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<blockquote data-quote="Ryushin" data-source="post: 6541478" data-attributes="member: 38551"><p>Well, after doing some more research, there are things I like about the Ford GT block and some things I don't like. I like that there are oil squirters and two injectors per cylinder. What I don't like is that the 5.4 achieves it's increased capacity by stroking. The bores are the same for the 4.6 and the 5.4. I think I'd rather have a freer revving engine that the 4.6 gives. I'm sure the Aluminator is lighter than the Ford GT block, but by how much I haven't been able to discover.</p><p></p><p>The thing is, I daily drive my cobra, so I would like to keep some low end torque that the supercharger gives me. Twin Turbo's seem to really only kick in after 2500 rpm. The 5.4 would give me the torque down low until the turbo's spool. After doing a lot of reading I don't think a compound boost is the best of both worlds. I think either twin-screw or turbo, depending on where I want my power band.</p><p></p><p>I figure I'll need about 800-850 crank HP to get to 215-225 mph. Even though I'm driving an aerodynamic brick. I still think turbo's are the best way to get me there. Maybe I can have the best of both worlds. Go with smaller turbos that will spool better for daily driving and around 550-600 rwhp, and larger turbo's when I want to go to the salt flats.</p><p></p><p>Maybe the Aluminator is the better choice for my application. Is there anyway to add oil squirters to the 4.6. Doesn't DSS make some kind of bracket that will keep the Aluminator's mains from wandering about when I make more than 700 HP?</p><p></p><p>The aluminum block should be easier to cool than an iron block. Turbo's won't put so much stress on the engine as a SC would to achieve the same boost/hp level. I figure I have about 12-15K to dump into a engine and another 8-12K to fix my fuel/cooling/aerodynamic/suspension issues.</p><p></p><p>I'd like to to run on the salt flats without any artificial cooling such as using ice. If I can build an engine that can stay cool enough for that, the unlimited class of SSC should be within reach.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ryushin, post: 6541478, member: 38551"] Well, after doing some more research, there are things I like about the Ford GT block and some things I don't like. I like that there are oil squirters and two injectors per cylinder. What I don't like is that the 5.4 achieves it's increased capacity by stroking. The bores are the same for the 4.6 and the 5.4. I think I'd rather have a freer revving engine that the 4.6 gives. I'm sure the Aluminator is lighter than the Ford GT block, but by how much I haven't been able to discover. The thing is, I daily drive my cobra, so I would like to keep some low end torque that the supercharger gives me. Twin Turbo's seem to really only kick in after 2500 rpm. The 5.4 would give me the torque down low until the turbo's spool. After doing a lot of reading I don't think a compound boost is the best of both worlds. I think either twin-screw or turbo, depending on where I want my power band. I figure I'll need about 800-850 crank HP to get to 215-225 mph. Even though I'm driving an aerodynamic brick. I still think turbo's are the best way to get me there. Maybe I can have the best of both worlds. Go with smaller turbos that will spool better for daily driving and around 550-600 rwhp, and larger turbo's when I want to go to the salt flats. Maybe the Aluminator is the better choice for my application. Is there anyway to add oil squirters to the 4.6. Doesn't DSS make some kind of bracket that will keep the Aluminator's mains from wandering about when I make more than 700 HP? The aluminum block should be easier to cool than an iron block. Turbo's won't put so much stress on the engine as a SC would to achieve the same boost/hp level. I figure I have about 12-15K to dump into a engine and another 8-12K to fix my fuel/cooling/aerodynamic/suspension issues. I'd like to to run on the salt flats without any artificial cooling such as using ice. If I can build an engine that can stay cool enough for that, the unlimited class of SSC should be within reach. [/QUOTE]
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