New Project "R" thread - Page 2 - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

birdman941 · 11-08-2006, 12:03 AM

The way I want to do it will either re-use stock Mach or FR500 heads,
and re-use your stock upper intake, front accessories, motor mounts, etc.
Basically, if you have a Mach, get a 5.4 short block, the kit, and that's it.
Part may also work on a Marauder.
Literally bolt on, I hope.
It will use Mach 1 electronics and harnesses.
I just have to do a bit of custom stuff.

98StangRidah · 11-08-2006, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by birdman941

The way I want to do it will either re-use stock Mach or FR500 heads,
and re-use your stock upper intake, front accessories, motor mounts, etc.
Basically, if you have a Mach, get a 5.4 short block, the kit, and that's it.
Part may also work on a Marauder.
Literally bolt on, I hope.
It will use Mach 1 electronics and harnesses.
I just have to do a bit of custom stuff.

I think if that would be one nice alternative to supercharging. I'd love to have a 5.4 32V with heads/cams/exhaust in my Mach.

birdman941 · 11-08-2006, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 98StangRidah

I think if that would be one nice alternative to supercharging. I'd love to have a 5.4 32V with heads/cams/exhaust in my Mach.

I hope you are right.
I have seen quite a few people struggle with this swap.
I have the wiring harnesses laid out in the garage now.
Also got the new (OEM Ford) tank to engine bay fuel and brake lines today.
Once the motor gets here I can get familiar with it as an entire package.
After all is said and done, I want it to go bolt, bolt, plug plug.

ITLRUN · 11-08-2006, 07:48 PM

Check UPS in about two days... You have a "FRPP Care Package" coming your way. Dont get to excited, its only one pound but includes every FRPP part. :THUMBSUP:

birdman941 · 11-08-2006, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ITLRUN

Check UPS in about two days... You have a "FRPP Care Package" coming your way. Dont get to excited, its only one pound but includes every FRPP part. :THUMBSUP:

WOW!
I hope it's that alloy Ford GT block!!
Cool.
Thanks Joe.

On another note,
I went through all the brand new wiring harnesses I have,
the main (dash) harness is wrong.
The PCM to engine harness is wrong.
No, I did not get them from Joe.
Got them locally.
Dang it!!

machowner · 11-08-2006, 10:47 PM

Should have got them from Joe!!!!!
j/k

birdman941 · 11-08-2006, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by machowner

Should have got them from Joe!!!!!
j/k

I will have to go over all the wiring with the local parts dept. in the morning.
The fuel charge harness seems correct!
With all the nuts, bolts and fasteners, brackets they have gotten me,
I really can't complain.

torchredmach · 11-08-2006, 10:55 PM

If you could get a 5.4l 32v swap kit for the Mach for relatively cheap and easy installation, I'd be all over it! :HOPPY:

birdman941 · 11-08-2006, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by torchredmach

If you could get a 5.4l 32v swap kit for the Mach for relatively cheap and easy installation, I'd be all over it! :HOPPY:

That's the plan.
I have a ways to go though.
I have to see if I can keep the shaker functional.
Progress is being made.

torchredmach · 11-08-2006, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by birdman941

That's the plan.
I have a ways to go though.
I have to see if I can keep the shaker functional.
Progress is being made.

Any idea (just a general one) how much it would cost for everything involved? I'm not looking for specifics, but like around $2K 3K 4K?

birdman941 · 11-09-2006, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by torchredmach

Any idea (just a general one) how much it would cost for everything involved? I'm not looking for specifics, but like around $2K 3K 4K?

I am not even close to figuring that.
The cheapest "kit" will be if you have a Mach or 32V Mustang already.
Poss Marauder also.
It depends on the foundry (intake), and how the exhaust works out.

birdman941 · 11-12-2006, 09:47 PM

It's getting closer.
The Crate Motor should be here Tuesday, and the T56 about the same time.
I took the GT motor out so it's looking lonely under the hood.
Soon!!!!
A bunch more stuff coming.
I can't wait.

