[THRWBCK]

Just throwin this up so hopefully someone can take a look at it and let me know if im missing something or if there is somethin that isn't needed. Its my birthday present to myself, so I have some time to make sure I have everything cuz my bday isn't till August, but I have every intention to do this asap.

My Car:
2004 Mustang 3.9L V6 Auto

Donor Cars
5.4L SOHC 2v V8 (F150) - [$?.??]
99-04 Mustang 4.6L Gt Auto (Junker) - [$?.??]

Labor - [$?.??]

New Parts
Manley 14040R-8: Manley Steel H Beam Connecting Rods - [$772.95]
Manley 14040R-8 - Manley Steel H-Beam Connecting Rods - Overview - SummitRacing.com
Manley 594020C-8: Manley Platinum Series Pistons - [$755.99]
Manley 594020C-8 - Manley Platinum Series Pistons - Overview - SummitRacing.com
Manley 46620-8: Manley Performance Piston Rings - [$182.95]
Manley 46620-8 - Manley Performance Piston Rings - Overview - SummitRacing.com
Sealed Power F81985A: Federal Mogul A-Series Rod Bearings - [$39.99]
Sealed Power F81985A - Federal Mogul A-Series Rod Bearings - Overview - SummitRacing.com
Speed Pro Z153M026MM: Federal Mogul Main Bearing Set - [$97.99]
Speed Pro Z153M026MM - Federal Mogul Main Bearing Sets - Overview - SummitRacing.com
Energy Suspension 4-1127G: Energy Suspension Motor Mounts/Motor Mount Inserts - [$139.95]
Energy Suspension 4-1127G - Energy Suspension Motor Mounts/Motor Mount Inserts - Overview - SummitRacing.com
Ford Racing HD Transmission Cooler - [$87.95]
Ford Racing M-7095-SR - Ford Racing HD Transmission Coolers - Overview - SummitRacing.com
Ford Racing M-6375-H46: 8 Bolt Flex plate - [$159.95]
Ford Racing M-6375-H46 - Ford Racing Flexplates - Overview - SummitRacing.com
Professional Products 54110: Professional Products Intake Adapter Plates - [$269.95]
Professional Products 54110 - Professional Products Intake Adapter Plates - Overview - SummitRacing.com
Edelbrock 5291: Edelbrock Weld-On Subframe Connectors - [$182.95]
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ED...NG&prefilter=1
Ford Racing M-4209-F373N: Ford Racing Ring and Pinion Set - [$149.95]
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/FMS-M-4209-F373N/


From The GT
Wiring Harness
ECU
Headers
Auto Trans
Oil Filter
Rear Axle
Midpipe
Catback (Dual Dump)
A/C Compressor and Lines
Coil Packs and Wires
Waterpump
K Member
Trans Harness
Hydrobooster and Lines
Radiator, Hoses, Overflow Tank
Starter
Alternator
Dash Gauges

[NoColoradoGT]

If you've got the stuff, consider me subscribed. I am ready to see this!

[ESG-642T]

Sounds like everything you would need...

Whats the total cost on everything with the donor cars?

[Mr. Red Pony]

[BlueScreaM]

Originally Posted by Mr. Red Pony

Doesn't take much for you to drool does it buddy? If given some pictures then yes i would join you.

[myrdon]

Goodie this will shit on the 2011 GT's parade

[i-bought-a-v6]

The Mclaren F1 proved that NA is the way seeing as you dont have any plans for boost.

[southfour!]

Originally Posted by i-bought-a-v6 The Mclaren F1 proved that NA is the way seeing as you dont have any plans for boost.

Im sure he does if he is forging it.

[v6kid]

Originally Posted by THRWBCK Manley 14040R-8: Manley Steel H Beam Connecting Rods - [$772.95] Manley 14040R-8 - Manley Steel H-Beam Connecting Rods - Overview - SummitRacing.com

I'm a little confused here on this one... The name and url say H-beam... but the picture shows an I-beam and the description says I-beam.

[ONLYaUNCfan]

Lucky you! When I went to the junkyard to get myself some new ac control plastic pieces(the two AC plastic piece vents) there was a nice silver wrecked GT that I was going to purchase but someone bought the whole engine/system for over double the guy paid for the wrecked gt. =/

I'm still looking for another donor car atm.

[THRWBCK]

I wish I had the parts. . . I'm workin 12hr days right now so I can get started asap.

Im stayin N/A. I was planning on gettin the engine rebuilt before it went into my car anyway so why not forge everything and make it as bullet proof as possible.

Don't know what the deal with the rods is. Summit Racings part number says its an H, but the description does say I. . .

The engine and GT are easy to find, There is alot of junk yards within a couple hours drive of where I live. Not sure what im spending on GT yet, Once people see cash they are willing to negotiate on prices lol.

Ill check stuff off the parts list as I go and let you know what its costin me

[ESG-642T]

Originally Posted by i-bought-a-v6 The Mclaren F1 proved that NA is the way seeing as you dont have any plans for boost.

Too bad this isn't a mclaren f1... It won't have a 6L v12 or weight 2500lbs

Originally Posted by myrdon Goodie this will shit on the 2011 GT's parade

Not with the current mod list it wont.

[THRWBCK]

Originally Posted by ESG-642T Not with the current mod list it wont.

I agree, It would need a shit load of work before it would do that. . .The motor im putting in was designed for towing. It will have alot of torque but it won't have any more horsepower or be any faster then a stock 99-04 GT.

The possible numbers from 5.4 dohc motor are impressive, but it costs alot of money and that is a road Im really not interested in going down.

