JDM Aluminum 5.4 Shortblocks...they're here !!
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From: Delcambre, La
Is this platform plausible for a daily driver, or a truck that isn't a drag strip queen? Assuming it's based off the GT i would think so but how well will this hold up after 100,000 miles of normal "Lightning" driving?
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From: Maryland
Originally Posted by D Davis
not sure but, I think he was refering to all the machining, etc that has to be done because the stock GT block was a drysump.
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From: Surrey, England
Originally Posted by JimIII@jdm
Ricki,
Hey man! If all goes as we plan it will ship today, the motor is boxed up, the tranny too, all the parts, just waiting on an answer from the shipping company! Call me in a few and Ill let you know how Julie is comming with it!
JimIII
Hey man! If all goes as we plan it will ship today, the motor is boxed up, the tranny too, all the parts, just waiting on an answer from the shipping company! Call me in a few and Ill let you know how Julie is comming with it!
JimIII
Made a lot of new friends along the way too.
Will call you Thursday or Friday - got e-mail from Julie today.
Have been working nights - Your days so it's been a bit busy.
You know what people keep crapping and blocking those out of town sewer lines so business is good - keep dumping and well keep pumping
This may have saved my Christmas - was not looking forward to a long spell indoors with a paintbrush.
BTW got all my powder coating back and it's looking good.
Damm cold for doing the electrics though my fingers are freezin
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Originally Posted by Ricki F-150
Nice one Jim it's been a long time in planning since I blew the block all over the road but it was well worth the wait.
Made a lot of new friends along the way too.
Will call you Thursday or Friday - got e-mail from Julie today.
Have been working nights - Your days so it's been a bit busy.
You know what people keep crapping and blocking those out of town sewer lines so business is good - keep dumping and well keep pumping
This may have saved my Christmas - was not looking forward to a long spell indoors with a paintbrush.
BTW got all my powder coating back and it's looking good.
Damm cold for doing the electrics though my fingers are freezin
Made a lot of new friends along the way too.
Will call you Thursday or Friday - got e-mail from Julie today.
Have been working nights - Your days so it's been a bit busy.
You know what people keep crapping and blocking those out of town sewer lines so business is good - keep dumping and well keep pumping
This may have saved my Christmas - was not looking forward to a long spell indoors with a paintbrush.
BTW got all my powder coating back and it's looking good.
Damm cold for doing the electrics though my fingers are freezin
We have been soooooo busy here too Ricki, I personally put your engine and BTS on the Freight truck yesterday! Glad that I could help take that paint brush out of your hand! Send me some pictures of the powdercoated pieces! Cant wait to see them. Send me an email if you get a chance I want to talk with you about the fuel component upgrades! Stay warm!
Cheers!
JimIII
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Originally Posted by JimIII@jdm
We have been soooooo busy here too Ricki, I personally put your engine and BTS on the Freight truck yesterday!
Cheers!
JimIII
Cheers!
JimIII
Hellooooooooooo Bama
That true on the loading of parts on the truck. Jim and I where pulling out in Rob's truck for a test ride, when the parts went on the truck.
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From: Surrey, England
Originally Posted by Fast Gator
Nooooooo chit. They even had me answering phones.
Hellooooooooooo Bama
That true on the loading of parts on the truck. Jim and I where pulling out in Rob's truck for a test ride, when the parts went on the truck.
Hellooooooooooo Bama
That true on the loading of parts on the truck. Jim and I where pulling out in Rob's truck for a test ride, when the parts went on the truck.
Gator. I have suggested to Rob he buys a locking Gas Cap so you can't use his tank as a toilet
Have a good Christmas
Ricki
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From: Freehold,NJ
Originally Posted by driven to build
What is the wait time to get a GT short block? What is the cost of the oil cooler adapter and driver side motor mount. Santa might just have to come around for round two.
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Well I have seen this question asked twice so here is what you really need
Aluminum Shortblock (GT machined for Lightning specs)
Oil Pan
GT oil pan gasket
Windage tray
ARP mains (custom)
pick up tube
Driver side motor mount
Oil cooler adapter
I dont know the break down of these prices but I bet its going to be cheapest to get a completley assembled shortblock. Ill try to get the pricing info today
JimIII
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From: Freehold,NJ
Originally Posted by driven to build
What would be the delivery time with order in hand?
Driven
Driven
Maybe two weeks, I dont know if we have any of the blocks bare. I wasnt able to get pricing, Ill try harder tommorow.
JimIII
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From: Shelton, Connecticut
Originally Posted by JimIII@jdm
Maybe two weeks, I dont know if we have any of the blocks bare. I wasnt able to get pricing, Ill try harder tommorow.
JimIII
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