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<blockquote data-quote="speedoflife" data-source="post: 15551636" data-attributes="member: 153267"><p>Not trying to be a jerk to the OP or to you, but the motor was blown because someone (I don't know if OP changed the oil himself or had someone do it) didn't put enough oil in the car. You can setup and build a motor all you want, but if it runs at high RPMS with no/low oil, something's going to give. We've all made mistakes. Were I the OP, I would first go here (even though the car isn't a Terminator, most of this still applies):</p><p><a href="https://stangshiftergaskets.com/2003_2004faqs.htm" target="_blank">https://stangshiftergaskets.com/2003_2004faqs.htm</a></p><p></p><p>I'd build up the IRS with an FTBR kit. Google has more information about upgrading the IRS than anyone is willing to type in this thread:</p><p><a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=upgrade+terminator+irs&oq=upgrade+terminator+irs&aqs=chrome..69i57.4083j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8" target="_blank">https://www.google.com/search?q=upgrade+terminator+irs&oq=upgrade+terminator+irs&aqs=chrome..69i57.4083j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8</a></p><p></p><p>Don't forget to get low profile bolts for the top mounting points of the IRS and grade 8 9/16" bolts for the lower mounting points. (check post #14 in this link: <a href="https://www.svtperformance.com/forums/threads/14mm-irs-bolt-question.573657/" target="_blank">https://www.svtperformance.com/forums/threads/14mm-irs-bolt-question.573657/</a> )</p><p></p><p>It sounds like you'd rather build the car up mostly between you and your uncle rather than take it to a shop, which is awesome. Just be willing to search this site and ask questions and you'll find all of the information you could have ever wanted. <strong>Does the car have an Eaton swap or an engine swap? Is it still a 2v? Does it have the Terminator forged internals?</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p>E85 vs pump is your decision. I think it's better/safer than pump gas, personally. If you decide to stick with 93 octane fuel, you'll save yourself a lot of headache by setting your power goals closer to 600hp. Just my opinion. </p><p></p><p></p><p>You don't want to be pulling this motor again soon. Listen to this guy. If your uncle is knowledgable, great. Do you have a lot of experience working with cars yourself?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="speedoflife, post: 15551636, member: 153267"] Not trying to be a jerk to the OP or to you, but the motor was blown because someone (I don't know if OP changed the oil himself or had someone do it) didn't put enough oil in the car. You can setup and build a motor all you want, but if it runs at high RPMS with no/low oil, something's going to give. We've all made mistakes. Were I the OP, I would first go here (even though the car isn't a Terminator, most of this still applies): [URL]https://stangshiftergaskets.com/2003_2004faqs.htm[/URL] I'd build up the IRS with an FTBR kit. Google has more information about upgrading the IRS than anyone is willing to type in this thread: [URL]https://www.google.com/search?q=upgrade+terminator+irs&oq=upgrade+terminator+irs&aqs=chrome..69i57.4083j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8[/URL] Don't forget to get low profile bolts for the top mounting points of the IRS and grade 8 9/16" bolts for the lower mounting points. (check post #14 in this link: [URL]https://www.svtperformance.com/forums/threads/14mm-irs-bolt-question.573657/[/URL] ) It sounds like you'd rather build the car up mostly between you and your uncle rather than take it to a shop, which is awesome. Just be willing to search this site and ask questions and you'll find all of the information you could have ever wanted. [B]Does the car have an Eaton swap or an engine swap? Is it still a 2v? Does it have the Terminator forged internals? [/B] E85 vs pump is your decision. I think it's better/safer than pump gas, personally. If you decide to stick with 93 octane fuel, you'll save yourself a lot of headache by setting your power goals closer to 600hp. Just my opinion. You don't want to be pulling this motor again soon. Listen to this guy. If your uncle is knowledgable, great. Do you have a lot of experience working with cars yourself? [/QUOTE]
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