Sorry to hear about that happening, definitely not a good idea shifting at 7k with that power level. Mind if ask who tuned your GT500 and how many miles are on it and what fuel you use.Welp! I'll add some sauce to this post. My 2014 went "boom" 2 weeks ago. Completely my fault for letting my ego get the best of me for 1 and for not taking care of my maintenance updates for 2....
2014 w/45,000 miles on the odo
Full Bolt on (TB, CAI, 2.5pulley, LTH, Xpipe, Cat Delete, Tune...)
Dyno 700rwhp
Was playing around on the highway
Did a pull, 60mph in 3rd, and shifted at 7K
Shifted into 4th and the engine lost it
Smoke seen out my rear view mirror
Engine shut off
I rolled to the exit and into a parking lot with a trail of oil (
Towed it to my performance shop and was told something (cant remember) shot out the side of the block.
After discussing the re-build plan, I was told the following parts would provide a stronger motor that was built for "racing" and would hold up better than the stock block/internals that I had.
I am interested to know what you think of the proposed list:
- Ford OEM 5.8L Engine Block
- Ford OEM Crankshaft
- Diamond Pistons
- Manley H Beam Rods
- King Racing Rod and Main Bearings
- ARP Main Studs, Head Studs, Side Bolts
- Cometic Head Gaskets
- Machine Shop Services:
Balance Rotating Assembly
Torque Plate Hone Cylinders
Deck Cylinder Heads
- Removal and Disassembly of Engine
- Blueprint and Assembly of Short Block
- Assembly and Installation of Engine
- Ford OEM Oil Pickup Tube and Oil Cooler
- Break In Oil
Your engine rebuild looks good, have you pulled the cylinder heads to see if they got damaged? I know sometimes that happens, but hopefully all is good. I'd also add billet oil pump gears and a billet sprocket, also upgrad your chain guides. Since you're building the engine, might as well do everything at once.