build thread for 2003 Mach1 5.0 stroker

[wikdlx]

the shortblock is assembled and has been shipped. More updates and pics to come

 

[MachJoe]

Sub'd! can't wait to see the outcome

 

[BUZZN]

any updates?

 

[wikdlx]

the shortblock arrived yesterday along with an assortment of gaskets and bolts.
The cams are in the mail and due any day now according to MMR.

Now I need to get a timing chain kit here along with all of the bolts for that too. Hopefully we get it assembled in April for a May/June install.

 

[jevans]

Nice build project...

 

[wikdlx]

assemble in progress. more pics to come

 

[bleedingfordblu]

well how about seme updates

 

[wikdlx]

 

[wikdlx]

all I'm missing is the clutch and fuel system

 

[Roots-type]

Love the cam covers.

 

[wikdlx]

slow progress, but added a few more pieces. the MMR cooling head mod is a very nice piece

 

[wikdlx]

the front of engine pic was taken before I painted the block and valley area

 

[wikdlx]

swapped the vortech intercooler for a bigger one, 3" inlet and outler, we stepped up the outlet piping to 3.5" and went with a blow thru MAF, we had to notch the bumper support for clearance

 

[wikdlx]

I'll have th outlet pics next weekend, I will be getting all of the piping powder coated gloss black.

I know this thread is old, Ive had other projects that took priority over this one, plus family time

 

[wikdlx]

I did add the terminator front bumper, it still needs paint and I'm not sure if I'm keeping it or the stock one

 

[silver03svt]

You will get more airflow into the intercooler with the Terminator bumper.

 

[SuperMach1]

What intercooler did you go with? Part #?

 

[steve78]

I'm in the process of having a new engine built for my Mach 1 myself. My mechanic suggested the 4.6L Romeo iron block that can handle 900hp at the crank. I'm just curious, why did you pick the 5.0 stroker for your build over the 4.6? I really wanted to go with the Boss 302 for my build but my mechanic said that the walls are to thin for forced induction since I'm going to have a Vortech supercharger installed with it at 15lbs of boost.

 

[Dustycausby86]

You wouldn't still have the stock crank would you

 

[steve78]

Me? Yes I still have the stock crank