Budget engine build

[samshady]

Saw this post the other day, thought I would get everyone's opinion on it. I'm not looking to do a rebuild anytime in the future just thought it was interesting information.

https://www.fordmuscle.com/tech-stories/engine/building-a-931-horsepower-5-4-liter-on-a-budget/

 

[jasonc32amg]

I’d just get the short block from Ford Racing.

 

[CD07GT500]

If you can find somebody to build it locally you can have a ~1000whp reliable iron block for relatively cheap. Save about $1800 if you can reuse the stock block/crank.

 

[VNMOUS1]

Saw this post the other day, thought I would get everyone's opinion on it. I'm not looking to do a rebuild anytime in the future just thought it was interesting information.

https://www.fordmuscle.com/tech-stories/engine/building-a-931-horsepower-5-4-liter-on-a-budget/

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[RedVenom48]

The Ironblock guys have a distinct advantage over the Aluminum 5.4 and 5.8 owners in that they can be honed and, if necessary, bore the iron blocks.

... I may try to find a GT500 iron block as a spare just in case.

 

[sleek98]

Can the knock sensors bolt into the iron block or are the threaded bosses not there?

 

[Willie]

Can the knock sensors bolt into the iron block or are the threaded bosses not there?

Chris, there is a blind, threaded hole just above the starter. I use it for my knock sensor on the Vampire unit....

 

[RBB]

If you’re looking to rebuild an iron block, this is a good option. They also have an aluminum block kit if your spray lining looks good enough for a light hone.

JDM 5.4L Iron 2007-2010 GT500 Shortblock 1200 HP Rebuild kit

 

[merkyworks]

Can the knock sensors bolt into the iron block or are the threaded bosses not there?

According to all the images the threaded boss hole is there in the iron blocks.

 

[RedVenom48]

Its also my understanding that your tuner has to modify the manner in which the ECU see's the knock signal. Iron transmits knock in a slightly different fashion than Aluminum.