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2014 GT 500 Catastrophic Engine Failure: Next Steps? Thoughts?
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<blockquote data-quote="Mulholland Man" data-source="post: 16501673" data-attributes="member: 191905"><p>Thank you guys for your comments and continued interest in the saga. I have been completely without a car now for a couple months since it happened. I decided NOT TO SELL the car but wait, save and rebuild. I am planning on having L&M build a new small block for me (sleeved). Price tag on that is around 17.5k (Fiorged Diamond Pistons, Manley I beam Forged rods, Forged Steel CobraJet Crank, ARP Studs, etc.-- you know the package- its on their website for those that don't). Rated at 1500 HP capable. I don't plan to run it past 850 WHP in the future but I figure if I'm going to reubild it I might as well build it proper. Hoping that I will only have to clean up the heads but may need to replace them depending upon condition. Looking to find a shop in LA/Ventura/OC that can take a take off the heads and give me an opinion on their viability and to PRICE THE BUILD overall. If ANY of you have any solid shops here in So Cal that know this engine and are straight shooters, I would be most appreciative. Anyway, from what I'm told the cost of head rebuild could be anywhere from 2500 to 6500 depending if heads are ok. Also looking to replace stock TVS blower with Kenne Belle. Would like to run lower boost levels to move same amount air, and put less stress & heat on engine and give myself more room to grow in the future. KB Blowers are pretty much the only non centrifigal blowers that CA Carb approved, and they look pretty righteous. Cost of new Blower, Elbow, TB, CAI & Air Filter (Entire System) is around 5.5 to 6.5k depnending upon size. So anyway. Looking at a 30k + build and I don't have it right now to spend. I figure it should take me around 2-3 years to save up for and plan this build. Still need a Daily though and don't want to spend more than 300 to 350 mo. on it (so that I can save up to the build). Was originally thinking I'd just get a Cheap truck or car to slop around in bu the THING IS, once you have driven a shelby for several years, its so damned hard to contemplate driving around in some junker for a period of years, LOL. That's the hardest part, not being able to enjoy the car on a daily basis. For those who own these cars, you know, its just Freedom and bliss. When Things get stressful or tough, I just jump in that car and let her eat. Not being able to do that anymore could lead a man to drink! LOL. Yup. Hardest part is just waxing and detailing her in the driveway each weekend while my neighbors watch me, scractching their heads like I have full only lost it!! Like some guy who refuses to burry his dead cat but just keeps petting and talking to it, LOL. Anyway, to all of you on the road, enjoy it and take great care of your rides. I'll see you back on the road soon enough.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mulholland Man, post: 16501673, member: 191905"] Thank you guys for your comments and continued interest in the saga. I have been completely without a car now for a couple months since it happened. I decided NOT TO SELL the car but wait, save and rebuild. I am planning on having L&M build a new small block for me (sleeved). Price tag on that is around 17.5k (Fiorged Diamond Pistons, Manley I beam Forged rods, Forged Steel CobraJet Crank, ARP Studs, etc.-- you know the package- its on their website for those that don't). Rated at 1500 HP capable. I don't plan to run it past 850 WHP in the future but I figure if I'm going to reubild it I might as well build it proper. Hoping that I will only have to clean up the heads but may need to replace them depending upon condition. Looking to find a shop in LA/Ventura/OC that can take a take off the heads and give me an opinion on their viability and to PRICE THE BUILD overall. If ANY of you have any solid shops here in So Cal that know this engine and are straight shooters, I would be most appreciative. Anyway, from what I'm told the cost of head rebuild could be anywhere from 2500 to 6500 depending if heads are ok. Also looking to replace stock TVS blower with Kenne Belle. Would like to run lower boost levels to move same amount air, and put less stress & heat on engine and give myself more room to grow in the future. KB Blowers are pretty much the only non centrifigal blowers that CA Carb approved, and they look pretty righteous. Cost of new Blower, Elbow, TB, CAI & Air Filter (Entire System) is around 5.5 to 6.5k depnending upon size. So anyway. Looking at a 30k + build and I don't have it right now to spend. I figure it should take me around 2-3 years to save up for and plan this build. Still need a Daily though and don't want to spend more than 300 to 350 mo. on it (so that I can save up to the build). Was originally thinking I'd just get a Cheap truck or car to slop around in bu the THING IS, once you have driven a shelby for several years, its so damned hard to contemplate driving around in some junker for a period of years, LOL. That's the hardest part, not being able to enjoy the car on a daily basis. For those who own these cars, you know, its just Freedom and bliss. When Things get stressful or tough, I just jump in that car and let her eat. Not being able to do that anymore could lead a man to drink! LOL. Yup. Hardest part is just waxing and detailing her in the driveway each weekend while my neighbors watch me, scractching their heads like I have full only lost it!! Like some guy who refuses to burry his dead cat but just keeps petting and talking to it, LOL. Anyway, to all of you on the road, enjoy it and take great care of your rides. I'll see you back on the road soon enough. [/QUOTE]
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