New Project "R" thread - Page 16 - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

birdman941 · 03-10-2007, 04:24 PM

Headers are on!
Have a few clearance issues,
so I have to contact the mfr. Monday and see what they say.
Impossible to see it in pics other than the ones already posted.

birdman941 · 03-13-2007, 08:13 PM

Well, I wound up going a different route on the AC suction hose.
Although the custom one I had fabbed fits ok,
I think I can do better.
I will find out tomorrow afternoon.
Also, tomorrow evening,
I have the manager of a local Midas stopping by
to see if he can do something with some minor header tube clearance issues.
It turns out, he is a retired Ford engineer.
Pretty lucky.

birdman941 · 03-15-2007, 09:26 PM

AC is done!
Simplicity works.
It will use the factory AC hoses (ALL) plus something I thought of.
Also, I made a decision on the EGR issue
that has been weighing heavy on my mind.
Anyway folks, tomorrow, the intake will be Fedex'ed (is that a word?) up
to be fabricated in Aluminum.
For some reason, I am so freaking nervous about this right now,
you would not believe it.
I have no kids of my own,
but it must be the feeling an expectant dad goes through.
The motor sits perfectly in the bay, TB in stock or near stock position,
Only 1 wiring mod (extending 1 wire about 6") and drilling one hole
is all that needs to be done for others to duplicate this.
That's it.
Hopefully, in the next couple of weeks, I will be able to post a pic.
Also, there is a possibility that a party is interested in distributing this "kit".
Thanks for all of your comments and feedback, and wish me luck!
(Why the **** am I so nervous?)

Marks04DSG · 03-16-2007, 01:16 AM

Been following your project and it's impressive to say the least, good luck with the intake and distributorship (not spark distributor), hope to see completed kit and pricing.

Good Job

birdman941 · 03-16-2007, 04:39 PM

Upper intake is on its way to be fabbed in Aluminum.

bryanthomas · 03-17-2007, 11:16 AM

Thought I would chime in on this again. We're all rooting for you man!

Quick Q though: What kind of upgrades to my Mach's drivetrain would you reccomend in the case of this swap? Mine is an '04 Automatic. It is a weekend fun car. It doesn't make it down the 1320; only sees about 500 miles a month. I would like 400 RWHP out of this 5.4, and want to take all the neccesary measures during the swap to optimize performance and longevity.

birdman941 · 03-17-2007, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bryanthomas

Thought I would chime in on this again. We're all rooting for you man!

Quick Q though: What kind of upgrades to my Mach's drivetrain would you reccomend in the case of this swap? Mine is an '04 Automatic. It is a weekend fun car. It doesn't make it down the 1320; only sees about 500 miles a month. I would like 400 RWHP out of this 5.4, and want to take all the neccesary measures during the swap to optimize performance and longevity.

Thanks.
So far so good.
I think the best bet would be to ask an Auto Trans/Torque Converter
specialist and see what they recommend.
You would also want to consult your engine builder / head porter
(Al Papitto recommended) and find out what they recommend for camshafts, etc.
A 5.4 32V motor can easily make 400 RWHP, even with an Auto.
The great thing will be the torque!
Once I get the upper back in aluminum,
I can then develop the shaker brackets.
I figured it was silly to do so at this point.
The Mach and 99-01 Cobras will be the easiest cars in which to do this swap.
I have begun arrangements (preliminary) so I can actually do the swap here,
or get a "drop-in" motor available.

rhite95 · 03-19-2007, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bryanthomas

Thought I would chime in on this again. We're all rooting for you man!

Quick Q though: What kind of upgrades to my Mach's drivetrain would you reccomend in the case of this swap? Mine is an '04 Automatic. It is a weekend fun car. It doesn't make it down the 1320; only sees about 500 miles a month. I would like 400 RWHP out of this 5.4, and want to take all the neccesary measures during the swap to optimize performance and longevity.

+1 good luck!!!!

birdman941 · 03-19-2007, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhite95

+1 good luck!!!!

Thanks.
Looking forward to getting the upper intake back,
but it will be at least a couple weeks.

birdman941 · 03-20-2007, 04:36 PM

Things are moving right along.

birdman941 · 03-22-2007, 11:21 PM

Intake is at the fabricator's shop according to Fedex.
This is going to be cool.

98StangRidah · 03-23-2007, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by birdman941

Intake is at the fabricator's shop according to Fedex.
This is going to be cool.

