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svt98t · 01-03-2016, 10:38 PM

Wow. It's been a long while.
I've been busy with life. It happens.
However, I know have time to work on my cars. Which is good.
I've ditched the idea of using the 74.4 lbs Teksid aluminum block. It's meant for horsepower, and I didn't really care. And then I found out the WAP aluminum block weighes 68 lbs.
So that's where I'm going. Getting a WAP motor and get this car running.
I also have to swap over engine harnesses, and a newer PCM and switch it over to OBDII. And then tune it.
So this will be a fun challenge.
I've already started. I pulled the motor and trans yesterday, and tore town the old motor today for inspection, and sorting for the scrap yard.
Turns out the #1 and #5 rod bearings were toast.
Pics to follow.

I REALLY WANT TO ATTEND THE GGP THIS YEAR.

-ryan s.

01-03-2016, 10:38 PM	#130 (permalink)
svt98t Neutral is my favorite Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Niagara Falls, NY Posts: 225 The Black Pearl - '03 Mercury Marauder 300A Team Panther Land Yacht - '08 Lincoln Navigator L Ultimate 90 day: 15.89 mpg (US) Tank of Justice III - '97 Ford Crown Victoria HPP Team Panther 90 day: 24.84 mpg (US) Thanks: 52 Thanked 63 Times in 53 Posts	Update Wow. It's been a long while. I've been busy with life. It happens. However, I know have time to work on my cars. Which is good. I've ditched the idea of using the 74.4 lbs Teksid aluminum block. It's meant for horsepower, and I didn't really care. And then I found out the WAP aluminum block weighes 68 lbs. So that's where I'm going. Getting a WAP motor and get this car running. I also have to swap over engine harnesses, and a newer PCM and switch it over to OBDII. And then tune it. So this will be a fun challenge. I've already started. I pulled the motor and trans yesterday, and tore town the old motor today for inspection, and sorting for the scrap yard. Turns out the #1 and #5 rod bearings were toast. Pics to follow. I REALLY WANT TO ATTEND THE GGP THIS YEAR. -ryan s. __________________ 1997 Ford Crown Victoria HPP- "Tank of Justice III" 194k - 578.9 miles on ONE tank 2003 Mercury Marauder- 63k, not so fuel efficient; #1,548 of 11,052 2008 Lincoln Navigator L - 244k (don't ask about mpg)