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SVTPerformance's Chain of Restaurants
The Blower Bistro
5.4 Rebuild: new built short block or upgrade mine?
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<blockquote data-quote="speedy2012" data-source="post: 16403771" data-attributes="member: 195587"><p>Hey guys , I've read a few posts on guys who have engine issues inquiring about rebuilds . Sorry if this has been completely covered already .</p><p>I have a 2012 GT500 with the 5.4 - upgraded supercharger ( VMP Gen 2 R ) , injectors , headers , Dual fan H/E , boost pump , 1050 ID , and some other things .</p><p>Engine is running well ( fingers crossed ) , but I really want to upgrade the rotating internals BEFORE something catastrophic happens .</p><p>I see upgrade kits on various sites ( rods , pistons , Cobra Jet crank , etc ) for like $3,500 & up ,and was wondering if there is one over any other recommended .</p><p>I'm looking more for strength than huge HP gains - but of course a little more power wouldn't be bad . I'm currently just over 700 at the wheels - about 20 lbs of boost , on E85 .</p><p></p><p>If I wind up around 800 or so with a really strong bottom end , that's great .Not planning on tracking the car much if at all .</p><p></p><p>My question is - is it almost cheaper to buy a completely built short block - I see they are going for around 12- 13 $K - of course then you have shipping cost plus install $$ ....</p><p></p><p>I would think just having my short block rebuilt with the forged internals - plus engine removal and install should be cheaper ?</p><p></p><p>Of course then there are the other questions . like should I really go with the upgraded timing chain guides and other parts - 8mm to 10 mm , or is that really not necessary , does the block have to be sleeved , etc ?I guess there is almost an endless list of potential upgrades - just wondering which ones are really important ...</p><p></p><p>I would upgrade the oil pump gears .</p><p></p><p>I have a really good tuner , but don't think he does the engine stuff .</p><p></p><p>I live in the NY/ Long Island area .</p><p></p><p>Would like to try to get this done for under $15K or so - don't know if that is realistic ....</p><p></p><p>Thanks in advance for any input .</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="speedy2012, post: 16403771, member: 195587"] Hey guys , I've read a few posts on guys who have engine issues inquiring about rebuilds . Sorry if this has been completely covered already . I have a 2012 GT500 with the 5.4 - upgraded supercharger ( VMP Gen 2 R ) , injectors , headers , Dual fan H/E , boost pump , 1050 ID , and some other things . Engine is running well ( fingers crossed ) , but I really want to upgrade the rotating internals BEFORE something catastrophic happens . I see upgrade kits on various sites ( rods , pistons , Cobra Jet crank , etc ) for like $3,500 & up ,and was wondering if there is one over any other recommended . I'm looking more for strength than huge HP gains - but of course a little more power wouldn't be bad . I'm currently just over 700 at the wheels - about 20 lbs of boost , on E85 . If I wind up around 800 or so with a really strong bottom end , that's great .Not planning on tracking the car much if at all . My question is - is it almost cheaper to buy a completely built short block - I see they are going for around 12- 13 $K - of course then you have shipping cost plus install $$ .... I would think just having my short block rebuilt with the forged internals - plus engine removal and install should be cheaper ? Of course then there are the other questions . like should I really go with the upgraded timing chain guides and other parts - 8mm to 10 mm , or is that really not necessary , does the block have to be sleeved , etc ?I guess there is almost an endless list of potential upgrades - just wondering which ones are really important ... I would upgrade the oil pump gears . I have a really good tuner , but don't think he does the engine stuff . I live in the NY/ Long Island area . Would like to try to get this done for under $15K or so - don't know if that is realistic .... Thanks in advance for any input . [/QUOTE]
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