M2K Motorsports NEW GT Build (Mullet)


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That looks like an expansion joint to me.

Ah, makes sense.
 

PeteK

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Another question: are you using the stock length rods, or do the custom rods and pistons allow a longer rod and shorter piston to increase the rod ratio (stock rod ratio is about 1.6)? I know the 5.4 modular engines last a long time, but I've never been comfortable with rod ratios much below 1.75. The longer the rod (the higher the rod ratio), the more torque the engine makes at any RPM. It's basically free horsepower, but the downside is you usually have to increase the deck height of the block to accommodate longer rods.
 

jbyrnes

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I'm curious what the plan is for filtering the intake air. Can't imagine a cleaner way to route all the plumbing.
 

Mullet

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wait till ya'll see the plating we are going to do on the plumbing. :)
 

MarkH

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One other idea to consider: Put ceramic thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) on the piston tops, valve surfaces and inside of the combustion chamber, the exhaust port, and the inside and outside of the exhaust manifold or headers. Many race teams use this technique to cut down on heat transfer into the engine and increase exhaust velocity. This increases turbocharger efficiency too. Porsche air-cooled 911's used a TBC exhaust port during the last ten years or so of the air-cooled engine. It greatly reduces the heat transfer to the head. I don't know if they still use it in the water-cooled 911 engines. If I ever build a super-duper engine for my FGT, or my old 1973 911, or any other car, I will use this technology.

The piston tops are coated and all of the exhaust components and turbo housings will also be coated. These are just progress pics as we go along;)
 

MarkH

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The fins on the crossover, are they for damping vibration Like droning? I am guessing they are too close to the point of exhaust exit for heat dissipation.

It is a inconel bellow. It is there to act as a H-Pipe and also as an expansion point to stabilize the exhaust pipes.
 

MarkH

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I'm curious what the plan is for filtering the intake air. Can't imagine a cleaner way to route all the plumbing.

We are piping the 4" air intakes so that the filters will sit in front of the side scoop inlets to take advantage of the cool air coming in to the engine bay.
 

MarkH

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Another question: are you using the stock length rods, or do the custom rods and pistons allow a longer rod and shorter piston to increase the rod ratio (stock rod ratio is about 1.6)? I know the 5.4 modular engines last a long time, but I've never been comfortable with rod ratios much below 1.75. The longer the rod (the higher the rod ratio), the more torque the engine makes at any RPM. It's basically free horsepower, but the downside is you usually have to increase the deck height of the block to accommodate longer rods.

That is a John Mihovetz question. I see where your coming from but I believe the rod length is stock. I know that he has his reasons for the things he does and who are we to argue with the great success we have had with his engine program;))
 

mmlcobra

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The packaging and workmanship are off the charts.
Congrats!
Best,
Mark
 

DoctorV8

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Interested in hearing more about the MoTec anti lag/traction/launch control functions. Sounds like a great build!
 

MarkH

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Here is another updated photo of Mullet's build with the air induction. Naoto Negeshi will be flying down from California to start preparing for the customized MoTec wiring harness this Friday. After he designs the harness over the weekend we will disassemble and send everything off to be coated... Just wait till you see the finished product... You will not believe it.... Trust me!!!!!
 

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Wow,

Will you be keeping a TransAxle cooler? Where will you locate that?
 

Mullet

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Here is another updated photo of Mullet's build with the air induction. Naoto Negeshi will be flying down from California to start preparing for the customized MoTec wiring harness this Friday. After he designs the harness over the weekend we will disassemble and send everything off to be coated... Just wait till you see the finished product... You will not believe it.... Trust me!!!!!

:biggrin:biggrin
 

Fubar

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I've heard rumors about the plating and I don't beleive it.

The workmanship looks top notch, really impressive welding and design layout. Its a really cool idea to pull air from those scopes in the front (any concerns about water getting in?). Kudos to M2K!
 
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Mullet

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I've heard rumors about the plating and I don't beleive it.

The workmanship looks top notch, really impressive welding and design layout. Its a really cool idea to pull air from those scopes in the front (any concerns about water getting in?). Kudos to M2K!

believe the rumors! :)
 

nota4re

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Since when does putting the air filters up to where the air actually comes into the car make any sense? :) Nice job!
 

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TO AWSUM

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Yikes!!! I can't imagine what it must be like to drive that beast at full power. Congratulations.
 

steved57

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I've heard rumors about the plating and I don't beleive it.

The workmanship looks top notch, really impressive welding and design layout. Its a really cool idea to pull air from those scopes in the front (any concerns about water getting in?). Kudos to M2K!

Ok since they are rumors then lets hear them :)

The work so far is incredible
 

fordification

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wrong thread