Alright, well I'm just about to summon the balls to tear into the SVT and I'm trying to assemble as complete a parts list as I can before I start to at least estimate the cost. My plan is to use the 3L long block with svt cams, timing gears, and upper and lower intake manifolds. Here I go...
2001+ low mileage (30k or less) 3.0L Duratec
Clevite 77 rod bearings
Clevite 77 main bearings
OEM cam bearings (necessary if low mileage?)
Spec stage 2 clutch kit
Upgraded shifter forks
OEM or Fel-Pro Head Bolts
160 Degree thermostat
new fluids all over the place
JB Weld for the heads
Gaskets (I know Fel-Pro sells several kits. Which one(s) should I buy and what gaskets actually need to be changed when doing the swap?)
Two main questions:
First, are there any other torque to yield studs or bolts in the 3L motor besides the head bolts?
Also, I know that having a custom chip burned for the new motor is essential to extract the most performance out of it, but I am unclear of exactly how this works. Is an APEXi SAFC necessary to dyno tune the motor or can you just have a custom, but non adjustable chip burned while on the dyno? I'm also curious as to how much the entire "chipping" process usually costs. I figured it would be $300-$400, please let me know how close I am.
Thanks in advance
ANdy
