Notchrocket's '96 GT progress

[STOCK GT]

My First 4v DOHC swap cost me $750 and that was back in the day...
Mark 8 motors are like $300 now and then all you need is a Cobra intake!

 

[notchrocket]

Just curious... What is wrong with iron block? I know the aluminum block is a lot lighter but the iron is stronger and you can do a 60 overbore. Is there anything else?

I'm not sure, I just like the weight factor :_slide_:

My First 4v DOHC swap cost me $750 and that was back in the day...
Mark 8 motors are like $300 now and then all you need is a Cobra intake!

I don't know, I guess I just want to try the 2v for now, because if I start leaning towards a 4v set-up that will lead to something else, and that will lead to something else and before I know it I will have lost my "budget" mind set.

 

[91trunk]

Looks good. Glad she ended up in good hands. Can't wait to see the finished product.

 

[STOCK GT]

trust me, the PI swap is a waste of time and money, for the same amount of cash you could have a 4v!

I don't know, I guess I just want to try the 2v for now, because if I start leaning towards a 4v set-up that will lead to something else, and that will lead to something else and before I know it I will have lost my "budget" mind set.

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[xtremewheelz]

Can't wait to see the finished product.

x2. Keep us posted Dan.

 

[notchrocket]

Will do....... thanks guys !!

 

[jakefb]

Whats up with the junkyard writing on your motor. Is that a jyd motor.

 

[Im2slow]

Whats up with the junkyard writing on your motor. Is that a jyd motor.

lol 97 t-bird

 

[jakefb]

lol 97 t-bird

That what the writing says

 

[OrangeF150]

Nice!!!!:secret:

 

[Boomer!]

Just curious... What is wrong with iron block? I know the aluminum block is a lot lighter but the iron is stronger and you can do a 60 overbore. Is there anything else?

WTF !!!!!:eek5: ........:chairfall You can not take a modular block safely to .060 overbore. The limit is .040 and that is really a stretch, there is just enough material in the bores.

 

[KENNEBELL2.6]

Ohhhh thats why it blew up. Sorry i mean 30 haha.

 

[Boomer!]

That is more like it, I looked at and said " that isn't right".... I'm swell.....

 

[Venmous28]

trust me, the PI swap is a waste of time and money, for the same amount of cash you could have a 4v!

im with this guy.. i spent a lot on porting.. a lot more than a set of 4v heads and front cover..

 

[notchrocket]

Update:

Block is ready for the machine shop

Besides being covered in fluids, the cylinders look good (blurry pic, sorry)

 

[fogged10]

now the money part comes in play!:gr_grin: lol

 

[OrangeF150]

Looking good dude.:dance:

 

[notchrocket]

im with this guy.. i spent a lot on porting.. a lot more than a set of 4v heads and front cover..

I'm still thinking about going 4v

 

[team_southside]

somebody's been busy.

 

[Scott714]

Good

Someone woke up - hope you took it off Craigslist - I thought "Oh no someone lost interest " when I saw the for sale ad - back on track now ?