4.6 SOHC to 5.4 SOHC intake adapter plates

Saleen S330 · 01-19-2006, 09:57 AM

I know where i can find the DOHC intake adapter plates but what about the people like me trying to find them for a 4.6 SOHC to a 5.4 SOHC? I called Reichard Racing and they told me they would have them produced at the begining of this year but nothing yet. I've been waiting on a set for a few months now but no one has them. Can anyone help??

r3dn3ck · 01-22-2006, 06:01 PM

I've been bugging them too. I'm just hoping that they'll be available by the time my motor is ready.

floppy · 01-22-2006, 06:18 PM

subscribing... looking for info on the same subject

MattJ · 01-22-2006, 06:52 PM

Havent heard anything on this yet. Seems interesting.

r3dn3ck · 01-22-2006, 08:14 PM

I pulled the heads of one of the 5.4's today and broke them loose on the other.

I'm taking the PI heads down to be ported and polished and a nice valve job.

Then they'll get a set of XE262's and some comp springs and be bolted back on to one of the blocks.

For those doing this:

propowerperf.com (call don't bother with the site) has good deal on decent rods.

everyone needs to call Reichard Racing and bug them to HTFU and finish the adapter plates for 2V 4.6-5.4 transplants.

MattJ · 01-22-2006, 08:44 PM

Hmm I dont see a 4.6 -> 5.4 swap anytime in my future.

lol

floppy · 01-23-2006, 06:44 AM

i found a good deal on a 5.4 in my area, im definitely considering doing this swap in the very near future. i just have to figure out what to do about the intake and exhaust

Saleen S330 · 01-23-2006, 07:07 AM

The 5.4 is in my car and everything is pretty much done except for the intake but I have to have the intake adapter plates. I called Reichard racing twice in the past few days but i get the answering machine. :wallbash:

floppy · 01-23-2006, 07:13 AM

damn, what did you do for the exhaust? is the 5.4 stock or did you do anything to it?

Saleen S330 · 01-23-2006, 07:59 AM

I bought an H pipe and had the exhaust shop modify it to work. I called Reichard Racing just now, they said the plates are produced but they are checking fitment and hardward needs. They said to call back on Thursday or Friday to order them.

floppy · 01-23-2006, 08:11 AM

awesome, post pictures/sound clips and anything else you have on it when you're done. i want to see it. and definitely let us know how it runs

Saleen S330 · 01-23-2006, 08:20 AM

It has the Saleen pulleys, Ford Racing high volume oil pump, MSD coil packs and MSD wires, Tunableinduction CAI, Accufab 75mm TB, C&L intake, New lower PI intake since now i will have PI heads, Aeromotive fuel pressure Regulator, MAC O/R H pipe, Walbro 255 fuel pump, 3.73 gears, Tubular K memeber, stock Saleen front and rear sway bars, Saleen load brace, Saleen caster camber plates. The internals of the motor are stock, it's an 2003 from and expedition with 10,000 miles on it. While i've been waiting on the intake plates, i've been replacing alot of small parts also. Replaced the stock T-45 with a 99 Cobra T-45.

Saleen S330 · 01-23-2006, 08:21 AM

Is there a place to go to post pics? I try to add a pic but it say's the pic is to big?

floppy · 01-23-2006, 08:26 AM

you can upload them to www.putfile.com

*Randy Stinchcomb* · 01-23-2006, 08:55 AM

check wth Jim Reichard @ Reichard Racing (410-610-5567)as he just called me and ordered 20 sets of "PI" intake gaskets for his newly released adaptor plates

Im shipping the gaskets tomorrow so he should be ready to ship by wednesday

Saleen S330 · 01-24-2006, 12:48 PM

I just ordered the intake plates, they are still waiting for the gaskets to arrive, said it should be today. I should have them by Friday. Can't wait to finally finish the 5.4 project.

CCM · 01-24-2006, 04:12 PM

Would one of you mind posting a link to where I could get a 4.6 SOHC-5.4 DOHC adapter plate? I really want to do this.

