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Yes, this is what I have read as well, mine was used and I had it 'cleaned up'. Figured it was rumored to be stronger, for the money it was a good durability upgrade, I will never reach that HP level.

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Good looking build man. hoping to start mine as soon as i get the money for parts and ect. I actually found a teksid block (whole engine actually) for 400 bucks. had a blown piston but everything is still in good shape other than that piston skirt is gone and the connecting rod is bent, but still got the forged crank, heads, 98 cobra cams, and a few other parts for cheap. How much compression are you looking to make with those flat tops? and how much boost eventually? I am looking to go the same route and want to see how it turns out for you.

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Thanks man. **** good deal on that engine if you ask me. As for compression I'm thinking it should be around 10.5-10.8 with the flat tops. And i plan on pushing 11-12 lbs of boost with the P1. If the car doesnt make 600hp with P1 I'll upgrade to the D1.

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I gotta feeling with that HP number you are looking at, upgrade to D1 and be done with it, that is really pushing a P1 isn't it?? (I have been wrong in the past, present AND future!!):notsure:

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Yea, i didnt have the money to spend but as soon as he said 400 i figured food wasnt necessary for a while. haha. So only 10.5:1? did you have the block decked? or the heads decked? cause if you did your looking at a bit more. i was thinking of doing that but getting the heads mildly ported so it would be about 11:1 or so. not sure how much hp i wanna make yet. im still thinking about selling a crank and a set of heads to buy a stroker kit.... :gears:

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Ive seen a couple guys push their P1 to 13psi before. And ya 600hp with a P1 sounds d@mn near impossible but I'm hoping the E-85 and the High compression will get me there :devil:

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Lmk when its done and you head to the track so I can check it out bro.

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Will do bro. I'm getting ready to pull the old motor out. Should have it out by next week.

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Cool. U know I sold the mach right? Hopefully my coupe will be ready

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Whaaaaaaaat! How could you...lol

That's what's up. You sold it to a friend or a random buyer?

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Lol yea he lives in SA. I got me a 2013 FX2 Ecoboost. 87 coupe is almost done, 347 stroker and slighty modded :-)

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The F? When did this happen?

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Details or pics of said 347 car?

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Let's see some pics of the coupe.....

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[QUOTE=311-420;1581380]Details or pics of said 347

87 coupe black. New black carpet,new headlights,93 seats, aeromotive fuel pump, 347 stroker, afr 185 heads,edelbrock rpm intake and ported to match heads, 75mm throttle body,comp rockers, eagle rods, eagle crank, Bbk long tubes with xpipe,borla catback, ford racing 30 pound injectors, c&l 75mm mass air Cali for 30's, 410 gears, pro 5.0 shifter stock t5 with cobra clutch, ford racing 9mm wires, msd digital 6, with hvc coil, cervini 4 inch cowl. Ac and heater work flawless. I have it at a buddys shop, he's gonna put on a few more things. New weather stripping, 3.73 gears, speedo gear, little things to make it perfect. Its a 1 owner car, no rust and straightest body I've seen for this year of car. Once I get it back, ill detail it and post pics. Sold the mach a little over 2 months ago.

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Looking forward to pics! Sounds like a solid setup. Good call going to 3.73s.

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Sounds like a good low 11 second setup. Maybe 9s with some juice. My bro in law is doing a identical setup as yours with his coupe. Except he's doing a 200 shot.

Post some pics or text me some.

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Thanks guys. This motor has gone 11.30's @ 122 with a 1.66 60' so its got some tweeking left in it.

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After doing some reading I'll be switching to a 3 bolt timing cover. My CF hydro dipped timing cover will be for sale soon if anyone is interested.

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Has someone been following DSG's issue with belt slip and the Thumper?? I enjoy reading the updates, coming together well.

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Yeah lol. I've read a few other threads over on Svt too. Seems like some people are really having problems with the single bolt tensioner. I'll be selling my Thump tensioner soon also.

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Quick question guys. Do I need a different procharger bracket for the 3 bolt timing cover?

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Update:

Sent the top end to the builder on Thursday.

Switched to a 3 bolt timing cover.

Coated top of pistons.

New EMP water pump.

Also bought some unecessary parts. Carbon fiber radiator cover & 17in RaceStars.:yes:

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What is an EMP water pump? (I may be missing the obvious here)

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It's a Stewart Components water pump. http://m.summitracing.com/parts/emp-ste50046s nothing special really.