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Old 06-03-2014, 09:09 AM
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You don't need twins to hit that mark, 8 bolt crank, Manley pistons and rods $1000, new set of stock heads will flow that $850, have [MENTION=99584]ibd2328[/MENTION] fab up your exhaust, build engine, bet you could get it done cheaper than 7k. Find a used 8 bolt engine and get started! They're dime a dozen.
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Originally Posted by jferg92
Look at the promar stage II long block and go from there if you don't know anything about engines. Up to 18 lbs and $4200
http://www.ford54lightningengines.com/engines.php#lu

You can be our guinea pig
I've got enough truck problems without being a guinea pig lol
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I wouldn't do a turbocharged setup. Maybe something like this
http://bit.ly/1quBIdE

Adaptor plate and m122 swap
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Originally Posted by jferg92
I wouldn't do a turbocharged setup. Maybe something like this http://bit.ly/1quBIdE Adaptor plate and m122 swap
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Originally Posted by Jackedup00
I'm a complete noob to motor builds. That being said,how much money am I look at for building my engine to handle twins and putting the twins on it? What size injectors would I need and would I need a bigger fuel pump? Goal for my truck is 450/550
It would be a lot more cost effective to do a supercharger, plus it will give you less headaches. You can easily hit those figures with a sc. You'll definitely need a built tranny figure 3.5 grand for a good one. Figure 3 grand for a lightning sc setup. 4.5 grand for a built engine. If you can settle for hp numbers slightly below your goals you can use the stock engine with a supercharger saving yourself 4.5 grand. Even 370-390 rwhp is fn fast enough to kill a lot of fast cars on the street.
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I want someone to do a turbo 4v..and nickname the build "stump puller"
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So that $4200 motor,a good sc,long tubes,exhaust,tuner and other bolts on would probably get me to my goal?
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Originally Posted by Jackedup00
So that $4200 motor,a good sc,long tubes,exhaust,tuner and other bolts on would probably get me to my goal?
Easily, with a lot of room to grow
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Originally Posted by fordmotorsport

Easily, with a lot of room to grow
What's a good supercharger to get? I know the name brands,just not sure which one to look into
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Originally Posted by Jackedup00
What's a good supercharger to get? I know the name brands,just not sure which one to look into
Well if you want you could get there with the factory blower, ported.


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