Saleen S330 · 01-25-2006, 02:48 AM

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

check wth Jim Reichard @ Reichard Racing (410-610-5567)

*Randy Stinchcomb* · 01-25-2006, 05:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CCM

Would one of you mind posting a link to where I could get a 4.6 SOHC-5.4 DOHC adapter plate? I really want to do this.

WWW.ReichardRacing.com

r3dn3ck · 01-25-2006, 10:29 AM

Wooooo Hooooo! Fuggen Reichard Rocks!

Those of us that are doing the swap already, and those considering it really need to call up Reichard Racing and thank them for listening to the people and bringing a product to market to meet a very obscure need. They poured R&D time and money into it and they're not going to make a fortune on it, so we owe them at least a thanks.

Floppy.. do it man. It's really easy as swaps go. The exhaust is just a matter of cutting the pipes in a couple places and adding and removing material here and there. Come to think of it, I have a 99 cobra H pipe, I could just mock up the changes and post them in some sort of instructional format.

Hey Saleen330, could you check out your H pipe and snap some digi-pics of the areas they modded to make it work? I'll host them with the instructions on my web server.

r3dn3ck · 02-01-2006, 08:26 AM

OK. Reichard only made 20 sets so get em fast.

On the upside, I've started working with Hi-Performance Solutions, makers of a killer looking 4.6L intake that's inexpensive, cast from aluminum and really a valid design; on getting a similar intake for 5.4L motors. They're doing it.

I need someone in Western Texas to find a way to get a scrap 5.4 block delivered to HPS so they can mock up the intake.

As well, another company here in California is going to be working on adapter plates and perhaps a purpose built 5.4 intake. In any case, I'm working with them on that to the extent that I can.

I need everyone that's INTERESTED (no commitment) in swapping a 5.4 into your car. If you think you might, I need to know. If we don't get enough interest, they'll drop the project and that'll make me a sad panda.

floppy · 02-01-2006, 08:42 AM

im definitely interested in doing the swap. the deal i found on the local 5.4 fell through so im still searching for an engine. but i am interested in this swap.

r3dn3ck · 02-01-2006, 08:59 AM

Killer. Look on craigslist. Don't bother searching for 5.4, search for f-150 and f150 and ford and expedition and excursion. Usually a lot easier. Or, you can go to a local junkyard. Remember, all you need is the bottom half and the timing cover and chains. Most of the rest can transplant from your motor just as easily.

There's a guy over here in Cali with a PIMP nice RUNNING 5.4 for 1200. Should cost about 3-400 to ship. Cheapest motor you can buy and it doesn't need anything to it to run.

Saleen S330 · 02-01-2006, 09:06 AM

I installed the Reichard intake adapter plates on my 5.4 but i addressed to him that the passenger side rear intake bolt hole was off alittle and can't get the bolt in. I'm still happy with them and should have my car up and running by this weekend, just waiting on some new parts to complete my cooling system. If an intake was made for the 5.4, that would be sweet!!

floppy · 02-01-2006, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r3dn3ck

Killer. Look on craigslist. Don't bother searching for 5.4, search for f-150 and f150 and ford and expedition and excursion. Usually a lot easier. Or, you can go to a local junkyard. Remember, all you need is the bottom half and the timing cover and chains. Most of the rest can transplant from your motor just as easily.

There's a guy over here in Cali with a PIMP nice RUNNING 5.4 for 1200. Should cost about 3-400 to ship. Cheapest motor you can buy and it doesn't need anything to it to run.

thanks for the advice, ill look on there. i had previously found one here for $450 running and i was hoping to find another deal like that so it would be more affordable for me.

01-19-2006, 09:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
Saleen S330 Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sumter, SC Posts: 900	4.6 SOHC to 5.4 SOHC intake adapter plates I know where i can find the DOHC intake adapter plates but what about the people like me trying to find them for a 4.6 SOHC to a 5.4 SOHC? I called Reichard Racing and they told me they would have them produced at the begining of this year but nothing yet. I've been waiting on a set for a few months now but no one has them. Can anyone help??

