily bend the electrode that u just gapped properly and/or damage/crack the insulator on the plug. Big dollar engine build with big dollar parts deserve use of proper tools and proper install methods to ensure proper operation. [/QUOTE]
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