Hello fellow racers,
First of all I would like to start by saying great forum, a lot of valuable information, opinion and ideas, which has led me to ask you guys for advice.
Vehicle: Ford BA GT Ute
Engine: 5.4 Modular DOHC
Forced Induction: vortech V7
Gearbox: Built T56 with paddle air shift
Weight 6200 Lb
Currently the ute is the record holder in its class over 210 mph on a last years salt, however this year we had an engine failure and dropped a cylinder, the 10 year old engine has finally given up the ghost. Now the owner wants to go crazy and push the boundaries here in Australia, however there arnt many cars here that can do the speeds he wants to achieve.
Engine category is C size, and the owner wants to stay C class, however we are in discussions in regards to engine, this is what we are thinking of going and aiming for 2500-3000hp
We are discussing at the moment to go with the following, what's your opinion on this combo
Mmr engine block 5.4 grout filled
Billet crankshaft
Oliver rods steel
Custom Pistons from Ross, diamond, je or wiseco.
Copper head gaskets
Camshafts
Grout filled cylinder heads
Pro charger f3r or f4
Methanol fuel
Dry sump
I personally would like to see a billet block and heads, with 5/8 heads studs, larger main studs etc etc, than what can be fitted to the standard block and heads, which are 3/8 in diameter.
Currently the diff in the vehicle is a a std diff with 3.36's and floater kit, we are currently talking about fitting a winters differential to the vehicle, or opting to go with a 9".
The plan is to make as much power with the engine as possible, running it initially at 40% of its power output and make sure the chassis behaves correctly then, slowly step it up to a higher power level later. Even change engine size into B class with another set of Pistons, and move up to another class.
We all know a drag car running for 6 seconds is nothing like land speed racing, so this engine has to last.
Will post up pics and video's soon