Budget motor build
#1
Budget motor build
I have found a 2003 4.6L 2v explorer engine with an aluminum block for a really good price. The plan is to build a budget race engine with around 300 hp (maybe more maybe less). So far I’m looking at getting VT stage 2 cams w/springs, HPS intake, 75MM throttle body/plenum combo, Long tube headers, 7qt oil pan.
Let me know what you all think. Is this a good engine to start with? Should I do these mods? Let me know what you guys think.
Let me know what you all think. Is this a good engine to start with? Should I do these mods? Let me know what you guys think.
#2
I have found a 2003 4.6L 2v explorer engine with an aluminum block for a really good price. The plan is to build a budget race engine with around 300 hp (maybe more maybe less). So far I’m looking at getting VT stage 2 cams w/springs, HPS intake, 75MM throttle body/plenum combo, Long tube headers, 7qt oil pan.
Let me know what you all think. Is this a good engine to start with? Should I do these mods? Let me know what you guys think.
Let me know what you all think. Is this a good engine to start with? Should I do these mods? Let me know what you guys think.
#4
Well how much was the motor......in my opinion if you want to make around 300 hp then you should have gotten the cam and the longtubes and a tune and be right where you want to be for power in the motor thats in your car now. But since you have this motor and its out of the car you might as well go the extra and build the bottom end and what not. You can make much more than 300 if you do a bit extra
#5
The motor will cost $1900 and I have not bought it yet. I'm only guessing with the HP will be. I'm sure it's going to more than 300hp. I have thought about keeping the crank that is in there and upgrading the pistons and rods.
#6
The crank should be plenty strong it's rated for up to 600 I think ....replace the pistons and rods and you'll be a happy camper. You should have enough in you're budget to do this
#8
No your correct but if he's on a budget i'd try and use the money that he has to build a good motor first.
#9
I just want to make this aluminum block is going to take the abuse and what should be upgraded and what I can leave the way it is. I would hate to buy this thing and find out it will not work for what I want it to do.
#11
Yeah, it's pretty much a brand new engine. It only has 600 miles on it. Comes with everything but the wiring harness and the front accessories
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