Twin Snail Build...
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Well guys figure i would revive this thread to give some insight to what the car has been up to and what is going to be happening...
15,000+ Miles later car is still running very STRONG! I haven't had any motor problems, just a head gaskets leak i have had from the beginning. Hasn't really effected much other then some overheating issues during humid or hot days. The car has burnt minimal amounts of oil, maybe a quart a month...
Don't think for a second this car has been babied at all, every time driven the car has taken a beating to redline or more. "Why build it, if your not going to enjoy it right"? I blew the transmission in this fun and had it rebuilt.
So wil that said; I knew I was in for some problems down the road. I EXPECTED this car to last one season and then POP... She has surprised me and my buddy and i take everyday as a gift that she starts.
500whp-500wht on a Mustang Dyno spiking to 13-14psi....
I was so certain she was going to pop that I bought a blown shortblock to build along with heads. They sat for a year pulse now!
Beginning of this year I bought Everything needed for my motor build this winter.
I am going to Itemize everything i bought and throw it up here for you guys but to start with:
- 302 stroker kit Forged Crank and Rods
- Diamond Pistons .20 over 8:5:1 compression
- Stainless rings
- Arp Head Studs
- Arp Mains
- Canton 7-8lb Pan and Windage
- Meizeres Electric W/p
- Melling Billet Oil pump
I cannot think of the tons of other stuff i have sitting in my garage right now... But the last thing I am looking into right now is some custom grinds from Comp with the springs retainers and such to go along...
15,000+ Miles later car is still running very STRONG! I haven't had any motor problems, just a head gaskets leak i have had from the beginning. Hasn't really effected much other then some overheating issues during humid or hot days. The car has burnt minimal amounts of oil, maybe a quart a month...
Don't think for a second this car has been babied at all, every time driven the car has taken a beating to redline or more. "Why build it, if your not going to enjoy it right"? I blew the transmission in this fun and had it rebuilt.
So wil that said; I knew I was in for some problems down the road. I EXPECTED this car to last one season and then POP... She has surprised me and my buddy and i take everyday as a gift that she starts.
500whp-500wht on a Mustang Dyno spiking to 13-14psi....
I was so certain she was going to pop that I bought a blown shortblock to build along with heads. They sat for a year pulse now!
Beginning of this year I bought Everything needed for my motor build this winter.
I am going to Itemize everything i bought and throw it up here for you guys but to start with:
- 302 stroker kit Forged Crank and Rods
- Diamond Pistons .20 over 8:5:1 compression
- Stainless rings
- Arp Head Studs
- Arp Mains
- Canton 7-8lb Pan and Windage
- Meizeres Electric W/p
- Melling Billet Oil pump
I cannot think of the tons of other stuff i have sitting in my garage right now... But the last thing I am looking into right now is some custom grinds from Comp with the springs retainers and such to go along...
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Thanks man! Yea it is truly a wonder, and if it was to blow tonight while driving i would be thankful it lasted this long... Built Ford Tough.
one eyed willy
Pizzle fo shizzle
damn dude, been wondering what you have been up to. glad to see the motor lasting!
Been working and trying to build up the cash for my build! Everything has been great fast and very fun!
Yes sir as of right now they are still in....
GOTTORQ
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ahh look who it is! you have been a ghost man! glad the car is still going strong!
LOL Been putting that money away for the next build you know!
Car looks great...
I have been following your thread for a while, thanks for all you info and input.
I am building a custom TWIN TURBO myself.
?QUESTION?
The intake tube going into the throttle body?
What is the source?
Is it aftermarket or custom made?
Thanks again
I have been following your thread for a while, thanks for all you info and input.
I am building a custom TWIN TURBO myself.
?QUESTION?
The intake tube going into the throttle body?
What is the source?
Is it aftermarket or custom made?
Thanks again
Yes it is completely custom made, I did use a Mass Air Flow sense hub from a cheap spectre intake unit. Just cut it out and tigged it in... I believe there is a couple pictures of us making it.
Surfstang2020
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badass build man that thing looks clean
Well Turns out I must have killed my rear ring and pinion, have been getting a nasty thumping/ringing. When i pull it apart I will post pictures. Decided to order this:
Ford Racing Hardened 3.73s! My 4.10s were great for NA application but with the power at the wheels i just was never given the chance to grip. Hopefully the 3.73s give me that as well as more top end.
Now onto the build!
Well a while ago I bought a blown block on here from "yur2slo" and just had it sitting under my deck while I contemplated what I wanted to do. Last week I decided I was going to build the motor out of the car then swap the motors!
Pulled it apart
Don't recall what cylinder this was.
I dropped it off at the machine shop last week so I Stopped by earlier today to check out what was going on and here is some more pictures.
Everything is bored 30 over an cleaned up great now they have moved onto balancing the bits and pieces
!!!
Ford Racing Hardened 3.73s! My 4.10s were great for NA application but with the power at the wheels i just was never given the chance to grip. Hopefully the 3.73s give me that as well as more top end.
Now onto the build!
Well a while ago I bought a blown block on here from "yur2slo" and just had it sitting under my deck while I contemplated what I wanted to do. Last week I decided I was going to build the motor out of the car then swap the motors!
Pulled it apart
Don't recall what cylinder this was.
I dropped it off at the machine shop last week so I Stopped by earlier today to check out what was going on and here is some more pictures.
Everything is bored 30 over an cleaned up great now they have moved onto balancing the bits and pieces
!!!
Wes06
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Just read the entire thread while bored at work.
Damn this car is a beast. If only i had the cash just laying around for me to throw into this.
Id be to paranoid and want to build the lower block while assembling turbo.
Maybe one day...
Damn this car is a beast. If only i had the cash just laying around for me to throw into this.
Id be to paranoid and want to build the lower block while assembling turbo.
Maybe one day...
Thank you man!
If you build it yourself and just slowly pile the parts up and eventually just do everything at once it really doesn't put a huge strain on your cash. You don't see the real numbers till you add it up later. I am 22 and definitely not made of money that is certain. You just sacrifice other commodities to dump into your car lol.
one eyed willy
Pizzle fo shizzle
Lookin good!
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Already doing that lol.
Bought gt500 wheel/tire set from am. Just paypal'd for rear frpp springs.
Have smoked corners, tail, new blackout.
Will need a new panhard and lca's soon.
And a steeda intake waiting for me to buy a tuner
Bought gt500 wheel/tire set from am. Just paypal'd for rear frpp springs.
Have smoked corners, tail, new blackout.
Will need a new panhard and lca's soon.
And a steeda intake waiting for me to buy a tuner
Thanks man...
I have a quick question regarding bottom end assembly:
Do I use any type of lock tight or seal on OEM cross mounted main cap bolts? I have a brand new set I am just unsure of what to use with the install.
ha ha Thats exactly how i started off...! Good luck it will suck you in...
jafo111
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1badhrse,
It was your videos in this thread that made me put this kit at the top of my list, love the look and sound. Would you stick with this kit if you did it again? Do you have any pics of the lower half of the cold side work you did?
Badass!
Dave
It was your videos in this thread that made me put this kit at the top of my list, love the look and sound. Would you stick with this kit if you did it again? Do you have any pics of the lower half of the cold side work you did?
Badass!
Dave
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