New Project "R" thread - Page 14 - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

xxxxMach1 · 02-13-2007, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SIrRicCuS

Lol! I haven't had Mt. Dew for years!!!!!!!! Probably a decade! Hahahaha!

Hehe I don't drink the stuff anymore either, although that purple sourish one awhile back was pretty good

But then I realized all that caffeine was killing me! It was actually affecting me like a drug, and I feel sooooo much better since I cut it from my diet.

Sorry for the hijack! If I had the money I would ship you my Mach so you could practice on a 2nd

Fastbandit99 · 02-13-2007, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xxxxMach1

Sorry for the hijack! If I had the money I would ship you my Mach so you could practice on a 2nd

I've already called dibs, and I am only 2 hours north of Ft. Myers.

birdman941 · 02-13-2007, 10:03 PM

Ever wonder why "Extra Strength" Tylenol, bufferin etc. work faster?
They have caffeine in them.
Opens your blood vessels so the meds can get to the pain faster.
I love caffeine!
More energy for "R".
As far as dibbs, the first "kit" might be installed somewhere in Georgia.
It might also be here in Ft. Myers.
A local buddy ( 98 Cobra owner) wants one with GT heads and a GT alloy block.
Already acquiring parts.

birdman941 · 02-16-2007, 06:48 PM

Almost finished with the AC hoses.
Taking longer than I expected.
Plus, I am disappointed.
With all the stuff I have done to this car,
I never had to drill one non-factory hole in the car.
The total now on that front is one.
Dang it!

RedLiner · 02-16-2007, 10:40 PM

I can't wait until you come out with the kit. I'm sure the project is a headache at times, but you've come a long way and it really looks great! Keep up the great work!!:THUMBSUP:

birdman941 · 02-16-2007, 10:56 PM

Two entire days to make one custom AC hose,
and it still isn't exactly the way I want it.
So many little things to insure no noises or squeaks,
good protection from heat,
ample air inlet hose clearance, etc.
Almost there, but yeah, long day.

birdman941 · 02-17-2007, 04:34 PM

Well, I finally got the prototype suction hose routed to my liking.
I will hopefully get a custom made hose this coming week,
now that I have something for the AC shop to work with.
It clears everything, and the low pressure fitting is very accessable.
Air cleaner and inlet tube clears with a lot to spare.
I even was able to test fit the condensor, (stock but re-routed) liquid line,
discharge line ( only slight mod needed), and it's all bolted up.

birdman941 · 02-18-2007, 03:24 PM

Worked a little bit today on the throttle/cruise control bracket.
I got the overall height reduced by about another inch.
Throttle and cruise cables are nice and smooth during operation.
Just puttering around today..............

djlethalwang · 02-19-2007, 11:11 PM

Keep the progress coming... I've been reading through this thread and I can't wait to see the results of this project! Hopefully, I'll be able to eventually do a 5.4 swap myself.

I have one question, though, and I don't think it has been covered yet... do you know the weight difference between that 5.4L and a stock Mach 4.6L?

64valves · 02-19-2007, 11:14 PM

TORQUE

birdman941 · 02-19-2007, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djlethalwang

Keep the progress coming... I've been reading through this thread and I can't wait to see the results of this project! Hopefully, I'll be able to eventually do a 5.4 swap myself.

I have one question, though, and I don't think it has been covered yet... do you know the weight difference between that 5.4L and a stock Mach 4.6L?

It's about 100 lbs total I think.
The only difference is the weight of the block.
Iron 4.6 to aluminum is about 80 I think.
5.4 to 4.6 is about 20 lbs.
Heads = same, etc.
So I would guess 100 lbs.
There may be a couple or a few others that get the swap completed with the kit before I do.
Even when the kit development is finished,
I have to completely disassemble the car, paint it, get Boss 330 to build the motor,
then re-assemble the whole thing.
It's not hard really.
Kind of fun actually.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 64valves

TORQUE

Oh yeah!!

djlethalwang · 02-21-2007, 02:20 AM

100 extra pounds wouldn't be too bad, I suppose. Especially considering the price increase of going from 5.4 iron block to the 5.4 aluminum GT block.

I'll stick with the cheaper and stronger iron, lol.

Tubular K-member, and some Pro Stars would take care of the extra weight on the front end anyway.

Can't wait for more updates!

birdman941 · 02-21-2007, 07:43 AM

The alloy 5.4 GT block adds about $4000.00 to the price tag to save only 80 lbs.

birdman941 · 02-24-2007, 10:32 AM

Yesterday, GF and I finished up remodeling a friend's house
so she could put it on the market.
It sold already, on the first day!
Geez.....................
Anyway, back to working on "R".
Also will be working on a buddy's 98 Cobra which is getting a 5.4 32V
along with a T56 and Ford GT heads!