Did you just figure that out? :HOPPY:

birdman941 · 03-23-2007, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 98StangRidah

Did you just figure that out? :HOPPY:

Well, I am pretty psyched about the whole deal.
Once the car is actually finished,
I intend to have an old fashioned firing party.
Anyone remember firing parties? (Might be a Chicago thing)

98StangRidah · 03-23-2007, 09:31 PM

Refresh my memory...

birdman941 · 03-23-2007, 09:40 PM

Back in the "old days", when someone built a car or a motor,
you'd have buddies over with a keg, (no longer drink here) food, etc.
You crank it up for the first time and (hopefully) everything is good.
It was fun, and you had a lot of eyes looking for leaks, etc.
Of course, that was back when "Boston" "VanHalen", and "Foreigner" were new bands,
and McDonalds advertised a burger, fries and a coke for less than a buck.

birdman941 · 03-25-2007, 02:32 PM

Ran into a couple of things today.
Tested the fuel pump (it works) but the gauge doesn't.
Turns out the sending unit porcelain piece is cracked,
so it's not sending a signal.
Kinda bummed, as it's a brand new FRPP Cobra dual pump unit.

Also, the Cobra driveshaft I have has different splines on the slip yoke
than the FRPP T56.
And I threw away 3 stock Mustang driveshafts a ciouple of months ago.
I could have / should have saved a slip yoke.
Dang it!

The FRPP FR500 exhaust is now on the car, and looks nice,
fits very well with the IRS.

I may try and start the car when the intake comes back,
but it depends on a few things.

Mikestang · 03-25-2007, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by birdman941

Back in the "old days", when someone built a car or a motor,
you'd have buddies over with a keg, (no longer drink here) food, etc.
You crank it up for the first time and (hopefully) everything is good.
It was fun, and you had a lot of eyes looking for leaks, etc.
Of course, that was back when "Boston" "VanHalen", and "Foreigner" were new bands,
and McDonalds advertised a burger, fries and a coke for less than a buck.

Yup were going to fire her up right after work

12 am the same night she rolls around the block with no plates for a shake down

birdman941 · 03-26-2007, 04:30 PM

Need parts for "R" if anyone can help me out here.
http://www.mach1registry.org/forums/...ad.php?t=62764

birdman941 · 03-27-2007, 10:15 PM

Small update.
I had a Ford EEC tech (buddy of mine) stop by tonight,
and he set the PCM, PATS, cluster, etc.
When it's time to fire, it will.
All systems go.

Marks04DSG · 03-27-2007, 10:32 PM

Sounds good can't wait to hear it and see it..

birdman941 · 03-27-2007, 11:11 PM

Just preparing.
Still a ways to go.

djlethalwang · 04-06-2007, 03:01 AM

Progress??

birdman941 · 04-06-2007, 06:57 AM

Currently waiting for the upper intake to return.
I guess in a week or 2 it should be back.
Also, trying to find a place that wants to distribute the installation kit.
Local buddy with the 98 Cobra has the 5.4 engine block and a ton of parts here,
so as soon as the remainder shows up and I get the motor built (Boss 330 motor),
there will be one on the road.

Screamin04 · 04-06-2007, 01:56 PM

Freakin AMAZING!!!!!! Progress looks great and something that sounds like a lot of fun gaining a LOT of knowledge.
Keep up the GREAT work and can't wait to see the intake!

birdman941 · 04-06-2007, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Screamin04

Freakin AMAZING!!!!!! Progress looks great and something that sounds like a lot of fun gaining a LOT of knowledge.
Keep up the GREAT work and can't wait to see the intake!

That makes two of us.

03-10-2007, 04:24 PM	#376
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread Headers are on! Have a few clearance issues, so I have to contact the mfr. Monday and see what they say. Impossible to see it in pics other than the ones already posted. __________________ The ORIGINAL Project R build thread is back ! 5.4 32V NA Streetable 404/387 26.56 MPG "I don't like repeat offenders, I like DEAD offenders" Ted Nugent "A big engine hardly working is more efficient than a little engine screaming its head off" Jay Leno

03-13-2007, 08:13 PM	#377
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread Well, I wound up going a different route on the AC suction hose. Although the custom one I had fabbed fits ok, I think I can do better. I will find out tomorrow afternoon. Also, tomorrow evening, I have the manager of a local Midas stopping by to see if he can do something with some minor header tube clearance issues. It turns out, he is a retired Ford engineer. Pretty lucky. __________________ The ORIGINAL Project R build thread is back ! 5.4 32V NA Streetable 404/387 26.56 MPG "I don't like repeat offenders, I like DEAD offenders" Ted Nugent "A big engine hardly working is more efficient than a little engine screaming its head off" Jay Leno

