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2013-14 Shelby GT500
Broke a rod. Does this look salvageable?
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<blockquote data-quote="biminiLX" data-source="post: 15452641" data-attributes="member: 7795"><p>I'd be real hesitant to reuse that block, but it sounds like you're saying the engine builder says you can.</p><p>I'd take a hard look at the cost analysis of doing that verses a new block.</p><p>FYI, when talking to MMR at PRI last year, they felt the '11-12 aluminum block was the best starting point as it's cheaper and doesn't have oil squirters (more material?).</p><p>As you're drag racing, a standard bore 5.4 aluminum block would save you some coin and still do what you want as far as street/strip.</p><p>I agree a big twin screw with a 6R80 can easily be a 8s ride with street comfort. The 6R does have its limits and I think as a bottom 9s trans it'll last a long time. Once you start regularly going 8s, there is less proven reliability but they can still hold. We drive my friends '11 GT to the track with a mild Coyote/TVS combo and run 9.20s with a 100% stock 6R. </p><p>I'd love to see that done with our Shelbys, I know it's possible.</p><p>Good luck.</p><p>-J</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="biminiLX, post: 15452641, member: 7795"] I'd be real hesitant to reuse that block, but it sounds like you're saying the engine builder says you can. I'd take a hard look at the cost analysis of doing that verses a new block. FYI, when talking to MMR at PRI last year, they felt the '11-12 aluminum block was the best starting point as it's cheaper and doesn't have oil squirters (more material?). As you're drag racing, a standard bore 5.4 aluminum block would save you some coin and still do what you want as far as street/strip. I agree a big twin screw with a 6R80 can easily be a 8s ride with street comfort. The 6R does have its limits and I think as a bottom 9s trans it'll last a long time. Once you start regularly going 8s, there is less proven reliability but they can still hold. We drive my friends '11 GT to the track with a mild Coyote/TVS combo and run 9.20s with a 100% stock 6R. I'd love to see that done with our Shelbys, I know it's possible. Good luck. -J [/QUOTE]
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