I started a thread in the other vehicles section but it was not getting alot of attention so i came over here to get a greater sample size. I am looking to rebuild a 4.6 l mustang V8 for a kit car I am building. I just wanted to see if any of you experienced builders can recommend any resources or give any advice on how to get started.

original thread: https://my350z.com/forum/other-vehicles/268849-rebilding-an-engine.html

 

http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums/
http://www.mustangforums.com/
http://forums.stangnet.com/
http://www.corral.net/

 

+1 to that. This is a 3.....5.....0....z website. Even if you own a Z, take the mustank thread elsewhere. Sorry so direct, but I have a personal vendetta with those cars. But that's just me.

 

I realize its a 350 z website since i have been a member here since 03. I have continually found that people on this board come from diverse backgrounds and you can find almost any info you want here. Its almost better than google. I guess i was looking for personal accounts as to how some of the guys who build engines got started.

 

I like books, the kind of thing you can read and than have next to you while you do the work.
http://www.amazon.com/How-Rebuild-Sm...8242856&sr=8-3

 

i wasn't really sending him there to **** him off from our site.. but i figured if anyone would know..t hose sites may.. and be able to offer more info

 

http://www.amazon.com/Rebuild-Small-.../dp/1932494049

i ordered this one earlier today. Same title revision 3 published in 95. I read some of the sample pages and the book seems pretty informative.

 

I am sure those sites would contain good information but since i have been here so long there are screen names that i know and trust information from. That is why i posted here first before going to an outside forum. I am sure i will supplement anything i learn here and from the book i ordered with information form outside forums. When you go to a new forum it takes some time to figure out who is full of bs and who knows what they are talking about.

 

I used to use the GM book, two acctually.
A library may get you some books too, just get ones that you can read once to learn about improvements to the block during rebuild on big old engines.
Balancing, Blueprinting (not really needed on new engines) , Deburring, shotpeen and dremeling the head and intake manifold.
Use the formula to determine the carb you will need, unless you go fuel injection, in that case you are on your own.

 

You want some insight, OK. I know this shop here, near Atlanta area. I have done some business with. Super great people. They do a lot of work on mustangs and corvette's. Full motor build and everything. They do the works. Blueprinting and balancing. There's like three guys who were Delta mechanics that quit and started this shop. There real particular on every detail, very proudfull people.

There shop is called Tri Star Automotive. There number is 770-892-7505, if you want to fill them out. I don't know if your looking for a local area or what, but there real good, I promise. This is no BS, for I snaped on you earlier. Just give them a call, you'll like talking to anyways. Great people.

 

I will probably do the fuel injection. Basically my goal is to disassemble the motor and put it back together probably with a new crank, and forged rods/pistons incase i slap a blower on it in the future. I will probably switch out the cams and perhaps get a little head work done. Most importantly, i am looking forward to powder coating the crap out of it.

 

must swap cam, cam is the heart of the engine...limits all else. If you are going blower you may need to keep the compression ratio down.

 

I will probably run 9:1 or 9.5:1 ratio. I think 400+ hp on a car that weighs 2500 lbs will be sufficient.