2000 GT 5.4 Project - Still Going ----->

slow02gt · February 15th, 2008, 04:51 PM

why are you just going stage 1 ? look at the crower stage 2 62801-2.. i mean why waste money on a stage 1 when you can spend the same on a stage 2 and get more power? and i think its like a 04.. he totalled his truck and will sell it to me

TheWeiser1 · February 15th, 2008, 08:03 PM

Stage II require you to replace the valve springs.... and im not sure about the ones you mention but the VT Engines Stage II require the springs to be changed. Also i believe the rpm range for improvement for the stage II is around 3000 where as the stage I start helping from about 1500 if i remember correct. Since i didn't really want to change the springs and the Stage I cams are noticeable at a bit lower rpm i decided to go with the stage I.

slow02gt · February 16th, 2008, 01:19 AM

look them up... and i mean you already went all out with the 5.4 dont stop now.. and springs only 200 bucks anyway.. you gonna have to change them when you start makeing th epower ya know... go look Crower Cams & Equipment.. plus you have all those extra cubic inches for low end power.. and the these cams power start at around 1300.. and makes more power than the vt..

StangAddiction · February 16th, 2008, 07:48 PM

Stage 2 may be better, but without ported heads and bolt-ons, the stage 2 wont make much more power than stage 1 cams.

banned · February 19th, 2008, 08:47 AM

yeah but try to think a ahead a little, any hope to fit a turbo on a 5.4?

WAR-PARTY · February 23rd, 2008, 07:04 PM

Originally Posted by tom2000r

who makes intake spacers

waste of money!!!!!

TheWeiser1 · April 14th, 2008, 06:48 PM

So its official we are installing my VT Stage 1 cams this weekend. Bought them back in September and finally found a weekend when we can install them.

I will post pics as soon as I can. Im also going to get some video before and after

nitratex · November 19th, 2008, 02:44 AM

Hello my name is Bill. My buddy and I and wanting to put a lighting motor in place of his 4.6 in his 2000 gt.
I know we will have to replace the hood but what else will we be looking at? I read in your post that the 5.4 will drop with with only a few modifications but what about the lighting motor with the super charger???

Any help would be great or even pointing me in the wright direction would help.

Thanks for the info so far

NMR-2vGT · November 19th, 2008, 04:14 PM

Im not sure what all you'll need but you are gonna end up cutting a hole in the hood to fit it in there.

MustangMatt96GT · November 19th, 2008, 06:18 PM

yep you are going to need 1/2 MM K member spacers and then maybe just maybe you can get it to clear under a 6 icnh lift off cowl hood....

but they will drop in place no problem...

californiabratt · December 1st, 2008, 11:24 PM

There is a special Intake manifold for the mustang 5.4L swap. *HPS*

5.4 is Bigger Than 4.6

TheWeiser1 · December 16th, 2008, 08:39 PM

Originally Posted by californiabratt

There is a special Intake manifold for the mustang 5.4L swap. *HPS*

5.4 is Bigger Than 4.6

Yes i know about it. I want to see some dyno sheets posted with factual info before i take the $700 plunge. Last thing i read r3dn3ck was going to post some dyno number back in late October, early November but I havent seen anything yet?????

r3dn3ck · December 22nd, 2008, 01:24 PM

sorry bout the lag... my header project and buying a house is killing my time frames. We may have more results this weekend. Should have some results from longtubes and the intake.

TheWeiser1 · December 22nd, 2008, 01:29 PM

Originally Posted by r3dn3ck

sorry bout the lag... my header project and buying a house is killing my time frames. We may have more results this weekend. Should have some results from longtubes and the intake.

Awesome... im really looking forward to seeing the numbers

Fluffy The Rhino · December 22nd, 2008, 10:36 PM

Originally Posted by WAR-PARTY

waste of money!!!!!

No. They aren't. One of the cheapest mods you can put in. Get one used for around $50. If you do some research on the actual dyno numbers, it'll give you around 3 RWHP, and about 12-14lbs. of TQ. A CAI will run 4 times that price, and give you MAYBE the same HP gain, and less TQ gain.

Not to mention, it's easy as pie to install.

r3dn3ck · December 23rd, 2008, 03:28 PM

we're hopeful that I'll see 50hp/25tq to the tires from the pipes. While that may sound ultra optimistic there is some anecdotal data to support that hypothesis.

TheWeiser1 · December 31st, 2008, 12:59 PM

Well guys... this project is getting beefed up... i picked up a 1.7L KB intercooled cheap. I will be running about 9psi. Should put down around 400rwhp. Most likely i will be putting a clutch in as well this winter... more to follow.

