W Wolfstang79 New Member Jan 17, 2010 26 0 1 Santa Clarita, Ca. Feb 28, 2011 #1 Feb 28, 2011 #1 I own a 2002 Gt and wanted to look for a cheap way to replace the short block. Do the 05 and later factory short blocks come with an aluminum block and are they capable of handling more power than the 99-2004 short blocks (400 HP Limit)?
I own a 2002 Gt and wanted to look for a cheap way to replace the short block. Do the 05 and later factory short blocks come with an aluminum block and are they capable of handling more power than the 99-2004 short blocks (400 HP Limit)?
SpartaPerformance 10 Year Member Nov 5, 2006 2,517 61 89 Long Island NY Mar 16, 2011 #2 Mar 16, 2011 #2 05+ is aluminum and they can hold 550 BHP. However to use that block you would need to swap out the piston for a 2V piston.
05+ is aluminum and they can hold 550 BHP. However to use that block you would need to swap out the piston for a 2V piston.
