Project '91 LX. 306 w/ Forged internals. AFR, GT-40, Complete Engine build. Part 1

[MustangOwner]

Hey guys, well i've decided to bite the bullet and do my engine. I've modifyed almost everything else on my car so i have nothing else to do. I drop off my engine on Monday and it will be bored to a 306 w/ forged internals, polished crank, new pistons, connecting rods, Cooked and painted block, new frost plugs, and pretty much everything else. As for the top end.... well heres the list, and i'm also doing rearend, and tranny and other little stuff. I'll be posting up pics when i get the block back and as i start the build up. Right now i just have some of the tear down pics. Hope you enjoy! I never thought tearing down a engine and tranny would be so much fun, besides the some of the bolts that are a bitch, its actually really fun!

The list of parts comingGT-40 Upper/lower intake
C&L 76mm MAF Meter
Accufab's EGR delete plate
BBK 75mm Throttle body
EGR Delete
SMOG delete
A/C delete
Heater hose delete
7 Qt Oil Pan
High flow oil pump
Comp Cam. Lift .540
Push rods
265/35/18's New tires
FRPP Hose kit
MSD Blaster TFI coil
FRPP 9mm plug wires
Stock length 5 lug axles
Shorter serpentine belt
Autometer Boost, Vacuum, Fuel pressure gauges
Autometer Temp. warning light
Colder spark plugs
Cardone Power steering pump
Shorter endlinks
Black Magic Xtreme Electric Fan
Fluidyne Aluminum radiator
6G Alternator and wiring kit
Gasket kit
AFR 165's aluminum heads, non-emissions
Harland Sharp 1.6 roller rockers
guide plates
FRPP "Powered By FORD" valve covers
FRPP 24lb fuel injectors
FRPP 3:55 gears
Gear install kit
Speedo gear
FRPP Aluminum drive shaft
PP Fuel rails with Adjustable fuel pressure regulator
BBK 255lph Highflow fuel pump
Replacement hydraulic roller lifters
Traction-Lok rebuild kit w/ carbon
FRPP Timing chain with thrust plate
AFM Cold Air induction
Custom mounting plate for electric fan controll box
North Cobra caliper mounting brackets
Rear end oil
Replacement starter
Center force dual friction clutch kit
Edelbrock water pump
Throw out bearing kit
Replacement fly wheel
clutch tool kit
pilot bearing
thermostat
aluminum rear end cover
hood gas prop setup
engine mounts
and much more.......

The automotive shop thats doing my engine estimated around 350 hp. That about right you think?

He says it'll be about 3 weeks and my bottom end will be down. That gives me time to get everything else painted and together.

After its the engine is put back together its getting dyno tuned, then when its in the car i'm bringing it back to dyno it to get the rwhp #'s! Can't wait!

The comp cam i'm putting in is made for a supercharged application, and yes your thinking yours isn't supercharged? But coming this winter there will be a Kenne 2.2 Flowzilla on top of the beatiful engine! So thats why i'm doing everything right the first time. Forged internals and everthing!

Few Q's
What therm stat should i put in it? My car runs about 160. Should i put in a 160 or a 180?

My stock engine mounts are shot, and with all the extra horse i dont want replacement stock rubber ones cause i'll rip them apart. Any suggestions?

Any suggestions what i should do about the stock computer? What to upgrade it to?

I'll snap some photos of when the engines done, and getting dynoed tuned, and when its on the dyno, and the rebuild and everything else. Not sure if your interested or not but oh well ha.

THINGS FOR SALE!
BBK Cold Air induction, Almost brand new probably 3 months old(sat over winter) I'm selling it cause thats in the way for my custom mounting bracket for my electric fan box, Its mint besides one little spot where it rubed the shock tower, Can't see it when its installed. Make some offers

MSD 8.5mm Super conductor Spark Plug Wires, Mint conditon, 3 months old.

FRPP High Energy E-core coil

BRAND NEW Motorcraft Serpentine belt. Stock length. Never used. Bought a A/C delete. No longer fits.

BRAND NEW Motorcraft spark plugs. Stock replacement. Now i need colder ones

Make offers if your interested or PM me. If it doesn't sell i'll auction them off on ebay. Either works. As for pictures, i'll get some on here tomorrow. Don't have time today!


