New Project "R" thread - Page 25 - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

birdman941 · 12-30-2007, 11:54 AM

Minor update:
Driver side window glass in in permanently,
after the window regultor was adjusted.
New inner and outer door top weatherstrips installed.
Cowl panel weatherstrip installed.
Cobra trunk light, and windshield cowl panel with windshield washer jets and hoses installed.
Hope to have passenger side window glass installed in the next week or so.
Still need windshield and rear glass.
Slow but methodical progress being made.
Took her around the block yesterday.
Car drives incredibly well.
Smooth as glass, great throttle response.............................

wchamberlain · 12-30-2007, 01:05 PM

Awesome job Steve, those BIW's are a PITA........Yes I'm still waiting to call probably be next weekend brother, ya know duty does call!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Every **** nut and bolt will nickel and dime you to death!!!!!!!!!!!!

birdman941 · 12-30-2007, 01:35 PM

Yeah, it's currently a slow process, but moving along.
Still need the two parts that bolt to the floor,
which hold the rear seat bottom to the floor.
Also need complete black radio antenna setup.
After that, it's pretty much all up to Al for the motor,(and me providing the necessary funds to him)
and whomever is going to paint the car.
One thing I am not skilled at in any way is paint and bodywork.
I am constantly amazed how well the car drives,
and the ride quality has exceeded my highest expectations.

wchamberlain · 12-30-2007, 02:16 PM

Hey Steve quick question too remove the side scoops do you have to unbolt them from inside the car or no.............I'm gonna put Bullitt side scoops on it, just wondering if it's a PITA as well??????????

birdman941 · 12-30-2007, 02:19 PM

They just pull off, as they are held on by those plastic trim retainers.

birdman941 · 01-05-2008, 07:15 PM

Believe it or not, I have all my motor parts in the Mach.
I have the running engine still in the Project car ,
but have another block, crank, timing cover, etc. in boxes in the Mach.
The 5.4 block (brand new) is in the trunk.
This coming week I will bring it to Boss330 racing for Al to work his magic.
The cylinder heads are already there.
I suppose you could say my Mach has 2 engines now!
A 5.4 and a 4.6.

Added note: I have another Boss intake on the way......................
Once it gets here, I will have 3.

FPV_GTp · 01-06-2008, 06:22 AM

One long threads

Birdman what horse power figures do you have planned for this motor

Seems you have the best of the best

Cheers

Lonestar7 · 01-06-2008, 07:24 AM

It will be interesting to see how the 5.4 works in the Mach.

LS

birdman941 · 01-06-2008, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FPV_GTp

One long threads

Birdman what horse power figures do you have planned for this motor

Seems you have the best of the best

Cheers

Somewhere in the 420-450 RWHP area. ( I would be happy with 400)
I am actually having Al build it for high torque.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lonestar7

It will be interesting to see how the 5.4 works in the Mach.

LS

The way I designed the "kit", it will drop right into a Mach.
Stock wiring, PCM, emissions system, air cleaner or CAI, stock hood, coolant, AC and PS hoses,
radiator, engine mounts, throttle and cruise cables.
All that need to be done is fabricate a shaker bracket.

birdman941 · 01-12-2008, 12:31 PM

Installed the passenger door glass today, works fine.
Also, updated the alternator bracket with a modified factory part
from an 07 S197 Mustang.
Looks a little cleaner than the original design.

03torch · 01-12-2008, 12:33 PM

time for more

and videos!!

birdman941 · 01-12-2008, 01:08 PM

It looks pretty much the same as before.

steve_2012 · 01-14-2008, 06:01 AM

Hello, new to the site. This thread is what interested me. I am currently going through a 5.4 DOHC conversion. I have a 98 v6 that I am transplanting it into. I already have the 8.8 installed and I have the 5.4 DOHC from a 2003 Lincoln Navigator, 97 auto trans, 97 cobra wiring harness with computer and the master brake cyclinder. I know I need an intake manifold as well. What I am worried about is how the power steering pump and the ac fits onto the 5.4 in the car. I saw that you were putting together a kit for this. Could you post the parts list? Or are you saving this to put in the kit?

