Livernois Aluminum 5.3L Stroker

Lowndex

Lowndex

Post Marauder Mod Disorder
I special ordered a Livernois Aluminum Big Bore Stroker 5.3L, V8, 4V. All forged internals. Based off the 3V version, but machined for a 4V, 5.3L Stroker.

Below are some early pics after KC, BRG Racing, torn down the engine for analysis. The Diamond pistons top dead center, Scat crank, block straightness front-to-back, porting work, Manley H-rods clearances, etc... all checked out to KC's liking.

Heads and the custom powder coated intake manifold to follow in a couple of weeks.









 
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Zack said:
You paid twice for engine assembly and clearance checks?
I want your money!
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Good thing I did too, or the serious flaws with the Ford Racing engine would never had been found until the engine blew up!

As for my money, your wish is within reach. You need only a MSEE, 30 years experience in enterprise computer software and work your ass off.
 
I bought a short block in 1989 from Ford. The mechanic broke it down. Good thing he did several things were off.
 
Lowndex said:
Good thing I did too, or the serious flaws with the Ford Racing engine would never had been found until the engine blew up!

As for my money, your wish is within reach. You need only a MSEE, 30 years experience in enterprise computer software and work your ass off.
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Then why not let your mechanic build it in the first place??:confused:

Did I miss something here:cool:

Looks nice.....hope it serves ya well!!:beer:
 
Lowndex said:
Good thing I did too, or the serious flaws with the Ford Racing engine would never had been found until the engine blew up!

As for my money, your wish is within reach. You need only a MSEE, 30 years experience in enterprise computer software and work your ass off.
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So your not going to just send money, :shake: I'm out :lol:
 
hotford said:
Lowndex said:
Good thing I did too, or the serious flaws with the Ford Racing engine would never had been found until the engine blew up!


What flaw did ya find...........
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1. The block was not straight, front to back.
2. All the rods had significant gunk on them. Upon starting the motor, we would have likely blown the rear seal.
3. None of the pistons meet specifications of top dead center.
4. The crankshaft was not a forged, high quality product.
5. The internal porting was of such poor quality, one did not dare put your hand or fingers down inside the block - lots of rough, sharp edges.

In general, the short block was an embarrassment. Ford Racing refunded my monies including shipping and 6 hrs of shop labor.











Livernois is a far superior product!
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I repeat inquiry from Post #8.......

Then why not let your mechanic build it in the first place??

Did I miss something here??

Looks nice.....hope it serves ya well!!
 
So ya buy a completely assembled motor with a warranty from a reputable builder and have someone take it apart to see what you have but you don't trust him to build one from scratch........I'm totally lost....sorry!!:(
 
I thought we were talking about the Livernois block having all those problems listed. It was from a block previous to the one you just got? Or, did the Livernois block have all those issues? *confused*
 
Marauderjack said:
So ya buy a completely assembled motor with a warranty from a reputable builder and have someone take it apart to see what you have but you don't trust him to build one from scratch........I'm totally lost....sorry!!:(
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At McDonalds, buys a Big Mac.
Now drive to Burger King - "is this burger as good as they advertised?
Take a look, then put it back together your way"
I've done that.:depress:
 
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