Project 700+ WHP

[dsmith658]

I have decided to kick it up a notch and try to get some more out of my setup.

Here's my current setup:
Roush RS3
Phase 3 (BAP + 80mm Pulley + Roush CAI)
Revan Dual Fan HE
AEM Meth Injection (Not tuned for meth, just adding a little as a safety factor. Back to back hot dyno runs did show a 50HP gain with just 50/50 mix)

Here is what I have bought for the project so far:
ID1000s
75mm Pulley
11:1 Aluminator
SW Catted Long Tubes
JLT 123 CAI

Does anybody have some suggestions for other things to add outside of driveline which I will be addressing seperately?

 

[weather man]

Good headers with true 3" H or X pipe dual exhaust all the way back.

 

[dsmith658]

Good headers with true 3" H or X pipe dual exhaust all the way back.

The stainless works LT setup is 1 7/8". Will they not get the job done? They come with a 3" catted X.

 

[weather man]

The stainless works LT setup is 1 7/8". Will they not get the job done? They come with a 3" catted X.

The header should work fine, most don't run cats at that HP level. Bad things happen if they clog.

 

[roberts]

Should be fast!!! But need pics when parts come in!!!

 

[dsmith658]

Should be fast!!! But need pics when parts come in!!!

All these parts are sitting in the garage now. I'll update the thread when I get home from work.

Anybody got an idea if I need to do anything with the fuel system for this setup? Or will BAP and stocker get it done? I found conflicting results in my research.

 

[dsmith658]

Damn this place is quiet nowadays! Somebody would have at least jumped in to call me a dumb fuck by now! hah!

All these parts are sitting in the garage now. I'll update the thread when I get home from work.

Anybody got an idea if I need to do anything with the fuel system for this setup? Or will BAP and stocker get it done? I found conflicting results in my research.

 

[JUSTA3V]

Have you looked into the division X return systems? Lethal carries them. You will defiantly need to move some more fuel if you want to hit 700

 

[roberts]

Fore innovations. Best fuel place!

 

[weather man]

All these parts are sitting in the garage now. I'll update the thread when I get home from work.

Anybody got an idea if I need to do anything with the fuel system for this setup? Or will BAP and stocker get it done? I found conflicting results in my research.

BAP and stock pump would be at the very edge from what other guys have done. Dual DW200's and a BAP would get you there easy.

 

[Clipboard]

doesnt the stage 3 phase 3 already have the aluminator??

 

[dsmith658]

BAP and stock pump would be at the very edge from what other guys have done. Dual DW200's and a BAP would get you there easy.

Yeah that's generally what I have found as well. Better to get it in the safe zone before heading to the dyno.

doesnt the stage 3 phase 3 already have the aluminator??

No, it doesn't.

 

[dsmith658]

I have been kicking around the idea of letting Triangle Speed Shop do this motor swap, but I finally got some balls and got started.

First I put the car in the air, then got to work on the exhaust. Removing the stock H-pipe was a pain in the ass for me. I ended up breaking half the header flange bolts. The outside bolt on the passenger side can only be accessed from the top with a long extension. I pulled all the O2 sensors and left the in place. I could not get the driver side O2 even with the O2 removal tool. It just rounded off the O2. I guess He-Man did all the exhaust install with God's impact wrench. All I can say is I am glad this part is done.

Next I dropped the stock drive shaft and installed the 3.5" aluminum unit from FRPP. I doubt it will have any trouble handling the power.

At this point I removed the stock fan, and all the accessories from the motor. The only part that was really a pain in the ass was the AC compressor. The electronic assist power steering was in the way, and I could not remove the wiring harness bracket on the back of the unit. The only thing I could get on the back bolt of the AC compressor was a 1/4" with swivel. I broke it loose with that then inched it off with a wrench.

I pulled the blower and manifold off, and set everything to the side.

I bought some chains from the hardware store today and I attempt to pull this sucker tomorrow.

By the way keep your eyes on the for sale section for a 13k long block if you are in the market for a complete motor.

 

[weather man]

Getting work done!

 

[dsmith658]

So I got the bellhousing bolts out,and everything clear and ready to pull the motor when I found the cherry picker I bought is not up to the task. It's just a harbor freight one ton. The crane arm is about 16 inches too short. I tried to remove the inner bumper, but after removing all 8 bolts I found that it must be welded in.

Any ideas of a way out of this one? I would be willing to buy another cherry picker if anybody has a good suggestion.

 

[BruceH]

Harbor Freight has one that goes out longer. I don't recall what the model is but it's all I've used for my motor swaps. It's orange and white.

Are you still set on 700rwhp? I ask because the 5.0 blocks are known to break at that level. Maybe your Aluminator has the reinforced block?

So I got the bellhousing bolts out,and everything clear and ready to pull the motor when I found the cherry picker I bought is not up to the task. It's just a harbor freight one ton. The crane arm is about 16 inches too short. I tried to remove the inner bumper, but after removing all 8 bolts I found that it must be welded in.

Any ideas of a way out of this one? I would be willing to buy another cherry picker if anybody has a good suggestion.

 

[dsmith658]

Harbor Freight has one that goes out longer. I don't recall what the model is but it's all I've used for my motor swaps. It's orange and white.

Are you still set on 700rwhp? I ask because the 5.0 blocks are known to break at that level. Maybe your Aluminator has the reinforced block?

No reinforced block here as far as I know. I didn't know about the issue with these blocks breaking. I'll have to investigate more on that. I thought I wa fairly safe to 800 rwhp.

I will say this thing probably won't see the strip but a few times a year. I am pretty easy on the hardware in general.

Thanks for the info on the other harbor freight picker. There is a 2 ton version there I'll measure it up and see if I think it will work.

 

[cb900f]

So I got the bellhousing bolts out,and everything clear and ready to pull the motor when I found the cherry picker I bought is not up to the task. It's just a harbor freight one ton. The crane arm is about 16 inches too short. I tried to remove the inner bumper, but after removing all 8 bolts I found that it must be welded in.

Any ideas of a way out of this one? I would be willing to buy another cherry picker if anybody has a good suggestion.

Harbor Freight has a 2ton "big red" or something like that. That's what I used along with a load leveler.

 

[cb900f]

No reinforced block here as far as I know. I didn't know about the issue with these blocks breaking. I'll have to investigate more on that. I thought I wa fairly safe to 800 rwhp.

I will say this thing probably won't see the strip but a few times a year. I am pretty easy on the hardware in general.

Thanks for the info on the other harbor freight picker. There is a 2 ton version there I'll measure it up and see if I think it will work.

Sorry not HF, Tractor Supply..

http://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/big-red-2-ton-engine-hoist

I ran a bunch on ~800RWHP with the stock motor until the oil pump gears let go. :-/

 

[JUSTA3V]

A cheaper option is getting a piece of steel and drilling some holes and making a longer boom.