03-15-2007, 09:26 PM	#378
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread AC is done! Simplicity works. It will use the factory AC hoses (ALL) plus something I thought of. Also, I made a decision on the EGR issue that has been weighing heavy on my mind. Anyway folks, tomorrow, the intake will be Fedex'ed (is that a word?) up to be fabricated in Aluminum. For some reason, I am so freaking nervous about this right now, you would not believe it. I have no kids of my own, but it must be the feeling an expectant dad goes through. The motor sits perfectly in the bay, TB in stock or near stock position, Only 1 wiring mod (extending 1 wire about 6") and drilling one hole is all that needs to be done for others to duplicate this. That's it. Hopefully, in the next couple of weeks, I will be able to post a pic. Also, there is a possibility that a party is interested in distributing this "kit". Thanks for all of your comments and feedback, and wish me luck! (Why the ** am I so nervous?) __________________ The ORIGINAL Project R build thread is back ! 5.4 32V NA Streetable 404/387 26.56 MPG** "I don't like repeat offenders, I like DEAD offenders" Ted Nugent "A big engine hardly working is more efficient than a little engine screaming its head off" Jay Leno

03-16-2007, 01:16 AM	#379
Marks04DSG DSG forme Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Woodbridge, Va Posts: 1,817	Re: New Project "R" thread Been following your project and it's impressive to say the least, good luck with the intake and distributorship (not spark distributor), hope to see completed kit and pricing. Good Job __________________ 2004 DSG Auto Mach1-TRADED IN FOR 06 auto GT - C&L racer intake/VMP tune, imco pro axelback with more to come Last edited by Marks04DSG; 03-16-2007 at 05:19 PM.

03-16-2007, 04:39 PM	#380
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread Upper intake is on its way to be fabbed in Aluminum. __________________ The ORIGINAL Project R build thread is back ! 5.4 32V NA Streetable 404/387 26.56 MPG "I don't like repeat offenders, I like DEAD offenders" Ted Nugent "A big engine hardly working is more efficient than a little engine screaming its head off" Jay Leno

03-17-2007, 11:16 AM	#381
bryanthomas Rock out w/ ur Mach out! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Levy, SC Posts: 147	Re: New Project "R" thread Thought I would chime in on this again. We're all rooting for you man! Quick Q though: What kind of upgrades to my Mach's drivetrain would you reccomend in the case of this swap? Mine is an '04 Automatic. It is a weekend fun car. It doesn't make it down the 1320; only sees about 500 miles a month. I would like 400 RWHP out of this 5.4, and want to take all the neccesary measures during the swap to optimize performance and longevity. __________________ 2004 Competition Orange Mach 1 -Automatic -IUP -Flowmaster Catback -H&R Super Sports -AFS 17x9 & 17x10.5 MAC Black wheels (SOLD, but I'll put myself back in another.) Single and lovin' it! :ORANGE:

03-20-2007, 04:36 PM	#385
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread Things are moving right along. __________________ The ORIGINAL Project R build thread is back ! 5.4 32V NA Streetable 404/387 26.56 MPG "I don't like repeat offenders, I like DEAD offenders" Ted Nugent "A big engine hardly working is more efficient than a little engine screaming its head off" Jay Leno Last edited by birdman941; 05-28-2007 at 06:59 PM.

03-22-2007, 11:21 PM	#386
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread Intake is at the fabricator's shop according to Fedex. This is going to be cool. __________________ The ORIGINAL Project R build thread is back ! 5.4 32V NA Streetable 404/387 26.56 MPG "I don't like repeat offenders, I like DEAD offenders" Ted Nugent "A big engine hardly working is more efficient than a little engine screaming its head off" Jay Leno

03-23-2007, 09:31 PM	#389
98StangRidah Where'd my zafu go? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 2,707	Re: New Project "R" thread Refresh my memory... __________________ For Sale: 2004 Comp. Orange Mach1 - purchased 3/26/2005 Exhaust MRT H-Pipe with cats Magnaflow catback Suspension Bilstein struts & shocks Steeda sport springs MM - caster/camber plates, steering rack bushings, swaybar bushings and endlinks 18x9 Bullits with Michlein PS2s in 255/40 Other stuff - MGW shifter, MRT hood struts and black exhaust tips, SCT tune, PHP spacer

