HeavyMetalMerc
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yeah but then tearing down a new one (livernois) to just check it and possible exempt any warranty? i would ask again why not then just have the shop who checked it then build one, may have been cheaper.
Livernois Aluminum 5.3L Stroker
- Thread starter Lowndex
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Lowndex
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Lowndex
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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!!
The previous motor has severe flaws, which were only found by inspection. Ford refunded my monies.
Being bitten once, I did not trust installing a motor without a complete inspection. In my opinion, the choice is to double-check was sound.
Lowndex
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No, tear down and analysis does not void the warranty. A reputable engine supplier understands and welcomes review of the product. If they did not, you should really be concerned.
Building a custom motor from scratch would not have been cheaper. You must understand the labor rate in CA ranges from $125-250 / hr! Simply out, the Silicon Valley is one of the most affluent areas in the world. So, labor costs are significantly higher here.
Badass_forever
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did someone ask how much power will this make n/a? LOL about 15 more then stock.
CoreyM75
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I heard that the owner is going to have his truck 24k gold plated when all of this is done.
fastblackmerc
Everything Marauder, LEDs & HI
Lowndex
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The stock motor is 238 rwhp. Because I must pass CA emissions testing, the true potential of the Livernois motor cannot be realized: new headers (will glow during a physical inspection), complete new exhaust system, 3" piping, high flow cats, etc.. ($1000 x 4 cats fine = $4000!).
From experience, KC of BRG Racing believes he can achieve 410-425 rwhp (natural aspirated) and pass smog. Then, add the ADTR Stage 2 blower and I will be over 500 rwhp.
Lowndex
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No need, I have enough gold in my Global X Silver Miners ETF (SIL) investments. Besides, a gold trunk would be tacky.
RubberCtyRauder
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I don't think adtr stage 2 is cali legal..and 12psi will add a lot more than 85 rwhp
RubberCtyRauder
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The Marauder Veyron I think it's gonna be called
Lowndex
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The Stage 2 is not CA legal. I will purchase the Stage 1 from ADTR (legal).
If I were so inclined, I could acquire the additional Stage 2 parts (from an unnamed source) and create a setup which allows me to return to Stage 1 for CA emissions testing and switch back for fun. But, that would be illegal! :beer:
chief455
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so, by bigger cubic inches and exhaust = gain of ~175rwhp n/a
boosting it = gain of ~75rwhp
Wow.
Can't wait to see the real results.
Lowndex
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Stock displacement of 4.6L vs 5.3L plus high quality and performance, forged internal parts can easily add the stated rwhp. Livernois has dyno proven the stated rwhp numbers well in excess of 410. I lose a significant amount of rwhp choking the great motor to pass CA emissions.
I had to spend significant monies (parts and labor) to compensate for not living in, say, Texas.
BRG Racing has a sound dampened, HEPA air enclosure for dyno testing race cars, bikes and all else. Another CA requirement to meet city sound ordinance and EPA pollution laws. California ******** rules are never ending.
Lowndex
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You live in the area. You too could benefit from BRG Racing experience. Stop by and ask what else can be done to add more ponies.
chief455
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deduct the items in bold, that is what I see in this build so far.
Anxious to see 'well in excess of 410rwhp' before the boost.
We can always learn...
Lowndex
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What I have (highlights):
* Livernois 5.3L Stroker - a custom built aluminum engine (not stock) with
- Diamond dish pistons
- Darton sleeves
- Scat 4340 crankshaft
- Manley H-beam rods
In addition:
* Bullet race camshaft ($2200) - not part of Livernois engine order
* head work that took many weeks to complete resulting in extremely tight seals (max. gain), ported oversized valves, ported intake
* Magnaflow Catted Tru-X 3" X-Pipe (after the stock exhaust manifold)
Along with dyno data, I will ask KC to write something up for posting herein. I simple do not have the competence to explain the numbers.
Below is the Livernois invoice. The Livernois pistons are either CP or Diamond. KC specified a specific Diamond dish piston.
