Not sure hes gonna want 11.5:1 ...Something like this I think: http://www.livernoismotorsports.com/product/LPP750105
That link helped me out. I think I'd go with the 10:1 Livernois has if I go that route. I had gotten all of the information on the ford shortblocks already. They're significantly cheaperNot sure hes gonna want 11.5:1 ...
Think hes talking the ford direct short blocks.
There is a 5.0 and 5.2 both w standard crank available from ford.
I have been looking for the day when I kill the stock block. If heads are still good, you might bolt them onto a few other options:
-rough thoughts here so I could be wrong.
If you have a motor builder handy that you trust....
M6010M52R The 5.2L block will take the 5.0TiVCT heads and since you are FI the GT heads will be fine as you can up the boost to compensate for smaller valves somewhat.
5.2 block is stronger with more cast in support like next option below You will need someone to build it up to a short block or full long and get bottom end in whatever compression you want. $2400+Bottom+Labor
M6010M50R or M6010M50RA $2400+bottom end +labor
-A variant (-A available in a month?)with added drain holes somewhat more drag oriented but not big deal.
Thats the race oriented 5.0 block with more cast in cylinder support. The 5.2 shared some design knowledge w the 5.0 Race block.
Aluminator short blocks for those following along:
M6009A50NAA and M6009A50SCA in the $5300 range. These are non reinforced, thin liner blocks.
There are also some new products in the works from Ford supposedly to release APRIL 22. Not sure if a new 5.2 short block is coming or not. Supposedly a new 5.2 ( google A52XS) long block is coming but not sure on short block version like the other Aluminators so....16 long days...
Then there is just buying a junk yard motor 5.0 TiVCT $3000?, or buying a factory stock crate motor ready to drop in M6007M50A for $6500(no dealing w people).
Moooo poWAa!!!!
Well, I have the engine to the point where it can be yanked out. I'm just waiting for the shop to get time for me to be able to get it done. I was going to let them do everything, but I'm trying to save money and time being they told me it'd be months if they're going to do it all, plus I'm saving a few thousand in labor.
I talked to the ford dealer I bought my car from. A stock 15+ shortblock is $2600, they can have it to me in 3 days. If I go this route, I will purchase mmr opg and crank gear, swap the rest of the parts from my engine to the new short block. Id probably put on new timing chains on since I'll have it open anyway, plus my McLeod flywheel and clutch can go on as well. this route would be the cheapest, quickest fix for the shop.
The other route would be a Livernois shortblock, same process as with ford shortblock, opg, timing gear, etc. Basically same cost of labor and all, but about $3000 more for their shortblock.
The factory timing gear does not have an actual aftermarket upgrade. The aftermarket offerings have an almost equal failure rate. I would reallocate those funds to be honest. Billet timing components are a smarter place to drop those dollars!The other route would be a Livernois shortblock, same process as with ford shortblock, opg, timing gear, etc.
You are talking about $3k basically for a completely bare block...we are offering an already upgraded block complete with oiling system revisions, upgraded fasteners AND custom forged internals for $5500. You are suggesting building a lesser engine for more when everything is said and done.Livernois offer a short block based on the M6010M50R?
ExactlyIf it were me, and the crank is good, I would just have the factory short block reassembled with forged rods, forged pistons, and billet front goodies.(plus some machining of course)
Of course you would have to find a engine shop that you trust and will stand behind their work.
OP I know lots of stock motors are holding up to your power level, but why put another stock short block in and be limited to your same power level?
The factory timing gear does not have an actual aftermarket upgrade. The aftermarket offerings have an almost equal failure rate. I would reallocate those funds to be honest. Billet timing components are a smarter place to drop those dollars!
I wasn't aware of that, that few hundred can put elsewhere. Thanks!
The decision has been made, I got a little bit lucky today.
Someone had the motor pulled out of his '16 5.0 in order to do a full twin turbo build and he went with a new race block(don't remember which one), etc. his block had very low miles and no issues. They're going to build that block, Wiesco pistons, Manley rods, billet OPG, all new bearings, etc,etc. I should have it down there and they're going to get it started in 2 weeks.
I really wanted to try and make a Livernois shortblock work, but unfortunately it just didn't fit into my budget, and Mark Zuckerberg didn't come through with the billion dollars I asked him for, so a built bottom end w/ stock block is what I'm going with.