View Poll Results: What are your 5.4L swap plans?
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#9361
that really isnt that hard to find? i have one brand new never used,but im keeping it in my 4v stash got brand new set of 4v heads new ford gt blue valve covers gotta keep the closet filled with good **** lol,but i have seen a few navi covers for sale 75-180 just depends condition
How much did those Ford GT covers cost you? I want a set of those, but they cost a lot everywhere that I've looked.
#9362
Well, got my engine all put together and got it sitting in there last night. Hopefully will get it finished tonight so I can at least start it. Got the crank balanced and bit the bullet and got a Canton 7qt. pan. The trans coolerlines hit the side sump, but it's ok I guess, a little tweaking needed. Got new Energy Suspension mounts, too. Degreed the cams and found one side was off 9 degrees and the other side was w/in 1/2 degree of spec. Is this normal for this to be that far off?? I tried calling the Comp Cams tech line yesterday but they were closed. I just filed the keyway on the sprocket to get it on spec. I have the 1 piece lower sprocket. Seems kinda odd to me but hopefully all is well.
Last edited by horspla2000; 07-07-2010 at 04:49 AM.
#9363
yea a lot of people are stashing them like you, you aren't the first person to tell me that. I'm hoping to find one in fairly decent condition so I can paint it up and make it look nice.
How much did those Ford GT covers cost you? I want a set of those, but they cost a lot everywhere that I've looked.
How much did those Ford GT covers cost you? I want a set of those, but they cost a lot everywhere that I've looked.
#9364
Going in for the final dyno tune tommorrow...will throw up the numbers in here when i find out.
So far been pretty happy with the swap, definately scoots. Hope to pick up some Umph with the tune though.
So far been pretty happy with the swap, definately scoots. Hope to pick up some Umph with the tune though.
#9366
IT'S ALIVE!!!!!!!!!! Got it running last night and drove it down the road for a short trip to get it up to temp. Sending my hood off to get painted today and scheduled the chassis dyno tune last night.
#9367
I cant wait till I make this post, gonna be a LONG time though.
#9368
CONGRATS !!!
Do you regret splurging for the oil pan? Actually I think you made a good decision on modifying your oiling system. IMO ... whenever you get a little more spare change, get you an oil cooler of some sort and you'll run a lot cooler.
#9369
Not even gonna think about beating on it til I get it tuned and get ALL issues worked out. It still has a terrible tune on it right now. I will drive it around nice and easy just to get some miles on it and break it in a little, but other than that, I am waiting for the dyno appointment.
#9372
#9375
Well massive fail going to the tuner yesterday. As soon as I pulled up he said he could hear my exhaust leaking pretty badly still, and told me to wait for the dyno tune until I had fixed the exhaust...
However I wasnt planning on fixin the exhaust and just nabbing some of the long tubes lol.
Anyone know of a used set of the FTP or other longtubes floating around?
However I wasnt planning on fixin the exhaust and just nabbing some of the long tubes lol.
Anyone know of a used set of the FTP or other longtubes floating around?
#9376
Bob has instructed me to tell you guys that need your intake manifold to begin calling HPS now and he'll begin taking orders and money. He has 6-7 intakes ready at this time. As I understand it they're 735 shipped.
The machine shop had an issue or the whole order would be done by now. In any case, they are now available. He's held one for me but you all are first come, first served. Hurry.
The machine shop had an issue or the whole order would be done by now. In any case, they are now available. He's held one for me but you all are first come, first served. Hurry.
#9377
Well massive fail going to the tuner yesterday. As soon as I pulled up he said he could hear my exhaust leaking pretty badly still, and told me to wait for the dyno tune until I had fixed the exhaust...
However I wasnt planning on fixin the exhaust and just nabbing some of the long tubes lol.
Anyone know of a used set of the FTP or other longtubes floating around?
However I wasnt planning on fixin the exhaust and just nabbing some of the long tubes lol.
Anyone know of a used set of the FTP or other longtubes floating around?
#9380
As soon as I get back from Mustang Week that will priority number 1.
For better news, finally got around to doing some racing last night....I'm relatively happy with how she performed all in all. Not to bad. The longtubes will help for sure though.
For better news, finally got around to doing some racing last night....I'm relatively happy with how she performed all in all. Not to bad. The longtubes will help for sure though.
#9382
I use autolite 103 and 104 depending on the situation
Guys... you might want to check out http://www.modularheadshop.com/Articles/54%20intake.htm and go to the intakes page and check the 5.4 intake update.... there's something there that you might enjoy.
Guys... you might want to check out http://www.modularheadshop.com/Articles/54%20intake.htm and go to the intakes page and check the 5.4 intake update.... there's something there that you might enjoy.
#9385
+1
#9388
In any case, keep in mind that it's not exactly going to turn into a dog. It's still a pretty beefy motor in an otherwise modestly sized vehicle. There's a baseline of performance that I don't think you'll be going under anytime soon.