Bye Bye Motor

[Black Stampede]

Well, my wavering oil pressure issue at idle finally made itself more clear of why. I posted about this last year curious as to why it was doing it. As soon as the car would get up to temp it the oil pressure would flutter downward, but go right back up during driving. I had hoped it was just a bad pump, but when the pump replacement got underway Friday, shavings in the oil said this project was going to be extended and far more frustrating.

So, of course, this motor is garbage as is. I am pretty set on just finding a stock replacement since with a stock tranny I am not going to be pushing the stock block anyways. So with that being said I am not trying to find a stock relatively lower mileage shortblock to throw in. If anyone near Michigan has one or knows of one let me know.

Thanks!

 

[VibrantRedGT]

The quick fix is just getting a stock block or having your existing one sent out to the machine shop. Either way it's not that expensive if you do the work yourself and the car will be back on the road in no time.

 

[BlownFiveLiter]

See if you can grab an Explorer engine somewhere. With some GT40's, or GT40P's, you could swap springs and the cam and pick up a few horses while saving up for another engine. Check Car-Part.com. There's one on there as cheap as $150 with high mileage.

 

[Black Stampede]

If I were to get it rebuilt, does anyone have a specific crankset they recommend?

 

[Black Stampede]

High five guys!! Thanks for all the input!!

 

[fiveohwblow]

Not near ya man sorry, but had to laugh at the response. Welcome to the new skanknet.

 

[Black Stampede]

Yeeeeeuppp. What a place!

 

[Black Stampede]

Here is the update. I picked up a used DSS 306 complete with canfield aluminum heads and a Hughes camshaft. The guy made 579 rwhp with this setup and my same turbo at 15 psi. He didn't recall the torque, but on a turbo setup I would imagine it was at 675-700 rwtq. Needless to say I am extremely excited and can't wait to get it all back together and tuned!

 

[95ssn95]

Sounds like you will be going to need a new tranny , just curious what did ya give for that setup? Cant wait to see/hear this one.

 

[YEAHLOH95]

congrats on finding a replacement

 

[Black Stampede]

Sounds like you will be going to need a new tranny , just curious what did ya give for that setup? Cant wait to see/hear this one.

Well of course I will need a new tranny! Going to get a t56 next year.

 

[revhead347]

Well of course I will need a new tranny! Going to get a t56 next year.

Have you seen those new Magnum T56s? They are priced well, and it is identical to the TR6060, just set up for a Mustang. That's what I would go with if I could afford it.

Kurt

 

[Black Stampede]

Have you seen those new Magnum T56s? They are priced well, and it is identical to the TR6060, just set up for a Mustang. That's what I would go with if I could afford it.

Kurt

Kurt, I will have to look into those. Are you familiar with RPM t56s? Someone mentioned those to me as well.

 

[revhead347]

Kurt, I will have to look into those. Are you familiar with RPM t56s? Someone mentioned those to me as well.

Not real familiar with the RPM T56. I assume it has a Viper output shaft, stuff like that. I wasn't sure if you were looking to buy an off the shelf T56 or get one modified. The Magnum is rated to like 700 ft/lb of torque. Kind of has to be because it's factory equipment on the Aston Martin. For an off the shelf transmission, you just can't beat that Magnum for the money. There are definately more strengthening options for the standard T56, but the Magnum comes with the triple ring synchronizers for much better shifting for a street car.

Kurt

 

[Black Stampede]

Not real familiar with the RPM T56. I assume it has a Viper output shaft, stuff like that. I wasn't sure if you were looking to buy an off the shelf T56 or get one modified. The Magnum is rated to like 700 ft/lb of torque. Kind of has to be because it's factory equipment on the Aston Martin. For an off the shelf transmission, you just can't beat that Magnum for the money. There are definately more strengthening options for the standard T56, but the Magnum comes with the triple ring synchronizers for much better shifting for a street car.

Kurt

Yes, that sounds exactly like what I want. 700 ft lb of tq is just about what I want it to be able to handle. What is the best price you have found on one?

 

[revhead347]

I thought I saw the transmission alone for about $2800. There are companies selling the entire kit for about $4k.

Kurt

 

[revhead347]

You could probably find it for $100 cheaper if you hunted around enough, but this is about what they go for.

http://www.ddperformance.com/magnum.html

This looks like a ton of money, but it's actually a pretty good deal since it comes with an SFI approved scattershield. The Ram HD clutch might be a little undersized for a turbo setup too.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1987-1995-M...Parts_Accessories&hash=item564291247e&vxp=mtr

Kurt

 

[Black Stampede]

Thanks kurt!