Engine detonation

[QTR]

So, due to my bad luck, the engine had some detonation and I lost a piston.

Not much options to rebuild here. So my question is, what else do I need to drop the MMR1000 short block in my car ?

I looked into other options and MMR has the most competitive prices. I just hope it's good quality since dealing with problems overseas could be a major headache.

Since I'm doing this, I'll be lowering the compression as well since I don't want to risk detonation again. I know if I spin the crap out of this TVS it won't produce much on a lower compression like 9 or 10:1.

I do have the option of dropping in the Boss assembly and calling it a day, but I'll still be at 11:1 and that wouldn't be good with our 93 pump gas.

Let me know what you guys think, and if you have any other suggestions on what I should do.

Thanks,

 

[Scuba-Matt]

On a budget I would buy the 5.0 Aluminator short block. You can get a deal from Tousley Ford. They come a NA and FI piston/ compression configuration.
Or spend a few more bucks and order up a high quality short block from JPC.

 

[ArtVandalay16]

How much boost/power were you pushing when this occurred?
I say done it once, the right way, and be done. JPC should be able to take care of your needs. If you're wanting to run at a high power level since you're rebuilding anyway, I wouldn't recommend dropping compression unless you plan on a adding a big head unit.

 

[alex12gt]

Im dropping an aluminator in mine and staying 11:1

 

[ArtVandalay16]

^nice, I prefer higher compression, less #.

 

[QTR]

Believe it or not I was pushing 550~rwhp. It could've been a bad tank of gas or the tune, can't tell for sure.

The Aluminator sounds although a little expensive for me.

Damn, I'm lost now.

 

[ArtVandalay16]

Must have been an aggressive tune? What size injectors and BAP?
Tousley aluminator would probably be cheapest route then.

 

[Need4Speed03]

Have you seen the piston? What cylinder, number 8?

 

[01bluesnake]

I've had great luck with MMR through a few motors, all the guys over there are very helpful and have always had good things to say about them. Just purchased a 1500whp 5.0 stroker shortblock for another project in the works.

 

[alex12gt]

Tousley has the alum. For 6900$ shipped i believe and you ethier had a bad tune or bad gas

 

[Blazer707@TBR]

Whose tune where you running?

There are plenty of people running the roush tvs at around 575-650rwhp safely. Also think tune related or bad tank of fuel.

-Thomas

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[QTR]

It was number 6. The issue is complicated. I was tuned by several shops which I rather not name. I had issues with my JLT big air and tried several tuners but we could never figure it out. So I took the JLT off and then reverted to an older tune.

I think I'll just get the Boss assembly, drop it in and then sell the car. It's been nothing but trouble since I bought it, but I realize it's just my luck.