Forged Parts for 4.6l

[Intel486]

Well, I have a 2000 F-150 w/ the 4.6l engine and no one on the truck sites knows the 4.6l engine but I know Mustang owners do so I'm coming to you all for some help. I've been searching around the site some and trying to learn as much as I can.

I've been spraying a 100 shot on my truck and I've finally broken something. The truck idles extremely rough, the idle rpms vary, and I pulled the plugs and #8 came out crushed. Awesome! So, I'm just gonna go ahead and take this as an excuse to put a forged bottom on the engine while I have the heads off.

I'm gonna be doing the work myself w/ a friend. He knows how to do it but I have to find the parts I want... so, that's what I'm searching for right now. What brands I want and the best prices out there.

The engine will eventually be getting supercharged. Eventually meaning in August I'll most probably have the $ for one.

I'll be building on a Mustang GT Block. Not sure what year but I can get that info tomorrow if you need it.

I'm gonna go w/ Manley H-beam rods and ARP studs.

Now for the crank. Will the Cobra Billet Steel Crank work in this engine and is that a good crank?

What brand of pistons and rings should I go with? So far I've been looking at the Manley Pistons if I get them through SHM. Otherwise I'm looking at Probe or CP. Have no clue on rings.

No clue on bearings, Any suggestions?

I appreciate the help.

 

[98GTfromGA]

www.modularperformance.com they sell everything you need and I'm sure they can give you some suggestions
btw the cobra crank is great so are the manleys
if you know you are gonna boost it then get CP pistons
they are expensive but worth it for blower motors

 

[Intel486]

Thanks for the link.

The people here running a lot of boost, what kind of pistons are they using and what compression ratio?

 

[DBMSTNG]

i'm using 17cc dish pistons which create the stock 9:1 compression ratio for 99-00 GT's. should be the same on your F-150.

the only differences between your engine and a GT engine is the intake and ECU.

the Cobra crank is great and it works just like your stock one, only stronger. i have JE pistons and Manley rods. no complaints here.

contact Cobra Killer on this site or check out houston performance. get a complete assembled shortblock. it's your best bet.

 

[Intel486]

Thanks, Guess I'll be giving giving JE pistons a look.

I'm also gonna be pulling the plugs again on my truck. Think I lost another cylinder.