birdman941 · 01-14-2008, 09:37 PM

PM sent.
I am pretty much finished developing the kit.
Small revisions have been recently made, such as the alternator bracket.
I will have several Aussie Boss 290 intakes shortly.
I still want to develop long tube headers for the kit.
That will take time and $$$.
I want everything to bolt in, literally.

birdman941 · 01-19-2008, 09:42 PM

Small progress made today.
Lower AC condenser mounts, grille deflectors, radio antenna all installed.
Engine block, crank, timing cover, etc. dropped off at Boss330 racing Thursday night.
I had the engine block in the trunk of the Mach !!
It went in easy enough, but getting it out was another matter.
Al saved the day by lifting it out with a cherry picker.
He must think I am insane, but I had to get it into his hands!
So, I suppose, for a while, I had a 5.4 in my Mach.
Progress is progress.

98StangRidah · 01-20-2008, 09:45 AM

Wow, you're still on it. That's good news.

birdman941 · 01-20-2008, 07:25 PM

Yes, still going at it.

birdman941 · 01-26-2008, 08:26 PM

Spent some time on her today.
Kyle and I replaced the upstream (green) O2 sensors.
I kept getting a SES code (slow O2 response)
so I replaced them with 2 new Motorcraft parts.
The ones that were in there were used.
I thought the motor was responsive before but.........................
Whoah Nelli !!!!!!!!!!
Holy Canoli !!!!
Hard to let the clutch out without leaving marks now.
Major, major difference in response and power.
Took it around the block again, and dang!
Want torque?
Get a 5.4.
This thing with a totally stock Navi long block will KILL my Mach.
Now I am REALLY looking forward to one of Al's longblocks.
Ford should have put this motor in the Mach 1.
Edit: over 35k hits on this thread.
Amazing.

socalmach · 01-26-2008, 09:37 PM

I've been following this since you started. Awesome job!!

Should be a sticky for a 5.4 swap.

birdman941 · 01-26-2008, 09:39 PM

Thanks.
The parts are somewhat pricey, but not as $$$ as a blower,
and a lot easier to work on.
Instant, tire shreading torque.
(Insert best Tim Allen grunt here => ) ..................

XR4.6i · 01-27-2008, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by birdman941

PM sent.
I am pretty much finished developing the kit.
Small revisions have been recently made, such as the alternator bracket.
I will have several Aussie Boss 290 intakes shortly.
I still want to develop long tube headers for the kit.
That will take time and $$$.
I want everything to bolt in, literally.

Do you know what you'll have to get for one of the Boss 290 intakes? And have you seen this yet?

http://www.fpv.com.au/fpv-press-rele...ra-r-spec.aspx

Thanx, JD3

birdman941 · 01-27-2008, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XR4.6i

Do you know what you'll have to get for one of the Boss 290 intakes? And have you seen this yet?

http://www.fpv.com.au/fpv-press-rele...ra-r-spec.aspx

Thanx, JD3

The Boss 302 is essentially the same as the Boss 290.
A little more compression and a little more camshaft is all.
The remainder is the same.
The only Boss lowers I either have or have coming are for kits.

birdman941 · 02-10-2008, 10:12 AM

Did a few minor things to the car yesterday.
John (ScreeminMach) and my Buddy Jim from Naples stopped by.
Took the car around the block a few times, and asked for opinions, ,
had some Mt. Dew, etc.
Car is running great and drives great.
Jim's Aussie intake showed up last week so he stopped by to check it out.
His 98 Cobra will be getting a Boss330 5.4 transplant later this year.
We hope to have a small 5.4 contingent at the Steeda Stampede next year.
There were NONE this past year, except for the Shelby's.

torchredmach · 02-11-2008, 10:06 AM

Keep up the good work! Can't wait to see this beast tearing up the track...

birdman941 · 02-12-2008, 07:50 PM

It may end up being a DD.
I am not building it to race it.

