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View Poll Results: What are your 5.4L swap plans?
Not swapping. You guys are nuts for trying.
1.82%
Not swapping but find the topic interesting.
12.73%
Thinking about doing the swap but not in the next year.
16.82%
Definitely going to do the swap in the next year or so.
25.45%
Doing it now. Looking for an engine or awaiting delivery.
15.45%
Doing it now. Already bought an engine.
18.64%
Done. Got my 5.4L and showin my tail lights to camaro's every day.
7.73%
Screw 5.4, I'm going diesel 4cylinder.
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Old 01-20-2009, 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by JoeyMD
do you guys think a fidanza billet aluminum fly wheel would hold up to the torque of the 5.4?
hope it does, thats what i got.
 
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Old 01-20-2009, 08:55 PM
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hope it does, thats what i got.
makes two of us then. im picking mine up tomorrow used off of a '00 gt.
the guy is double checking in the morning about it being an 8 bolt 10.5inch.
 
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Old 01-20-2009, 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Morgan The Black
I'm not sure when they went with 3v's in the Vic's
$400 for a set, it lists them as 4.6 3v heads but that shouldnt matter
I don't think Vics have ever come with 3v engines, though I could be wrong. IIRC, 05's still have 250hp. If they had made a switch to 3v heads, I would expect them to make more power.
 
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Old 01-21-2009, 04:57 AM
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I don't think Vics have ever come with 3v engines
Yeah I guess you're right, since apparently they're no longer offering them to the public, just fleet and the police.
 
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Old 01-21-2009, 05:22 AM
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Vics are still 2V, and probably use the older style block.
 
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Old 01-21-2009, 05:52 AM
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what are you guys doing about the egr stuff on the 5.4's ? keeping or getting rid of it?
 
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Old 01-21-2009, 07:01 AM
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Originally Posted by majik_420
ok so an 03 expedition then...? but damn 215,000 miles lol. but i would still need to tune it correct? and what else would it likely need to be able to sell it ?
you'll need a tune for sure if you change displacement as much as there is between a 4.6 and a 5.4. An 03 expedition would be a great donor though.

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Depending on what you're paying for it, I would just sell the truck (or SUV) and 4.6 separately. It's not worth the effort to insert the 4.6 IMO, since engine-swapped vehicles rarely make back what you pay for them (especially in your case, since you're downgrading to a smaller engine.)
true that... putting the 4.6 into a truck is probably not the best route as it substantially complicates things (mostly on the downgrade to the truck... what a PITA)

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I think the term for that part is pilot bearing.
that's the monkey.

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Does that 05+ issue only apply to Mustangs? Because the P71's that I've been looking at lately have been 05's. And I take it that's $400 per head?
Don't know of any CV model that came with a 3v.

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do you guys think a fidanza billet aluminum fly wheel would hold up to the torque of the 5.4?
I use one. It's a bit of a bitch to get used to since the inertia is so much lower than a iron flywheel but once you get it it's not hard to live with. I have a brand new replacement friction disk for Fidanza flywheels with replaceable centers. I'll let you have it for 15% under whatever Summit charges. Mine was in good shape so I didn't replace it.

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what are you guys doing about the egr stuff on the 5.4's ? keeping or getting rid of it?
delete and disable in the tune to kill the CEL's.
 
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Old 01-21-2009, 09:19 AM
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anything special ill need to delete the egr stuff? any special tips i might need to know?

and besides the pilot bearing is there anything else ill need to bolt my trans upto the 5.4?
 

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Old 01-21-2009, 10:35 AM
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anything special ill need to delete the egr stuff? any special tips i might need to know?
Whatever exhaust you're using, plug the EGR port on the manifold BEFORE you put it in the car, its not fun once its all in there.
and besides the pilot bearing is there anything else ill need to bolt my trans upto the 5.4?
Not really, I picked up some ARP bolts for the flywheel, but if you're gonna buy pressure plate bolts, make sure you get the right size. I got a dual-pattern 10.5" and 11" flywheel and I think it had 3 different size holes in it, so I ended up with the wrong ones.
 
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Alright.. I feel like an idiot. Karkraft has lightly used 5.4 blocks for $275, but they list them as non-NVH. What does that mean?
 
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Old 01-21-2009, 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by audikillsbmw
Alright.. I feel like an idiot. Karkraft has lightly used 5.4 blocks for $275, but they list them as non-NVH. What does that mean?
NVH block have more material in them so the consumer hears less engine noise. I've heard that there were no strength differences between non-NVH and NVH. Also I believe non-NVH engines didn't have forged cranks from ford. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
 
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Old 01-21-2009, 01:22 PM
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NVH was the 02-end of 2V block. When the 3V heads came out, I'm pretty sure they changed the block as well. Non-NVH was the original 5.4 block casting (I believe?) and was from 97-01. Both should work fine.
 
