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Datalux - Call Brian at Esslinger,(ask for him) they are probably within 20 miles of you (Chino). They can build a new block setup for you at probably the same price as you are seeing elsewhere. The difference is they specialize in 4 cylinder Ford engines. (That's what they build, racing...

MiDiablo So what is your take on the whole thing. Are you staying with the eco platform or are you getting something else?

wsfrazier - I agree with you. But if you are going to the trouble of buying a built block, why not hedge the positives as much as possible? The minor cost will save regret later. (I regret not sleeving because I limited potential horsepower later)

Get a full sleeved short block

I don't know for sure yet. I'm kinda working on the particulars.

Thats pretty much what I did. If you can catch them before the mill work is complete you should have them weld the area around the studs where it is weak.

What did you have them do?

Better....

Perfweld - Glad you are still here. I just got my new motor going and wanted to get info from you on what to expect. What turbo are you running right now? wsfrasier - you should be very happy with your new block

Back from the dead. Car running finally. First datalog run on dyno with zero modded/no tune netted 304 RWHP on new internals. Will be sending datalog out for new base tune. Post again soon.

Run the oil pressure gauge on your Accessport. If for any reason you lose or don't get any oil pressure reading, you will most likely be on your way to a problem. Mine would not read outright. I thought it was a port connection error. I let it go and used the car gauge instead, it had a...

Yep (If I recall right 9, might be 7 though) they are small and most get covered with new spoilers. In my case I installed a wing and it left two holes open and they looked like crap with plugs so I had them filled and paint matched.

It also leaves 9 holes that if you don't select the correct replacement will leave one or two visible that will have to be plugged or filled. ( I tried the plugs they look like crap.)

Brian V the kool aid has a lot of grey goose in it... Trippleyelo - got a VTT 2+ ready to go!!!

https://www.facebook.com/EsslingerEngineering/videos/1631144296907115/ This is what 7 grand of built engine looks like running naturally aspirated!!! Assembled with turbo comes soon!

https://www.facebook.com/EsslingerEngineering/videos/1631144296907115/ Worth the wait.......

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But I smell exhaust in the cabin of my Ecoboost, I wonder if I'll get a LETTER soon! LOL

Aren't you an old guy when both you and your Mustang blow smoke out your tailpipe?

What choo smokin Brian?