welp, it finally happened

[CobraRed_96_GT]

Another question. Why you boring the block, that doesn't need a bore fromm the looks of it. Mine almost didn't need one, and it had over 100k miles on it.

 

[Poisoned Pony]

Wait, to the OP, do you go to UTI?

Yup, AM student in the auto/Ford FACT program

 

[Poisoned Pony]

Another question. Why you boring the block, that doesn't need a bore fromm the looks of it. Mine almost didn't need one, and it had over 100k miles on it.

I'm about 90% sure I'm not going to bore it. Just to be sure though, I want the machine shop to inspect and magnaflux it to make sure it's good.

 

[CobraRed_96_GT]

I'm about 90% sure I'm not going to bore it. Just to be sure though, I want the machine shop to inspect and magnaflux it to make sure it's good.

Good idea, but my money's on you not needing to. Saving $275-350 is pretty cool too. I wish I didn't have to, but the shortblock i got was free and 4.7 is sorta FTW too.

 

[Poisoned Pony]

Good idea, but my money's on you not needing to. Saving $275-350 is pretty cool too. I wish I didn't have to, but the shortblock i got was free and 4.7 is sorta FTW too.

I think I might end up taking the block to school so I can deck and clean it there. Save the money and such.

 

[Poisoned Pony]

does anybody know the stock bore measurements off hand?

 

[georgio440]

Yup, AM student in the auto/Ford FACT program

I've seen your car there, man. I was there with my Stang not too long ago meeting up with my buddy (dunno if you know him, Alex Steck, drives a blue RSX Type-S), and he was telling me about your car. I think you were parked next to a black Mach 1.

 

[Poisoned Pony]

I've seen your car there, man. I was there with my Stang not too long ago meeting up with my buddy (dunno if you know him, Alex Steck, drives a blue RSX Type-S), and he was telling me about your car. I think you were parked next to a black Mach 1.

yup, that was mine. I just had Alex again in my last class. He was trying figure out some problem with his HID's in our Electrical Diagnosis course

 

[CobraRed_96_GT]

does anybody know the stock bore measurements off hand?

You need my phone number man, I see these numbers in my dreams, lol; j/k.
3.552

 

[Poisoned Pony]

You need my phone number man, I see these numbers in my dreams, lol; j/k.
3.552

lol I'm almost getting myself to that point.... thanks, I'm gonna check the bore measurements tomorrow

 

[georgio440]

yup, that was mine. I just had Alex again in my last class. He was trying figure out some problem with his HID's in our Electrical Diagnosis course

Haha, he's been having a problem with his drivers side one. Think he replaced the ballast and got it fixed though. Always good meeting some locals on here!

 

[CobraRed_96_GT]

lol I'm almost getting myself to that point.... thanks, I'm gonna check the bore measurements tomorrow

Using an inside dia. micrometer? I dunno if you're going to get withing the 1000ths you need to determine that. Most engine builder guys just go over it and can tell the wear.

 

[Poisoned Pony]

Using an inside dia. micrometer? I dunno if you're going to get withing the 1000ths you need to determine that. Most engine builder guys just go over it and can tell the wear.

dial bore guage

 

[CobraRed_96_GT]

dial bore guage

That'll work.

 

[Poisoned Pony]

January 25th Update

Picked up a sand-filled soft head hammer from OSH today and hammered the main caps off. The stock crank was pulled and I placed the Cobra crank in to check the clearance (all is good).

bare Romeo block

Cobra crank in the Romeo block

I'm stripping the heads down this week to start the porting and clean-up.

 

[Poisoned Pony]

January 30th update

I took one of the pistons to school and measured it out to 3.549" at the middle of the wrist pin, and 3.550 at the bottom of the skirt. So they're stock bore. Tomorrow I have a friend coming over from school with a micrometer and some T-gauges and we'll measure the block so I can order the pistons on friday.

Oh yeah, this weekend, I'm tearing into the Mustang's stock motor. I'm gonna drain her fluids, start removing the top-end stuff and other items in prep for engine removal and break down.

 

[BurningRubber]

Bad ass. Sounds like it's coming along well. Keep the pics coming.

 

[Poisoned Pony]

Feburary 1st update:

I worked on the ride for a few hours before calling it quits to get into my Steelers gear View attachment 273338

All fluids are drained except the transmission fluid (doh!). Pulled the hood, battery, plenum/TB combo, injectors and rails. The O/R X-pipe is mostly disconnected except a bolt which refuses to come loose. I have that one soaking in PB Blaster right now. I have some more stuff to remove before I can pull the motor/trans/headers combo. I'm looking to pull that the 21st/22nd.

Engine is stalled til my rods get here, which should be this week. I'm ordering the pistons and rings friday. The bump in compression is a definite now, to 10:1. The rebuild of the spare set of heads is delayed until this summer when my bank account recovers, likewise with the upgrade with the cams.

Now, onwards to the pics:
The ride under the scapel

the heart transplant on-going

parts coming off the car

 

[Poisoned Pony]

Feburary 2nd update:

Measured the block's bores

#1: 3.551"
#2: 3.551"
#3: 3.551"
#4: 3.552"
#5: 3.551"
#6: 3.551"
#7: 3.551"
#8: 3.551"

stock bore size: 3.552"

 

[BurningRubber]

Tighter than a virgins ass, lol.