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I'm not finished with the build up, but thought I'd post a few pictures.

Here's the engine. New 3.0L Duratec. Wiseco forged pistons (8.5:1). Scat 4340 H-Beam rods with ARP 2000 bolts. Green top 42 lb injectors from 2001+ Ford Lightning. Unique profile camshafts with increased lift & duration. Block machined for piston squirters on each cylinder. New accessory drive setup (which required non-stock front cover). Dual frequency damper. SVT flywheel. Higher capacity pump for piston squirters coming. Balanced & blueprinted.

You can see the Escape oilpan in these picture. I'm no longer using it (if anyone wants it for cheap, let me know).



Stock Ford oil filter adapter can be seen in this picture. It was replaced:



You can see the green tops:

Looks good!

Wow, I bet that thing will be making some power!! I wish I had enough money to start one of these big projects.

Looks sweet!

What means of forced induction are you using? Im not sure what the Vortech looks like up close. Maybe thats why there is a big support bracket on the front bank?

What camshafts?

Any reason why you chose the Wiseco pistons over the Diamond pistons?

Here's the oil filter adapter Noble supplied. It has connections for the Mocal oil cooler.



Ended up not using it. Replaced it with a thermostatically controlled unit, so that the oil can warm up faster. The oil cooler is bypassed until oil reaches operating temperature. Probably not necessary where I live, but nice to have.



Mocal oil cooler is on passenger side. Added a Spal 5.6" fan to it. Here's a picture before the install. Just measuring fitment.



Here it is mounted up. Temperature probe goes on the mocal to control the fan.



Anyhow, back to the engine.

Picked up a Fidanza 9lb aluminum flywheel. You guys have probably seen them a million times.





It uses an ultra-light Ford/Getrag 6-speed transmission based on a 3-shaft design (1 input, 2 output). It has two layshafts with the most commonly used gears ââ?¬â?? first to fourth ââ?¬â?? on one with dual synchros and fifth, sixth and reverse on the second layshaft, using a different final drive ratio. Entire transmission and clutch weighs less than 115 lbs. Clutch is an AP racing unit. LSD is from Quaife.





Here's the engine with the tranny installed. You can also see the modified larger capacity gated & baffled oil pan. 8 liter oil capacity for this application.







Closeup of the pan:



Drain plug is on the far corner.



Has oil temp and pressure.



Oil pressure and oil temperature are on 1 gauge. I believe a company called Green Gauges makes it.

I was just on that Noble site cool stuff. That jet hot caoting is great I have jet hot on my headers and it made a difference. the car runs cooler now...noticeably cooler.

Got pis of the whole car? Damm that would be a fun project!