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[GT500KR]

ordered the MMR Hurricane Billet Geared Oil Pump

WOW this is getting expensive

 

[GT500KR]

ok one more question. obviously need head gasket and new seals oring etc.

was gonna buy a complete kit from rock auto...

i seen the factory uses MLS gaskets which im told is what you want for boost as i bought a set for my twin turbo LS motor and my turbo Dakota.

just wanna know before i buy if there is better head gaskets to buy. thanks

 

[05moneypit]

Only gaskets you absolutely need are head gaskets, everything else is re-useable. Be a good idea to change the rear crank seal if you are so inclined.

The OEM MLS head gaskets are a great piece, no need for anything "better" You can buy a Ford Racing 3V head change kit on eBay for $100 If you try and buy just the head gaskets from ford or anywhere else for that matter they will be about $75 each.

 

[Department Of Boost]

I’m running the stock MLS head gaskets and have been POUNDING on them with 20psi, pump gas and REDICULIOUS ECT/ IAT’s.

Running ARP studs though.

Gonna turn the blower up to 11 here soon and see what these head gaskets will take.

 

[GT500KR]

11.... what?
OK another question.
I'm guessing cams are $1000 or so. For only minimal 30hp.
Worth it. I want lope and on a booster motor. Possible? Brenspeed said not really. Seems link and crown running cams?
Thanks

 

[GT500KR]

Sneak peak at what else I'm doing while the motor is down.

Type 2 switch backs

Now mind the gaps
Its just mocked up. Missing some brackets for the GT500 swap.

 

[BruceH]

11.... what?
OK another question.
I'm guessing cams are $1000 or so. For only minimal 30hp.
Worth it. I want lope and on a booster motor. Possible? Brenspeed said not really. Seems link and crown running cams?
Thanks

11 is a Spinal Tap reference.

Comp 127550 will give you power and lope. Even if you don't do cams upgrade the springs for a boosted motor and higher rpms.

 

[chaoscentral]

...What head lights are those... I need those for my GT500 front end... lmao or atleast how do I get something similar! lol

 

[psfracer]

Damn.. sorry to hear this. You sir got lucky there (as far as the block goes). Lousy OEM rods. Atleast it did not break and window the block.

Did you by chance go buy a lottery ticket? That is amazing you didn't window that block.

Lee

Yep!

 

[crownaviation]

I think the cams were "ok". Depends on what your goals are. I am running the comp 127350 which is a pretty mild cam and works well with the boost. Not sure if I would pay the money again as I think you can still get to 600 hp without them on your setup. If not.. put them in later.. It really is TOO much money for cams IMO. 1K can buy insurance elsewhere. People will hear you when you hand them their ass anyway lol.

I agree with upgrading the springs tho. That, OEM gaskets, and definately ALL ARP hardware.. down to balancer bolt. ARP is not cheap but certainly worth it. Make sure you follow the manufacture recommendation on lube, torque spec etc.

ARP 2000 rod bolts are nice, but the rods HAVE to be spec for them. You can't just buy a rod with any old bolt and then use an arp 2000. They will likely be out of round if you do. What people do not realize is the magic and most of the strength of the rod comes from the rod bolt.

 

[GT500KR]

...What head lights are those... I need those for my GT500 front end... lmao or atleast how do I get something similar! lol

They are GT500 headlights. I took them apart and did the swap myself. I have a build thread I'll post link for ya.

http://www.s197forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=99217


I have all ARP hardware minus crank bolt I'll see if I can find one.

Brenspeed recommended FRPP hot rods or their Detroit rockers

 

[GT500KR]

I think the cams were "ok". Depends on what your goals are. I am running the comp 127350 which is a pretty mild cam and works well with the boost. Not sure if I would pay the money again as I think you can still get to 600 hp without them on your setup. If not.. put them in later.. It really is TOO much money for cams IMO. 1K can buy insurance elsewhere. People will hear you when you hand them their ass anyway lol.

I agree with upgrading the springs tho. That, OEM gaskets, and definately ALL ARP hardware.. down to balancer bolt. ARP is not cheap but certainly worth it. Make sure you follow the manufacture recommendation on lube, torque spec etc.

ARP 2000 rod bolts are nice, but the rods HAVE to be spec for them. You can't just buy a rod with any old bolt and then use an arp 2000. They will likely be out of round if you do. What people do not realize is the magic and most of the strength of the rod comes from the rod bolt.

my only thing with putting them in later is then i gotta retune it and thats another 500ish for a another dyno tune

can you help me out with springs?

 

[Department Of Boost]

11.... what?
OK another question.
I'm guessing cams are $1000 or so. For only minimal 30hp.
Worth it. I want lope and on a booster motor. Possible? Brenspeed said not really. Seems link and crown running cams?
Thanks

I wouldn’t do cams until you are swapping up to a larger blower in the future. All strung out the M112 will not be able to keep up anyway when you start spinning that thing. Running cams probably won’t do much aside from kill torque…..and your wallet.

Do good valve springs like every one else recommended though.

When you do cams go with the Comp 127550's. I went with the 350's and they are not worth it.

11 is a Spinal Tap reference.

Thank you sir.

 

[GT500KR]

Haha spinal tap is not an actually spinal tap? That a band?.?... Ill have to google it

I was way off there for awhile...

 

[GT500KR]

So to lighten this thread up I have a 99 dodge Dakota rt as well. I make a bunch of billet stuff for them as well. As well as large or really large big brake kits. Using viper or ZO6 corvette parts. Anyway I had a pro charger and now a turbo. Blew the head gaskets about a year ago. So figured I had two weeks before the motor was done on the mustang so I'd try and get the Dakota knocked out quick. And ceramic coat all the exhaust for the mustang and Dakota as well. Seeing how I do my own now

So here is a video of before we tore her down last night.

http://youtu.be/S5C59PbNo8o

And here is the tear down results

Steam cleaned... Tops of pistons are clean as well

Got ARP head studs and cometic MLS gaskets waiting.

 

[GT500KR]

No dodge fans?

 

[Department Of Boost]

No dodge fans?

I like pounding on Chargers with my 6000# 4X4 EcoBoost F-150.

 

[BruceH]

No dodge fans?

Help me out here. Is that a 4.7 Daimler motor? I'm not seeing push rods.

 

[crownaviation]

Help me out here. Is that a 4.7 Daimler motor? I'm not seeing push rods.

pushrods are in the valley in one of the pics. The 4.7L is notorious for this too. Mine are fucked as we speak on my Dodge

 

[GT500KR]

Its a push rod motor. 5.9 360. Going to get new heads tomorrow. Got head studs and Cosmetic MLS gaskets