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    Best cams

    I think that as long as you are able to understand the basics of a stick shift - modulation of the clutch based on throttle position, load, rpm, etc. - you will be okay. The lope of the cams make it easier to stall if you don’t give it enough gas while letting out (first gear only, the rest...
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    Best cams

    I've had both the Ford Performance Hot Rod cams as well as the Mutha Thumpr cams (current). Both were tuned by Lito. FRPP cams left me wanting more. I also wanted the cams pretty much solely for the chop. Mutha Thumprs give a respectable amount more HP up top, but the low end loss is definitely...
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    2008 Mustang GT TOB issues

    I put a 3/8 shim behind my OEM style Exedy TOB. I ended up with 0.8275” preload. My clutch engagement started at the very bottom of the pedal travel but has moved up significantly as the new clutch wears in. I’ve got 100 miles on the whole motor and new clutch setup, no complaints (Barton short...
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    TOB shim thickness

    Shim installed, transmission attached to engine, engine and transmission back in the car. To anyone who finds they need to shim their TOB and did NOT remove the clutch line from the car, I now would highly recommend doing so… It seems like any shim at all pushes the TOB line too far into the...
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    2008 4.6L 3valve VCT solenoid-remove valve cover?

    New VCT solenoid boots are a real piece of work to get set in right… (as they should be, I got a set from Fel-Pro that set right in without any resistance, went online and bought “OEM” and they sealed good) I would recommend taking off the valve cover to make sure everything is seated right and...
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    TOB shim thickness

    No - I wasn't able to get the clip off of the upper part of the clutch line near the firewall, underneath the master cylinder. The OEM heat wrap around the line looks to be in good condition and the only point of removal has a new o-ring (TOB line). I will have to pick up a handheld vacuum...
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    TOB shim thickness

    Ordered a 3/8” shim. Clutch line should still be able to connect, maybe not the black locator bracket/clip… Will try to maybe seal off the area after the engine and transmission are lowered into the engine bay. Overall preload should now be 0.8125”, a little over the low end acceptable preload...
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    TOB shim thickness

    I am in the middle of swapping the engine in my 06 Mustang. A new clutch kit is a part of that swap - the Exedy Mach 500. I have read through various posts here (mainly from Dep. of Boost) explaining shimming the TOB for the correct preload, and I have made my measurements and think I know what...
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    Might be go big or go home time on my '06

    I've been reading trough this thread and am delighted to see lots of helpful information for my own engine rebuild. After looking at your shortblock build pics, I thought I saw something off... I really hope that this is something silly that I'm overlooking. Here is your cleanly rebuilt motor...
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    Mutha Thumpr cams - lockout or limiter?

    Thanks for all of the info! I will be ordering the Livernois lockouts later this afternoon. I shouldn't need the timing chain wedge (although I've already got one from a Hot Rod cam install) since the motor is being built on a stand with the timing cover off. Thanks for the recommendations...
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    Mutha Thumpr cams - lockout or limiter?

    Hello Dino! I've been following your angelfire website for most of my rebuild. I was looking at their lockouts specifically: I don't see a spring in this kit, unless you're referring to the spring inside the cam phaser. I've purchased the Ford Performance Camshaft Drive Kit: M-6004-463V...
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    Mutha Thumpr cams - lockout or limiter?

    I am in the process of rebuilding a 200k mile 4.6 3v engine from a 2009 mustang GT. The shortblock is more or less finished with: - OEM Boss 302 forged steel rods (CR3Z6200B) - Diamond 4.6 3V -9.5cc Dish Competition Series Forged 2618 Alloy Pistons - OEM Cast 8 Bolt crank The block was bored...
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    Catastrophic engine damage?

    I don’t think this is a common issue for the 4.6 3V. I’ve tried to research it, but I haven’t seen anyone, let alone any pictures with the same issue. This WAS a manual trans car. I bought the motor from a front-end wrecked 09 GT to replace the motor in my 2006 manual GT. My motor is still...
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    Catastrophic engine damage?

    I bought an 09 mustang engine with 199,005 miles. I’ve completely disassembled the engine and found the following things: The crankshaft had eaten through the main thrust bearing and had been scoring the block/main caps for many miles. (Snout of the crank below) Oddly, the main bearing...
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    What parts need to be swapped from Mustang 4.6 to Explorer 4.6?

    I am buying a 2009 Explorer SPORTTRAC 4.6 3v in 2 days. I am going to rebuild the motor to replace the motor in my 2006 GT. What parts are incompatible and need to be swapped onto the Explorer motor? I’ve heard something about an oil hole that needs to be plugged when swapping?
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