12-30-2007, 11:54 AM	#601
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread Minor update: Driver side window glass in in permanently, after the window regultor was adjusted. New inner and outer door top weatherstrips installed. Cowl panel weatherstrip installed. Cobra trunk light, and windshield cowl panel with windshield washer jets and hoses installed. Hope to have passenger side window glass installed in the next week or so. Still need windshield and rear glass. Slow but methodical progress being made. Took her around the block yesterday. Car drives incredibly well. Smooth as glass, great throttle response............................. __________________ 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

12-30-2007, 01:05 PM	#602
wchamberlain Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Alvin, TX Posts: 932	Re: New Project "R" thread Awesome job Steve, those BIW's are a PITA........Yes I'm still waiting to call probably be next weekend brother, ya know duty does call!!!!!!!!!!!!! Every **** nut and bolt will nickel and dime you to death!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ 13 Mustang GT 5.0 Deep Impact Blue 6 spd 04 Mach 1 OW 5 spd 89 5.0 LX Hatch Auto, bone stock

12-30-2007, 01:35 PM	#603
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread Yeah, it's currently a slow process, but moving along. Still need the two parts that bolt to the floor, which hold the rear seat bottom to the floor. Also need complete black radio antenna setup. After that, it's pretty much all up to Al for the motor,(and me providing the necessary funds to him) and whomever is going to paint the car. One thing I am not skilled at in any way is paint and bodywork. I am constantly amazed how well the car drives, and the ride quality has exceeded my highest expectations. __________________ 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

12-30-2007, 02:16 PM	#604
wchamberlain Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Alvin, TX Posts: 932	Re: New Project "R" thread Hey Steve quick question too remove the side scoops do you have to unbolt them from inside the car or no.............I'm gonna put Bullitt side scoops on it, just wondering if it's a PITA as well?????????? __________________ 13 Mustang GT 5.0 Deep Impact Blue 6 spd 04 Mach 1 OW 5 spd 89 5.0 LX Hatch Auto, bone stock

12-30-2007, 02:19 PM	#605
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread They just pull off, as they are held on by those plastic trim retainers. __________________ 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

01-05-2008, 07:15 PM	#606
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread Believe it or not, I have all my motor parts in the Mach. I have the running engine still in the Project car , but have another block, crank, timing cover, etc. in boxes in the Mach. The 5.4 block (brand new) is in the trunk. This coming week I will bring it to Boss330 racing for Al to work his magic. The cylinder heads are already there. I suppose you could say my Mach has 2 engines now! A 5.4 and a 4.6. Added note: I have another Boss intake on the way...................... Once it gets here, I will have 3. __________________ 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

01-06-2008, 06:22 AM	#607
FPV_GTp Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Melbourne , Australia Posts: 11	Re: New Project "R" thread One long threads Birdman what horse power figures do you have planned for this motor Seems you have the best of the best Cheers __________________ FOR SALE - Modular V8 5.4 32valve 4V Australian Boss260/290 intake manifold base,plenum&75mm TB FOR SALE - Australian 302 cleveland 2V Closed Combustion Chamber Heads "Quench" - PM me for further details Last edited by FPV_GTp; 01-06-2008 at 06:22 AM. Reason: typo

01-06-2008, 07:24 AM	#608
Lonestar7 Guest Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 3,152	Re: New Project "R" thread It will be interesting to see how the 5.4 works in the Mach. LS

01-12-2008, 12:31 PM	#610
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread Installed the passenger door glass today, works fine. Also, updated the alternator bracket with a modified factory part from an 07 S197 Mustang. Looks a little cleaner than the original design. __________________ 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

01-12-2008, 12:33 PM	#611
03torch Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Albertville, Alabama Posts: 245	Re: New Project "R" thread time for more and videos!! __________________ 03 Torch Red IUP 23,000 miles, 8,000 on motor Lowered 2.5 inches Pro 5.0 shifter Hurst shifter and knob K&N filter PHP intake spacer Bassani offroad x Borla Stingers Shaved rear bumper Cobra front bumper 18x9, 18x10 hypercoated fr500's 295/35-18 BFG KDW2 Touch screen TV, Rockford power T2 Garmin GPS King Cobra clutch Shorty antenna MM Caster Camber Plates Radiator cover Sniper tuned EGR delete Steeda 2 point strut brace

01-12-2008, 01:08 PM	#612
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread It looks pretty much the same as before. __________________ 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

01-14-2008, 06:01 AM	#613
steve_2012 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Watertown, NY Posts: 1	Re: New Project "R" thread Hello, new to the site. This thread is what interested me. I am currently going through a 5.4 DOHC conversion. I have a 98 v6 that I am transplanting it into. I already have the 8.8 installed and I have the 5.4 DOHC from a 2003 Lincoln Navigator, 97 auto trans, 97 cobra wiring harness with computer and the master brake cyclinder. I know I need an intake manifold as well. What I am worried about is how the power steering pump and the ac fits onto the 5.4 in the car. I saw that you were putting together a kit for this. Could you post the parts list? Or are you saving this to put in the kit?

