Engine Crate motor and new tranny

Mustang_289 · 09-13-2004, 06:07 AM

We're looking to get a crate motor this winter. Looking at a 331, low compression for Novi 2K with 15 PSI of boost. We're looking at the DSS Pro Bullet 331 or Super Pro Bullet 331 with the Pro Lite Pistons. Do you guys have any comments on the crank and pistions they use, are they the best? Or if not, what are the best pistions and cranks in your opinion?

We're also looking to upgrade from the stock T5. We're looking at the Tremec T56, my son has heard some things about Tremec's being somewhat hard to put in gear and stiff gears, any comments?

Dave_mustang_50 · 09-13-2004, 10:02 PM

I have no problems/complaints with my tko. I got the max quench reverse dome pistons with my 331(free upgrade at the time)

Mustang_289 · 09-14-2004, 05:56 AM

Thanx for the reply, sounds like our goals are where you're at with your stang. Have you ever run your car in the 1/4?

88fivepointoh · 09-14-2004, 06:24 AM

The Tremec Transmissions are great.. No problems, no complaints. Everyone who has them has only nice things to say.

As for the motor, I have never used one of there blocks, but i haven't much bad about them either..

Dave_mustang_50 · 09-14-2004, 04:58 PM

nope, just a street sleeper for now. Besides, its a rag top with out a rollbar.

Mustang_289 · 09-18-2004, 07:12 AM

Dave_mustang_50

Have you had your sleeper on the dyno?

Dave_mustang_50 · 09-23-2004, 07:10 AM

It was tuned on the dyno then de-tuned until I get bigger fuel rails,lines and a custom burned chip.
With everything backed off it has 458rwhp - I forgot the tq.
When tuned its looking like 550 rwhp. They lost fuel and shut the car down before the pull was complete. They thought one of the fuel pumps went bad- turned out to be the car pulling down put the fuel lines in a bind.

09-13-2004, 06:07 AM	#1
Mustang_289 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 512	Engine Crate motor and new tranny We're looking to get a crate motor this winter. Looking at a 331, low compression for Novi 2K with 15 PSI of boost. We're looking at the DSS Pro Bullet 331 or Super Pro Bullet 331 with the Pro Lite Pistons. Do you guys have any comments on the crank and pistions they use, are they the best? Or if not, what are the best pistions and cranks in your opinion? We're also looking to upgrade from the stock T5. We're looking at the Tremec T56, my son has heard some things about Tremec's being somewhat hard to put in gear and stiff gears, any comments?

09-13-2004, 10:02 PM	#2
Dave_mustang_50 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: New Port Richey, Florida Posts: 483	I have no problems/complaints with my tko. I got the max quench reverse dome pistons with my 331(free upgrade at the time) __________________ 1969 Mach 1 351C with a c6(for now) Sold 92 Rag Top GT Procharged & intercooled DSS 331 LC Holley Systemax 2 Intake, Edelbrock RPM Heads,E 303 ,blow thru air meter, race bypass, 42 pph injectors,65mm tb,1.7 rr, Mac long tube headers w/off road H pipe, Force 2 catback, TKO,Pro 5.0, K&N, Alum DS,3 core radiator, subframe connectors,3.73`s, Nitto DR`s and a Heavy Foot.

09-14-2004, 04:58 PM	#5
Dave_mustang_50 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: New Port Richey, Florida Posts: 483	nope, just a street sleeper for now. Besides, its a rag top with out a rollbar. __________________ 1969 Mach 1 351C with a c6(for now) Sold 92 Rag Top GT Procharged & intercooled DSS 331 LC Holley Systemax 2 Intake, Edelbrock RPM Heads,E 303 ,blow thru air meter, race bypass, 42 pph injectors,65mm tb,1.7 rr, Mac long tube headers w/off road H pipe, Force 2 catback, TKO,Pro 5.0, K&N, Alum DS,3 core radiator, subframe connectors,3.73`s, Nitto DR`s and a Heavy Foot.

09-23-2004, 07:10 AM	#7
Dave_mustang_50 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: New Port Richey, Florida Posts: 483	It was tuned on the dyno then de-tuned until I get bigger fuel rails,lines and a custom burned chip. With everything backed off it has 458rwhp - I forgot the tq. When tuned its looking like 550 rwhp. They lost fuel and shut the car down before the pull was complete. They thought one of the fuel pumps went bad- turned out to be the car pulling down put the fuel lines in a bind. __________________ 1969 Mach 1 351C with a c6(for now) Sold 92 Rag Top GT Procharged & intercooled DSS 331 LC Holley Systemax 2 Intake, Edelbrock RPM Heads,E 303 ,blow thru air meter, race bypass, 42 pph injectors,65mm tb,1.7 rr, Mac long tube headers w/off road H pipe, Force 2 catback, TKO,Pro 5.0, K&N, Alum DS,3 core radiator, subframe connectors,3.73`s, Nitto DR`s and a Heavy Foot.

09-14-2004, 05:56 AM	#3
Mustang_289 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 512	Thanx for the reply, sounds like our goals are where you're at with your stang. Have you ever run your car in the 1/4?

09-14-2004, 06:24 AM	#4
88fivepointoh Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Rochester Posts: 553	The Tremec Transmissions are great.. No problems, no complaints. Everyone who has them has only nice things to say. As for the motor, I have never used one of there blocks, but i haven't much bad about them either..

09-18-2004, 07:12 AM	#6
Mustang_289 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 512	Dave_mustang_50 Have you had your sleeper on the dyno?