Linumup · 02-24-2007, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by birdman941

Yesterday, GF and I finished up remodeling a friend's house
so she could put it on the market.
It sold already, on the first day!
Geez.....................
Anyway, back to working on "R".
Also will be working on a buddy's 98 Cobra which is getting a 5.4 32V
along with a T56 and Ford GT heads!

Stop working on everyone elses . Get yours done . Need to see the final results.

birdman941 · 02-24-2007, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by linemup

Stop working on everyone elses . Get yours done . Need to see the final results.

Gotta make dough to put into "R".
It's getting there.
Doing the best I can.....................

Linumup · 02-24-2007, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by birdman941

Gotta make dough to put into "R".
It's getting there.
Doing the best I can.....................

How much you need ?

Maybe we can work something out .

birdman941 · 02-26-2007, 11:14 PM

PM sent.

mustangjohnny · 02-27-2007, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by birdman941

The alloy 5.4 GT block adds about $4000.00 to the price tag to save only 80 lbs.

WHOA!!!!!!! You are buyin your blocks from the wrong person then!

Ford Racing Performance Parts lists that block, M-6010-GT, for 2795.00!
Jobber is 2495.00

Johnny

Angus66 · 02-27-2007, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mustangjohnny

WHOA!!!!!!! You are buyin your blocks from the wrong person then!

Ford Racing Performance Parts lists that block, M-6010-GT, for 2795.00!
Jobber is 2495.00
and my Cost is less.
Johnny

He "may" have included the required machining (+ shipping to/from a qualified shop) cost to convert the (dry-sump) GT block to a wet-sump (Mustang) set-up.

That's just a guess though...

ITLRUN · 02-27-2007, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Angus66

He "may" have included the required machining (+ shipping to/from a qualified shop) cost to convert the (dry-sump) GT block to a wet-sump (Mustang) set-up.

That's just a guess though...

I'd say you are correct. Lot's of machining required to make this a "direct bolt on".

Shameless plug... I currently have a Ford GT Block on the shelf!

birdman941 · 02-27-2007, 06:35 PM

Correct, with the required machining of the GT alloy block,
you are looking at a minimum of an additional 4k over an iron block.
I should have said that.
Silly me, I assumed people would know that.

I only get FRPP from Joe Charles (Reg member Itlrun)
at Parkway Ford, a SITE SPONSOR!!!
Best prices and service around.

birdman941 · 02-27-2007, 06:42 PM

Got the coolant crossover mod (widened) done at a local radiator shop today.
Fit right on. :ORANGE: (Powers Radiator in Ft. Myers, Fl.)
They also do custom AC hoses, so I had a suction hose made.
Fits the car OK,
but I want them to make a couple of adjustments for better fitment.
I will handle that tomorrow.
Basically the EGR and exhaust need to be done,
and then the intake manifolds will go to Roy for fabrication in aluminum!
Calling my Buddy in Au tonight.............................
It's coming together.

mustangjohnny · 02-27-2007, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by birdman941

Correct, with the required machining of the GT alloy block,
you are looking at a minimum of an additional 4k over an iron block.
I should have said that.
Silly me, I assumed people would know that.

I only get FRPP from Joe Charles (Reg member Itlrun)
at Parkway Ford, a SITE SPONSOR!!!
Best prices and service around.

I See, That makes alot more sense. Joe is def good, And you cant loose dealing with a site sponsor. I have helped out several members here in the early days, with Ford and FRPP stuff, as I am a WD also, and did not want to see anyone getting taken advantage of! I have not tried to sling any parts here, but when I saw that 4,000.00 quote I was like, "Hold the phone!!!!" :LAUGH:
Johnny

3150Mach1 · 02-27-2007, 09:07 PM

Come on birdman we need more pics!

02-13-2007, 10:03 PM	#328
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread Ever wonder why "Extra Strength" Tylenol, bufferin etc. work faster? They have caffeine in them. Opens your blood vessels so the meds can get to the pain faster. I love caffeine! More energy for "R". As far as dibbs, the first "kit" might be installed somewhere in Georgia. It might also be here in Ft. Myers. A local buddy ( 98 Cobra owner) wants one with GT heads and a GT alloy block. Already acquiring parts. __________________ 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

02-16-2007, 06:48 PM	#329
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread Almost finished with the AC hoses. Taking longer than I expected. Plus, I am disappointed. With all the stuff I have done to this car, I never had to drill one non-factory hole in the car. The total now on that front is one. Dang 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

