Build A 4.6 Or 5.4 Shortblock?

JUICED SVT · 03-25-2008, 09:49 AM

Ok My Stock4.6 In My 99 Gt Vert Just Crapped Out On Me. I'm Trying To Decide What Motor To Build , But There Are Thousands Of Combos. I Can't Decide If I Should Rebuild The 4.6 And Stroke It -or Build A Stroker 4v. I Also Have A 01 Cobra With A Liitle Giggle Gas And I Love The Torque The Motor Puts Out. So I'm Thimking 4v. Then I Thought I'm Going To Have To Build Something Anyway So Why Not Build A 4v 5.4 Motor. I Would Just Like A Little Advise On The Pro's And Con's Of Each. Also I Am Going To Go Ahead And Build It For A Blower, Because A D-1 Is In My Near Future. I Would Like To Have Anywhere From 500-700 Rwhp. Advise?

TheJeanyus · 03-25-2008, 10:19 AM

For that kind of power, I'd use a 4.6L (bored/stroked to 5.0L) 2V. asilver01gt on this board put down over 600 rwhp on a well built 2V and a Kenne Bell. For that power level, IMO there really is no reason to spend the extra money on a 5.4 or 4V setup unless you just want to be different.

uvbnhad · 03-25-2008, 10:31 AM

Just about every person I have talked to that went the 5.4L route has regretted not going 4.6L; except drag cars. The problems with space in the bay, parts availability, and cost was a big issue.

For street, I'd say 4.6L. For strip, 5.4L.

JUICED SVT · 03-25-2008, 10:37 AM

Should I Rebuild The Motor I Have With A Stoker Kit Or BuY A Built Short Block? And What Is A Good Company Out There With Good Products At Reasonable Prices?

JUICED SVT · 03-25-2008, 10:39 AM

It Will Be A Daily Driver With The Weekend Trip To The Strip Nothing Major Really Just A A Street Beast.

TheJeanyus · 03-25-2008, 11:44 AM

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myillwillinc · 03-25-2008, 02:22 PM

u all know my choice...... 5.4...

the parts are just a tad more but totally worth the extra 90lft.lbs at the wheels....

coupe · 03-25-2008, 03:40 PM

First Of All, How The Heck Do You Type With Caps In Front Of Every Word? It Is A Nightmare To Even Try. Good Grief, I Am Worn Out From Just Trying It!

Second, the 4.6 is plenty capable for what you want...and a Stroker version is just a sweeter deal.

JUICED SVT · 03-25-2008, 04:44 PM

Two Words Caps Lock Lol..... I Think The 4.6 Is The Way To Go. So Now Should I Buy A Cobra Crank And A Set Of Forged Pistons And Rods And Have My Motor Rebuilt Or Would I Be Better Off Ordering A Short Block? Also Will The Factory Plastic Intake Handle The 15-20lbs Of Boost Or Do I Need To Order A Typhoon Or Similar Intake. I Will Also Be Putting A Stepped Up Cam In It Also?

Rcoupe91svo · 03-25-2008, 04:46 PM

quick question on doing the 4.6l bored/stroked to a 5.0l ...hehehe how much would something like that cost ...my 01 2V is giving out I discovered a new knock comeing from the driver side its a loud but low thump so it time to start saving for a build

03-25-2008, 09:49 AM	#1
JUICED SVT Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: BOAZ,AL. Posts: 220	Build A 4.6 Or 5.4 Shortblock? Ok My Stock4.6 In My 99 Gt Vert Just Crapped Out On Me. I'm Trying To Decide What Motor To Build , But There Are Thousands Of Combos. I Can't Decide If I Should Rebuild The 4.6 And Stroke It -or Build A Stroker 4v. I Also Have A 01 Cobra With A Liitle Giggle Gas And I Love The Torque The Motor Puts Out. So I'm Thimking 4v. Then I Thought I'm Going To Have To Build Something Anyway So Why Not Build A 4v 5.4 Motor. I Would Just Like A Little Advise On The Pro's And Con's Of Each. Also I Am Going To Go Ahead And Build It For A Blower, Because A D-1 Is In My Near Future. I Would Like To Have Anywhere From 500-700 Rwhp. Advise?

03-25-2008, 10:19 AM	#2
TheJeanyus Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 14,774	For that kind of power, I'd use a 4.6L (bored/stroked to 5.0L) 2V. asilver01gt on this board put down over 600 rwhp on a well built 2V and a Kenne Bell. For that power level, IMO there really is no reason to spend the extra money on a 5.4 or 4V setup unless you just want to be different. __________________ 1998 Mustang GT Coupe - World's Slowest Racecar 2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V8 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen TDI

03-25-2008, 10:37 AM	#4
JUICED SVT Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: BOAZ,AL. Posts: 220	Should I Rebuild The Motor I Have With A Stoker Kit Or BuY A Built Short Block? And What Is A Good Company Out There With Good Products At Reasonable Prices? Last edited by JUICED SVT; 03-25-2008 at 11:05 AM.

03-25-2008, 11:44 AM	#6
TheJeanyus Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 14,774	www.modularpowerhouse.com __________________ 1998 Mustang GT Coupe - World's Slowest Racecar 2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V8 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen TDI

03-25-2008, 02:22 PM	#7
myillwillinc Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 593	u all know my choice...... 5.4... the parts are just a tad more but totally worth the extra 90lft.lbs at the wheels.... __________________ 5.4 project in the works..... link: http://www.illwillinc.com/97mustang.htm PowderCoating and Anodizing: http://www.illwillinc.com/

03-25-2008, 10:31 AM	#3
uvbnhad Friends Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: McCalla Posts: 1,241	Just about every person I have talked to that went the 5.4L route has regretted not going 4.6L; except drag cars. The problems with space in the bay, parts availability, and cost was a big issue. For street, I'd say 4.6L. For strip, 5.4L.

03-25-2008, 10:39 AM	#5
JUICED SVT Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: BOAZ,AL. Posts: 220	It Will Be A Daily Driver With The Weekend Trip To The Strip Nothing Major Really Just A A Street Beast.

03-25-2008, 03:40 PM	#8
coupe Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,313	First Of All, How The Heck Do You Type With Caps In Front Of Every Word? It Is A Nightmare To Even Try. Good Grief, I Am Worn Out From Just Trying It! Second, the 4.6 is plenty capable for what you want...and a Stroker version is just a sweeter deal. __________________ " If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough. " - Albert Einstein

03-25-2008, 04:44 PM	#9
JUICED SVT Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: BOAZ,AL. Posts: 220	Two Words Caps Lock Lol..... I Think The 4.6 Is The Way To Go. So Now Should I Buy A Cobra Crank And A Set Of Forged Pistons And Rods And Have My Motor Rebuilt Or Would I Be Better Off Ordering A Short Block? Also Will The Factory Plastic Intake Handle The 15-20lbs Of Boost Or Do I Need To Order A Typhoon Or Similar Intake. I Will Also Be Putting A Stepped Up Cam In It Also?

03-25-2008, 04:46 PM	#10
Rcoupe91svo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oxford AL. Posts: 631	quick question on doing the 4.6l bored/stroked to a 5.0l ...hehehe how much would something like that cost ...my 01 2V is giving out I discovered a new knock comeing from the driver side its a loud but low thump so it time to start saving for a build __________________ Brian 1991 Mustang coupe 2001 Mustang GT No boost .....No bottle ... All throttle