Well I need a new block OR pistons -
New pistons would have to be .030" over, forged with 9.0:1 compression
I would need new rings and bearings as well
New block would have to be bored .020" over, but if I can get a non bored iron block I can get it bored out.
I called VT and they said a new block would be about the same price as getting one directly from Ford - and then I'd have to bore it .020" over - block cost would be $500 + cost to bore
Pistons: I can get Diamond pistons for about $600 not including rings/bearings. Rings and bearings would bring the price to about $800.
DSS says a LVL 10 block would cost 725, bored and all set to go
I forget the piston brand off the top of my head, but they would be $495 for .020" or .030" over and at a 9:1 compression.
What would you do in this situation? My crank and rods are fine, but it's either pistons or a block that I need. Keep in mind I already have forged Mahle pistons that are brand new in the current block, never been turned over with them in.
New pistons would have to be .030" over, forged with 9.0:1 compression
I would need new rings and bearings as well
New block would have to be bored .020" over, but if I can get a non bored iron block I can get it bored out.
I called VT and they said a new block would be about the same price as getting one directly from Ford - and then I'd have to bore it .020" over - block cost would be $500 + cost to bore
Pistons: I can get Diamond pistons for about $600 not including rings/bearings. Rings and bearings would bring the price to about $800.
DSS says a LVL 10 block would cost 725, bored and all set to go
I forget the piston brand off the top of my head, but they would be $495 for .020" or .030" over and at a 9:1 compression.
What would you do in this situation? My crank and rods are fine, but it's either pistons or a block that I need. Keep in mind I already have forged Mahle pistons that are brand new in the current block, never been turned over with them in.