[2300turboford]

Ok so I got a 5.0 block and I want to slowly make a 331 turbo car What are some good forged rotating assembly kits that are kinda cheap (below 1200 bucks)

 

[keaton5.0]

DSS racing sells one with forged rods and pistons, the crank isnt but the cast crank will outlast a stock 5.0 block by far. Its $880 with -3cc flat top pistons. Add $50 for dished -13cc and another 50 or 60 for arp bolts, optional. You can also upgrade the rings and have them balance it.

 

[2300turboford]

Do they offer a 8:5:1 kit?

 

[2300turboford]

Nvm I found it thanks I guess that's were ill start

 

[watson 1025]

Nvm I found it thanks I guess that's were ill start

Are you gonna do a build thread? Single Turbo 331 stroker is my dream setup! Idk if it will ever happen but a guy can hope.

 

[keaton5.0]

I think with the -13cc pistons and 61cc heads, compression is around 8.6-1

 

[2300turboford]

Like I said its gonna be slow I guess around 2-3 years

 

[keaton5.0]

Whats your power goal?

 

[2300turboford]

Whats your power goal?

450-500 rwhp

 

[keaton5.0]

Idk man. Your really going to be in danger with a stock block. 500 at the crank is about the limit on them. DSS also sells a main girdle that will help strengthen the block, they claim 600hp at the crank. The T5 probably wont last long behind it either. IMO if you want over 450 at the wheels then go with an aftermarket block like a boss block or a dart block. Or go 351w.

 

[DustyStang306]

450-500 rwhp

I think you want a 351w then man they take about 700 or so rwhp so at 500rwhp you would be really safe an then when ye want more ye can just turn the boost up;p

 

[2300turboford]

Idk man. Your really going to be in danger with a stock block. 500 at the crank is about the limit on them. DSS also sells a main girdle that will help strengthen the block, they claim 600hp at the crank. The T5 probably wont last long behind it either. IMO if you want over 450 at the wheels then go with an aftermarket block like a boss block or a dart block. Or go 351w.

I plan on running a main girdle and all arp bolts it should hold up really I just want to make as much power as. I can on 93 oct and stock block

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Also can u have the 5.0 drilled for 4 bolt main ?

 

[Billymich]

The debate over 2 vs 4 bolt mains is going to go on forever. A lot of people don't see the benefit, once you start talking about having it tapped for 4 bolts, just move up to a better block.

 

[keaton5.0]

With a good tune and the girdle, i think you will be fine with 450 at the wheels. But i wouldn't push it much farther. I think the tune is going to be the deciding factor on how it will hold up.

 

[2300turboford]

I'm gonna use my megasquirt 2 ecu and retune it and then have it tunned by a guy in my town that tunes turbo cars that all he does

 

[keaton5.0]

Not to get too far off topic but how do you like the megasquirt? Iv been doing a little research on a 2.3 turbo ranger and that ecu has come up alot.

 

[2300turboford]

Not to get too far off topic but how do you like the megasquirt? Iv been doing a little research on a 2.3 turbo ranger and that ecu has come up alot.

I absolutely love it it has no limits and can be used in anything u just send it to DIY auto tune and they put the base program in it and put the extra chip in for boost then u program it to ur specific upgrades I've had my ecu the megasquirt 2 for 2 years and the only thing that was wrong with it was my fault ( tunned it my self ) they have also improved on there design it cost a pretty penny I gave 550 for mine

 

[keaton5.0]

Thats awesome. Im not sure iv heard of anyone using it on a 5.0 before.

 

[2300turboford]

Thats awesome. Im not sure iv heard of anyone using it on a 5.0 before.

I think I've heard of some but yes it will work with it