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FordNut
12-16-2006, 08:25 PM
Details, details....

Selection of the cover plate between the block and flexplate:

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/5/1/8/DSC01649.JPG
The one from the MkVIII (where the Teksid block came from) is aluminum, the MM one is steel. Save a pound here, a pound there, it might add up to something, right?

SFI approved flexplate from PA (Performance Automatics):
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/5/1/8/DSC01650.JPG

The assembled engine in decent light:
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/5/1/8/DSC01651.JPG

Ain't it purty:
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/5/1/8/DSC01652.JPG

Another shot, with the flexplate installed:
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/5/1/8/DSC01653.JPG

From the back:
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/5/1/8/DSC01654.JPG

Look closely and you'll see the notch which was needed for the overdrive pulley to fit:
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/5/1/8/DSC01655.JPG

Some observations:
The oil pan is 8 qt, up from 6. It is gonna be pretty close to the driver's side header, passenger's side looks ok. On the passenger's side the tranny lines are gonna hit the sump so they gotta be re-bent. For sure I'm gonna put everything together on the engine stand/bench so I know it fits right before it is installed in the car. That'll be some nice pics, with the tranny, headers, intake, blower, and other accessories all bolted up!
glassman99
12-16-2006, 08:34 PM
Looks good Brian. What, no sound?
Bigdogjim
12-16-2006, 08:35 PM
Yes it look great on the stand. Nice work:up:
fastblackmerc
12-16-2006, 08:37 PM
Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeet!
FordNut
12-16-2006, 08:48 PM
Oh yeah, another observation: Some of the noise from the accessory drive belt was probably from the two idler pulleys and the water pump pulley which need new bearings. I'm replacing all the pulleys with Metco anodized aluminum pulleys and installed a whole new water pump which I bought from a MM member who changed his mind. I got over 60k from the Meziere electric water pump and the pump still works great, it just needs a bearing replaced for the idler pulley.
DEFYANT
12-16-2006, 08:54 PM
That is the sweetest piece of eye candy I have seen on this site!
MarauderTJA
12-16-2006, 09:00 PM
Looking real sweet Brian......Don't you just love the IW dampener -crank pulley....Looks mean all by itself.:D
supa_carrot
12-16-2006, 09:01 PM
Looks very nice. How many cubic inches is that thing going to be? I remember you saying once that it will be up from 281, just cant remember what you said 324 maybe? Sure to be a monster once you get everything completed.
FordNut
12-16-2006, 09:03 PM
Looks very nice. How many cubic inches is that thing going to be? I remember you saying once that it will be up from 281, just cant remember what you said 324 maybe? Sure to be a monster once you get everything completed.

Yep, it's a 324 cid big bore/stroker.
Joe Walsh
12-16-2006, 09:09 PM
Yep, it's a 324 cid big bore/stroker.

Is that ALL????.....:D

Seriously...can't wait to see what a BUILT 5.3 Liter DOHC will lay down on the dyno!

:bows:

P.S. With a motor that 'purdy' I'd dab a little black or silver paint on the heads of the main cross bolts.
FordNut
12-16-2006, 09:22 PM
Is that ALL????.....:D

Seriously...can't wait to see what a BUILT 5.3 Liter DOHC will lay down on the dyno!

:bows:

P.S. With a motor that 'purdy' I'd dab a little black or silver paint on the heads of the main cross bolts.

The shame of this radical buildup is I don't have a point of comparison. What would a 5.3 without the coatings, without the cryo, without the porting/valves be able to do? How does this compare? Mabe we'll never know.

Good point on the cross bolts, I hadn't been looking close enough. Good eye.
RCSignals
12-16-2006, 11:30 PM
Looks great Brian. That represents a lot of dedication and devotion.

Now you just need a 1957 Ford to put it in :) ;)
juno
12-17-2006, 05:52 AM
Hot Damn Brian!!!!!! That is just too nice for words and a 324!!!!!!

:bows::bows::bows::bows:

BTW, I did not have any clearance issues with my Moroso street/strip pan and the tranny cooler lines. Is your pan that much different?
FordNut
12-17-2006, 07:54 AM
Hot Damn Brian!!!!!! That is just too nice for words and a 324!!!!!!

:bows::bows::bows::bows:

BTW, I did not have any clearance issues with my Moroso street/strip pan and the tranny cooler lines. Is your pan that much different?

The Moroso Eliminator aluminum pan must be dimensioned a bit different. I believe you mentioned some clearance issues with the crossmember, but I pulled my pan to check for possible dipstick to baffle interference (it was ok) and measured it again, comparing to a stock pan. The depth provided at least 1/4" more clearance than the stock pan everywhere except the sump, which is a few inches further back from the crossmember than the stock pan. And the papers that came with it say it's 8 qt, a surprise since I thought it was only 7. Wow, with the full size filter I'm using that's gonna be 9 qt oil changes!
RF Overlord
12-17-2006, 08:02 AM
What, no sound?Apparently he forgot to attach the file...here it is:

Rr-Rr-Rr-Rr...vroom...VROOM...VROOM...S creeeeeeeech....whaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa....sput-sput...WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAA...wapp ita-wappita-wappita...CLANK............... ....silence.........


Oops...I guess he blew it up on the dyno...sorry, Brian. :D
martyo
12-17-2006, 08:15 AM
Brian: I see you stole my idea of using duct tape to hold it all together when you start making serious power.
FordNut
12-17-2006, 09:36 AM
Brian: I see you stole my idea of using duct tape to hold it all together when you start making serious power.

Somebody said that imitation is the greatest compliment!

I figure I can't argue with success...
FordNut
12-17-2006, 09:38 AM
CLANK...................silenc e........


Oops...I guess he blew it up on the dyno...sorry, Brian. :D

That ain't funny...
TooManyFords
12-17-2006, 09:41 AM
wappita-wappita-wappita...

wappita? I laughed out loud! :D

john
merc
12-17-2006, 10:50 AM
Brain, do you have a build sheet on the parts you ordered ? Please send me a PM or E-mail. I am very impressed with your work. :rasta:
FordNut
12-17-2006, 03:55 PM
Brain, do you have a build sheet on the parts you ordered ? Please send me a PM or E-mail. I am very impressed with your work. :rasta:

I don't have a build sheet but I can put something together later this evening.
merc
12-17-2006, 04:19 PM
I don't have a build sheet but I can put something together later this evening.

Thanks for paving the way.:burnout:
GAMike
12-17-2006, 05:32 PM
Hey Brian

She sure is purdy cannot wait see her run!:banana2:

That thing will probably run quicker in reverse than me in drive:lol:

Best regards, and Happy holidays,
RF Overlord
12-18-2006, 05:30 AM
Brian, no disrespect or offense intended...I was just having a little fun with ya... ;)
FordNut
12-18-2006, 06:54 AM
Brian, no disrespect or offense intended...I was just having a little fun with ya... ;)

I know...

But even my tuner has stated that he's a bit scared because IF something happens it's a huge chunk of change.
Loco1234
12-18-2006, 01:11 PM
Looking Awesome...
kinda wish I went 324 darton wet sleeves....
Coulda given u a bench mark...

...but my build is underway as a 5.0L w/o darton wet sleeves...
so there isn't that good a comparo....
..but I am gonna poat my piston which did get coated with ceramic and teflon skirts lat8r today....