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Old 01-21-2009, 01:33 PM
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Alright. Thanks for the info guys
 
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Old 01-21-2009, 01:39 PM
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[quote=Morgan The Black;378033]Whatever exhaust you're using, plug the EGR port on the manifold BEFORE you put it in the car, its not fun once its all in there.



What did you use to plug the EGR port on the manifold?
 
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Old 01-21-2009, 01:56 PM
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I noticed an EGR block off plate/plug listed on Karkrafts site for $30, but they said it only fits 4.6's.
 
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Old 01-21-2009, 02:16 PM
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LOL. I cannot believe how large the intake manifold is on a Navigator.
http://karkraft.com/New%20Parts%201233.jpg
 
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Old 01-21-2009, 02:32 PM
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What did you use to plug the EGR port on the manifold?
I cut the EGR tube off and welded up the nut and just put it back on there, some guys have just crimped the tube.
I noticed an EGR block off plate/plug listed on Karkrafts site for $30, but they said it only fits 4.6's.
Most of us are kinda using 4.6 intakes and exhaust right now
 
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Old 01-21-2009, 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by audikillsbmw
LOL. I cannot believe how large the intake manifold is on a Navigator.
http://karkraft.com/New%20Parts%201233.jpg
I'm working on one too and I just can't understand why they built it that way.

The Aussie division of Ford makes a simpler, higher performance 5.4L intake that's a lot more manageable size wise. I honestly don't understand why Ford isn't using it on the Navigator. Surely any added expense is negated by the increased power?
 
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Originally Posted by Kwint Sommer
I'm working on one too and I just can't understand why they built it that way.

The Aussie division of Ford makes a simpler, higher performance 5.4L intake that's a lot more manageable size wise. I honestly don't understand why Ford isn't using it on the Navigator. Surely any added expense is negated by the increased power?
I don't think the Aussie intake has anywhere near the intake port length of the navigator intake.
 
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Old 01-21-2009, 03:00 PM
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Isn't that Boss 290 intake in the neighborhood of $2500? I'm surprised an aftermarket company hasn't taken to reproducing them. If they made one for a 3v engine, I'd be all over it (especially since it has the throttle on the drivers side, just like a P71.)
http://karkraft.com/Boss%2029013.JPG
 
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Originally Posted by audikillsbmw
Isn't that Boss 290 intake in the neighborhood of $2500? I'm surprised an aftermarket company hasn't taken to reproducing them. If they made one for a 3v engine, I'd be all over it (especially since it has the throttle on the drivers side, just like a P71.)
http://karkraft.com/Boss%2029013.JPG
Birdman sells them complete (upper and lower) as part of a swap kit for $2500.
 
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Old 01-21-2009, 06:13 PM
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using the 8 bolt flywheel i can re-use my clutch and pressure plate? correct
 
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Old 01-21-2009, 06:31 PM
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well i found out its a spec flywheel, i hope it works because im about to drive an hour to get it. haha
 
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Originally Posted by audikillsbmw
LOL. I cannot believe how large the intake manifold is on a Navigator.
http://karkraft.com/New%20Parts%201233.jpg

yeah, i thought mine looked like a preying mantis
 
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KarKraft has 4v adapter plates which are considerable better than 2v plates as there's no sideways jog, wonder how the port size in an Aviator intake compares to the Navi heads? I would assume its much smaller, but there should be some room for porting...

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[quote=r3dn3ck;377779]You'll need an 8 bolt flywheel or flexplate. Do you have an auto or a manual? What year?








ive got an 01 GT with a manual tranny
 
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Your car is on a border year and you'll need to identify if you have a t45 or a tr3650 tranny. If it's the latter the drain plug for the tranny will face the ground. If it's a t45 it'll face the side. 3650 definitely has a 11" clutch and will need a 8 bolt flywheel for 11" clutch. An 01 cobra flywheel is appropriate. I converted from 11" to 10.5" by simply installing 10.5" clutch disc, pressure plate, flywheel. If you have a t45 then you should probably have a 10.5" clutch and you may or may not have an 8 bolt flywheel... kinda random around early 01' from what I recall of mine.
 
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i have the t-45 tranny
 
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Old 01-22-2009, 10:37 AM
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r3d, we can use the oil pan on the 5.4 right? wont have to use the 4.6 pan?
 
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you need to use the 4.6 pan. just push the oil baffles down about 1/2 inch so the crank doesn't hit them.
 


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