Im puttin in the sohc for no other reasons then I want too and it will be a blast to drive around town and too and from work. Im doing all the forged internals cuz I want it too last. I would rather spend the money up front to take care of a "what if" then have to deal with pullin the motor again anytime soon.

[rfcsoulja]

Originally Posted by THRWBCK Just throwin this up so hopefully someone can take a look at it and let me know if im missing something or if there is somethin that isn't needed. Its my birthday present to myself, so I have some time to make sure I have everything cuz my bday isn't till August, but I have every intention to do this asap. My Car: 2004 Mustang 3.9L V6 Auto Doner Cars 5.4L SOHC 2v V8 (F150) - [$?.??] 99-04 Mustang 4.6L Gt Auto (Junker) - [$?.??] Labor - [$?.??] New Parts Manley 14040R-8: Manley Steel H Beam Connecting Rods - [$772.95] Manley 14040R-8 - Manley Steel H-Beam Connecting Rods - Overview - SummitRacing.com Manley 594020C-8: Manley Platinum Series Pistons - [$755.99] Manley 594020C-8 - Manley Platinum Series Pistons - Overview - SummitRacing.com Manley 46620-8: Manley Performance Piston Rings - [$182.95] Manley 46620-8 - Manley Performance Piston Rings - Overview - SummitRacing.com Sealed Power F81985A: Federal Mogul A-Series Rod Bearings - [$39.99] Sealed Power F81985A - Federal Mogul A-Series Rod Bearings - Overview - SummitRacing.com Speed Pro Z153M026MM: Federal Mogul Main Bearing Set - [$97.99] Speed Pro Z153M026MM - Federal Mogul Main Bearing Sets - Overview - SummitRacing.com Energy Suspension 4-1127G: Energy Suspension Motor Mounts/Motor Mount Inserts - [$139.95] Energy Suspension 4-1127G - Energy Suspension Motor Mounts/Motor Mount Inserts - Overview - SummitRacing.com Ford Racing HD Transmission Cooler - [$87.95] Ford Racing M-7095-SR - Ford Racing HD Transmission Coolers - Overview - SummitRacing.com Ford Racing M-6375-H46: 8 Bolt Flex plate - [$159.95] Ford Racing M-6375-H46 - Ford Racing Flexplates - Overview - SummitRacing.com Professional Products 54110: Professional Products Intake Adapter Plates - [$269.95] Professional Products 54110 - Professional Products Intake Adapter Plates - Overview - SummitRacing.com Edelbrock 5291: Edelbrock Weld-On Subframe Connectors - [$182.95] Edelbrock 5291 - Edelbrock Weld-On Subframe Connectors - Application - SummitRacing.com From The GT Wiring Harness ECU Headers Auto Trans Oil Filter Rear Axle Midpipe Catback (Dual Dump) A/C Compressor and Lines Coil Packs and Wires Waterpump K Member Trans Harness Hydrobooster and Lines Radiator, Hoses, Overflow Tank Starter Alternator

This is what I like to see. A new person with a well thought out plane who has done his research and is motivated. Reps for you sir. Keep us updated. Sounds like a fun build. Are you planning on installing gears? It may be a good idea if you lookin for the 2v to be a little more fun to drive.

[rafter40]

Mustang Engine Swap - Installing a 5.4L Motor in a New Edge - 5.0 Mustang & Super Fords Magazine this might help even though its a 4.6 to a 5.4

[THRWBCK]

Originally Posted by rafter40 Mustang Engine Swap - Installing a 5.4L Motor in a New Edge - 5.0 Mustang & Super Fords Magazine this might help even though its a 4.6 to a 5.4

When I decided to do the swap the first thing I did was look up a 3.6L to 4.6L swap and make a parts list for that. The only additional things need for the 5.4L swap are the engine, the 8 bolt flex plate, and the intake adapters.

Originally Posted by rfcsoulja Are you planning on installing gears? It may be a good idea if you lookin for the 2v to be a little more fun to drive.

I don't have the slightest idea what gears would even be good.

[walt1120]

Originally Posted by THRWBCK I don't have the slightest idea what gears would even be good.

are you camming it and/or doing heads?

with stock cam and heads, probably 3.73's as 4.10's would cut the gears too short.

[THRWBCK]

Are the 3.73 gears gonna be talller or shorter then stock gearing?
The problem with the 5.4L engine is that it pulls harder at lower rpms then the 4.6L but the engine gasses out before the computer shifts. Its really noticable if the engine isn't tuned, but even when it is tuned it still drops off in the higher rpm range on stock gearing.

[walt1120]

Originally Posted by THRWBCK Are the 3.73 gears gonna be talller or shorter then stock gearing? The problem with the 5.4L engine is that it pulls harder at lower rpms then the 4.6L but the engine gasses out before the computer shifts. Its really noticable if the engine isn't tuned, but even when it is tuned it still drops off in the higher rpm range on stock gearing.

are you keeping the auto tranny?

stock gearing is 3.27 for 99-04 8.8 GT rears. so yes 3.73 will be steeper.

Where do you think youll be shifting at once you get everything in, that will tell you what your gonna want to get. if your keeping the stock 2v heads intake and cams you might be shifting at like 5500rpms. your gonna want 3.73's if thats the case

with 4.10's and shifting at 5500, youd be going like 35mph on the 1-2 shift, and maybe like 60-65 on the 2-3. youd probably hit 5500 in 3rd around 90-95ish. so getting 4.10's is gonna limit your options there.

especially since it has way more low end power you dont really need a super steep gear like 4.10's to get it moving quick, 3.73's should be plenty with 5.4l torque.