[Deathbypsi]

Check out my build thread for Brock Landers GT350. That car has a PT 5558 and Im still street tuning that car but it is the fastest spooling turbo I have ever had under my foot. A bit pricey but its tiny next to my old HX35 and said to support 500+hp and I believe it.

[Deathbypsi]

SO it looks like a few changes have been made to the plans now. I have sold my complete shortblock off and Im looking into two different options for picking up an aftermarket block. I like the idea of starting with a better block so I dont need to fill it to add strength. Im worried about controlling water temps with a filled block and electric water pump. Truck will still see more street time than it will track time so its important to me to follow the K.I.S.S. mind set for the cooling system.

Tim O. now has my head on his bench tore apart and I will post updates as he gets working on it.

[TurboRay]

Originally posted by Deathbypsi:


.....I'm looking into two different options for picking up an aftermarket block.

Reduced to $1350 = <font color=blue>LINK</font> !!

[Deathbypsi]

Been a good week here! First and foremost I did buy a new motor. I now own a real Ford 9" tall deck block that so far looks to be in great shape still.

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Block is only 30 over and is O-ringed.It came with a cast crank of unknown origin with a 3.480 stroke and chevy rod journals. Looks like a stout piece. Main caps are studded and strapped. Its set up with chevy 6" rods and flat tops. I wont be using the rods or pistons but will stay with same combo. As it sits with current bore its 158ci or exactly 2600cc. SHould be a great combo for auto trans truck. Block and crank are getting cleaned and inspected right now.

I also got my new rear street tires. Hoosier 27x11.50 Quick Time Pros
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Found a great deal at Mikes Turbos in FL for my Tial MVS 44mm gate with all the springs
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[TurboRay]

Originally posted by Deathbypsi:


It's set up with Chevy 6" rods and flat tops. I won't be using the rods or pistons but will stay with same combo.

Why not, <font color=navy>Brian</font>? Are the pistons cast? I thought you were planning to use E-85 or methanol.....which would make flat-top pistons the logical choice. :headscratch:

[LowRanger96]

yes the pistons are cast.

[TurboRay]

Ahhh.....I see!

It's odd that someone would put together a killer motor like that - and then use cast pistons!! :pat:

[Deathbypsi]

No the pistons are forged,the crank is cast. The Pistons are for a N/A combo with a 1.245 compression height putting the top ring way to close to the crown to be safe for a turbo app. Not to mention I only got three with the motor because it looks like it had valves crash into the Pistons with one being cracked in the relief area.

[LowRanger96]

ahh i misunderstood! either way.. good reasons for not using 3 pistons LOL

[Deathbypsi]

Looks like the block will need to go .060 over since there is a couple small nicks in #3 and the one bore measured 3.816 already. No biggy,whats a couple more cubes?

I test fit the new tires under the white truck yesterday and found there wasnt enough room. Tire pressed against the leaf and it still touched the fender. Soooo after weighing over a couple options I decided to just get rid of the leaf spring suspension and just ladder bar the truck. Once I cut and widen the wheel tub in the bed I can gain another 2.5" of clearance on inside and fit my 11.50 tire easy and Im pretty sure a 12.50 would also.

S&W Race Cars sells a nice complete kit with crossmember and coil over kit for less than $800. With skipping buying the $400 mono leafs and selling my current shocks and Caltracs I will end up saving a few bucks.

Tim O started on my Dport and its looking great. The base line numbers look like this. The Green line is my head with some mild sanding roll work and the blue line is a box stock Esslinger Dport. Yes my flow was hurt by the sanding!
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And after Tim did his valve job. Again, mine is green.
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