Chasing Superchager Belt Issues/Engine Knock/Clutch problems

[GT500KR]

Pulled both heads. Driver side is good. New phaser on passenger side broke. Spring and timing fingers fell off when I removed the bolt. Pin snapped and that's what trashed the valves and pistons.
Fuck!



Driver side



Passenger side





and of course my signature picture...

 

[GT500KR]

Gonna TIG these Fucking phasers onto the new cams. Fuck this ford engineering bullshit.

 

[crownaviation]

Gonna TIG these Fucking phasers onto the new cams. Fuck this ford engineering bullshit.

The cam pin likely failed when the pistons contacted the valves. That is a shit load of bind on them.

How were your chains and guides? Looks like the Phaser failed creating your demise. Did you use genuine Ford replacement parts or the shit from Autozone? I only use genuine ford as aftermarket stuff is out there that is sub-standard to say the least. I know another guy that used autozone shit and his failed in little time also.

Are your pistons stock size? How do the skirts and cylinders look?

I have some valves but they are at Fox Lake right now. They are sending me my stock valves back when they are done in about a week. You need to replace the ones that made contact as they are likely bent. You should also inspect the valve guides or consider having some new ones put in (cheap if you have someone local to do them.. or have press setup to do them yourself).

 

[GT500KR]

Pretty sure the phaser failed which led to valve to piston issue. Regardless I think I'm gonna weld the phasers to the new cams.
Haven't pulled pistons.
Passenger side getting all new valves no matter what.
The don't physically look bent.
Phaser was genuine ford. Came from that place you guys recommend that came with a wedge too.
Pistons are .020
Chains and guides are perfect

 

[blownGTvert]

I feel your pain bud! You've had more than your share of bad luck! Stick with it, you will get it sorted out.

 

[Scott]

Pretty sure the phaser failed which led to valve to piston issue. Regardless I think I'm gonna weld the phasers to the new cams.
Haven't pulled pistons.
Passenger side getting all new valves no matter what.
The don't physically look bent.
Phaser was genuine ford. Came from that place you guys recommend that came with a wedge too.
Pistons are .020
Chains and guides are perfect

Just for fun, did you pour some liquid into the combustion chambers to see if it leaks by the valve seats. If it does they are of course clearly bent even though you can't see it.

 

[GT500KR]

Lol no didn't think of that...
They hit the pistons... they are getting replaced even if they aren't bent. Not taking chances. Get it running...tuned...sold

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[GT500KR]

not officially giving up. but once fixed what do you guys think my car is worth?
2008 Mustang GT premium
70k on chassis
K FRPP springs
20x9 saleen wheels
new tires
stock trans
spec stage 3 clutch
5.0 stroke/bore
manley billet i beams
kellogg crank
manley billet/forged pistons
comp cams
DOB blower
innovators west 10% od balancer
kenwood deck( all new kenwood speakers)
Fully ARP studded motor
ported heads
BBK cermaic equal

thanks

 

[weather man]

$22-25,000 in our neck of the woods.

 

[skwerl]

not officially giving up. but once fixed what do you guys think my car is worth?
2008 Mustang GT premium
70k on chassis
K FRPP springs
20x9 saleen wheels
new tires
stock trans
spec stage 3 clutch
5.0 stroke/bore
manley billet i beams
kellogg crank
manley billet/forged pistons
comp cams
DOB blower
innovators west 10% od balancer
kenwood deck( all new kenwood speakers)
Fully ARP studded motor
ported heads
BBK cermaic equal

thanks

If you happen to wreck it, total it, buy it back and part it out then you could get $30K-35K out of it.

 

[Ryan331]

$22-25,000 in our neck of the woods.

Man, I'd take $18k for my 18k mile stock block car if someone were to offer lol 22-25k is crazy..

 

[GT500KR]

I try to find info and youtube videos of the 127450 cams you guys recommended. .. but I can't find nothing really. I see alot for the 550 cams...?

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[skwerl]

I assume you've seen this page?
http://www.compcams.com/Company/CC/cam-specs/Details.aspx?csid=982&sb=0
They idle great and you don't need to rev up to 2500 rpm in order to let the clutch out in parking lots.

 

[GT500KR]

Yea. Talked to comp and they said 450s for sure

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[GT500KR]

Ordered plastic tensioners too

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[AutoXRacer]

There is only like one or two videos on Youtube about the 450s.

 

[GT500KR]

There is only like one or two videos on Youtube about the 450s.

Yea I saw. That's what I'm saying... :/ oh well I called comp cam and another vendor and they both backed you guys up with buying the 450s

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[GT500KR]

finally got all my parts in. took forever. hard to believe the most modified car platform seems to be the hardest to get parts for :/

 

[GT500KR]

Got the motor back yesterday. Had it back in the car in under 3 hours.

FYI install headers onto motor before going into the engine bay still sucks. Couldn't fathom putting them in the car.

Don't have a current pic but it's all together minus the mid pipe and priming engine oil. And front bumper etc

 

[Department Of Boost]

I wish my motor was that purdy.