Stop looking for Teksid blocks

We can all stop looking for Teksid blocks. Here's an excerpt from the September 2007 issue of MM&FF (page 46), the Horse's mouth article on FRPP's new line of aluminum 4.6 crate engines.

How cool is THAT?!

FRPP calls it the Aluminator. From what I seen so far is for 4V applications. Are they going to make one 3V specific?

Any word on when it will be available or pricing?

1Fast05Turbo said:

FRPP calls it the Aluminator. From what I seen so far is for 4V applications. Are they going to make one 3V specific?

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The point is, they are saying the 05 and up Mustang GT blocks are stronger than any previous 4.6 aluminum block.

Isn't the stock block good to close to 900hp?

when are the 05 specifics gonna be available though

matt texass said:

when are the 05 specifics gonna be available though

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'05 specific what?

BACNBLAK said:

The point is, they are saying the 05 and up Mustang GT blocks are stronger than any previous 4.6 aluminum block.

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I'm confused, is the article concerning the stock block that's put into Mustang, or aftermarket crate engines from FRPP?

The original poster said "crate engine."

3c673cxao7l9o7u80ag8as1g2 said:

I'm confused, is the article concerning the stock block that's put into Mustang, or aftermarket crate engines from FRPP?

The original poster said "crate engine."

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The article is about the Aluminator series of crate engines being offered by FRPP. In the article it is stated that the 05-up Mustang GT block is the strongest 4.6 aluminum block ever built. Hence, no need to find a Teksid block if you are looking for a strong block. I built my motor from a 2005 junkyard motor I found on eBay. Low miles, a lot easier to find, and all my stuff fit without adapter plates, or drilling.

3c673cxao7l9o7u80ag8as1g2 said:

I'm confused, is the article concerning the stock block that's put into Mustang, or aftermarket crate engines from FRPP?

The original poster said "crate engine."

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It's built using the production 05+ block, that's why it said it's the foundation. Also emphasizes later in the article that it's the strongest production 4.6L block.

This validates several folks arguments that our blocks are fine, it's the crappy internals that keep us from max power!

-Darth

KIMMER said:

Isn't the stock block good to close to 900hp?

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Actually no one has found the limits of a stock block, it's safe to say it is north of 900hp.

matt texass said:

when are the 05 specifics gonna be available though

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Heck your stock motor isn't even '05 specific it comes with 2v pistons from the factory.

That's good to know kevin, I really want to keep with the factory aluminum block in my car.

That is old news to me, it is the very reason as to why I am going to use my current 3V to work on when I decide to upgrade the S/B.

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People have been saying for quite a while that the S197 blocks are good for big horsepower. The reason everyone gets the Teksid is because...well..lets face it, they are cheap and easy to come by. The S197 blocks are still pretty pricey in comparison unless you stumble on to a hell of a deal. I have every intention of building my lower end on a S197 block platform. Just waiting for them to become a little more economical.

they are working on a 3v version

Hawgman said:

The reason everyone gets the Teksid is because...well..lets face it, they are cheap and easy to come by. The S197 blocks are still pretty pricey in comparison unless you stumble on to a hell of a deal.

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Zackly... when I was building mine, the teksid I bought was 1/2 the cost of a new 3V block. I didn't have the luxury of re-using my stock block.

Even tho I doubt I've ever go north of 800 hp I plan to stand by the stock block. Good info that will plenty of $$$

I paid $1500 for a complete junkyard 2005 Mustang GT 4.6 with 11K miles. I sent that engine to VT for building. Dropped right in my car, no adapters or drilling necessary. Sold the stock engine for $1700, so I made $200 on the deal.

Now don't ask me how much I spent for the VT build, we don't want my wife to find out do we?