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Where are the FRPP 4.6 PI crate engines?

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tjm73

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With all the crate engines FRPP is producing and selling these days I can't believe they don't have complete 4.6 2V PI crate engines. I can think of at least 2 versions they could build and sell tons of. One stock replacement and one "power adder special" with a Cobra crank, h-beam forged rods and forged 8 or maybe 9:1 pistons.
 

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Uh don't they still have the 5.0 cammer? The 5.4 nav?
 

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Ford wanted 6800 for a bone stock GT longblock - i can build a wicked engine for 6800. Thats why Ford doesn't get involved with crate engines, there would be no market for them at that price.
 
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BooWFO said:
Uh don't they still have the 5.0 cammer? The 5.4 nav?
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Ummm..... yeah but those are not direct swaps into the hundreds of thousands of 4.6 modular Mustangs on the road.

They sell new blocks for $350. Compltely assembled heads for like $400 or $500 ea. For $3000-$4500 they could sell long blocks and intake-to-pan crate engines like mad crazy.
 

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tjm73 said:
With all the crate engines FRPP is producing and selling these days I can't believe they don't have complete 4.6 2V PI crate engines. I can think of at least 2 versions they could build and sell tons of. One stock replacement and one "power adder special" with a Cobra crank, h-beam forged rods and forged 8 or maybe 9:1 pistons.
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I have one, although all it is, is a Aluminum blocked engine built specifically for the mustang, not the explorer, so it drops in without having to change a bunch of stuff, I really lucked up when I got mine because they(Ford ) only built a handful of these motors. Mine was $4100 with a 1 year 12k warranty, and unlimited tunes.
 

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I wouldnt be suprised to see them do it in the near future. I mean look how long it took them to put the block and pi heads in the frpp catalog.
 

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I'm tellin you guys I highly doubt that will happen, or that there will be any serious market for it. Their beyond the 4.6 2v right now, why would FRPP develop an engine for a car that isn't out on the road anymore (replaced by 3v engine) - there are plenty of engine builders that can get the job done for a lot less than Ford.
 

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if i were going to go through the trouble of buying a new crate engine, i wouldn't waste my time with a 2V.
 

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DBMSTNG said:
if i were going to go through the trouble of buying a new crate engine, i wouldn't waste my time with a 2V.
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i would swap a cheap used one but if i had to go new i'd think of upgrading....4v baby
 
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ProCharger GT said:
Their beyond the 4.6 2V right now, why would FRPP develop an engine for a car that isn't out on the road anymore (replaced by 3v engine)....
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Then why do they still sell 302's, 347's, 351's, 392's, 460's, and 514's then? Your logic seems flawed.

I believe there is a market and it is untaped as of yet. Not everyone can afford to swap to a 4V while retaining emissions complience and it is cost prohibitive for many to do so.
 

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Then why do they still sell 302's, 347's, 351's, 392's, 460's, and 514's then? Your logic seems flawed.

I believe there is a market and it is untaped as of yet. Not everyone can afford to swap to a 4V while retaining emissions complience and it is cost prohibitive for many to do so.
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When was the last time you've heard someone purchasing a factory long block as opposed to CHP, DSS, SHM, D&D, VT, MPH, etc - I surely haven't unless their looking to put the car back to stock.
 
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