02-16-2007, 10:40 PM	#330
RedLiner Line Lock Wussy Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 1,258	Re: New Project "R" thread I can't wait until you come out with the kit. I'm sure the project is a headache at times, but you've come a long way and it really looks great! Keep up the great work!!:THUMBSUP: __________________ 2001 DHG Bullitt -Patiently awaiting Coyote swap

02-16-2007, 10:56 PM	#331
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread Two entire days to make one custom AC hose, and it still isn't exactly the way I want it. So many little things to insure no noises or squeaks, good protection from heat, ample air inlet hose clearance, etc. Almost there, but yeah, long day. __________________ 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

02-17-2007, 04:34 PM	#332
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread Well, I finally got the prototype suction hose routed to my liking. I will hopefully get a custom made hose this coming week, now that I have something for the AC shop to work with. It clears everything, and the low pressure fitting is very accessable. Air cleaner and inlet tube clears with a lot to spare. I even was able to test fit the condensor, (stock but re-routed) liquid line, discharge line ( only slight mod needed), and it's all bolted up. __________________ 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

02-18-2007, 03:24 PM	#333
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread Worked a little bit today on the throttle/cruise control bracket. I got the overall height reduced by about another inch. Throttle and cruise cables are nice and smooth during operation. Just puttering around today.............. __________________ 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

02-19-2007, 11:11 PM	#334
djlethalwang Ridin' Dirty Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Amarillo, TX Posts: 62	Re: New Project "R" thread Keep the progress coming... I've been reading through this thread and I can't wait to see the results of this project! Hopefully, I'll be able to eventually do a 5.4 swap myself. I have one question, though, and I don't think it has been covered yet... do you know the weight difference between that 5.4L and a stock Mach 4.6L? __________________ 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

02-19-2007, 11:14 PM	#335
64valves MachAddiction Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: here,there Posts: 476	Re: New Project "R" thread TORQUE

02-21-2007, 02:20 AM	#337
djlethalwang Ridin' Dirty Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Amarillo, TX Posts: 62	Re: New Project "R" thread 100 extra pounds wouldn't be too bad, I suppose. Especially considering the price increase of going from 5.4 iron block to the 5.4 aluminum GT block. I'll stick with the cheaper and stronger iron, lol. Tubular K-member, and some Pro Stars would take care of the extra weight on the front end anyway. Can't wait for more updates! __________________ 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

02-21-2007, 07:43 AM	#338
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread The alloy 5.4 GT block adds about $4000.00 to the price tag to save only 80 lbs. __________________ 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

02-24-2007, 10:32 AM	#339
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread Yesterday, GF and I finished up remodeling a friend's house so she could put it on the market. It sold already, on the first day! Geez..................... Anyway, back to working on "R". Also will be working on a buddy's 98 Cobra which is getting a 5.4 32V along with a T56 and Ford GT heads! __________________ 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

02-26-2007, 11:14 PM	#343
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread PM sent. __________________ 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

02-27-2007, 06:35 PM	#347
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread Correct, with the required machining of the GT alloy block, you are looking at a minimum of an additional 4k over an iron block. I should have said that. Silly me, I assumed people would know that. I only get FRPP from Joe Charles (Reg member Itlrun) at Parkway Ford, a SITE SPONSOR!!! Best prices and service around. __________________ 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

02-27-2007, 06:42 PM	#348
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread Got the coolant crossover mod (widened) done at a local radiator shop today. Fit right on. :ORANGE: (Powers Radiator in Ft. Myers, Fl.) They also do custom AC hoses, so I had a suction hose made. Fits the car OK, but I want them to make a couple of adjustments for better fitment. I will handle that tomorrow. Basically the EGR and exhaust need to be done, and then the intake manifolds will go to Roy for fabrication in aluminum! Calling my Buddy in Au tonight............................. It's coming together. __________________ 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

02-27-2007, 09:07 PM	#350
3150Mach1 Love my Mach Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 13,678	Re: New Project "R" thread Come on birdman we need more pics! __________________ 2003 slowmatic 11.105@117mph w/125 shot of Nitrous best to date Kooks LTsw/OR X, elect cutouts, JLT RAI w/C&L 85 MAH,1" Spacer,PP Lower intake,Accufab TB,160 T-stat,EF Cooling Mod,NX Kit,Mez Electric Water pump,SLP Linelock,FRPP 4.10s-Alum Dif Cover-Alum Driveshaft & SL, Steeda Bumpsteer,MM Alum rack bushings,Deep Alum Tranny pan,Predator,Steeda AUCAs,MM ALCAs, Dspecs,MM CC plates & FLSFCs,MRT Guage cluster,AEM WB,MRT hood struts,Seq TLs, carbon fiber hood/trunk/Cobra wing,220 amp alt

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