To Stroke or Not?

To Stroke or Not To Stroke?

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MarauderTJA said:
Thanks Brian. And Mac your right. To do it right, the way it should be done, it looks like it will be close to a $10K project with tranny and axle upgrades....A lot of money but probably worth it in the end. Too steep for me. Have to cut some corners here.
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Probably closer to $10k PLUS tranny and axle upgrades.
 
FordNut said:
Probably closer to $10k PLUS tranny and axle upgrades.
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Yes. Actually, on the VT site, they list a typical 324" street long block for 9000$ and 9400$ for a race one. That is of course excluding code charge for the block, shipping, install and those pesky little things we usually don't consider first hand like fluids, bolts, retune and all. IMO, i wouldn't be surprised to see 13000-14000$ with key in the hand for just the engine. This is not a rant. I'd also like to have one but quality as a price.
 
snowbird said:
Yes. Actually, on the VT site, they list a typical 324" street long block for 9000$ and 9400$ for a race one. That is of course excluding code charge for the block, shipping, install and those pesky little things we usually don't consider first hand like fluids, bolts, retune and all. IMO, i wouldn't be surprised to see 13000-14000$ with key in the hand for just the engine. This is not a rant. I'd also like to have one but quality as a price.
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While guys, if I win the lottery, I'll buy each of us one.:D Until then, too costly for me.
 
I have a Navigator coming off lease in three months. If anyone wants to help swap that motor out into the MM before I turn it in, let me know...:D

I doubt anyone at the dealer would notice the difference...:coolman:
 
DeadVic said:
I have a Navigator coming off lease in three months. If anyone wants to help swap that motor out into the MM before I turn it in, let me know...:D I doubt anyone at the dealer would notice the difference...
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Thanks, Dead, but it won't fit. If it could, 'da cops would have bought a "highway motor" option years ago like they did even more years before that. They didn't 'cause there isn't any way...Generous offer though, thanks!
 
Its been a long time but has there been more success today, ten years later with better technology etc for building a big bore stroker 4.6 teksid?
 
I made a 347 Bore & Stroke on my 1989 5.0 Mustang LX Coupe, with a Novi 2000 blower. I then had to add a full roll cage due to the HP and quarter times.
I then did a 331 Bore & Stroke on my 1993 Mustang GT Hatch, with a Vortech V-7 blower. I then had to add a roll bar behind the front seats, because of the HP and quarter times..
I then did the 2004 Marauder with a 5.4 Stroker kit. I intend to add a whipple as soon as I find one available, with the required intakes. I will not add a roll cage to this beauty.
 
Talk about an old thread! I honestly think this whole BBS motor thing is the biggest waste of money you can possibly throw at a 4.6L DOHC motor, all you need is a forged 4.6L and you are good to go , maybe a set of fully ported and polished heads if you are in the 700 to 800rwhp range or above. **and of course a big azz blower**
 
Unless you live in Cali. A big azz blower is a no go. Agree a forged 4.6 and a Vortech setup would have been the way to go looking back on my setup. I did the whole BBS, HCI lots of coin later no appetite for another 6k for a blower...lol one day
 
dohc324ci said:
Unless you live in Cali. A big azz blower is a no go. Agree a forged 4.6 and a Vortech setup would have been the way to go looking back on my setup. I did the whole BBS, HCI lots of coin later no appetite for another 6k for a blower...lol one day
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ADTR is your friend!
 
KC, BRG Racing, will be rebuilding my busted 4.6L stock motor with all forged internals. The motor will be for sale in 2016.

Why didn't I use my rebuilt stock motor? Because,
* I wanted more power, whether I need it or not
* I am busting my cherry - this is my first front-to-back rebuild project
* It's fun!
 
Your stock motor rebuilt with upgraded internals would have provided the same HP that you will be able to legally obtain on nazifornia for siginificantly less $$..just sayin..stroked motors are not always the best choice for boost , pending compression ratio etc.. although there are members here with them
 
Lowndex said:
KC, BRG Racing, will be rebuilding my busted 4.6L stock motor with all forged internals. The motor will be for sale in 2016.

Why didn't I use my rebuilt stock motor? Because,
* I wanted more power, whether I need it or not
* I am busting my cherry - this is my first front-to-back rebuild project
* It's fun!
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Better make sure it is reasonably priced to sell when completed..You are in a high cost area..which raises cost to build it and harder to recoup it.
 
RubberCtyRauder said:
Better make sure it is reasonably priced to sell when completed..You are in a high cost area..which raises cost to build it and harder to recoup it.
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I am not concerned with resell value. I am doing this project for my enjoyment. If I ever sell the car, I expect to receive very little ROI.

I understood choosing a 5.3L Stroker allowed use of lower compression yielding similar power = longer life.
 
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RubberCtyRauder said:
Your stock motor rebuilt with upgraded internals would have provided the same HP that you will be able to legally obtain on nazifornia for siginificantly less $$..just sayin..stroked motors are not always the best choice for boost , pending compression ratio etc.. although there are members here with them
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Completely understand. I would do the same all over again,........, minus the Ford Racing motor part. Like one of you told me, enjoy the journey.
 
old post but still a good question-bore/stroke/both/neither

I have a 4.6 w/ stroker. it takes more boost to stuff the bigger displacement. fortunately for me, the Trilogy, with a porting job, added the PSI/volume necessary to feed the stroker. The S/C cams and springs allowed higher RPM on the stroked forged motor than stock, so the bottom line seems to be a longer, higher flatter torque curve. And, so far reliability, and better strip times. Cost? yes, but who wants a Chebby motor anyway?
 
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