Built Motor Database
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Built Motor Database
As many of you know I am now going on my second built engine. What I want to accomplish with this thread is a database of built engines, and how long they are lasting with what components and how much power.
Since it seems most failures are occuring over the 550whp mark those peoples information would be more valuable.
I am looking for positive AND negative info. If you do not wish to publically post your engine or headgasket failure you may PM me, your info will remain 100% confidential.
I want to make sure my next build is by last and final one but I need your HONEST FEEDBACK in order to make that happen.
Please submit info in the following format:
I.E. :
Sleeved 3.5/ 12mm studs/cometic head gaskets/638whp DD @ 17psi/no water or meth/ lasted x,xxx miles or no issues to date
I appreciate everyone help with this, hopefully this will save newcomers many of the headaches do many of us have gone threw.
I DO NOT WANT THIS TO TURN INTO SHOP X SUCKS BUT SHOP Y DOESNT.
R0mey
Since it seems most failures are occuring over the 550whp mark those peoples information would be more valuable.
I am looking for positive AND negative info. If you do not wish to publically post your engine or headgasket failure you may PM me, your info will remain 100% confidential.
I want to make sure my next build is by last and final one but I need your HONEST FEEDBACK in order to make that happen.
Please submit info in the following format:
I.E. :
Sleeved 3.5/ 12mm studs/cometic head gaskets/638whp DD @ 17psi/no water or meth/ lasted x,xxx miles or no issues to date
I appreciate everyone help with this, hopefully this will save newcomers many of the headaches do many of us have gone threw.
I DO NOT WANT THIS TO TURN INTO SHOP X SUCKS BUT SHOP Y DOESNT.
R0mey
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I'll help
Sound Performance Stage 1 shortblock
non-Sleeved 3.5/ L19 studs/HKS head gaskets/546rwhp @ 15.5psi (pump), 690rwhp @ 25psi (110 leaded), 769rwhp @ 30psi (110 leaded) (80% of miles have been on pump, 15% on 25psi, 5% on 30psi)/no water or meth/ 4,200 miles with no issues
Sound Performance Stage 1 shortblock
non-Sleeved 3.5/ L19 studs/HKS head gaskets/546rwhp @ 15.5psi (pump), 690rwhp @ 25psi (110 leaded), 769rwhp @ 30psi (110 leaded) (80% of miles have been on pump, 15% on 25psi, 5% on 30psi)/no water or meth/ 4,200 miles with no issues
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built block (maintained an tuned by Forged):
non-sleeved bored .20 over
Arias Extreme Pistons
Eagle Rods
L19 studs
arp main
GTM cams
Brian Crower valve springs/shims
HKS head gasket
641 whp 110 octane
600 whp 93
mainly ran on wastegate 488 whp 11psi
4500 miles no engine related issues to date
non-sleeved bored .20 over
Arias Extreme Pistons
Eagle Rods
L19 studs
arp main
GTM cams
Brian Crower valve springs/shims
HKS head gasket
641 whp 110 octane
600 whp 93
mainly ran on wastegate 488 whp 11psi
4500 miles no engine related issues to date
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Sleeved 3.5
L19 studs/HKS head gaskets
554 whp Mustang @ 15 psi/no water or meth
lasted 2,000 miles on initial build but had improper sleeve install (really it was 2000 miles of troubleshooting cooling system) since then on second build 10,000 with no issues to date
JWT C2 Cams
1000 cc RC injectors
HKS Fcon V Pro
Built by me
L19 studs/HKS head gaskets
554 whp Mustang @ 15 psi/no water or meth
lasted 2,000 miles on initial build but had improper sleeve install (really it was 2000 miles of troubleshooting cooling system) since then on second build 10,000 with no issues to date
JWT C2 Cams
1000 cc RC injectors
HKS Fcon V Pro
Built by me
Last edited by westpak; 11-09-2008 at 06:23 AM.
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you need more info than that, like;
what they were doing if/when it died.
was it tracked/street raced.
what oil used.
how was it tuned.
I am sure there are many more that I am not thinking to ask.
what they were doing if/when it died.
was it tracked/street raced.
what oil used.
how was it tuned.
I am sure there are many more that I am not thinking to ask.
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Mine:
Non-sleeved 3.5L
Standard ARP head studs (L17)
HKS headgaskets
Arias 8.6:1 .020 over pistons
Eagle rods
ARP main studs
Cosworth race bearings
Stock heads/cams
Turbonetics ST
Utec
421rwhp/458rwtq dyno dynamics @ 13psi with 50/50 meth/water progressive injection
Running 20w-50 Amsoil racing oil in warm weather, 10w-40 Rotella T syn in cold, and using Evans NPG+ coolant
Machined by local machine shop, assembled by SVRT, installed by me. Tuned by PRE. First start up was sometime in March 2008.
