Build a Lightning Engine - What Block?

[rlearp]

I'm wanting to build up a long block for my Lightning. What year core 5.4L motor should I select and are there any major differences in years that I should avoid?

I'm figuring I would like to just get a 5.4L Triton motor from a vehicle, get it down to a Long block state, and once built swap over the Lightning specific pieces. I'd be using new rods for sure and new pistons, maybe a new crank if the normal 5.4L engines have poor cranks. Might be interested in trying some TFS heads if they will work, anyone know much about these?

Thanks!

Ron

 

[bgstew6]

03+ NVH would be by block of choice...

 

[lightninmike]

what he said and the stock crank is more than you will ever need

 

[RIDE THE]

^^^

What they said.

 

[rlearp]

Anyone know anything about the front covers and oil pans? Are they the same configurations on say a 5.4L F150 as the Lightning?

Thanks,
Ron

 

[RIDE THE]

Oil pan, yes.

Front cover, no. It is actually off an E series van with a 5.4 in it.

 

[rlearp]

How about AC compressors, alternator, etc? Similar to a E150 van?

 

[svtnosrt]

So any front cover won't work ...I have a front covet off a f250 that had a triton 5.4 and I looks exactly the same .....am I missing something here

 

[Prariedog]

2014 gt500 5.8 block