03-23-2007, 09:40 PM	#390
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread Back in the "old days", when someone built a car or a motor, you'd have buddies over with a keg, (no longer drink here) food, etc. You crank it up for the first time and (hopefully) everything is good. It was fun, and you had a lot of eyes looking for leaks, etc. Of course, that was back when "Boston" "VanHalen", and "Foreigner" were new bands, and McDonalds advertised a burger, fries and a coke for less than a buck. __________________ The ORIGINAL Project R build thread is back ! 5.4 32V NA Streetable 404/387 26.56 MPG "I don't like repeat offenders, I like DEAD offenders" Ted Nugent "A big engine hardly working is more efficient than a little engine screaming its head off" Jay Leno

03-25-2007, 02:32 PM	#391
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread Ran into a couple of things today. Tested the fuel pump (it works) but the gauge doesn't. Turns out the sending unit porcelain piece is cracked, so it's not sending a signal. Kinda bummed, as it's a brand new FRPP Cobra dual pump unit. Also, the Cobra driveshaft I have has different splines on the slip yoke than the FRPP T56. And I threw away 3 stock Mustang driveshafts a ciouple of months ago. I could have / should have saved a slip yoke. Dang it! The FRPP FR500 exhaust is now on the car, and looks nice, fits very well with the IRS. I may try and start the car when the intake comes back, but it depends on a few things. __________________ The ORIGINAL Project R build thread is back ! 5.4 32V NA Streetable 404/387 26.56 MPG "I don't like repeat offenders, I like DEAD offenders" Ted Nugent "A big engine hardly working is more efficient than a little engine screaming its head off" Jay Leno

03-26-2007, 04:30 PM	#393
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread Need parts for "R" if anyone can help me out here. http://www.mach1registry.org/forums/...ad.php?t=62764 __________________ The ORIGINAL Project R build thread is back ! 5.4 32V NA Streetable 404/387 26.56 MPG "I don't like repeat offenders, I like DEAD offenders" Ted Nugent "A big engine hardly working is more efficient than a little engine screaming its head off" Jay Leno

03-27-2007, 10:15 PM	#394
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread Small update. I had a Ford EEC tech (buddy of mine) stop by tonight, and he set the PCM, PATS, cluster, etc. When it's time to fire, it will. All systems go. __________________ The ORIGINAL Project R build thread is back ! 5.4 32V NA Streetable 404/387 26.56 MPG "I don't like repeat offenders, I like DEAD offenders" Ted Nugent "A big engine hardly working is more efficient than a little engine screaming its head off" Jay Leno

03-27-2007, 10:32 PM	#395
Marks04DSG DSG forme Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Woodbridge, Va Posts: 1,817	Re: New Project "R" thread Sounds good can't wait to hear it and see it.. __________________ 2004 DSG Auto Mach1-TRADED IN FOR 06 auto GT - C&L racer intake/VMP tune, imco pro axelback with more to come

03-27-2007, 11:11 PM	#396
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread Just preparing. Still a ways to go. __________________ The ORIGINAL Project R build thread is back ! 5.4 32V NA Streetable 404/387 26.56 MPG "I don't like repeat offenders, I like DEAD offenders" Ted Nugent "A big engine hardly working is more efficient than a little engine screaming its head off" Jay Leno

04-06-2007, 03:01 AM	#397
djlethalwang Ridin' Dirty Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Amarillo, TX Posts: 62	Re: New Project "R" thread Progress?? __________________ Best ET(@TX Motorplex): 13.32 @ 107.1MPH -- 2.14 short time (hot lap) Borla Stingers Bassani X Aluminum D/S MGW Shifter K&N Cold Air 85mm MAF Roy's Intake Spacer

04-06-2007, 06:57 AM	#398
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread Currently waiting for the upper intake to return. I guess in a week or 2 it should be back. Also, trying to find a place that wants to distribute the installation kit. Local buddy with the 98 Cobra has the 5.4 engine block and a ton of parts here, so as soon as the remainder shows up and I get the motor built (Boss 330 motor), there will be one on the road. __________________ The ORIGINAL Project R build thread is back ! 5.4 32V NA Streetable 404/387 26.56 MPG "I don't like repeat offenders, I like DEAD offenders" Ted Nugent "A big engine hardly working is more efficient than a little engine screaming its head off" Jay Leno

04-06-2007, 01:56 PM	#399
Screamin04 Mach'naround Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Olathe, Kansas Posts: 50	Re: New Project "R" thread Freakin AMAZING!!!!!! Progress looks great and something that sounds like a lot of fun gaining a LOT of knowledge. Keep up the GREAT work and can't wait to see the intake!

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