~4,500 miles, two track days, several autocrosses so far, no issues.
Non-sleeved 3.5L
Standard ARP head studs (L17)
HKS headgaskets
Arias 8.6:1 .020 over pistons
Eagle rods
ARP main studs
Cosworth race bearings
Stock heads/cams
Turbonetics ST
Utec
421rwhp/458rwtq dyno dynamics @ 13psi with 50/50 meth/water progressive injection
Running 20w-50 Amsoil racing oil in warm weather, 10w-40 Rotella T syn in cold, and using Evans NPG+ coolant
Machined by local machine shop, assembled by SVRT, installed by me. Tuned by PRE. First start up was sometime in March 2008.
~4,500 miles, two track days, several autocrosses so far, no issues.
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Forged Performance Shortblock Machining
and assembly *edit* Non-Sleeved
HKS 1000 cc
Arias Zero Silicon AL EXTREME Duty Piston set 9.0:1 .020 overbore
Eagle Forged H Beam Rod set VQ35 w/ ARP rod
bolts
JWT 850BB turbo's
GTM Turbo Spec camshafts
Twin Stillen Oil Cooler
HKS FCON VPro
ARP Main Stud Kit
Cosworth Thrust Bearings STD
HKS Metal Head Gasket 97mm
ARP Extreme Duty Head Stud Kit
**L19**
Snow Meth Kit
CJM Twin Fuel Pump
CJM Fuel Return System
Koyo Racing Rad with Upgraded fans and shroud.
REV-Up oil pump
Pathfinder coolant bypass
5000 mile boosted....1000 miles on track...Only issue was crank because of lightweight pulley....Could not get the timing corrected....Fixed...NO boost related issues.Have taken it up to 22 psi. On street I will run it at 20psi... on race track boost control is turned off...boost is then 15 psi.
BTW Rome....SHOP Y SUCKS BUT SHOP X DOESNT.
and assembly *edit* Non-Sleeved
HKS 1000 cc
Arias Zero Silicon AL EXTREME Duty Piston set 9.0:1 .020 overbore
Eagle Forged H Beam Rod set VQ35 w/ ARP rod
bolts
JWT 850BB turbo's
GTM Turbo Spec camshafts
Twin Stillen Oil Cooler
HKS FCON VPro
ARP Main Stud Kit
Cosworth Thrust Bearings STD
HKS Metal Head Gasket 97mm
ARP Extreme Duty Head Stud Kit
**L19**
Snow Meth Kit
CJM Twin Fuel Pump
CJM Fuel Return System
Koyo Racing Rad with Upgraded fans and shroud.
REV-Up oil pump
Pathfinder coolant bypass
5000 mile boosted....1000 miles on track...Only issue was crank because of lightweight pulley....Could not get the timing corrected....Fixed...NO boost related issues.Have taken it up to 22 psi. On street I will run it at 20psi... on race track boost control is turned off...boost is then 15 psi.
BTW Rome....SHOP Y SUCKS BUT SHOP X DOESNT.
Last edited by XKR; 11-09-2008 at 07:29 AM.
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Apex Short block stage 2
Crower Rods
CP pistons .020 overbore 8.5:1
ARP all around
commetic headgaskets
No problems for 4k miles boosted 18psi @ 530whp on Dyno Jet Turbonetics ST with meth , 650cc injectors , utec,
Now running NA
Crower Rods
CP pistons .020 overbore 8.5:1
ARP all around
commetic headgaskets
No problems for 4k miles boosted 18psi @ 530whp on Dyno Jet Turbonetics ST with meth , 650cc injectors , utec,
Now running NA
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BZM long block
non-sleeved
Aries ED .020 pistons 9:1 comp
Eagle rods
1/2 in. ARP head studs
HKS head gaskets
JWT valve springs and retainers
Stock heads and cams
Deatschwerks 750cc injectors
530rwhp@ 16 psi on pump gas
no water or meth
9,000 miles with zero issues
non-sleeved
Aries ED .020 pistons 9:1 comp
Eagle rods
1/2 in. ARP head studs
HKS head gaskets
JWT valve springs and retainers
Stock heads and cams
Deatschwerks 750cc injectors
530rwhp@ 16 psi on pump gas
no water or meth
9,000 miles with zero issues
Last edited by BriGuyMax; 11-09-2008 at 06:31 PM.