BTW: I did get the package from Joe.
Neat stuff coming from FRPP!

birdman941 · 11-16-2006, 11:20 PM

FRPP stuff will be here tomorrow.
Hopefully the motor too.

birdman941 · 11-17-2006, 06:32 PM

Motor and trans are here.
Pics after dinner or later tonight.
It looks biatchin'. (to me anyway)

matab14 · 11-17-2006, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by birdman941

Motor and trans are here.
Pics after dinner or later tonight.
It looks biatchin'. (to me anyway)

AWESOME MAN.....Can't wait to see pics!!!

birdman941 · 11-17-2006, 09:28 PM

Got off the Navi stuff and installed the Mustang and Boss 290 stuff.
Mach 1 harness (brand new from Ford) test fitted to the motor.
Mach 1 P/S pump on.
MIGHT test fit the motor into the car tomorrow.
The T56 is here (2000 R spec), still in the crate.

birdman941 · 11-18-2006, 08:16 PM

Slow (methodical) progress being made.
Accessories, Mach 1 fuel/charge harness, Mach alternator etc.
Harness fits pretty well, but a couple alterations required.
Taking notes.
So far, pretty interesting.
Test fit #1 in car soon.
Waiting for funky exhaust headers. :ORANGE:
Edit: THIS ENGINE IS HUGE!

Linumup · 11-18-2006, 08:32 PM

Now thats sweet ! Really nice man . Cant wait to see how it turns out .

Fastbandit99 · 11-18-2006, 09:16 PM

I know your having a blast with Project "R".

ITLRUN · 11-18-2006, 09:18 PM

Steve, forgive my ignorance, wtf is in the valley under the intake manifold?

machowner · 11-18-2006, 09:27 PM

I was wondering that also.

stang03 · 11-18-2006, 09:28 PM

More as promised....................

Center interior pic

Thats my Radio!!

Looks awesome Birdman!!!

matab14 · 11-18-2006, 09:43 PM

Motor looks sweet....Gonna be bad*** ride when it's all done

98StangRidah · 11-18-2006, 09:53 PM

Wow man, I'm impressed. It looks awesome!

birdman941 · 11-19-2006, 01:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ITLRUN

Steve, forgive my ignorance, wtf is in the valley under the intake manifold?

Quote:

Originally Posted by machowner

I was wondering that also.

It's some kind of sound deadener sponge type material.
It has a Ford part number on it.
It came with the Navi crate motor.
Maybe there were a lot of Navi engine noise complaints?
This is an NVH Navi block.
In the pic, it's actually upside down.
It looks better now that I have some more time on it.
Post pics later.
Also, I measured 32 inches side to side from the cam covers.
Strut towers are 34" apart.
Shoehorns on sale anywhere?

11-08-2006, 12:03 AM	#26
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread The way I want to do it will either re-use stock Mach or FR500 heads, and re-use your stock upper intake, front accessories, motor mounts, etc. Basically, if you have a Mach, get a 5.4 short block, the kit, and that's it. Part may also work on a Marauder. Literally bolt on, I hope. It will use Mach 1 electronics and harnesses. I just have to do a bit of custom stuff. __________________ 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

11-08-2006, 07:48 PM	#29
ITLRUN Cloud Nine Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Adairsville, GA Posts: 3,132	Re: New Project "R" thread Check UPS in about two days... You have a "FRPP Care Package" coming your way. Dont get to excited, its only one pound but includes every FRPP part. :THUMBSUP: __________________ Joe Charles HiPoJoeCharles.com Please "LIKE" my Facebook Fan Page!

11-08-2006, 10:47 PM	#31
machowner Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: TN Posts: 1,455	Re: New Project "R" thread Should have got them from Joe!!!!! j/k __________________ 2004 Azure Blue, 5sp. Build Date: 1/24/2004 Other: 2000 Lincoln LS V8, White Pearlescent Tri-Coat 1995 F-150 4x4, 5.0, duals, custom interior

11-08-2006, 10:55 PM	#33
torchredmach Stock Gatorbacks > Slicks Join Date: May 2006 Location: MN Posts: 1,441	Re: New Project "R" thread If you could get a 5.4l 32v swap kit for the Mach for relatively cheap and easy installation, I'd be all over it! :HOPPY: __________________ 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

11-12-2006, 09:47 PM	#37
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread It's getting closer. The Crate Motor should be here Tuesday, and the T56 about the same time. I took the GT motor out so it's looking lonely under the hood. Soon!!!! A bunch more stuff coming. I can't wait. BTW: I did get the package from Joe. Neat stuff coming from FRPP! __________________ 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

11-16-2006, 11:20 PM	#38
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread FRPP stuff will be here tomorrow. Hopefully the motor too. __________________ 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

11-17-2006, 06:32 PM	#39
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread Motor and trans are here. Pics after dinner or later tonight. It looks biatchin'. (to me anyway) __________________ 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

11-17-2006, 09:28 PM	#41
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread Got off the Navi stuff and installed the Mustang and Boss 290 stuff. Mach 1 harness (brand new from Ford) test fitted to the motor. Mach 1 P/S pump on. MIGHT test fit the motor into the car tomorrow. The T56 is here (2000 R spec), still in the crate. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 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; 07-26-2017 at 09:31 PM.