01-22-2006, 06:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
floppy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: royal palm beach, florida Posts: 1,809	subscribing... looking for info on the same subject __________________ -Floppy Check out www.MustangGenerations.com

01-22-2006, 06:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
MattJ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 10,243	Havent heard anything on this yet. Seems interesting. __________________ 2001 Mustang GT Premium - Mineral Grey

01-22-2006, 08:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
MattJ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 10,243	Hmm I dont see a 4.6 -> 5.4 swap anytime in my future. lol __________________ 2001 Mustang GT Premium - Mineral Grey

01-23-2006, 06:44 AM	#7 (permalink)
floppy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: royal palm beach, florida Posts: 1,809	i found a good deal on a 5.4 in my area, im definitely considering doing this swap in the very near future. i just have to figure out what to do about the intake and exhaust __________________ -Floppy Check out www.MustangGenerations.com

01-22-2006, 06:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
r3dn3ck Wowbagger hates me too! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Magrathea/California Posts: 6,863	I've been bugging them too. I'm just hoping that they'll be available by the time my motor is ready.

01-22-2006, 08:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
r3dn3ck Wowbagger hates me too! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Magrathea/California Posts: 6,863	I pulled the heads of one of the 5.4's today and broke them loose on the other. I'm taking the PI heads down to be ported and polished and a nice valve job. Then they'll get a set of XE262's and some comp springs and be bolted back on to one of the blocks. For those doing this: propowerperf.com (call don't bother with the site) has good deal on decent rods. everyone needs to call Reichard Racing and bug them to HTFU and finish the adapter plates for 2V 4.6-5.4 transplants.

01-23-2006, 07:07 AM	#8 (permalink)
Saleen S330 Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sumter, SC Posts: 900	The 5.4 is in my car and everything is pretty much done except for the intake but I have to have the intake adapter plates. I called Reichard racing twice in the past few days but i get the answering machine. :wallbash:

01-23-2006, 07:13 AM	#9 (permalink)
floppy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: royal palm beach, florida Posts: 1,809	damn, what did you do for the exhaust? is the 5.4 stock or did you do anything to it? __________________ -Floppy Check out www.MustangGenerations.com

01-23-2006, 07:59 AM	#10 (permalink)
Saleen S330 Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sumter, SC Posts: 900	I bought an H pipe and had the exhaust shop modify it to work. I called Reichard Racing just now, they said the plates are produced but they are checking fitment and hardward needs. They said to call back on Thursday or Friday to order them.

01-23-2006, 08:11 AM	#11 (permalink)
floppy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: royal palm beach, florida Posts: 1,809	awesome, post pictures/sound clips and anything else you have on it when you're done. i want to see it. and definitely let us know how it runs __________________ -Floppy Check out www.MustangGenerations.com

01-23-2006, 08:20 AM	#12 (permalink)
Saleen S330 Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sumter, SC Posts: 900	It has the Saleen pulleys, Ford Racing high volume oil pump, MSD coil packs and MSD wires, Tunableinduction CAI, Accufab 75mm TB, C&L intake, New lower PI intake since now i will have PI heads, Aeromotive fuel pressure Regulator, MAC O/R H pipe, Walbro 255 fuel pump, 3.73 gears, Tubular K memeber, stock Saleen front and rear sway bars, Saleen load brace, Saleen caster camber plates. The internals of the motor are stock, it's an 2003 from and expedition with 10,000 miles on it. While i've been waiting on the intake plates, i've been replacing alot of small parts also. Replaced the stock T-45 with a 99 Cobra T-45.

01-23-2006, 08:21 AM	#13 (permalink)
Saleen S330 Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sumter, SC Posts: 900	Is there a place to go to post pics? I try to add a pic but it say's the pic is to big?

01-23-2006, 08:26 AM	#14 (permalink)
floppy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: royal palm beach, florida Posts: 1,809	you can upload them to www.putfile.com __________________ -Floppy Check out www.MustangGenerations.com

01-23-2006, 08:55 AM	#15 (permalink)
Randy Stinchcomb Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Randallstown, Md Posts: 2,636	check wth Jim Reichard @ Reichard Racing (410-610-5567)as he just called me and ordered 20 sets of "PI" intake gaskets for his newly released adaptor plates Im shipping the gaskets tomorrow so he should be ready to ship by wednesday __________________ Randy Stinchcomb contact info: Liberty Ford of Baltimore 410-655-2000 parts ext 5618 like to fish visit us at www.sportfisherman.com need fishing tackle www.binnacletackle.com

