RC Martin
Joined:
Mar 2006
Colorado
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It's finally coming together. Up close pics of the shortblock are below. It's bored .040 over, has stock rods with ARP bolts, std pressure & volume oil pump.
The pistons are forged TRW L2455F flat-tops of the "2300 Pinto" variety, the 4032 alloy. They have a round dish milled in them to get compression back into the 8:1 range, exact compression hasn't been calculated yet. They were milled by some Ford guys my machinest knows out in Ohio, they didn't think the D vs. an O shape to be a worry. Since this isn't a race motor and I'll never push it that hard it shouldn't be a problem for me, it probably shouldn't be boosted to hard since the block's at 40 over anyhow.
Milling was $140, pistons were $300, rings were around 70. So that's just over $500 for all of it, around the same cost as the Diamonds or CPs but didn't have to wait for them.
pics:
http://img29.imageshack.us/gal.php?g=0928091452.jpg
http://img4.imageshack.us/gal.php?g=0929091511.jpg
I read over at Turboford that the stock pistons in the 2.3T were of the 4032 alloy, here's a useful article on the two types of forged aluminum alloys used in pistons:
http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/cylinder...-mods.html
Thunderbird Turbo Coupe, Bright Canyon Red TuTone, Desert Tan Interior; 1 of 7 in this combo in 1984 according to Marti. 1 of 13,361 TCs in 84.
Rebuilt, 3-Angle Valve Job, SYB37 "OE/Small" Slider Cam
Full 3" Stinger Exhaust to Flowmaster 40, Gnari FMIC/Recirc/BPV, MBC @ 18psi, RF-E6 Manifold, Remote-Mount TFI, PC1 and Flowed 35# Injectors, Inline Walboro 255HP, Kirban AFPR
Rebuilt Suspension -- KYB & Energy Suspension
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BJL
Joined:
Apr 2001
Williamstown, New Jersey
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sweeeeeeeeet. i love building engines with new parts, they are so clean!
what type of rings did you go with?
are you running a machine crank or a new one?
Brian Larkin
88TC 330,000 miles
Slightly Modified
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RC Martin
Joined:
Mar 2006
Colorado
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nope not a new crank, just grind & balanced. did refresh the rods too, resized .010.
The rings are Sealed Power E441K plasma-molys.
Thunderbird Turbo Coupe, Bright Canyon Red TuTone, Desert Tan Interior; 1 of 7 in this combo in 1984 according to Marti. 1 of 13,361 TCs in 84.
Rebuilt, 3-Angle Valve Job, SYB37 "OE/Small" Slider Cam
Full 3" Stinger Exhaust to Flowmaster 40, Gnari FMIC/Recirc/BPV, MBC @ 18psi, RF-E6 Manifold, Remote-Mount TFI, PC1 and Flowed 35# Injectors, Inline Walboro 255HP, Kirban AFPR
Rebuilt Suspension -- KYB & Energy Suspension
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RC Martin
Joined:
Mar 2006
Colorado
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Damn, stuff adds up quick. The whole rebuild cost me $2756. Ouch. It's going to be a while before I get my 3" exhaust and FMIC put on
I added pics of the bottom side of the block to the first post.
Thunderbird Turbo Coupe, Bright Canyon Red TuTone, Desert Tan Interior; 1 of 7 in this combo in 1984 according to Marti. 1 of 13,361 TCs in 84.
Rebuilt, 3-Angle Valve Job, SYB37 "OE/Small" Slider Cam
Full 3" Stinger Exhaust to Flowmaster 40, Gnari FMIC/Recirc/BPV, MBC @ 18psi, RF-E6 Manifold, Remote-Mount TFI, PC1 and Flowed 35# Injectors, Inline Walboro 255HP, Kirban AFPR
Rebuilt Suspension -- KYB & Energy Suspension
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BJL
Joined:
Apr 2001
Williamstown, New Jersey
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i had bought a crankshaft kit and i am not happy with the rear main seal area as is leaks like a siv. replaced it once after the shortblock install.... im gonna try it agian when i chaneg the clutch in the next year or so. seems the seal is alil to large for the crank..i bought a sleeve to go over the crank...but just upsetting to spend a few thousand in parts and still have it leak oil.
i did mine .40 over also using seal power pistons and rings. i also got the coolant tube kit from forced 4, and chuck w mounts. best combo of parts IMO.
good luck with the build keep us updated!
Brian Larkin
88TC 330,000 miles
Slightly Modified
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RC Martin
Joined:
Mar 2006
Colorado
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it's done! she'll be in the car and running Monday. I'm pumped.
here's some hurried cell-phone pics ready to go into the TC:
http://img36.imageshack.us/gal.php?g=1002091529.jpg
Had it painted all black :-D I like no-frills. Although a blue-oval colored block was kinda tempting. I'll be sure and get better pics once it's in the car and running, the VC looks pretty nice all touched up and re-painted black again.
Thunderbird Turbo Coupe, Bright Canyon Red TuTone, Desert Tan Interior; 1 of 7 in this combo in 1984 according to Marti. 1 of 13,361 TCs in 84.
Rebuilt, 3-Angle Valve Job, SYB37 "OE/Small" Slider Cam
Full 3" Stinger Exhaust to Flowmaster 40, Gnari FMIC/Recirc/BPV, MBC @ 18psi, RF-E6 Manifold, Remote-Mount TFI, PC1 and Flowed 35# Injectors, Inline Walboro 255HP, Kirban AFPR
Rebuilt Suspension -- KYB & Energy Suspension
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Pete D2
Joined:
Aug 2003
Amherst, OH
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Nice looking engine!
Turbo
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RC Martin
Joined:
Mar 2006
Colorado
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oh ya, final compression turned out to be 8.256:1. that's with decked block and resurfaced head, dished pistons, and shimmed.
Thunderbird Turbo Coupe, Bright Canyon Red TuTone, Desert Tan Interior; 1 of 7 in this combo in 1984 according to Marti. 1 of 13,361 TCs in 84.
Rebuilt, 3-Angle Valve Job, SYB37 "OE/Small" Slider Cam
Full 3" Stinger Exhaust to Flowmaster 40, Gnari FMIC/Recirc/BPV, MBC @ 18psi, RF-E6 Manifold, Remote-Mount TFI, PC1 and Flowed 35# Injectors, Inline Walboro 255HP, Kirban AFPR
Rebuilt Suspension -- KYB & Energy Suspension
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RC Martin
Joined:
Mar 2006
Colorado
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Well, it's in. Just took the TC for a spin witht he new motor! Smooth as silk. Not a thing is different besides an overhauled long-block and some spark plugs. I swear it runs smoother and quieter than the old motor did.
I'll get some picks up in a couple days after I've cleaned up the bay a little bit!
Thunderbird Turbo Coupe, Bright Canyon Red TuTone, Desert Tan Interior; 1 of 7 in this combo in 1984 according to Marti. 1 of 13,361 TCs in 84.
Rebuilt, 3-Angle Valve Job, SYB37 "OE/Small" Slider Cam
Full 3" Stinger Exhaust to Flowmaster 40, Gnari FMIC/Recirc/BPV, MBC @ 18psi, RF-E6 Manifold, Remote-Mount TFI, PC1 and Flowed 35# Injectors, Inline Walboro 255HP, Kirban AFPR
Rebuilt Suspension -- KYB & Energy Suspension
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Pete D
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Apr 2001
Northern OH
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Congratulations. Feels good doesn't it!
Pete Dunham
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