View Poll Results: What are your 5.4L swap plans?
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#7951
10-14-2009, 07:36 AM
Hold on wtf is under that hood of yours mr bullitt??? I got jus about the same damn thing starting to pile up in my area too I think... that a stock cobra eaton on a navi longblock? Ahh do tell I almost fell outta my chair how'd you make it come together send me a pm id like to know the details on bracketry and what nots thanks... looks good and under a stock hood...WOW!!!!
#7952
10-14-2009, 07:39 AM
Yeah for real!!!! Do tell!!! I wanna know too. I'd like specifics as well, being as that i could do exactly what you did to my Bullitt!
#7954
10-14-2009, 09:40 AM
Well mine so far looks a lot like that... forged bottom navi, custom blower cams, eaton sc w. Jlt elbow, acufab tb, sct mass air, 60lb injectors, and smaller pulley... I was hoping end result would be 500hp/600tq to tires but with that kind of info I may get more than I expected??? Wow I'm not complaing at all. My sole reason is I rode in a kb terminator making 601hp to the ground and that is the point I want to be at. Ill trade some hp for some tq though anyday especially that much gawd! That much and the right suspenion wheels are coming off the ground =)
#7956
10-14-2009, 11:24 AM
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Magrathea/California
Posts: 9,865
Nice, i was thinking if i make something like 360-380 to the wheels i would go with a 50 Shot,Or i might just get a LFP Lower pulley kit and run 12psi...Idk yet i kinda like the idea of spray but i have to see what its going to make the way it sits first, But im loooking for 420-430 to the tires by the time im done.I figured that would push the limit of the bottom end a little considering the torque would probably be close to 5xx.Should be good for some stong 11 sec passes i hope.Still don't know if im going to keep the 4.10s or not either, What gears are you running?
Yea, I used the Throttle cable out of my 02 f-150 with a custom throttle bracket,I currently don't have a return spring on the throttle and the pedal is a little soft since all thats there kicking the pedal back up is the spring on the throttle body.So i have to rig up a return spring.
Yea, I used the Throttle cable out of my 02 f-150 with a custom throttle bracket,I currently don't have a return spring on the throttle and the pedal is a little soft since all thats there kicking the pedal back up is the spring on the throttle body.So i have to rig up a return spring.
I'm running 3.55's and it was more than enough with the NA 5.4. I'll be ordering my throttle cable soon.
#7957
10-14-2009, 01:34 PM
Bullitt 5.4
Took me 2 yrs to gather all the parts/assemble the engine, and 1 day to install in the car. Found most of the parts at swap meets and on ebay. Finished it in early 2007
Yes , those are real Ford GT rods and pistons - major swap meet find!!!!
Yes , those are real Ford GT rods and pistons - major swap meet find!!!!
Last edited by Bullitt54; 10-14-2009 at 01:39 PM.
#7958
10-14-2009, 03:13 PM
Always heard they were Studded with ARP Hardware...Guess that was Lies...
Im guessing its a 5.4 4v with 5.4 4v to 4.6 4v adapter plates with the 03/04 setup on top? Hard to tell from the pics you posted.
Im guessing its a 5.4 4v with 5.4 4v to 4.6 4v adapter plates with the 03/04 setup on top? Hard to tell from the pics you posted.
#7959
10-14-2009, 04:28 PM
ya id like to know how that setup works and what is to it exactly. somethin ive been wondering about is could i have the lower intake for a kb widened like i did my intake to run a kb for my 96 cobra. i see the 1.5's for sale from time to time and would like to run a twin screw because the b heads are awesome for boost. i know i just got my 4v done but ive already got supercharger fever haha.
#7960
10-14-2009, 06:02 PM
Id like to know what you did on the blower drive which pulleys you used. And which idler bracket too. Shoot me a pm if you don't mind =) and injectors? I just sent a guy the money for the lightning idler bracket I have all the terminator stuff though seeing yours made me even more fired up about getting mine in and running thanks!
#7961
10-14-2009, 08:13 PM
bullit54.... jesus christ. i want one lol. if u dont mind me asking, how much money u think u put into it? either way im sure its worth it.
#7962
10-15-2009, 04:28 AM
I have about $4k in parts, including the donor 5.4 Nav motor. I have pretty well documented the build on IMBOC.com
#7963
10-15-2009, 04:37 AM
5.4 build
Id like to know what you did on the blower drive which pulleys you used. And which idler bracket too. Shoot me a pm if you don't mind =) and injectors? I just sent a guy the money for the lightning idler bracket I have all the terminator stuff though seeing yours made me even more fired up about getting mine in and running thanks!
I am running twin pumps and the Termie 42lb inj for now, my fuel system is fine for my current power level. I will have to upgrade the Lightning mass air before I can add more boost (pegged out, go figure?)
#7964
10-15-2009, 04:41 AM
Im guessing its a 5.4 4v with 5.4 4v to 4.6 4v adapter plates with the 03/04 setup on top? Hard to tell from the pics you posted.
