What's up guys... how much does it cost to get forged internals and a forged bottom end ..? Is this something where I can buy the parts and put them in with my brother in law whose a mechanic ?

 

Best place and prices. Modmaxracing.com

 

Forged internals will depend on how high end you are willing to go AND what your applications you will be running the motor through. I know the stock internals and bottom end (except injectors and fuel pump) on the S197 GT's are good to 470 or so rwhp.

I have priced stroker kits for my 4.6L for $2700 that includes all forged bottom end components. I have also priced just forged pistons for $1300+ alone! You should map out a plan and bounce ideas off of other members asking their successes, likes, and dislikes.

TBone is also a wealth of info. He doesn't know EVERYTHING but he is a bit of an encyclopedia on engine builds for these cars. I seek his advice on just about anything.. Except in the forced induction debate. His views are stone age in that arena.

 

Thanks for the kind words .

And I don't put rice in my mustang like you plan too

 

I also know what a blower is for, especially when she's THAT talented and doesn't require her usual fee for services performed.

Keep your ancient supercharged technology. It only makes sense you would be obsessed with those because of them being used so heavily during prohibition.. In 1920 to 1933!!!! Maybe there's a reason turbos are run in the concept class on the GT Circuit?

 

Dude. Turbos didn't come out last year. Supercharger concept was from 1885 and turbo was 1905. You didnt discover anything new. Just harder to tune all the factors that go into running a turbo set up. Hurry up and turbo your car so we can start betting on when it blows up.

 

I'll get right on that and thanks for the history lesson Al!

 

 

:big bag:

 

what are your hp goals? are you planning on going over what the stock motor will handle?

 

Lmao that's hilarious

 

Lol **** I didn't expect such a debate... I plan to go over 500hp down the road.. I honesty don't know what im doing yet im stopping at cams for now and dressing up the body ... im looking into engine swap or the Saleen 302 kit too so lol really I don't know.. I was just wondering the price of froged internals and bottom end because I usually get mixed reviews

 

500 rwhp will definitely need the forged bottom but it is spendy to get there!, Why swap the motor if it's not absolutely necessary? Are you going supercharged or turbo?

 

If I stroke the motor using brenspeeds stage 2 Saleen kit I will be at 400 hp at the flywheel plus with all my bolt ons I figure an extra 50-75 hp at the flywheel... and I may be fine with just that plus ill slap that 5.0 badge on the car ... I do 12.95 at the track and if im at mid or high 11's after the stroker kit and left it open still for a supercharger awhile down the road then I would like that option

 

Sounds awesome and hopefully you can get to your goal without losing sight of the prize. You are going to modify the suspension at the same time to handle that awesome amount of rwhp, right?

 

you will be okay until the SC, you should be able to go to about 510-520 to the crank.

 

I've read that stock internals on the S197's can handle 425rwhp without any issues but will require a boost-a-pump, duel fuel pump, and 60lb injectors? Is that incorrect info iyo?

 

Thanks dude..Just need sway bars and adjustable lca I have sports springs shocks struts and lca already

 

Sounds awesome .. probably about the time I will be able yo afford everything ... I may have a new engine who know s but now I have this thread to refer back too.. im at 42k miles now soo.. thanks everyone for all the feedback

 

Don't forget the panhard or watts link with a possible set of C&C plates, bushings, and alignment. When the handling comes together it seriously feels like a new car and then you wan to tear through the turns more and more! Is 500hp your end goal cuz once you get addicted to forced induction, you may want to keep going for more and more and more!!!