AstroDan Posted October 25, 2013 Report Share Posted October 25, 2013 Well. There is a hole in the side of my block! It was a little cold, I didn't rev very hard at all, and ker-plunk, loss of oil pressure. Limped back to my parking spot at work and saw aluminum pieces laying on my passenger side lower A arm,. Not a nice feeling at all, opening the hood with oil smoke billowing out. I'm bummed and have a call into AED... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffJ Posted October 25, 2013 Report Share Posted October 25, 2013 Yikes. sorry about that! I know that sick feeling too well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT NAJA Posted October 26, 2013 Report Share Posted October 26, 2013 Dan, So sorry to hear this. If you need help getting Betsy to AED, give me a call. You know DAP lives up that way... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroDan Posted October 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2013 Still no answer from Drew at AED. Surprising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted October 27, 2013 Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 Ouch! Sorry to hear this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby Nick Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 Dan, Sorry to hear the awful news. I hope you can get her back together soon! Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywickedshelby Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 So sorry to hear this Dan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K Beast Shelby gt Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 Sorry to hear this OMG!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroDan Posted March 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 I got the quote back from Drew at AED. Nice! I want to get input from the folks here. I asked him to: Install the new FR 46x5.0 Aluminator Short block for SC application twin disc clutch Good fasteners (ARP etc...) and gaskets Basically, get Betsy back on the road, better than ever, without approaching my next "weakest link". I want safe, 100,000+ miles, but still nasty-fast. California smog legal etc We assumed the stock heads are still good due to the way it blew up, symptoms etc. If I need to go to next level, I can. (I'm old, with no bills and all grown children etc) He came back today with: FR 46x 5.0L Stroker SB FR 3v cylinder head changing kit (ARP hardware not required until 675+ RWHP) Valve cover gasket set (I'm gonna put on the cool Shelby GT covers) Timing cover gasket set Front main seal Oil pan gasket Misc oil, filters, coolant, distilled water, solvents etc Flow matched 63# injectors Mcleod RST twin disc clutch assembly Fidanza billet aluminum flywheel New Ford pilot bearing New Ford slave cylinder/throwout bearing assembly 5 qts tranny fluid, 4oz friction modifier Labor to pull motor etc clean it up, inckluding engine bat etc assemble SB with heads, blower covers etc Install engine/transmission assembly Custom Dynotune with Shaun The mark-up for them getting the parts is VERY reasonable, as is their hourly rates, We verbally talked about a pulley change to bump the boost, but I don't see that on his list. I also mentioned going with a good 10-rib kit. (not on list) What about an engine lowering kit and re-installing my FR strut-tower brace? Anthing else I should mention before I give the go-ahead? I gotta say, seeing Betsy in my garage, horribly dusty/dirty, battery dead and not running is the most pathetic thing I've ever seen. Thanks in advance guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffJ Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 If you have a hole in the block, I'd be surprised that you do not have a piston which came apart that took out your head. I didn't think that I would have to do the head either, but when tore down, well, it was then obvious that I would also have to do heads. This is the bottom of the better head that came off of my car when that happened. Hopefully you will have better luck! If you're going this far, might as well and make sure that you are building exactly what you want. If you've even thought about upgrading your heads, now is the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 Yeowza!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 Have some contingency funds. I would say new heads since you are this far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Rodgers Posted March 10, 2014 Report Share Posted March 10, 2014 Wow did that happen on the Ford Racing Tune? I have not heard of anyone having issues like this on the Factory Tune. Sorry to hear it, looking forward to hearing about your build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted March 10, 2014 Report Share Posted March 10, 2014 ARP fasteners= cheap insurance. Jer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroDan Posted March 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2014 Talked with Drew today. I'm having him order new FR ported heads and new cams. Might as well, since I'm in there anyway. I must say, this is very exciting, haven't felt this way about Betsy for quite some time... Can't wait. More to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anton Ruighaver Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 I'm sure it'll be a beast (like Jeff and Wickeds are)... Anton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITHERTZ66 Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 checking his signature info, I would say he must have had a custom tune - 507.7 rwhp - 498.5 lb/ft 12th of Sept 2009 Still, that doesn't sound overly aggressive depending on driving habits and maintenance since Sep/09. Do you race this engine? I think the rest of us with Whippled 4.6s are a bit nervous when we hear about this. ): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug_GT350 Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 checking his signature info, I would say he must have had a custom tune - 507.7 rwhp - 498.5 lb/ft 12th of Sept 2009 Still, that doesn't sound overly aggressive depending on driving habits and maintenance since Sep/09. Do you race this engine? I think the rest of us with Whippled 4.6s are a bit nervous when we hear about this. ): it's hearing stuff like this that worries me..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NordicShelby Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 I do not plan on ever getting a custom tune or doing anything to add more horse power to the engine. The Whipple Supercharger and Ford tune are enough for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 +1 Jer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 checking his signature info, I would say he must have had a custom tune - 507.7 rwhp - 498.5 lb/ft 12th of Sept 2009 Still, that doesn't sound overly aggressive depending on driving habits and maintenance since Sep/09. Do you race this engine? I think the rest of us with Whippled 4.6s are a bit nervous when we hear about this. ): Same time my car was done at Shelby, Sept/October 2009. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Rodgers Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 I do not plan on ever getting a custom tune or doing anything to add more horse power to the engine. The Whipple Supercharger and Ford tune are enough for me. Agreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroDan Posted March 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 Same time my car was done at Shelby, Sept/October 2009. Yes. I remember taking some pictures of our cars next to each other. (Not a great shot...) I had the canned FR tune. Virtually perfect curves as seen below. Pushing a little over 10lbs/boost... It ran strong, with no hint of problems, including the drive in to work in the morning. I had gone to Sears Point and 1/4 miled her once. I did drive spiritedly, but not living at the rev limiter. If anyone has similar numbers on the stock block, I'd get the work done on the block (forged crank/connecting rods etc) prior to it letting go. Lot cheaper, easier than what I'm doing now... Since I'm posting up, pre-SC. Stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NordicShelby Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 Wow those are pretty strong numbers for the Ford racing tune. I never actually have had mine on a Dyno yet but I would guess it to be about 484 at the rear tires. I have taken mine on the road course for dozens of 20 to 30 minutes sessions and never have had a problem with the engine. I sure hope I don't because now money is super tight and I wouldn't be able to fix it for a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITHERTZ66 Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 I agree those are strong numbers for a 10 psi, FRPP canned tune. What kind of dyno was that measured on after the blower was installed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroDan Posted March 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 Hmmm. I believe that is a Mustang dyno, done at AED in Cameron Park, along with a bunch of other Shelby's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroDan Posted April 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 Update Drop her off at AED on Monday morning! BTW, I got the Shelby valve covers to install on new heads. They are sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 Yes. I remember taking some pictures of our cars next to each other. (Not a great shot...) I had the canned FR tune. Virtually perfect curves as seen below. Pushing a little over 10lbs/boost... It ran strong, with no hint of problems, including the drive in to work in the morning. I had gone to Sears Point and 1/4 miled her once. I did drive spiritedly, but not living at the rev limiter. If anyone has similar numbers on the stock block, I'd get the work done on the block (forged crank/connecting rods etc) prior to it letting go. Lot cheaper, easier than what I'm doing now... Since I'm posting up, pre-SC. Stock Yup. Thanks for sharing. You should have a beast when done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Rodgers Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Great update!!! Can't wait to see it installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroDan Posted May 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 I guess it might've leaked! Now for the good news. ***BTW, I ordered the Steeda LCA to be delivered to AED for installation. also going with larger capacity oil pan etc... Without further ado: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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