IS THIS A GOOD REBUILD KIT???

[hemmerk]

I am rebuilding the motor in the 5.0. going to be .030. Just wondering if this is a good rebuild kit and a good price?? $550.00 at Summitracing.com



Brand: Federal Mogul
Product Line: Federal Mogul Premium Engine Rebuild Kits
Part Type: Engine Rebuild Kits
Part Number: FEM-MHP173-300
Pistons Included: Yes
Piston Material: Forged aluminum
Piston Style: Flat
Piston Rings Included: Yes
Piston and Ring Oversize (in): 0.030 in.
Piston and Ring Oversize (mm): 0.75mm
Rod Bearings Included: Yes
Rod Bearing Undersize (in): Stock
Rod Bearing Undersize (mm): Stock
Main Bearings Included: Yes
Main Bearing Undersize (in): Stock
Main Bearing Undersize (mm): Stock
Cam Bearings Included: Yes
Gaskets Included: Yes
Oil Pump Included: Yes
Oil Pump Volume: Standard-volume
Oil Pump Pressure: Standard pressure
Oil Pump Drive Shaft Included: No
Freeze Plugs Included: Yes
Camshaft Included: No
Lifters Included: No
Timing Chain and Gears Included: No
Assembly Lubricant Included: Yes
Plastigage Included: Yes
Quantity: Sold as a kit.
Notes: Approximate compression 10.13:1 with a 58.2cc head.

Engine Rebuild, Forged Flat, 4.030 in. Bore, Standard Rod, Standard Main, Ford, 302, Kit

 

[5.0Droptop]

Looks pretty good. Forged pistons are a plus.

 

[MikeROD16]

ive don my research on them and there are really good. i have quite a few parts form them for my 351. i dont buy without researching.

 

[white 89 GT]

I would check to see what size rings are used and what the pistons are, could be those heavy trw forged pigs with the wide rings.
You want the 1/16 rings not the 5/64

 

[hemmerk]

I found out that they are trw pistons?? Is that good or bad??? Does it make a difference because this is just a street car?? And I will have to call and ask about the ring width...

 

[hemmerk]

I think the width of the rings are 1.5 mm...

 

[hemmerk]

anyone know about the trw pistons...they say they are forged aluminum

 

[white 89 GT]

1.5mm is ok, it sounds good.

 

[MikeROD16]

btw, the pistons will be speed pro pistons which are very good. and as u see, theyre forged aluminum. i have them here.

Federal-Mogul - Speed-Pro POWERFORGED Pistons

 

[strtrcr50]

Quick question here.. doesn't doing something like this make the cost come within a few hundred dollars of a stroker motor from woody? By this, I mean aren't you going to have to rebalance the rotating assembly(new pistons), and go 30 over on the block in addition to cleanup, magnafluxing, changing cam bearings, etc...
I could be way off here. I haven't got my machine shop prices yes.

 

[MAC'n89Blckstng]

I rebuilt my motor a while back and didn't get it rebalanced. It was as smooth as can be at 6 grand. The only thing with that rebuild kit is that if you want to eventually go with boost, that compression ratio is a little high.

 

[hemmerk]

I think I am going to go with this rebuild kit. Not looking to boost the eninge.