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<blockquote data-quote="broke7" data-source="post: 15065499" data-attributes="member: 9457"><p>These would be on my "to do" list....and I'm on engine #3. One was the stock, two was a used shortblock I got screwed on with a cracked piston, 3rd was an MMR shortblock, wont go there.... I built my own this time.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Pistons 9:1 is a good middle road for boost, and octane choice</p><p>Headstuds ARP 2000 preferred</p><p>Felpro 1141 L/R headgaskets, high performance version of stockers</p><p>Stock rods, crank are good for 99% of people even at serious power</p><p>ARP Main studs</p><p>Stock rod bolts are ARP 8740 material, one step below 2000, I run my stockers in my 800HP setup, no issues. </p><p>You can reuse bearing, but that isnt my style, so go new. </p><p></p><p></p><p>If you can find a teksid, or WAP block this is the time to do it!! quick 70-85lbs weight savings. This will change some small things like bearing choice, and hardware, but otherwise its a 100% swap. </p><p></p><p>Mine had seen a rough life, so I choice to install a whole new timing set from FRPP, excellent value for what you get. Gears, chains, bolts, tensioners, the works, ford did an amazing job. </p><p></p><p></p><p>On to improvements that Ford fell short on...</p><p></p><p>Stock main tensioners are plastic unless its a reman motor, upgrade to early 4v Cobra metals, direct bolt on</p><p></p><p>Upgrade oil pump, either a stock pump with TSS gears, or Melling Pump, I run a melling with no issues</p><p></p><p></p><p>There are a multitude of crank snout related failures if you choose to go bigger blower down the road, I chose to stud my crank with a 9/16th crank stud, I use a Metco lower on mine. </p><p></p><p></p><p>Have the heads gone over for good measure. If you ever planned on cams this is a good time to do them. I would suggest as a budget combo picking up a set of 96-98 Cobra intake cams, even the 99/01's were feisty, proven 15-20HP and straight drop in, no spring or retainer upgrade. If you decide to upgrade springs try to find the Tooley Racing springs, you can use stock retainers with them. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Good Luck, keep us posted.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="broke7, post: 15065499, member: 9457"] These would be on my "to do" list....and I'm on engine #3. One was the stock, two was a used shortblock I got screwed on with a cracked piston, 3rd was an MMR shortblock, wont go there.... I built my own this time. Pistons 9:1 is a good middle road for boost, and octane choice Headstuds ARP 2000 preferred Felpro 1141 L/R headgaskets, high performance version of stockers Stock rods, crank are good for 99% of people even at serious power ARP Main studs Stock rod bolts are ARP 8740 material, one step below 2000, I run my stockers in my 800HP setup, no issues. You can reuse bearing, but that isnt my style, so go new. If you can find a teksid, or WAP block this is the time to do it!! quick 70-85lbs weight savings. This will change some small things like bearing choice, and hardware, but otherwise its a 100% swap. Mine had seen a rough life, so I choice to install a whole new timing set from FRPP, excellent value for what you get. Gears, chains, bolts, tensioners, the works, ford did an amazing job. On to improvements that Ford fell short on... Stock main tensioners are plastic unless its a reman motor, upgrade to early 4v Cobra metals, direct bolt on Upgrade oil pump, either a stock pump with TSS gears, or Melling Pump, I run a melling with no issues There are a multitude of crank snout related failures if you choose to go bigger blower down the road, I chose to stud my crank with a 9/16th crank stud, I use a Metco lower on mine. Have the heads gone over for good measure. If you ever planned on cams this is a good time to do them. I would suggest as a budget combo picking up a set of 96-98 Cobra intake cams, even the 99/01's were feisty, proven 15-20HP and straight drop in, no spring or retainer upgrade. If you decide to upgrade springs try to find the Tooley Racing springs, you can use stock retainers with them. Good Luck, keep us posted. [/QUOTE]
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