Bryan's 96 GT Vortech Build

Well, here's my build thread. I've updated the intro a few times now because this build has been a moving target from the start. For those wanting to read through it, here's a general run down on the plans for the car:

-Full repaint, shaved engine bay
-Built motor, ported heads, custom cams
-Built T45 trans
-Intercooled Vortech V2 E-Trim

The goal is to have a super clean, reliable car that I can drive anywhere and make somewhere close to 600rwhp on 93 while retaining all of the creature comforts including heat, A/C, power everything.




Loaded on the trailer

















Nestled in my work-space corner lol






















Heres the PI engine. 2005 Lincoln Town Car engine, 64k miles




















Super clean





















T45 Source built trans. This is Zak's Street Heat Build with reverse fix
















All I've got for now. I'll try to update this as I make progress

 

Yeah...at first I just thought about a respray, but the more I think about it, the more I want to shave it. Theres a lot of holes to fill, and I would have to cut a hole in the scott rod panels for the vortech power pipe, so we'll see

 

[MENTION=20210]lwarrior1016[/MENTION] yep! Swapping it over and running all 96-98 accessories. Plus, the kit I just bought requires me to have a 96-98 timing cover

 

Also, how does the pic of the vortech look compared to the pics on post #1? I used photobucket for the first 4 pics and I think it kills my picture quality. The pic of the blower was posted from my phone through tapatalk

Let me know what looks better, or any suggestions for picture quality is welcomed

 

[MENTION=20210]lwarrior1016[/MENTION] about 40k fewer miles on the PI bottom end, don't have to go through the trouble of a head swap, and I never found a clear answer of whether or not it's safe to boost a PI headswap motor with the compression bump. I know modulars like compression but I would assume it would be safer to boost it with the lower CR

 

[MENTION=20210]lwarrior1016[/MENTION] yeah...seems easier to just do the motor swap and my motor has been beat on too. The previous owner sprayed the motor. I don't know how much or how many times but I found braided lines on the car running to the rear seat where he had the bottle. This 64k PI motor I bought came out of a town car so I think it's had an easy life lol

 

[MENTION=20210]lwarrior1016[/MENTION] trying to decide if I want to sell or not. I thought about holding on to it to build. I'll let you know if I decide to sell for sure. How much is it worth? $200-$300?

 

[MENTION=20210]lwarrior1016[/MENTION] yeah that's what I was thinking. I'd like to do a simple build. Stock crank, boss rods, decent set of Pistons.

 

[MENTION=20210]lwarrior1016[/MENTION] yeah man I need updates on your build!!

 

Think it's worth the time and effort to polish the vortech head unit?