11-18-2006, 08:16 PM	#42
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread Slow (methodical) progress being made. Accessories, Mach 1 fuel/charge harness, Mach alternator etc. Harness fits pretty well, but a couple alterations required. Taking notes. So far, pretty interesting. Test fit #1 in car soon. Waiting for funky exhaust headers. :ORANGE: Edit: THIS ENGINE IS HUGE! __________________ 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

11-18-2006, 08:32 PM	#43
Linumup Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Hydes Md. Posts: 6,944	Re: New Project "R" thread Now thats sweet ! Really nice man . Cant wait to see how it turns out . __________________ 1331 RWHP 1296 RWTQ 28 PSI 5.3 liter 322.4 cu.in. Big Bore Stroker HP PNP Heads w/5 Angle Valve Job HP Custom Cams ATI Racing TH400 Cheetah SCS Air Assisted Shifter Strange 31 spline axles w/3:55 F1R Procharger w/Cog Set-up Magnafuel 750 -10AN Feed -8AN Return 200 Direct Wet w/MSD window switch & controller Big Stuff 3 w/Gen. 3 Pro EFI system Kooks 1.78 LTS 3" Custom Exhaust Tuning by DGR Racing DYNO KING

11-18-2006, 09:16 PM	#44
Fastbandit99 Back in Black Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Lakeland, FL Posts: 1,070	Re: New Project "R" thread I know your having a blast with Project "R". __________________ Banditman 03 Black Mach 1 5 spd, K&N FIPK2, PHP spacer, MRT Catted h pipe, Magnaflow catback.

11-18-2006, 09:18 PM	#45
ITLRUN Cloud Nine Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Adairsville, GA Posts: 3,132	Re: New Project "R" thread Steve, forgive my ignorance, wtf is in the valley under the intake manifold? __________________ Joe Charles HiPoJoeCharles.com Please "LIKE" my Facebook Fan Page!

11-18-2006, 09:27 PM	#46
machowner Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: TN Posts: 1,455	Re: New Project "R" thread I was wondering that also. __________________ 2004 Azure Blue, 5sp. Build Date: 1/24/2004 Other: 2000 Lincoln LS V8, White Pearlescent Tri-Coat 1995 F-150 4x4, 5.0, duals, custom interior

11-18-2006, 09:28 PM	#47
stang03 Azure Blue Fan Club Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 1,126	Re: New Project "R" thread More as promised.................... Center interior pic Thats my Radio!! Looks awesome Birdman!!! __________________ 2007 Mustang GT Performance White UPR Catted X-Pipe SLP LM1 Axleback TOTALED 2004 Azure Blue Mach 5-speed w/ IUP -Procharger P1SC (8psi) - Lincoln Aviator Fuel Pump - Intercooler - Anderson Powerpipe - Lightning 90mm MAF - 42lb. Injectors - A/F, Fuel Pressure,Boost gauges - SLP Catted X - SLP "Loudmouth" Catback - Eibach Springs - Tokico Illuminas - Ford Racing Fr500 Wheels - Toyo Proxes 4 (245/40/18) - Pioneer AVH-P6800DVD 7" DDIN Screen 430RWHP / 400RWTQ

11-18-2006, 09:43 PM	#48
matab14 pop up and do less.... Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central IL Posts: 1,122	Re: New Project "R" thread Motor looks sweet....Gonna be bad* ride when it's all done __________________ ~Matt 2006 F150 SUPERCREW XLT 4X4 2.5" Lift 18x9 Moto Metal 951 Wheels 325/60/18 Nitto Grappelers SOLD** 2004 Comepition Orange 5 Speed w/ IUP DOB: JAN 23 2004

11-18-2006, 09:53 PM	#49
98StangRidah Where'd my zafu go? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 2,707	Re: New Project "R" thread Wow man, I'm impressed. It looks awesome! __________________ 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

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