FFTEC Engine Build in Progress

[Glenn G]

This is actually my engine that Dave and the guys at FFTEC are putting together. I'm super excited to see it all coming together and can't wait to drive it. I can't say enough about the support and professionalism I've witnessed working with FFTEC. I've bugged them with a ton of questions on this build and they've been very understanding and helpful with their timely answers.

In no particular order a big thank you to Dave, Mike, Sean, and Anthony over there!

I'm kind of Jealous of your engine right now I'm probably almost as exited as you are to see what numbers it puts up when it's finished!

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[dragonacc]

I'm kind of Jealous of your engine right now I'm probably almost as exited as you are to see what numbers it puts up when it's finished!

You have no idea, the car only had 1600ish miles on it last I saw it. ;) It'll be like getting a brand new car again.

 

[Ron@cp-e]

You have no idea, the car only had 1600ish miles on it last I saw it. ;) It'll be like getting a brand new car again.

care to give a little more detail on your build?

head, turbo, drag or autocross, etc

just curious...

 

[dragonacc]

care to give a little more detail on your build?

head, turbo, drag or autocross, etc

just curious...

I don't want to steal FFTEC's thunder on the engine build, but I'll be using an EFR 8374 turbo like their shop car.

I want the car to be fun on the street/highway. I'm also interested in getting involved in HPDE and airstrip/top speed runs.

Beyond the engine work I'm not planning anything crazy:
-18x10 or 19x10 wheels
-coil overs once I see what the best setup ends up being
-adjustable sway bars
-likely some BMR parts to address wheelhop
-brake pads, lines, fluid

 

[Ron@cp-e]

I don't want to steal FFTEC's thunder on the engine build, but I'll be using an EFR 8374 turbo like their shop car.

I want the car to be fun on the street/highway. I'm also interested in getting involved in HPDE and airstrip/top speed runs.

Beyond the engine work I'm not planning anything crazy:
-18x10 or 19x10 wheels
-coil overs once I see what the best setup ends up being
-adjustable sway bars
-likely some BMR parts to address wheelhop
-brake pads, lines, fluid

well that's awesome man
can't wait to see it on the road again!

 

[David@FFtec]

I'm kind of Jealous of your engine right now I'm probably almost as exited as you are to see what numbers it puts up when it's finished!

When we started planning this build our goal was to make somewhere around 400 to 450 HP with his car. That was back when our shop car was making 435. Since then the development and tuning has pushed the boundaries much higher, our shop car is making nearly 100 HP more now, so our HP goal for his car keeps going up.

 

[David@FFtec]

Update!
I assembled and installed the pistons/rods. Each piston and rod is weighed and balanced down to a fraction of a gram. If you look closely you can also see our asymmetric skirt design.

Then each piston is paired up with a matching rod to keep the entire reciprocating assembly matched to less than 1/2 gram!

The oil squirters get a small dab of special sealant to help maintain good oil pressure. Using this type of sealant for sealing internal engine parts is one of the tricks I learned from building old aircooled Porsche flat-6 engines. It's safe to use internally and keeps the internal oil passages clear.

I love this tool! Installing pistons with this ring compressor is one of the easiest parts of engine assembly. The ring compressor is CNC machined with a precision taper and a Teflon coating to let the rings compress easily and drop right in. If you like to build your own engines you have to get this tool.

Here's a better look at the main girdle. Each cap is very thick and has a slight press fit to lock into the block.

Thanks for looking, and thanks for the questions! If anyone has a request just let me know and I'll grab a pic for you.

 

[David@FFtec]

Pics seem Broken I really want to see this engine porn!

Works for me. There's several pics, maybe it just need a little time to view them all?

 

[dragonacc]

Pics seem Broken I really want to see this engine porn!

If you're at work that's probably why. I can't see their pics at work, but they always work at my house. Speaking of which, time for me to get home so I can see what's up.

 

[Fast64ranchero]

Nice build, the dish on the pistons look aggressive, what Compression ratio are you looking for? I do understand the train of thought on lowering the Comp. ratio, just wondering what it will end up.

 

[David@FFtec]

Nice build, the dish on the pistons look aggressive, what Compression ratio are you looking for? I do understand the train of thought on lowering the Comp. ratio, just wondering what it will end up.

Thanks, yes the dish is aggressive. The goal for this engine is to make big power at high boost so the comp ratio was lowered slightly. Naturally for other engine builds the comp ratio depends on how much the block and head are decked. Theoretically the comp ratio on this engine should be around 9.2 based on CC measurements. It should allow this engine to run normal ignition advance up to approx 40psi of boost.

or more......

For more info on our Piston/Rod combo, see http://www.fftec.com/item/1848/FFTE...and_Connecting_Rod_2015_Mustang_EcoBoost.html

 

[Cascadia_302]

When we started planning this build our goal was to make somewhere around 400 to 450 HP with his car. That was back when our shop car was making 435. Since then the development and tuning has pushed the boundaries much higher, our shop car is making nearly 100 HP more now, so our HP goal for his car keeps going up.

Hi David,
Aaron at JPC Racing stated in a prior thread about developing a 10 sec daily driver set-up but with no details on the cost to do so.
http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?p=648257#post648257

Are you going to be able to match that claim with this build or any other forthcoming builds? Thanks.

 

[Herr_Poopschitz]

Is this a new block or the 1600 mile one from the car? What was done to the cylinder walls before the new pistons/rods went in?

Rod/main clearances?

Rig gaps?

 

[David@FFtec]

Hi David,
Aaron at JPC Racing stated in a prior thread about developing a 10 sec daily driver set-up but with no details on the cost to do so.
http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?p=648257#post648257

Are you going to be able to match that claim with this build or any other forthcoming builds? Thanks.

I've said before that an AT equipped EcoBoost with a built motor, big turbo and the right supporting mods would be a killer at the track. It takes the right combination to get into the tens, I'm sure it will be done sometime soon. I wonder who will be first?

The car in this thread has a 6 speed manual which gives it a disadvantage at the track compared to an AT. Personally I prefer the MT for the street, but that's just me. Besides, it's up to the owner. It's his car.

 

[David@FFtec]

Is this a new block or the 1600 mile one from the car? What was done to the cylinder walls before the new pistons/rods went in?

This is a new block.

Rod/main clearances?

Yes.

Rig gaps?

Absolutely!

Haha, I hope you don't mind if I don't give away our build specs on a public forum, our competitors are watching too.

FYI I am very open with our customers about our specs. I'm happy to see our engines/parts/turbos go as fast as possible at tracks across the country and I'm available for tech support anytime. How's your car doing?

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