Need advice on my engine build (top and bottom end). Details inside...

Fox Body · 07-17-2002, 05:24 PM

The Plan
1) 500-600 hp street car
2) '87 carbureted 351W block to be setup for Procharger (carb) D1-SC intercooled blower (running 10-15 lbs of boost). Block will be setup (converted to) for roller cam, etc.
3) SCAT 4340 Forged crank (stock stroke, 3.00" main) with Clevite bearings, Eagle forged rods, Ross forged pistons (file cut rings)
4) Desired compression: 8.5:1 - 8.8:1.
5) TFS Track Heat cylinder heads (61 cc comb. chamb.) (Fel-Pro 1011-2 head gaskets)
6) roller rockers, pushrods, lifters, and cam. Double roller timing chain (I would like to buy everything in #6 from TFS)
7) Edelbrock Performer RPM intake
8) If I missed something, forgive me.

Issues
---- I talked to someone at SCAT Crankshafts and they told me in order to keep the compression ~8.7:1, I would have to get custom 24cc dish pistons if I wanted to match with the TFS heads and this would take 3-4 weeks.
---- Someone suggested CNC porting of the heads. Is that even worth the money considering the intake I'd be running?

I really appreciate any intelligent comments concerning this post. Let me know what you guys think. I hope to get this stuff ordered on Friday. I would like to get stage 1 (engine planning) done by Friday. Stage 1, planning. I would like to get to stage 2, ordering the stuff, on Friday. I really want to hear a response on this. Thanks.

07-17-2002, 05:24 PM	#1
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	Need advice on my engine build (top and bottom end). Details inside... The Plan 1) 500-600 hp street car 2) '87 carbureted 351W block to be setup for Procharger (carb) D1-SC intercooled blower (running 10-15 lbs of boost). Block will be setup (converted to) for roller cam, etc. 3) SCAT 4340 Forged crank (stock stroke, 3.00" main) with Clevite bearings, Eagle forged rods, Ross forged pistons (file cut rings) 4) Desired compression: 8.5:1 - 8.8:1. 5) TFS Track Heat cylinder heads (61 cc comb. chamb.) (Fel-Pro 1011-2 head gaskets) 6) roller rockers, pushrods, lifters, and cam. Double roller timing chain (I would like to buy everything in #6 from TFS) 7) Edelbrock Performer RPM intake 8) If I missed something, forgive me. Issues ---- I talked to someone at SCAT Crankshafts and they told me in order to keep the compression ~8.7:1, I would have to get custom 24cc dish pistons if I wanted to match with the TFS heads and this would take 3-4 weeks. ---- Someone suggested CNC porting of the heads. Is that even worth the money considering the intake I'd be running? I really appreciate any intelligent comments concerning this post. Let me know what you guys think. I hope to get this stuff ordered on Friday. I would like to get stage 1 (engine planning) done by Friday. Stage 1, planning. I would like to get to stage 2, ordering the stuff, on Friday. I really want to hear a response on this. Thanks. __________________ 351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang Ghia notchback '79 Video @ Idle Stock 5.8L under 4" cowl 'glass hood, C4 w/ Transgo shift kit, Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake; Fluidyne Al radiator, Flexalite 175 electric fan, 1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, FRPP Al driveshaft; S&W 6-point cage; 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters, 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s; Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 275/50/15 Nitto NT 555R Drag Radials; 14 x 4” K&N X-stream air filter. '92 GT (5-speed) Small In Car Video Stock 5.0L, 2-chamber Flowmasters, MAC CAI, Tri-Ax, Al pedals... "Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body