February 15th, 2008, 04:51 PM	#21
slow02gt Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 mustang gt 11.38@119 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: beaumont, texas Posts: 2,832 iTrader: 1 reviews	why are you just going stage 1 ? look at the crower stage 2 62801-2.. i mean why waste money on a stage 1 when you can spend the same on a stage 2 and get more power? and i think its like a 04.. he totalled his truck and will sell it to me __________________ built motor,trickflow heads,logan intake,80mm comp turbo on the way..

February 16th, 2008, 01:19 AM	#23
slow02gt Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 mustang gt 11.38@119 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: beaumont, texas Posts: 2,832 iTrader: 1 reviews	look them up... and i mean you already went all out with the 5.4 dont stop now.. and springs only 200 bucks anyway.. you gonna have to change them when you start makeing th epower ya know... go look Crower Cams & Equipment.. plus you have all those extra cubic inches for low end power.. and the these cams power start at around 1300.. and makes more power than the vt.. __________________ built motor,trickflow heads,logan intake,80mm comp turbo on the way..

February 19th, 2008, 08:47 AM	#25
banned Regular Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 461 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeah but try to think a ahead a little, any hope to fit a turbo on a 5.4? __________________ Considering selling my car to fund my race car: take a look and tell me what you think. http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ml#post1041280

April 14th, 2008, 06:48 PM	#27
TheWeiser1 Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 95 iTrader: 0 reviews	Cams Finally Getting Installed So its official we are installing my VT Stage 1 cams this weekend. Bought them back in September and finally found a weekend when we can install them. I will post pics as soon as I can. Im also going to get some video before and after

November 19th, 2008, 04:14 PM	#29
NMR-2vGT Hardcore Enthusiast 1996 GT Too Slow.... Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: California/Nebraska Posts: 2,181 iTrader: 0 reviews	Im not sure what all you'll need but you are gonna end up cutting a hole in the hood to fit it in there. __________________ 1996 Mustang GT, Full PI Swap, MGW Shifter, Magnaflow Cat-back, K&N Filter MM Unite For Bubba

February 15th, 2008, 08:03 PM	#22
TheWeiser1 Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 95 iTrader: 0 reviews	Stage II require you to replace the valve springs.... and im not sure about the ones you mention but the VT Engines Stage II require the springs to be changed. Also i believe the rpm range for improvement for the stage II is around 3000 where as the stage I start helping from about 1500 if i remember correct. Since i didn't really want to change the springs and the Stage I cams are noticeable at a bit lower rpm i decided to go with the stage I.

February 16th, 2008, 07:48 PM	#24
StangAddiction Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 986 iTrader: 0 reviews	Stage 2 may be better, but without ported heads and bolt-ons, the stage 2 wont make much more power than stage 1 cams.

November 19th, 2008, 02:44 AM	#28
nitratex Newbie Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2 iTrader: 0 reviews	Hello my name is Bill. My buddy and I and wanting to put a lighting motor in place of his 4.6 in his 2000 gt. I know we will have to replace the hood but what else will we be looking at? I read in your post that the 5.4 will drop with with only a few modifications but what about the lighting motor with the super charger??? Any help would be great or even pointing me in the wright direction would help. Thanks for the info so far

November 19th, 2008, 06:18 PM	#30
MustangMatt96GT Proud American 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 10,676 iTrader: 3 reviews	yep you are going to need 1/2 MM K member spacers and then maybe just maybe you can get it to clear under a 6 icnh lift off cowl hood.... but they will drop in place no problem... __________________ RIP Travis Billings Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions Baseline Suspensions 25.3 SFI Chassis Build Never Lift Racecars

December 1st, 2008, 11:24 PM	#31
californiabratt Newbie Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 16 iTrader: 0 reviews	There is a special Intake manifold for the mustang 5.4L swap. HPS 5.4 is Bigger Than 4.6

December 22nd, 2008, 01:24 PM	#33
r3dn3ck Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 302 iTrader: 0 reviews	sorry bout the lag... my header project and buying a house is killing my time frames. We may have more results this weekend. Should have some results from longtubes and the intake.

December 23rd, 2008, 03:28 PM	#36
r3dn3ck Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 302 iTrader: 0 reviews	we're hopeful that I'll see 50hp/25tq to the tires from the pipes. While that may sound ultra optimistic there is some anecdotal data to support that hypothesis.

December 31st, 2008, 12:59 PM	#37
TheWeiser1 Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 95 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well guys... this project is getting beefed up... i picked up a 1.7L KB intercooled cheap. I will be running about 9psi. Should put down around 400rwhp. Most likely i will be putting a clutch in as well this winter... more to follow. __________________ Last edited by TheWeiser1; December 31st, 2008 at 01:03 PM.

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