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Originally Posted by Excaliber
There are TWO 5.4's and it appears some of us may be confusing the 5.4 that comes in Ford pickups with the 5.4 that comes in the Ford GT. They may LOOK similiar but they really are quite different.
THATS why the 'real' Ford GT sports car (NOT Mustang) 5.4 is $45K, different crank, different block, dry sump of course, etc.
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This is true. Just had it confirmed. Even my engine guys will charge close to that number to duplicate the motor with the correct block and dry sump. Thnig is they can boost the output to 600 h.p.
You can build a "look a like" 5.4 GT from the Lighting motor that puts out around 600 as well for between $25,000 - $30,000
These 5.4 motors seem very expensive for the return when you can go out and get a warmed over 4.6 DOHC with a carb that puts out the same 500 h.p. for about $14,000.
--Mike / Turn Ten Racing, Inc.