Last edited by Bullitt54; 10-15-2009 at 04:45 AM. Reason: added pic details
#7965
10-15-2009, 08:59 AM
how in the heck did you fit that under the stock hood? i thought everyone said you had to have a cowl? or some other stuff.
#7966
10-15-2009, 09:23 AM
The only reason you would need a cowl is because of the huge adapter plates. He used ingenuity and found a way around it. Props to you Bullitt54. You are my inspirtation. You dont happen to have a few vids do you??? 
Last edited by Steven_s86; 10-15-2009 at 09:27 AM.
#7967
10-15-2009, 10:49 AM
im still a little unsure of how this worked under a stock hood. everyone has been saying that it wont fit under a stock hood no matter what basically. could you explain to me how this isnt so? and with a 4v nonetheless
#7968
10-15-2009, 11:04 AM
^^^ instead of the adapter plates plus the intake plus the blower he only has the intake and blower
#7969
10-15-2009, 11:07 AM
wow, $4k including motor. well i guess u did already have a 4v to begin with. i would have to buy a lot of extras to switch from 2v to 4v... sucks. can u post a link to ur write up on IMBOC.com?
#7970
10-15-2009, 12:54 PM
The Bullitt is a 2v, I have the complete original motor sitting in the corner of my garage.
#7971
10-15-2009, 01:03 PM
5.4 details
The intake adapters are 1" thick and don't do the airflow any good. That is why I chose to widen the intake. I was also able to port match the intake to the larger Nav ports.
I did have to add small spacers to lower the k-member, a tubular K can be modded or the mounts could also be modded to gain some clearance instead.
#7973
10-15-2009, 02:32 PM
I used all factory Terminator parts. I made adapters for the pulley bridge, so I didn't have to modify the timing cover. The upper pulley (2.8) was changed to improve hood clearance with stock hood.
I am running twin pumps and the Termie 42lb inj for now, my fuel system is fine for my current power level. I will have to upgrade the Lightning mass air before I can add more boost (pegged out, go figure?)
I am running twin pumps and the Termie 42lb inj for now, my fuel system is fine for my current power level. I will have to upgrade the Lightning mass air before I can add more boost (pegged out, go figure?)
If you do can you pm them to me so i can check them out.
Are you still running the heat exchanger under the blower?
I think they rather see this one
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/B...run_209867.htm
#7974
10-15-2009, 04:03 PM
if widening the lower for a termi lower intake works, could i have the lower intake for a kb that was made for my 96 cobra widened to fit my 5.4 with my b heads like i did my original intake?
#7975
10-15-2009, 04:05 PM
. will the navi heads be comparable to the cobra heads or should i look for cobra heads? if im correct, the only difference are the cams.
#7976
10-16-2009, 04:51 AM
oh yeah, im retarded lol. so u bought all the parts like heads, supercharger, intake and everything and pieced it together? wow. about how much are a set of stock 4v heads? im considering getting a navi motor now . will the navi heads be comparable to the cobra heads or should i look for cobra heads? if im correct, the only difference are the cams.
. will the navi heads be comparable to the cobra heads or should i look for cobra heads? if im correct, the only difference are the cams.The Nav heads have much larger intake ports than the cobra, the exhaust are the same. The Nav heads also have improved coolant flow around the exhaust area too, good for boosted.
The cams are close match to the Termies, really not much benefit to swapping them, especially in boosted engines. The Nav heads are too big for NA 4.6 engines, but are perfect for boosted 4.6 or 5.4 apps.
http://www.sullivanperformance.com/Y...tech/tech1.htm
Your best bet is to find a good complete Nav motor if you want to go 5.4 L 4v, since you need all the timing components and front cover, etc....
P.S. There may be some gains from using the Termie/Mach1/Aviator heads due to their improved intake port geometry, but they are not cheap.
#7977
10-16-2009, 04:57 AM
I originally was going to use a Lightning lower, eliminate the mid-plate, and use the Termie blower to drastically reduce the height. I figured I could get it under a stock or small cowl hood.
#7978
10-16-2009, 05:51 AM
Once you have the widened lower, you can make up an adapter plate to mount just about any blower you want....
Last edited by Bullitt54; 10-16-2009 at 05:54 AM.
#7979
10-16-2009, 05:57 AM
12.55 @114 on street tires. Don't mind the bog off the line, I was trying to avoid tire spin, so I launched at very low revs. Really starts to haul after it gets rolling.
P.S. This was before the custom tune (added 200 ft/lbs rwtq)
http://s266.photobucket.com/albums/i...6-09174654.flv
P.S. This was before the custom tune (added 200 ft/lbs rwtq)
http://s266.photobucket.com/albums/i...6-09174654.flv
#7980
10-16-2009, 08:43 AM
Wow I can't wait... that's still so awsome and looks so stockish I bet it catches the unexpecting fbody anytime... I just can't wait