Cams and timing

[rattleanake]

I want to put in FRPP Hot Rod cams in. I have been researching what other stuff to change, it is a 07 GT, has 147,000 miles and is a DD. I was thinking about also doing the FRPP camshaft drive kit and the rocker arm & lash adjuster kit. I put on pypes LT's and catted H pipe with the stock mufflers, and have a CAI. Would this be a good idea? Is there anything else I should do that tends to break?

 

[StockishS197]

You are on the right track. At 150k, I would consider pulling the front cover and replacing the chains, guides and phasers as well. Probably the oil pump as well since you are basically there

 

[cavero]

Looks like the kit covers a lot of it

https://lmr.com/item/M6004463V/2005-10-Mustang-GT-Camshaft-Drive-Kit-M-6004-463V

For the rocker arms, they did have a revised design for better oiling, would be worth making sure the kit you order has it

 

[Dino Dino Bambino]

I want to put in FRPP Hot Rod cams in. I have been researching what other stuff to change, it is a 07 GT, has 147,000 miles and is a DD. I was thinking about also doing the FRPP camshaft drive kit and the rocker arm & lash adjuster kit. I put on pypes LT's and catted H pipe with the stock mufflers, and have a CAI. Would this be a good idea? Is there anything else I should do that tends to break?

Here's a shopping list of parts for my recommended 150k mile engine refresh:

OEM VCT Solenoids: 8L3Z-6M280-B
Ford Performance Camshaft Drive Kit: M-6004-463V
Ford Performance Rocker Arm Lash Adjuster Kit: M-6529-3V
Felpro Timing Chain Tensioner Gasket Set: ES73226
OEM valve stem oil seals: 3L3Z-6571-DA (or Viton valve stem oil seals).
PQY Performance valve spring compressor: VSC07B
OEM '13-'14 Shelby GT500 high pressure oil pump (Ford part no. DR3Z6600A)
OEM 3V oil pump pickup tube (Ford part no. 4R3Z6622AA)

 

[JC SSP]

Great info. Getting close to doing this on my GT.

 

[Samos3]

I've been buying parts to do this, as well.
My adds:
Valve cover gaskets
Oil Filter adaptor gasket (both oil and coolant go thru it. If it goes bad, which they can, then oil and coolant can mix).

If the timing cover is damaged from loose chains and you need a replacement, Ford still sells them new....for $171 you get a new timing cover with new gaskets AND brand new belt tensioner and Idler pulleys.

 

[JC SSP]

Samos can you post a detail parts list?

 

[Samos3]

Timing cover:

7R3Z-6019-A 7R3Z6019A Genuine Ford Part https://share.google/RccbTAsw5LysaZOxM

 

[Samos3]

Oil Filter Adaptor Gasket:
F6AZ-6840-BA F6AZ6840BA - Ford Parts Giant https://share.google/am0TRUDvaELWU6kRa

I don't know of FelPro makes a better one or not.

 

[Samos3]

Other than that, pretty much the same list as Dino's. Shopping around can get a good price. I got the VCT solenoids off Amazon for 70 each. But watch out for the older unrevised versions (2-3 of them) still being sold.
Mine were from a Ford dealer selling on Amazon.

 

[Samos3]

I want to put in FRPP Hot Rod cams in. I have been researching what other stuff to change, it is a 07 GT, has 147,000 miles and is a DD. I was thinking about also doing the FRPP camshaft drive kit and the rocker arm & lash adjuster kit. I put on pypes LT's and catted H pipe with the stock mufflers, and have a CAI. Would this be a good idea? Is there anything else I should do that tends to break?

At that mileage and age, consider doing all your hoses if they are original. Having had a bad experience with a Focus, I replaced every plastic part of the cooling/heater system that I could.
Dorman makes metal connectors to replace the plastic ones, but I didn't know about that at the time.

I did the heater hoses, radiator hoses, fittings/seals, water pump, thermostat/housing/gaskets, and the steel fitting coming out the back of the water pump cavity in the block. The only things I didn't replace were the radiator, temp sensor and that oil filter adaptor gasket (did not know about that at the time, either. Wish I had).

 

[GlassTop09]

Oil Filter Adaptor Gasket:
F6AZ-6840-BA F6AZ6840BA - Ford Parts Giant https://share.google/am0TRUDvaELWU6kRa

I don't know of FelPro makes a better one or not.

FYI.............this is the 1 you want to get in pictures below. The new revised Ford gasket.........is made from metal instead of plastic.

 

[Samos3]

FYI.............this is the 1 you want to get in pictures below. The new revised Ford gasket.........is made from metal instead of plastic.

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I'll have to check and see which one I have....

 

[JC SSP]

Which valve stem seals to use? Ford OEM, felpro etc.

Currently weighing having a shop do the chain set, tensioners, oil pump, followers, etc. but on the fence about valve stems.

Any input would greatly be appreciated and I will start a new thread when I pull the trigger.

 

[Samos3]

FYI.............this is the 1 you want to get in pictures below. The new revised Ford gasket.........is made from metal instead of plastic.

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I have the right one!

 

[Samos3]

Which valve stem seals to use? Ford OEM, felpro etc.

Currently weighing having a shop do the chain set, tensioners, oil pump, followers, etc. but on the fence about valve stems.

Any input would greatly be appreciated and I will start a new thread when I pull the trigger.

If you have a shop do it, might as well have them do the valve stem seals. Provided the sparkplugs come out easy.....or you could remove the plugs and reinstall them so the shop won't have an issue.

 

[Kev555]

FYI.............this is the 1 you want to get in pictures below. The new revised Ford gasket.........is made from metal instead of plastic.

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A gasket set I ordered had two of these for the oil filter housing. I first one I used which looked the best quality and thickest leaked as soon as I put the coolant in, I replaced it with the thinner other one with the red seals I think and it sealed? There was no issues with any other gasket during the engine build. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/MAH-CS5931B I just took it the two gaskets were for different applications or engine blocks?

 

[Midlife Crises]

Which valve stem seals to use? Ford OEM, felpro etc.

Currently weighing having a shop do the chain set, tensioners, oil pump, followers, etc. but on the fence about valve stems.

Any input would greatly be appreciated and I will start a new thread when I pull the trigger.

The OEM Ford and the Felpro valve stem seals are both Viton and of good quality. I’m running Felpro with no complaints.

 

[Samos3]

Actually finally working on it. On vacation, but its been rainy.

Cam covers are off:

Passenger side:

 

[Samos3]

Drivers side: