Trilogy Marauder - DRAGCITY

[Dragcity]

Knock Knock......

[sailsmen]

Try retarding the Timing or using an Octane Booster. I have good luck with Lucas.

[8UWITH6]

Who is there?

[Dragcity]

Cylinder #3

[WhatsUpDOHC]

Cylinders #7 & 8

Fixed it for ya.



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[Spectragod]

Got cooling mod?

[RubberCtyRauder]

Make sure intercooler pump is working. Mine wasn't once and it rattled some

[Dragcity]

PEEKABOO

Connecting rod through the block under the right side motor mount.

Yes, I had the rear cooling mod.

Intercooler pumping with key on.

It's time was up. 11 years of supercharged fun. I have a Teksid engine to break down and build up.

The transmission has been needing a rebuild for 5 years now, everything has 135,000 spirited miles on it. Time for a reset.

[Dragcity]

I am searching for a forged rotating assy. I would like a Kellogg crank, I think. You all have done this before, so I am open to suggestions and recommendations. I would love to get after those pesky Hellcats. It will likely require a late shot of Nitrous. I have a terrible traction issue.

[8UWITH6]

Let me know when you find a decent deal or even a sure thing on a forged short block and bring back two. LOL. I have been searching on and off for 3 year's. Good luck!

[Dragcity]

I have that Teksid block. Ill be building from scratch. Still need to chec the bores though. Stroke, or no stroke?

[Curless]

Ford Motorsports all forged stroker 5.3 shortblock.... warranty and good parts built for boost... DONE!

[Dragcity]

I am not a fan of what I have read about Eagle cranks.

[8UWITH6]

Ford Motorsports all forged stroker 5.3 shortblock.... warranty and good parts built for boost... DONE!

6200 smackers!!!

[mustangeddie]

Joe,
Built my 5.3 stroker with Manley crank & rods using a Boss 5.0 block. Could not justify spending $4000 putting sleeves in a stock block & wanted to build the biggest stroker motor I could. Paid $1500 for the Boss block. Any way you do it prepare to spend some coin. Coming from foxbody 5.0 world myself I was stunned at what it cost to put one of these things together. Could have built 3 comparable 302's for what I spent on this engine.

[WPG_Merc]

Ford Motorsports all forged stroker 5.3 shortblock.... warranty and good parts built for boost... DONE!

I might go that route in 2022:rolleyes::rolleyes:

[Dragcity]

Definitely not on a 'budget' But we got to do what we got to do..

[WPG_Merc]

Ford Motorsports all forged stroker 5.3 shortblock.... warranty and good parts built for boost... DONE!

I may go that route in 2022

[Dragcity]

i have not yet seen this sort of thing. A few more days and I should have the broken engine out. It's going to be a long road.

[Dragcity]

What a piston ring is doing in the valley is beyond me, but I'm sure it is an interesting mess inside the crank case.

[Dragcity]

51520Cleared for extraction. Just need to unbolt the transmission.

[mustangeddie]

That is quite the explosion Joe. Had a 351w blow up on the road & was amazed to see lifters & pushrods falling out after the cloud of smoke dissipated. When I got it home half the camshaft was sticking out of the side of the oil pan which blew the starter right off the engine.

[Dragcity]

Oh boy. Now I found a hunk of Main Bearing material in the valley. ****, this is going to cost me. I hope the heads are OK, but I am suspecting the right bank is going to be toast.

[sailsmen]

I would look for the cause or causes. Years ago I had a fuel pump issue, replaced it but the damage was done and she started a knocking.

[8UWITH6]

Now that is impressive. Sorry to see it though.

[Dragcity]

Completely my fault. I had the tune jacked up, I pushed it hard on last falls fuel. I'm sure I lost a couple octane points from the fuel sitting. I should have been more careful. I recently put an AEM fuel pump in it as my OEM one failed intermittently.

I had my fun on borrowed time. Next up is to get this boat anchor out, pull the transmission as that has to be gone through after 135,000 miles. It needs a stall converter too. Then I will strip down my Teksid engine and see what rotating assembly to order. Too many kits come with Eagle cranks, which I would like to avoid.

I know for sure that the connecting rod for cylinder #2 is broken. I will have the engine out this weekend. I think aluminum is at $2 a pound at the local recycling center.....

I will start a new thread when I get things apart and keep everyone informed of findings and progress.

[8UWITH6]

Make sure you pull the oil pickup tube (if it is not damaged) for the new engine. It is specific. Yes, sounds about right. Poor fuel and lack of discipline cost me a ring land. I will fix it one of these years. Good luck with your project.

[Joe Walsh]

Completely my fault. I had the tune jacked up, I pushed it hard on last falls fuel. I'm sure I lost a couple octane points from the fuel sitting. I should have been more careful.

Next up is to get this boat anchor out.

I know for sure that the connecting rod for cylinder #2 is broken. I will have the engine out this weekend.

I think aluminum is at $2 a pound at the local recycling center.....

I will start a new thread when I get things apart and keep everyone informed of findings and progress.Ouch!

I know the feeling.

I turned my (split between the bores!) 5.0 big bore DOHC block into an '$8,000 glass topped coffee table with casters' ...

I post a pic of the table when I get a chance.
Looks even better with a cold beer sitting on top of it!

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[Dragcity]

Personally, I do not think there is much to save in or out of that short block. I will have it out this weekend and perform a forensic analysis...

[Marauderjack]

Good Luck Joe!!:beer:

[Dragcity]

Hey, Jack ! How you been?

[Dragcity]

Yeah, me either right now. Staying healthy and happy otherwise?

[Marauderjack]

Hey Joe.......still makin' footprints and aggravating peeps........kinda fun at my age!!:D

Missing my Marauder but Dave is taking GREAT care of her up in Wisconsin!!:beer:

Wish ya the best with the new motor......popped mine at 250K miles due to low octane fuel we think!!:confused:

[Dragcity]

That's a common thread.... I will forge it with a Teksid this time around. Stay well Friend.

[Blakshukvw]

One of the FB group members has a Teksid block and Kellogg crank for sale right now.