emailcm Posted September 30, 2006 Report Share Posted September 30, 2006 Anyone know if we can buy one somewhwere fot the GT500? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest evilchris Posted September 30, 2006 Report Share Posted September 30, 2006 Anyone know if we can buy one somewhwere fot the GT500? You can use the Ford GT block if you can source one. It will need machined for a starter, and provisions for oiling since the Ford GT used a dry sump oiling system. It won't be cheap at all. It's shame because it should been done at the factory. Here's one: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...item=8069429712 Would be awesome, GT500 in the 3700's in weight and MUCH improved weight distribution. Not to mention more strength. Get some 4340 Manley rods in there and you have a killer. Keep the old iron block and sell it when people start shooting rods out the side of their blocks thanks to the mahle i-beams =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckySnake Posted September 30, 2006 Report Share Posted September 30, 2006 You can use the Ford GT block if you can source one. It will need machined for a starter, and provisions for oiling since the Ford GT used a dry sump oiling system. It won't be cheap at all. It's shame because it should been done at the factory. Here's one: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...item=8069429712 Would be awesome, GT500 in the 3700's in weight and MUCH improved weight distribution. Not to mention more strength. Get some 4340 Manley rods in there and you have a killer. Keep the old iron block and sell it when people start shooting rods out the side of their blocks thanks to the mahle i-beams =) Had the GT500 weighed today with me and seven gallons of gas = 4020 lbs. I weigh 180 and seven gallons of gas weighs about 44.5 lbs = 224.5 4020 - 224.5 = 4795.5 My car's Certificate of Origin also says 3785 lbs shipping weight. The GT500 is in the 3700's. Is she a little porky, yeap, but a lot more engine and cooling ability, beefer suspension, bigger brakes, six forward gears, bigger wheels/tires. I don't think spending the money for the aluminum block/machine work and all the headach switching over is worth it, unless your rich or unless your going to race the car. Just my two cents. I don't know why Ford didn't go with the aluminum block in the first place. Most people that are spending 44K plus for a Mustang, would have paid 5K more to have the aluminum block, I know I would have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of GT Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 5.4 Aluminum Block is available through the Ford Racing Catalog. Not cheap, but available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carnut Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 Had the GT500 weighed today with me and seven gallons of gas = 4020 lbs. I weigh 180 and seven gallons of gas weighs about 44.5 lbs = 224.5 4020 - 224.5 = 4795.5 My car's Certificate of Origin also says 3785 lbs shipping weight. The GT500 is in the 3700's. Is she a little porky, yeap, but a lot more engine and cooling ability, beefer suspension, bigger brakes, six forward gears, bigger wheels/tires. I don't think spending the money for the aluminum block/machine work and all the headach switching over is worth it, unless your rich or unless your going to race the car. Just my two cents. I don't know why Ford didn't go with the aluminum block in the first place. Most people that are spending 44K plus for a Mustang, would have paid 5K more to have the aluminum block, I know I would have. Well someone has to do it, I guess it might as well be me. How does your car get almost a thousand pounds heavy when you subtract your weight and the weight of the gas. Back to school for you All kidding aside, Ford said they didn't use the aluminum block because it was set up for a dry sump system and couldn't justisfy the added expense. I think I would have accepted it if we saved a hundred pounds or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVS2XS Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 Sean Hyland (via World Products) has a standard wet sump aluminum 5.4L block - http://www.seanhylandmotorsport.com/online...;products_id=46 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoneDoc Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 what is the weight difference (aluminum vs steel)? anyone know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVS2XS Posted October 13, 2006 Report Share Posted October 13, 2006 Weight: SHM aluminum 5.4 - 95 pounds Ford 5.4 iron block - 239 pounds 144 pound difference SHM block info: "Sean Hyland Motorsport are proud to announce the release of the 5.4 and 4.6 aluminum motorsport engine block. These blocks have taken a year to design, and incorporate features designed to provide durability and increased performance. The 5.4 block can be ordered with a bore size of up to 3.75", which results in a 6 liter all aluminum engine for your Lightning, Mustang or rod project. The aluminum motorsport blocks benefit from many design features listed below. Order yours today for early 2004 delivery. Sean Hyland 4.6/5.4 Motorsport Blocks 356T-7 aluminum alloy lightweight, only 95lbs for the 5.4, 88lbs for the 4.6 smooth, deep skirt construction billet steel main caps, main studs supplied, optional aluminum main caps 13mm thick deck External oil drain backs reduce windage losses cast iron sleeve, 3.55-3.75 bore Block designed for semi-stressed mid engine applications 2500 HP capable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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