• Mustang Forums
  • Special Production

Roush Building motor need help...

  • Thread starter Thread starter 129saleen
  • Start date Start date Oct 28, 2005

129saleen

New Member
Sep 1, 2004
124
0
0
Houston, TX
Oct 28, 2005
#1
  • Oct 28, 2005
  • #1
What are the best rods and pistons to go with for my car???
I have an 02 saleen....I am getting the KB 1.7 kit and want to make the car safer by putting better rods and pistons....
Need help on deciding what to get... any help would be appreciated...
Thanks...
 

S351R"Animal"

20+ Year Stangneter
Dec 3, 2002
708
0
16
Manhattan, KS
Oct 29, 2005
#2
  • Oct 29, 2005
  • #2
Go with a good H-beam rod from scat or eagle and as far pistons just find a good forged piston. Probe may offer a whole kit for just what you need. You will need to know what compression ratio you want to go with and how much boost you plan on running.
 
S

saleen065

New Member
Oct 31, 2004
653
0
0
Douglasville, GA.
Oct 29, 2005
#3
  • Oct 29, 2005
  • #3
Compression should be around 8.2-9.2 depending on the boost level you are seaking, higher boost, lower the compression.
 
S

SSS281

Founding Member
Dec 27, 2001
2,236
0
46
Kutztown, PA
Oct 29, 2005
#4
  • Oct 29, 2005
  • #4
i think it would be easiest just to get a shortblock from VT Engines and bolt your heads on and drop it in? jmo
 
F

footnfan

Member
Apr 1, 2005
165
0
16
Florida
Oct 29, 2005
#5
  • Oct 29, 2005
  • #5
Head work lad

An engine is just a giant air pump, Spend your money...after the needed items, on head work. Air in...air out = HP. Take it from an old ....guy.

Best of luck. Building an engine is such fun.

Dan
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

H
Forced Induction On3 Turbo Kit- Parts list NEEDED - 302 Stock Motor
  • Hirothecool1
  • Feb 27, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
  • 2
Replies
21
Views
868
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Mar 7, 2026
slow84lx
S
N
Power door lock motor Question
  • NYFox
  • Mar 15, 2026
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
3
Views
198
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Mar 17, 2026
NYFox
N
J
MEED HELP!! 86 mustang
  • Jacob0121
  • Jan 23, 2026
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
6
Views
304
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Apr 25, 2026
CAMTWO1070
A
Please!? I need some help with my 1964.5 alternator conversion
  • Alabear94
  • Dec 6, 2025
  • 1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk-
Replies
2
Views
293
1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk- Jan 10, 2026
GOvert
G
J
Wheels-Tires Need Some Help - Brakes Upgrade/Wheel fitment
  • jaygee15
  • Dec 8, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
  • 3 4 5
Replies
81
Views
2K
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech May 6, 2026
AeroCoupe
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • Special Production
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?