advice on build options plz

[stanggt00]

ok guys looks like i am going with the following mod advice or exp needed


my goal is 550rwhp.........

mph shortblock 4.6l 800 3000.00
mph blower cams 600.00
patriot stg 3 heads 1500.00
3.33 vortech pulley 150.00

cobra fuel tank and pumps w/ bap (1500.00)


upr k-member kit (700.00)

and of course a good tune w/sct

what do u guys think what can i do to save a few bucks

atm i have about 5k saved up and have not started buying any thing yet want to get this rigth the first time around

ps i also have a diy intercooler mounted to the car rdy to go just need to run the pipping to complete it

 

[bryan0]

you don't absolutely 100% need heads and cams, but it'll be a lot easier with them. also, don't forget injectors.

edit: I made a post like this a while back on the mph boards... read the 13th post:
http://www.modularpowerhouse.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49741&highlight=perspectives

 

[SaleenGT2001]

i got my heads ported for $1100. cams you can find used. i saw a set of MPH blower cams go for $150 a few weeks back.

you will always spend more than you think you are going to spend. i remember a few months back when i said i only had about $1500 left to go on my engine build. more than $4000 later i still owe about $700. it isnt cheap to build an engine..........at least in my case. i seem to buy every part i can find for my car.

 

[SilverBullet00]

Also, you should be able to buy an 04 cobra tank/pumps for around 600 used and a BAP for 250-300. I'd also look at running and intercooler and getting a smaller pulley than a 3.3. I'd try and get atleast 14psi out of your blower with that setup.

You could always upgrade your blower to the T Trim as well...

 

[04YELLOWGT]

Why such a big pulley? You got a built motor go big or go home. (or should I say small). Id throw an 8 Rib Kit on it and go 3.0-2.85