Flapjack
Lunatic engine swapper
I haven't really been posting much over here, but I thought you guys might like to see what I've been up to.
As some of you know, I swapped out my 4.0L V6 to a 5.4L 3v. I (think) I was the first one to start this particular swap (thought not the first to finish, due to multiple setbacks... including a motorcycle accident). At any rate, for those interested in the swap, there are threads on both ModFords and the Mustang Collective that are a wealth of info.
For a variety of reasons, I decided to switch from the MMR intake to the JPC intake. It was a lot of work (and it didn't fit under the stock hood), but it's all done. Seems to run great, though I've only driven it around the block.
I finished up everything last night. It runs great, no leaks, error codes, etc.... I still need to do some datalogging, but I doubt it'll be anything but maybe some higher fuel trims to accommodate the extra air. We'll see. I need to get it on a dyno to see what the difference is.
Here are some pics (clickable, of course). When the weather gets better, I'll take it out for a longer ride.
I want to thank:
Justin at JPC Racing (obviously!!)
Kevin at Piedmont Modular Performance (for all the help over the past few years)
Jay at Cervini's (for all the stupid questions)
Zach at the Phil Long Body shop (for excellent work and quick turnaround)
Rob at Front Range Polishing
Roger at Taint Paint (it ain't paint) for the clear powder coating
...and everyone else who provided help, advice, parts, etc...
As some of you know, I swapped out my 4.0L V6 to a 5.4L 3v. I (think) I was the first one to start this particular swap (thought not the first to finish, due to multiple setbacks... including a motorcycle accident). At any rate, for those interested in the swap, there are threads on both ModFords and the Mustang Collective that are a wealth of info.
For a variety of reasons, I decided to switch from the MMR intake to the JPC intake. It was a lot of work (and it didn't fit under the stock hood), but it's all done. Seems to run great, though I've only driven it around the block.
I finished up everything last night. It runs great, no leaks, error codes, etc.... I still need to do some datalogging, but I doubt it'll be anything but maybe some higher fuel trims to accommodate the extra air. We'll see. I need to get it on a dyno to see what the difference is.
Here are some pics (clickable, of course). When the weather gets better, I'll take it out for a longer ride.
I want to thank:
Justin at JPC Racing (obviously!!)
Kevin at Piedmont Modular Performance (for all the help over the past few years)
Jay at Cervini's (for all the stupid questions)
Zach at the Phil Long Body shop (for excellent work and quick turnaround)
Rob at Front Range Polishing
Roger at Taint Paint (it ain't paint) for the clear powder coating
...and everyone else who provided help, advice, parts, etc...
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