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Which GT500 Is Best For Me? 07-09 / 10 / 11-12 / 13-14
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<blockquote data-quote="Catmonkey" data-source="post: 16113969" data-attributes="member: 124025"><p>I just bought a new bare 5.8 block and had it built with good internals. Only difference between it and a 5.4 is it has provisions for the oil squirters (mine are blocked off) and have an extra hole in the deck for each cylinder for a tiny coolant passage that goes up to between the exhaust valves. I understand the earlier heads can be drilled for it, but I didn't go that route. The aluminum blocks have gone up a lot in price since I did mine (early 2013). I still have my 5.4 block in storage and if I ever did build it, I would install sleeves with the intent to punch it out to the 3.68" bore. The 5.8 had specific rods for the pistons in the 13-14, but most aftermarket pistons can use the earlier or later rods. No one makes a specific aftermarket 5.8 billet rod, but an additional machining operation could be performed to use factory 13-14 pistons. JDM sells a Manley rod in that configuration. </p><p></p><p>Now if you're going after big power with a lot of boost, the spacing between the cylinders on the larger bore may not be that desirable. But there are quite a few 4 digit hp cars running this configuration without any problems. </p><p></p><p>Personally, I have several 13-14 components that were just bolt ons, some of which bolted on easier than others. They are:</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">13-14 intercooler (more airflow)<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">13-14 intercooler pump (more volume)<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">13-14 front and rear brakes and rotors</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">13-14 clutch master cylinder (larger diameter bore)<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">13-14 transmission (different 1st and 2nd ratios)<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">13-14 driveshaft (had a DSS carbon fiber, but not compatible with the 13-14 transmission flange)<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">13-14 tail lights</li> </ul><p>Essentially anything else that has been replaced is aftermarket. That's a bit longer list. Someone has even figured out how to retrofit the 13-14 gauges and launch control features, and while the gauges would look cool, mine are functional, and I'm not overwhelmed by all the other features that would compel me to attempt that modification.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Catmonkey, post: 16113969, member: 124025"] I just bought a new bare 5.8 block and had it built with good internals. Only difference between it and a 5.4 is it has provisions for the oil squirters (mine are blocked off) and have an extra hole in the deck for each cylinder for a tiny coolant passage that goes up to between the exhaust valves. I understand the earlier heads can be drilled for it, but I didn't go that route. The aluminum blocks have gone up a lot in price since I did mine (early 2013). I still have my 5.4 block in storage and if I ever did build it, I would install sleeves with the intent to punch it out to the 3.68" bore. The 5.8 had specific rods for the pistons in the 13-14, but most aftermarket pistons can use the earlier or later rods. No one makes a specific aftermarket 5.8 billet rod, but an additional machining operation could be performed to use factory 13-14 pistons. JDM sells a Manley rod in that configuration. Now if you're going after big power with a lot of boost, the spacing between the cylinders on the larger bore may not be that desirable. But there are quite a few 4 digit hp cars running this configuration without any problems. Personally, I have several 13-14 components that were just bolt ons, some of which bolted on easier than others. They are: [LIST] [*]13-14 intercooler (more airflow) [*]13-14 intercooler pump (more volume) [*]13-14 front and rear brakes and rotors [*]13-14 clutch master cylinder (larger diameter bore) [*]13-14 transmission (different 1st and 2nd ratios) [*]13-14 driveshaft (had a DSS carbon fiber, but not compatible with the 13-14 transmission flange) [*]13-14 tail lights [/LIST] Essentially anything else that has been replaced is aftermarket. That's a bit longer list. Someone has even figured out how to retrofit the 13-14 gauges and launch control features, and while the gauges would look cool, mine are functional, and I'm not overwhelmed by all the other features that would compel me to attempt that modification. [/QUOTE]
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