Aluminator/Kenne Bell build - Almost done!

[TR03Mach1]

Since it's inception a few weeks ago, my decision to build up my '03 Mach 1 with a new FRPP Aluminator motor and Kenne Bell blower, the project is now only a few days away from completion!

The motor is the 8.5:1CR long block, and along with the KB blower, has Kooks long tubes, billet fuel rails, 60# injectors, and Ford GT twin in-tank fuel pumps, with billet hat, and -6AN stainless fuel lines. In addition to the motor/blower combo, I've installed a SPEC Stage 2+ clutch kit, FRPP aluminum driveshaft, and FRPP 3.73 gears, Eaton posi unit, and Moser 31 spline axles.

I can't wait to get this thing out of the shop and back prowling the streets!!

 

[s|ck]

Damn that thing is gonna be insane :thumbsup:

 

[03DSGMACH]

insane indeed.

 

[scotmach]

Looks good but why the blue valve covers with a red car? Your stock 03 black ones would have looked better.

 

[TR03Mach1]

Looks good but why the blue valve covers with a red car? Your stock 03 black ones would have looked better.

Looks are totally subjective! Originally, I was going to keep my black valve covers, but when I saw the contrast provided by the blue ones, and the fact that I'm very old school Ford power anyway, I miss not seeing Ford Blue under the hood, so I decided to leave the blue ones. Back in the day, all Ford engines were blue, regardless of the color of the car.

 

[bullitt784]

awesome. wish i had that kind of money!

 

[ponygt65]

Looks are totally subjective! Originally, I was going to keep my black valve covers, but when I saw the contrast provided by the blue ones, and the fact that I'm very old school Ford power anyway, I miss not seeing Ford Blue under the hood, so I decided to leave the blue ones. Back in the day, all Ford engines were blue, regardless of the color of the car.

Very NICE setup!!

 

[ponyboyisaac]

awsome man, we need vids when your all done!

 

[SID297]

Great looking project.:beer:

 

[cobrasvtcoupe25]

Very Nice :rockon:

+1 on the vids!

 

[Blk04L]

Can't wait to see it finished.

 

[EVO-lution]

Damn dude i envy you. im trying to finish my exhaust and you're finishing a bult KB'ed motor lmao. awesome build and i can wait to see the finished product.

 

[scotts99snake]

Man, you are into Swervo territory with that setup. Very nice. I am anxious to see it finished!!

 

[OrangeMach23]

Looks are totally subjective! Originally, I was going to keep my black valve covers, but when I saw the contrast provided by the blue ones, and the fact that I'm very old school Ford power anyway, I miss not seeing Ford Blue under the hood, so I decided to leave the blue ones. Back in the day, all Ford engines were blue, regardless of the color of the car.

Very nice man can't wait to see your numbers! :beer:
Ok I was wondering about leaving the covers blues as well, but you explained your reasoning behind it! :rockon:

 

[1slow4v]

Very nice man, let me know how that Aluminator does. I was considering it for myself, but I have heard some horror stories. Good luck finishing the build, and I love the blue valve covers.

 

[LuDamiKE81]

I like the valve covers. Nice work.

 

[03DSGMACH]

man cant wait to see pics and definitley a video when it's done.

 

[TR03Mach1]

Very nice man, let me know how that Aluminator does. I was considering it for myself, but I have heard some horror stories. Good luck finishing the build, and I love the blue valve covers.

Actually, I found out during the installation process from the Ford Performance Group techs, that this is a revised casting motor from the middle/end of summer 2008 that addresses the issues with the crank pulley/balancer rubbing on the timing cover.

 

[TR03Mach1]

Just got a call that the car is complete and about to be strapped to the dyno for the final tuning before I get to bring it home! I'm headed up to the shop tomorrow (11/26) to witness the tuning and drive her home! Happy Thanksgiving to me!!:banana:

 

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Just got a call that the car is complete and about to be strapped to the dyno for the final tuning before I get to bring it home! I'm headed up to the shop tomorrow (11/26) to witness the tuning and drive her home! Happy Thanksgiving to me!!:banana:

that's great news man! can't wait to see the new numbers and hopefully some vids! :beer: