New Project "R" thread - Page 3 - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

birdman941 · 11-19-2006, 01:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stang03

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

Center interior pic

Thats my Radio!!

Looks awesome Birdman!!!

Thanks.
Yep, it sure is! (or was)

98StangRidah · 11-19-2006, 02:17 PM

so what about the rotating assembly? is that from a navi too?

birdman941 · 11-19-2006, 08:55 PM

Bottom is all stock.
Still in mockup mode.
Manley rods, forged pistons, and Boss 330 heads to come.

98StangRidah · 11-19-2006, 11:21 PM

and it's an iron block, right?

birdman941 · 11-20-2006, 11:37 AM

Yes.
Cast iron block.
More development work today.
Accessory drive and cooling, alternator, etc.

birdman941 · 11-22-2006, 08:56 AM

Waiting for "funky headers" to arrive so I can do a test fit.
FEAD is about done, just have to get the correct belt length.
I have found some info I acquired was incorrect.
2003 and 04 Navi motors DO NOT have 03-04 Mach/Cobra heads,
they have Navi heads. (Huge intake ports, Mach sized exhaust)
2004 Navi has a 6 rib belt, not 8.
Lots of stuff between Mach and Navi is the same, as well as 4.6 to 5.4.
I will make a list when I get a bit closer.
I think the motor is WAY too tall to fit a shaker system under the stock Mach hood.

Does anyone want to get a 5.4 32V motor for a 99 and up Mustang?
I can do 2 just as easily as one.
It ain't cheap, but I can configure it as a drop-in, wiring and all.

birdman941 · 11-23-2006, 09:49 PM

Been working on the FEAD.
Here's a pic.

RedLiner · 11-23-2006, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by birdman941

Been working on the FEAD.
Here's a pic.

That looks SOOO good!!! I'm jealous!!!!

98StangRidah · 11-23-2006, 11:43 PM

I think you have a brake fluid reservoir on your dash

birdman941 · 11-24-2006, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 98StangRidah

I think you have a brake fluid reservoir on your dash

Yeah, the Master cylinder is there. (New)
Have to test fit EVERYTHING.
Still waiting for "funky headers" from Au.
Should be here next week.
Then it's drop it in time!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedLiner

That looks SOOO good!!! I'm jealous!!!!

Thanks.
Sometimes I go in the garage for an hour or 2 and brainstorm.

Edit: I just realized the T56 is still in the crate. No pics.

98StangRidah · 11-24-2006, 12:39 AM

It's interesting that the intake opens to the driver's side. Must be its Aussie nature.

birdman941 · 11-24-2006, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 98StangRidah

It's interesting that the intake opens to the driver's side. Must be its Aussie nature.

Yes, I agree.
With the cars there being Right hand drive, that must be the norm.

Got the FEAD done with a Genuine Ford/Motorcraft Belt!!

Also, got the fuel rail done.
The crate motor came with a Navi Fuel rail, but it's all wrong for a Mustang.
Got a new Mach fuel rail, but the gray fuel crossover is too short for a 5.4.
Took the gray crossover hose from the Navi rail, cut it off,
installed it on the Mach rail, and VOILA!
Shaped it a little with a heat gun.

birdman941 · 11-26-2006, 12:55 PM

I have a modified Mach 1 H pipe (cats cut off) and decided to try
and bolt it to stock Mach/NA 99-01 Cobra exhaust manifolds.
Slight width difference as seen here: (due to the wider 5.4)

......but with VERY slight persuasion, it goes right on as seen here:

Moving right along!

98StangRidah · 11-26-2006, 02:09 PM

you're not gonna run LTs?

2k4mach · 11-26-2006, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by birdman941

Waiting for "funky headers" to arrive so I can do a test fit.
FEAD is about done, just have to get the correct belt length.
I have found some info I acquired was incorrect.
2003 and 04 Navi motors DO NOT have 03-04 Mach/Cobra heads,
they have Navi heads. (Huge intake ports, Mach sized exhaust)[/B]

03-04 mach/cobra and aviator share the same heads, the navi has always had slightly different heads if i remember right.

birdman941 · 11-26-2006, 03:18 PM

Tried to fit the motor in.
It's tight but it dropped right in.
Navi pan hits the crossmember, preventing the motor sitting right.
I did not install the trans yet.
Here are some pics.

birdman941 · 11-26-2006, 03:19 PM

A couple more........................

birdman941 · 11-26-2006, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 98StangRidah

you're not gonna run LTs?

I have some (sort of) midlength headers coming.
Longer than shorties, but shorter than Bassani mids.
First test fit above was done with N/A Cobra/Mach manifolds installed,
and they fit fine.
I am doing it this way so others might consider a 5.4 on a reasonable budget,
with many Mach/NA Cobra parts re-used.
I have not yet installed the steering coupler shaft.

Fastbandit99 · 11-26-2006, 03:28 PM

Nice...

Looks like you will need some type of torque arm on the motor to keep it from banging the fender wells.

birdman941 · 11-26-2006, 03:29 PM

It should be ok. (I hope)
I am using stock GT/Mach engine mounts.

98StangRidah · 11-26-2006, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by birdman941

I have some (sort of) midlength headers coming.
Longer than shorties, but shorter than Bassani mids.
First test fit above was done with N/A Cobra/Mach manifolds installed,
and they fit fine.
I am doing it this way so others might consider a 5.4 on a reasonable budget,
with many Mach/NA Cobra parts re-used.
I have not yet installed the steering coupler shaft.

Thought so.

Quote:

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e3...3/IMG_0959.jpg

I guess that is why the Cobra R had to have its motor put lower in the car.

Looks better and better

birdman941 · 11-26-2006, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 98StangRidah

Thought so.

I guess that is why the Cobra R had to have its motor put lower in the car.

Looks better and better

Thanks.
I actually installed it on my own, as Kyle is a bit ill right now.

stang03 · 11-26-2006, 05:09 PM

Looks incredible Birdman!!

SIrRicCuS · 11-26-2006, 05:23 PM

Looks awesome! Keep up the good work!

birdman941 · 11-26-2006, 07:00 PM

Thanks!
More work tomorrow.
Should be able to shim the crossmember to gain clearance,
check steering coupler shaft,
and then take some measurements.
Then a "certain fabricator" is going to assist in making it all work.
The motor will be in and out several times I am sure.
Need to write detailed instructions for later...............
BTW: I changed course on a certain part of the project.
It MIGHT allow a functional shaker to be fitted to this setup.
Stay tuned.

11-19-2006, 02:17 PM	#52
98StangRidah Where'd my zafu go? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 2,707	Re: New Project "R" thread so what about the rotating assembly? is that from a navi too? __________________ 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

11-19-2006, 08:55 PM	#53
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread Bottom is all stock. Still in mockup mode. Manley rods, forged pistons, and Boss 330 heads to come. __________________ 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

11-19-2006, 11:21 PM	#54
98StangRidah Where'd my zafu go? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 2,707	Re: New Project "R" thread and it's an iron block, right? __________________ 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

11-20-2006, 11:37 AM	#55
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread Yes. Cast iron block. More development work today. Accessory drive and cooling, alternator, etc. __________________ 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

11-22-2006, 08:56 AM	#56
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread Waiting for "funky headers" to arrive so I can do a test fit. FEAD is about done, just have to get the correct belt length. I have found some info I acquired was incorrect. 2003 and 04 Navi motors DO NOT have 03-04 Mach/Cobra heads, they have Navi heads. (Huge intake ports, Mach sized exhaust) 2004 Navi has a 6 rib belt, not 8. Lots of stuff between Mach and Navi is the same, as well as 4.6 to 5.4. I will make a list when I get a bit closer. I think the motor is WAY too tall to fit a shaker system under the stock Mach hood. Does anyone want to get a 5.4 32V motor for a 99 and up Mustang? I can do 2 just as easily as one. It ain't cheap, but I can configure it as a drop-in, wiring and all. __________________ 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

11-23-2006, 09:49 PM	#57
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread Been working on the FEAD. Here's a pic. 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 09:34 PM.

11-23-2006, 11:43 PM	#59
98StangRidah Where'd my zafu go? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 2,707	Re: New Project "R" thread I think you have a brake fluid reservoir on your dash __________________ 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

11-24-2006, 12:39 AM	#61
98StangRidah Where'd my zafu go? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 2,707	Re: New Project "R" thread It's interesting that the intake opens to the driver's side. Must be its Aussie nature. __________________ 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

11-26-2006, 12:55 PM	#63
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread I have a modified Mach 1 H pipe (cats cut off) and decided to try and bolt it to stock Mach/NA 99-01 Cobra exhaust manifolds. Slight width difference as seen here: (due to the wider 5.4) ......but with VERY slight persuasion, it goes right on as seen here: Moving right along! 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 09:38 PM.

11-26-2006, 02:09 PM	#64
98StangRidah Where'd my zafu go? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 2,707	Re: New Project "R" thread you're not gonna run LTs? __________________ 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

11-26-2006, 03:18 PM	#66
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Test fit, first try. Tried to fit the motor in. It's tight but it dropped right in. Navi pan hits the crossmember, preventing the motor sitting right. I did not install the trans yet. Here are some pics. 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 09:38 PM.

11-26-2006, 03:19 PM	#67
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread A couple more........................ 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 09:39 PM.

11-26-2006, 03:28 PM	#69
Fastbandit99 Back in Black Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Lakeland, FL Posts: 1,070	Re: New Project "R" thread Nice... Looks like you will need some type of torque arm on the motor to keep it from banging the fender wells. __________________ Banditman 03 Black Mach 1 5 spd, K&N FIPK2, PHP spacer, MRT Catted h pipe, Magnaflow catback.

11-26-2006, 03:29 PM	#70
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread It should be ok. (I hope) I am using stock GT/Mach engine mounts. __________________ 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

11-26-2006, 05:09 PM	#73
stang03 Azure Blue Fan Club Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 1,126	Re: New Project "R" thread Looks incredible 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

11-26-2006, 05:23 PM	#74
SIrRicCuS Whippled Cobra Slayer Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 983	Re: New Project "R" thread Looks awesome! Keep up the good work! __________________ '04 SVT Cobra: Weekend Warrior. '04 Mach 1: R.I.P. '04 GT: Sold. '07 R1: Daily Driver.

11-26-2006, 07:00 PM	#75
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread Thanks! More work tomorrow. Should be able to shim the crossmember to gain clearance, check steering coupler shaft, and then take some measurements. Then a "certain fabricator" is going to assist in making it all work. The motor will be in and out several times I am sure. Need to write detailed instructions for later............... BTW: I changed course on a certain part of the project. It MIGHT allow a functional shaker to be fitted to this setup. Stay tuned. __________________ 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

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