My TF head/blown 2 valve build up..

*EDIT*.. I have decided to not use the TF heads.. I can't edit the title of this thread, though.**

So, I've pulled the trigger on a few big components, and I'll be starting my build. The car is a 04 GT, with 31K miles, and in excellent shape.

I have ordered (or already have):

Proline Racing Engines CNC'd PI heads
Windsor block
.020" over CP pistons (18cc dish)
Cushman Motorsports Stage 2.5 blower cams
Modmax h-beam rods
Cobra crank
ARP 2000 main, and head studs
ARP 2000 rod bolts

Promotion built T56 trans
Clutchmasters 6 puck
DSS level 5 drive shaft
Mcleod SFI bell housing
Fidanza SFI approved flywheel
31 spline, FRPP diff, and Strange 31 spline axles
Drive shaft loop

Ford Racing shorties
Steeda x-pipe and 2.5" exhaust
Cobra tank with twin Ford GT pumps
-8 stainless braided fuel feed line
Billet fuel rails
60lb injectors
MAFia with 90mm L-maf
PLX wideband
75mm accufab TB
Snow Methanol injection kit


I still need to pick up a blower, intake manifold, and get the parts to fab up my intercooler setup. I'm undecided on whether or not to go with the Edelbrock manifold and sheet metal elbow, or, the TF intake manifold. I'm probably going to go with a Novi 2000, or a YSI.

My goal is to make 600whp on pump gas/meth injection.. and around 700whp on race gas/high boost. Any input would be appreciated.. I've built several 5-600whp 2 valves, but, it never hurts to get ideas/perspective from others.

Travis

Had to adjust the build a bit, as I couldn't quite swing the TF heads, with everything else.. So, I found a nice set of CNC ported PI's, from Proline Racing Engines, in Georgia. They are CNC'd, with bronze guides, 1mm over valves, springs/retainers, and complete with lash adjusters/rockers. I scooped these up, with the adjustable cam gears (no cams), complete, for 1280 bucks, shipped.

Also, I found a Novi 2000/bracket, and misc. parts.. Got a really good deal, at 1K, shipped.







I also scooped up a slightly used TF intake manifold.. I'll have pics of that later in the week. 450.00 shipped for that..

My Cushman Stage 2.5 blower cams arrived last week, and I went pick up my Promotion built T56 swap from a local guy. I shelled out some coin for the trans, but, I only want to do it once.

Anyway.. coming along..

Travis

I've seen people say that about adjustable gears.. I've used them in 4 modular builds, and never had a problem. I use green loctite on the bolts, before tightening them down. You have to hit the bolts with a mini-torch to soften the loctite, and allow the bolt to back out, if you ever want to pull them out again.

Travis

Thanks for the input, guys..

Curious if you guys have any dyno charts? I'd like to see what kind of numbers you guys are making in the midrange. Also, what transmission/rear gear are you guys running?

I'm going to run 4.10's with the Viper Spec T56.. It has the 2.66 1st gear, which will help with traction out of the hole. I have 3.90's in the car, now, but, I think I'll need 4.10's with that tall 1st gear.

Tim relocated to Illinois, IIRC.. I think MPH is still open, though. The website is going through a revamp.

I've seen/heard good things about Cushman's blower cams.. they are the old VT grinds, supposedly, and yield a honest 70-80whp. MPH has some really good grinds as well.

Travis

Here's what the car looked like when I picked it up last year..




I took the tan stripes off, and painted the hood/trunk lid with Dupont Charcoal Metallic. I plan on finishing the roof when I can get it into the paint booth, after it's running.

I'm going to run a set of Billet Specialties Steet Lite's..






I love the way these look on the 99-04 GT, and they are very affordable.

Travis

I don't need a big cam in this motor, to make the power that I want to make. Bigger is not always better.