Dragcity Marauder - Build it plan

Eaton s/c ported 3lb grooved upper 4lb lower & stock tensioner. What do you think of this tensioner support plate made by Metco #MTP0001 Can this be used effectively with stock tensioner to prevent belt slip ? or should I just get an after market tensioner?. Was thinking or URP.
 
I cannot locate any instructions on how to properly install the jack screws for the main bearings side bolts. I have an early (1994) Teksid block that came with the 8MM side bolts and jack screw system. The jack screws are basically a pass through threaded steel sleeve that the the side bolts slide through to hit the mains. They are hex in the center.

My builder will likely need instructions as this is an odd ball Ford thing that only went on for a few years on the Teksids.
 
Oil Pan coming today. I think one of the final pieces I need is a good flex plate, but have to find out what torque converter to get and if the bolt pattern is different from the stock one??. I went from a 6 bolt to 8 bolt forged crank. I have been bleeding money, so what are the best recommendations out there, before I put a tourniquit on it.
 
Dragcity said:
I think one of the final pieces I need is a good flex plate, but have to find out what torque converter to get and if the bolt pattern is different from the stock one??. I went from a 6 bolt to 8 bolt forged crank. .
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Joe, You looking for an SFI flex plate or just something that will work? I used a stock Ford 8 bolt flex plate part#4C3Z-6375-AA on my stroker bolted right up & my 9.5" FTI converter bolted to the existing holes.
 
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Forever? Dude don’t jinx your own self…
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I sure hope so..... I have everything built for 1,200 HP and am only going to build for about 565 HP. I'm going to have to really mess up to ruin that. But, you never do know.
 
As long as the engine builder sizes and assembles the motor correctly, you'll be fine. Be sure they size the bores to the piston manufacture's recommendations. Forged pistons usually need a bigger piston to wall clearance than the factory hypereutectic ones.
 
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As long as the engine builder sizes and assembles the motor correctly, you'll be fine. Be sure they size the bores to the piston manufacture's recommendations. Forged pistons usually need a bigger piston to wall clearance than the factory hypereutectic ones.
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Yup. Or you’ll have horrible piston slap like my 800 mile old BBC..


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Normally I’d agree but mine sounds like a damn powerstroke..


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Engine is done. Dropped off transmission last week. I still need to send the supercharger out for port and polish. I feel best putting it on a pallet and wrapping it, with a wooden frame around it. Whos is the best shipper to select?
 
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