01-24-2006, 04:12 PM	#17 (permalink)
CCM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,382	Would one of you mind posting a link to where I could get a 4.6 SOHC-5.4 DOHC adapter plate? I really want to do this. __________________ 2001 MINERAL GRAY GT (5-speed) H&R SuperSports MM 4-Bolt CC Plates Stoptech SS Brake Lines '03 Cobra Brakes Spec Billet Steel Flywheel Spec Stage 2 Clutch FRPP 4.10s X-Calibrator 2 Full Length Subframes Corbeau Legacy Racing Seats 18" Gunmetal Saleen Rims w/ Nitto 555s

01-24-2006, 12:48 PM	#16 (permalink)
Saleen S330 Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sumter, SC Posts: 900	I just ordered the intake plates, they are still waiting for the gaskets to arrive, said it should be today. I should have them by Friday. Can't wait to finally finish the 5.4 project.

01-25-2006, 02:48 AM	#18 (permalink)
Saleen S330 Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sumter, SC Posts: 900	-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- check wth Jim Reichard @ Reichard Racing (410-610-5567)

01-25-2006, 10:29 AM	#20 (permalink)
r3dn3ck Wowbagger hates me too! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Magrathea/California Posts: 6,863	Wooooo Hooooo! Fuggen Reichard Rocks! Those of us that are doing the swap already, and those considering it really need to call up Reichard Racing and thank them for listening to the people and bringing a product to market to meet a very obscure need. They poured R&D time and money into it and they're not going to make a fortune on it, so we owe them at least a thanks. Floppy.. do it man. It's really easy as swaps go. The exhaust is just a matter of cutting the pipes in a couple places and adding and removing material here and there. Come to think of it, I have a 99 cobra H pipe, I could just mock up the changes and post them in some sort of instructional format. Hey Saleen330, could you check out your H pipe and snap some digi-pics of the areas they modded to make it work? I'll host them with the instructions on my web server.

02-01-2006, 08:26 AM	#21 (permalink)
r3dn3ck Wowbagger hates me too! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Magrathea/California Posts: 6,863	OK. Reichard only made 20 sets so get em fast. On the upside, I've started working with Hi-Performance Solutions, makers of a killer looking 4.6L intake that's inexpensive, cast from aluminum and really a valid design; on getting a similar intake for 5.4L motors. They're doing it. I need someone in Western Texas to find a way to get a scrap 5.4 block delivered to HPS so they can mock up the intake. As well, another company here in California is going to be working on adapter plates and perhaps a purpose built 5.4 intake. In any case, I'm working with them on that to the extent that I can. I need everyone that's INTERESTED (no commitment) in swapping a 5.4 into your car. If you think you might, I need to know. If we don't get enough interest, they'll drop the project and that'll make me a sad panda.

02-01-2006, 08:42 AM	#22 (permalink)
floppy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: royal palm beach, florida Posts: 1,809	im definitely interested in doing the swap. the deal i found on the local 5.4 fell through so im still searching for an engine. but i am interested in this swap. __________________ -Floppy Check out www.MustangGenerations.com

02-01-2006, 08:59 AM	#23 (permalink)
r3dn3ck Wowbagger hates me too! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Magrathea/California Posts: 6,863	Killer. Look on craigslist. Don't bother searching for 5.4, search for f-150 and f150 and ford and expedition and excursion. Usually a lot easier. Or, you can go to a local junkyard. Remember, all you need is the bottom half and the timing cover and chains. Most of the rest can transplant from your motor just as easily. There's a guy over here in Cali with a PIMP nice RUNNING 5.4 for 1200. Should cost about 3-400 to ship. Cheapest motor you can buy and it doesn't need anything to it to run.

02-01-2006, 09:06 AM	#24 (permalink)
Saleen S330 Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sumter, SC Posts: 900	I installed the Reichard intake adapter plates on my 5.4 but i addressed to him that the passenger side rear intake bolt hole was off alittle and can't get the bolt in. I'm still happy with them and should have my car up and running by this weekend, just waiting on some new parts to complete my cooling system. If an intake was made for the 5.4, that would be sweet!!