01-14-2008, 09:37 PM	#614
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread PM sent. I am pretty much finished developing the kit. Small revisions have been recently made, such as the alternator bracket. I will have several Aussie Boss 290 intakes shortly. I still want to develop long tube headers for the kit. That will take time and $$$. I want everything to bolt in, literally. __________________ 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

01-19-2008, 09:42 PM	#615
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread Small progress made today. Lower AC condenser mounts, grille deflectors, radio antenna all installed. Engine block, crank, timing cover, etc. dropped off at Boss330 racing Thursday night. I had the engine block in the trunk of the Mach !! It went in easy enough, but getting it out was another matter. Al saved the day by lifting it out with a cherry picker. He must think I am insane, but I had to get it into his hands! So, I suppose, for a while, I had a 5.4 in my Mach. Progress is progress. __________________ 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

01-20-2008, 09:45 AM	#616
98StangRidah Where'd my zafu go? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 2,707	Re: New Project "R" thread Wow, you're still on it. That's good news. __________________ 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

01-20-2008, 07:25 PM	#617
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread Yes, still going at it. __________________ 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

01-26-2008, 08:26 PM	#618
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread Spent some time on her today. Kyle and I replaced the upstream (green) O2 sensors. I kept getting a SES code (slow O2 response) so I replaced them with 2 new Motorcraft parts. The ones that were in there were used. I thought the motor was responsive before but......................... Whoah Nelli !!!!!!!!!! Holy Canoli !!!! Hard to let the clutch out without leaving marks now. Major, major difference in response and power. Took it around the block again, and dang! Want torque? Get a 5.4. This thing with a totally stock Navi long block will KILL my Mach. Now I am REALLY looking forward to one of Al's longblocks. Ford should have put this motor in the Mach 1. Edit: over 35k hits on this thread. Amazing. __________________ 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

01-26-2008, 09:37 PM	#619
socalmach Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Norfolk, Virginia Posts: 1,131	Re: New Project "R" thread I've been following this since you started. Awesome job!! Should be a sticky for a 5.4 swap. __________________ '04 torch red w/IUP 5-spd www.eastcoastdomestics.com

01-26-2008, 09:39 PM	#620
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread Thanks. The parts are somewhat pricey, but not as $$$ as a blower, and a lot easier to work on. Instant, tire shreading torque. (Insert best Tim Allen grunt here => ) .................. __________________ 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

02-10-2008, 10:12 AM	#623
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread Did a few minor things to the car yesterday. John (ScreeminMach) and my Buddy Jim from Naples stopped by. Took the car around the block a few times, and asked for opinions, , had some Mt. Dew, etc. Car is running great and drives great. Jim's Aussie intake showed up last week so he stopped by to check it out. His 98 Cobra will be getting a Boss330 5.4 transplant later this year. We hope to have a small 5.4 contingent at the Steeda Stampede next year. There were NONE this past year, except for the Shelby's. __________________ 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

02-11-2008, 10:06 AM	#624
torchredmach Stock Gatorbacks > Slicks Join Date: May 2006 Location: MN Posts: 1,441	Re: New Project "R" thread Keep up the good work! Can't wait to see this beast tearing up the track... __________________ 2004 Torch Red Mach 1 w/ Al Papitto 32-Valve 5.4L Jon Lund Tuned for E85 First '13 GT500 running on ethanol and stock fuel system. World's Fastest Standing Mile Stock Supercharger GT500 - 197.2mph Texas Mile 3/22/2014 www.facebook.com/jordanweirracing

02-12-2008, 07:50 PM	#625
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread It may end up being a DD. I am not building it to race it. __________________ 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; 02-12-2008 at 08:06 PM.

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