My motor blew up......now what?

[misterpeanut]

Head alignment rods... come on Ford. That's just bogus.

Fabman, I want that Patch!

 

[docs302]

Just got word my Aluminator is now pushed back until July! Pretty much kills my track season for 2022. The L&M version is $2250 more than Ford's and likely available now but that eats up much of my budget. This sucks.

 

[Scootsmcgreggor]

That really really sucks!

 

[blacksheep-1]

I think Phoenix still has a Roush motor that needs freshening up

 

[docs302]

I think Phoenix still has a Roush motor that needs freshening up

I would imagine that will be more than the 5K cost of the Aluminator. I want a new motor from top to bottom because I really don't want to pull this thing out again for a long time.

 

[Mad Hatter]

That sucks..... Hope it arrives soon

 

[JeffV8]

I just got my email too. This sucks because I have been waiting since September 19 2021. I would have built one on my own if I knew this BS.

 

[67GTA]

Just got word my Aluminator is now pushed back until July! Pretty much kills my track season for 2022. The L&M version is $2250 more than Ford's and likely available now but that eats up much of my budget. This sucks.

I just got my email too. This sucks because I have been waiting since September 19 2021. I would have built one on my own if I knew this BS.

Take a look at RPG Race Engines - their Gen 3 Stage 1 is about as close to the Aluminator short block as you can get. I was out the door at $5,250, freight included. Ordered December 3rd and delivered January 17th, and they were closed the week between Christmas and New Years.

 

[Fabman]

I would imagine that will be more than the 5K cost of the Aluminator. I want a new motor from top to bottom because I really don't want to pull this thing out again for a long time.

Factory new gen 3 short block. 2500.00.

 

[docs302]

Thanks 67GTA.......I will check that out. The $2500 Gen 3 is very attractive but I really want all forged internals so I can spin it to near 8K somewhat reliably.

 

[TMSBOSS]

Have you considered building your own locally? Ford block stuffed with the same internals Ford uses. All the pieces are available, last I checked.

 

[docs302]

I was out the door at $5,250, freight included.

Looks like their price went up. Maybe they realize they can grab some of the desperate Aluminator business. They advertise $5,500 now. Still not bad if I can get it in a month and have a track season. Waiting to hear what they say.

 

[Fabman]

Thanks 67GTA.......I will check that out. The $2500 Gen 3 is very attractive but I really want all forged internals so I can spin it to near 8K somewhat reliably.

Good pump, good pan, good crank scrapers, 8k all day.

 

[JeffV8]

Have you considered building your own locally? Ford block stuffed with the same internals Ford uses. All the pieces are available, last I checked.

I might go the 5.2 block 5.0 crank and see what good rods I can get. I’m so pissed off at Ford right now. Since September every time I have tried to find out what was the hold up on my Aluminator short block they wouldn’t give me an answer

 

[docs302]

Good pump, good pan, good crank scrapers, 8k all day.

So why build the Aluminator if a standard Gen 3 will do the same thing? If that's the case I'll take the 3K in savings and do some major head work. Am I wasting my money on the Aluminator????

 

[Fabman]

So why build the Aluminator if a standard Gen 3 will do the same thing? If that's the case I'll take the 3K in savings and do some major head work. Am I wasting my money on the Aluminator????

According to Shaun at AED….he’s got a lot of very high powered motors out there on stock internals. (Over 1000 hp) I ran all year 8k plus with no issues. As long as the oiling system is done right and there’s no detonation they seem to do just fine. I was skeptical too but so far he’s been right about everything and at that price you could afford to just buy a new one every few years and keep a fresh motor in the car. That’s where my money is and I’m going to do it again for 2022. Let’s see what happens.

 

[docs302]

I never thought about an OEM Gen 3 but the cost savings are pretty attractive. I just wonder if they are available. Might have to rethink this.

 

[docs302]

As long as the oiling system is done right and there’s no detonation they seem to do just fine.

I bought the GT500 pan, pump and pick-up.........that should fall under "done right" I would think? Was also planning to add an Accusump. What about a crank scraper??

 

[Coz]

Just got word my Aluminator is now pushed back until July!

This won't help:

COVID-19 truck blockade in Canada shuts down Ford plant

A blockade of the bridge between Canada and Detroit by protesters demanding an end to Canada’s COVID-19 restrictions has forced the shutdown of a Ford plant and is beginning to have broader implications on the North American auto industry.

apnews.com

 

[Mad Hatter]

Backing up what Fabman said..... I asked Shaun at AED if it was worth sending him a Aluminator instead of a stock gen 3 shortblock for my build with him. He said in his opinion, it would be a waste of money. So who am I to disagree. My AED built engine is arriving at my reshipper today. Crank scrappers and all.