Heres some pics of the tare down!
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Thats all for now

 

[Mr. Rustypwnz]

say goodbye to traction, and that t5 when you get traction LOL Good work keep posting pics!!

 

[5spd GT]

Get a 180* T-stat...160* is too low.

Stock replacement motor mounts are fine with what you are building and doing. I run a similar combo with 170k miles on my motor mounts

Your stock computer will work just fine as well

 

[iwashmycar]

niiiiice

 

[MustangOwner]

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[MustangOwner]

Get a 180* T-stat...160* is too low.

Stock replacement motor mounts are fine with what you are building and doing. I run a similar combo with 170k miles on my motor mounts

Your stock computer will work just fine as well

Well see, the engine builder(who does a **** load) race cars and everything. Says that the engine mounts won't last with the amount of twist from the torque. Then when i supercharge it it'll be pushing 500hp +. So then they deffinetly won't last.

 

[grey5.0beast]

I don't think you'll hit 500hp,and if you do say bye bye to the block.

Why only the 165s, those flow pretty low for a s/cedcombo. Want to give em tome??

And aren't you 17? I'm17 and can't afford $HIT!! lol I can barely afford to fill my bottle tomorrow.

and I think around 300hp to the wheels would be attainable.

 

[5spd GT]

Well see, the engine builder(who does a **** load) race cars and everything. Says that the engine mounts won't last with the amount of twist from the torque. Then when i supercharge it it'll be pushing 500hp +. So then they deffinetly won't last.

Trust me, it will be fine and make your times in the car more comfy, with the stockers or stock replacements.

Mine have held up just fine with 170k when it was a daily driver...

But it's your money, but I'm telling you it isn't needed...and I'm as picky as the next guy and that is one of the last things I would do

Looking good so far...

 

[BLOWN 5.0 FOX]

got to break in that new motor for 500 miles or you will not seat the rings. Dont beat on it, break it in slowly or your motor mounts will surpass your engine life!!

Looks like you hit the lottery, save some money for gas!!

 

[MustangOwner]

I don't think you'll hit 500hp,and if you do say bye bye to the block.

Why only the 165s, those flow pretty low for a s/cedcombo. Want to give em tome??

And aren't you 17? I'm17 and can't afford $HIT!! lol I can barely afford to fill my bottle tomorrow.

and I think around 300hp to the wheels would be attainable.

I got a deal on them and they are brand new. Couldn't turn them down. Plus i can always upgrade its not a problem. But for now they'll do. Yes i'm 17, be 18 tomorrow ha. July 1st. I work full time at my dads Truck Asc. business. I put in between 35-40 hours a week even when i was in school. Now i'm putting in 40-50 per week now that im graduated. And i dont pay any taxes, ss, or ANYTHING! so every dollar i make is what i get.

got to break in that new motor for 500 miles or you will not seat the rings. Dont beat on it, break it in slowly or your motor mounts will surpass your engine life!!

Looks like you hit the lottery, save some money for gas!!

Yes i know, i have to drive it like a granny for awhile. I'm also putting in a new centerforce dual friction clutch, so i'll have to drive it that way anyways! Gas mileage is not a concern to me, its a mustang right?!

 

[MustangOwner]

Trust me, it will be fine and make your times in the car more comfy, with the stockers or stock replacements.

Mine have held up just fine with 170k when it was a daily driver...

Well my car has 80k on it, and my stock orignal motor mounts are all torn up, I'll get pictures tomorrow and post them! They are shot, and if they can't handle stock, then they won't last in my car after the build and supercharger!

 

[FastDriver]

5 spd GT is right, and we've both had the AFR combo you're building. When I turbocharged my engine, I took out the motor mounts and put solids in. I didn't notice any harshness with them, but then again, turbochargers use really really mild cams.

Stock motor mounts are the way to go for your combo.... buy the solids if you just feel like spending extra.

Chris

 

[MustangOwner]

what about these motor mounts?

1984-1995 Mustang 5.0L Polyurethane Motor Mounts
Made from premium quality materials. Direct replacement for the weak stock motor mounts on all 1984-95 5.0 liter Mustangs. Improve torque and horsepower transfer to the rear wheels.

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