Got some news on the motor!

[lil_dq]

The 5.4 is almost done, the short block is put back together and he is waiting on the exhaust valves to come in they are on back order. As soon as I get it back then its time to order radiator electric fan kit and underdrive pullies!

 

[lil_dq]

OK bad news........aparently the F***ing exhaust valves are on NATIONAL back order!!!!!!!!! My Machinist has called FORD and all his suppliers and noone can get the stupid thing! who knows when they will get some!

 

[slmann]

that sucks Doc.

 

[lil_dq]

no kiddin!

 

[O'Rattlecan]

time expectancy?

Ryan

 

[lil_dq]

could be as much as 6 months!

 

[lil_dq]

Ok got a call from the machinist and the motor is done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!WAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


now I just gotta fork out the $1000 to get it

 

[mrfixit]

Congratulations!!!

 

[Skandocious]

 

[mrfixit]

How sophomoric...

Just remember, when you least expect it, expect it.

 

[6L PWR]

now I just gotta fork out the $1000 to get it

No wonder you can pay cash!!

 

[Skandocious]

Damn I guess my image got deleted from the site. I didn't host it on my photobucket.

 

[lil_dq]

No wonder you can pay cash!!

one of the advantages of spark plugs! LOL

 

[mrfixit]

Damn I guess my image got deleted from the site. I didn't host it on my photobucket.

yeah... they delete the one on the site within the hour, lol.

 

[6L PWR]

one of the advantages of spark plugs! LOL

I paid three times that for just the 64mm turbo.

 

[lil_dq]

i know all about that, i used to have a 24v cummins with about 600-700hp! trust me if it would have cost me that much again the thing woulda caught fire! LOL

 

[captchas]

I paid three times that for just the 64mm turbo.

turbo? mine is a costly belt driven procharger

 

[6L PWR]

turbo? mine is a costly belt driven procharger

Costly? When a diesel guy buys a bigger turbo, you have to buy bigger injectors to supply it. So, I bet you add both mine up, and yours will look CHEAP!!

 

[Brian_B]

I may have missed it, but did you pick up the engine yet? Where are the pics?

 

[lil_dq]

not yet had alot of $$$ going out for x-mas and taxes*shudders* plan on picking it up after the first of the year.