My new 5.4 Aluminum engine is up & running

[chillfactor]

I am not sure if Jim has released the official pricing yet, so I am not sure what they are going to be. I got the 2 vavle and Vinnie gets the 4 valve, and that should be a Monster. Be careful about buying just an Aluminum block as there are many changes you will have to make. Before you buy check with JimIII for all you got to do, and it might be easier to buy one that is setup for our engines.

 

[SID297]

Definatly call JimIII if you're thinking of doing this. Using the GT block is not a simple bolt in.

 

[Fade 2 Black]

The World block should be ready to go if they ever get them to market. I had heard that they weren't ready as promised and they are very pricey-@ 4500 for just the block.

 

[Mo Boost]

how much did that block cost?, if u dont mind me asking.

If we have to ask, it's one of those "Call for Pricing" deals. :-D

Ford Racing sells the cast iron block for a quarter of what the 5.4l GT block goes for, listing the price for the aluminum block at about US$2,000.

I've been planning this myself, looking at Crower or Lunati cams and ported heads. The GT block is dry-sump oiling, so the lube system is different, and the motor mounts have to be monkeyed with.
I'm thinking of staying with the iron block and just going from there, looking for a modified street version of the "Fridge" Lightning that was featured in the MM&FF Truck articles.

I have to get out of Iraq first, though. :fm:

 

[chillfactor]

Man you keep your head down and bring yourself back here in one piece. There are many options to choose from and I think now that the engine programs are moving forward we will see alot of changes in the future.

 

[Jesse@MBRP]

If I had your money I'd burn mine.

 

[chillfactor]

It's Christmas.....you know that everyone over spends.......... :rolling:

 

[chillfactor]

Picked up a couple of picture from JimIII/Vinnie

 

[]UBC[ CCC]

NOOOOOOOOOO, not the old red-x ploy :cryying:

 

[00SVT]

Were are the pictures at? That thing sounds like it's a beast. Can't wait to see what it lays down at the dyno vs. your old motor.

 

[chillfactor]

Sorry let me try again

 

[Thunder Bolt]

I can post them if you email them to me. [email protected]

 

[Billy@MSX]

Do you know how jdm is getting past having no starter provision in the block due to the gt having the starter in the bellhousing. Machining provision in the block or custom bracket ??

 

[Sinister04L]

Good deal Mike! I can't wait to see this thing in person.

 

[booger]

Do you know how jdm is getting past having no starter provision in the block due to the gt having the starter in the bellhousing. Machining provision in the block or custom bracket ??

The casting is there but it has too be cut out so its a bolt on.The real trick was making it wet sump.JDM kicks a$$