My V6 -> 5.4 Swap.

[MLC40]

I want to bypass the check valve so I am thinking of just cutting the tube off and tapping the valve cover for a NPT to AN fitting. Anyone think this will be an issue?

TIA

I took a 90 cut off wheel and cut it carefully, so the tube mated up perfectly with the -12 fitting; and yes, tell your welder they are magnesium covers.

 

[EagleStroker]

I want to bypass the check valve so I am thinking of just cutting the tube off and tapping the valve cover for a NPT to AN fitting. Anyone think this will be an issue?

TIA

I had a similar idea, you could also cut them off completely and plug them, then run to bulkheads out the back of the covers and add an extension to the baffles. Either way I don't see where you'll have an issue if you retain most of the baffle function.

 

[MLC40]

Thanks, I thought I would be ok.

I had a similar idea, you could also cut them off completely and plug them, then run to bulkheads out the back of the covers and add an extension to the baffles. Either way I don't see where you'll have an issue if you retain most of the baffle function.

 

[dagamore]

Some people forget this stuff.

Heck my 5.4 got side tracked when my wife got pregnant the same month I bought my junkyard 5.4. How does that happen?

you see when a Mommy and a Daddy really love each other these things happen.

 

[ZmanM3]

Cool build.

 

[spyder7724]

If you just flip the trans mount only this will cause the motor to lean back towards the driver and a drivetrain shutter around 15-18mph.

as i said you lower the trans and the engine.
i have no shutter anywhere from 0-125mph

 

[ReMustang05]

as i said you lower the trans and the engine.
i have no shutter anywhere from 0-125mph

No you're correct, i was just stating what would happen if he only flipped the crossmember

 

[Kuro!]

Alright, I haven't updated this in a minute, but the swap is starting this next week on Friday the 13th.

Started adding everything up and man this got a little out of hand, especially since this project was ENTIRELY self funded(my parents don't even know about it other than a lot of boxes showing up at my house)

I'll type up a list in a minute, im at work right now.

 

[spyder7724]

Alright, I haven't updated this in a minute, but the swap is starting this next week on Friday the 13th.

Started adding everything up and man this got a little out of hand, especially since this project was ENTIRELY self funded(my parents don't even know about it other than a lot of boxes showing up at my house)

I'll type up a list in a minute, im at work right now.

stop adding stuff up.
i really don't want to know how much i have invested in mine. if i did then i wouldn't even want to start the freaking thing up much less take it to the track and run the absolute piss out of it.

 

[kahmann]

Alright, I haven't updated this in a minute, but the swap is starting this next week on Friday the 13th.

Started adding everything up and man this got a little out of hand, especially since this project was ENTIRELY self funded(my parents don't even know about it other than a lot of boxes showing up at my house)

I'll type up a list in a minute, im at work right now.

Nice project. Very impressive for a kid your age. Hell very impressive for a guy any age honestly. Good luck.

 

[Dreadknought]

Subscribed. I'll be going to texas state starting the spring semester so this should be awesome to see coming along.

 

[one eyed willy]

Alright, I haven't updated this in a minute, but the swap is starting this next week on Friday the 13th.

Started adding everything up and man this got a little out of hand, especially since this project was ENTIRELY self funded(my parents don't even know about it other than a lot of boxes showing up at my house)

I'll type up a list in a minute, im at work right now.

lol @ self funded.....all my projects for the last 20 years have been "self funded"......

 

[Kuro!]

Well there are a lot of kids whos parents bought them their car and pay for their mods.

That's why this swap is "self funded"

 

[06gtmustang316]

I'll be at Texas state in the spring also definitely would love to see the finished build. So do you work at this shop?

 

[kahmann]

lol @ self funded.....all my projects for the last 20 years have been "self funded"......

 

[Kuro!]

I'll be at Texas state in the spring also definitely would love to see the finished build. So do you work at this shop?

Yea, part time during the school year, and full time during the summer. It's a really fun gig, and being able to use the shops lifts, tools, and fabrication equipment is a nice kicker.

 

[rojizostang]

where are you going to school?

 

[Kuro!]

where are you going to school?

Texas State.

Go bobcats...

 

[rford426]

I'm definitely making a trip to Austin to see this and I wanna check out this shop!!

 

[whyask]

Have to Subscribe to this one !!!