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Discussion starter · #21 ·
Awesome!

Im glad to see all of that room where the manifolds go. Are you planning on running headers or the stock manifolds?

Also, i see you are using TCP lower control arms and struts. Did you have any trouble with the RRS struts hitting?
I am having interference between the strut and the castle nut and then the spindle is hitting the Lower control arm on the passenger side when the steering wheel is turned all the way to the right and on the drivers side when turned all the way to the left. I contacted RRS and they said it must be the TCP components that are causing the problems.
Lol yep had the same problem and it is the stopers on the lower control arm and they have to be moved a bit or mod the spindles. Mine is in but i hav'nt done this mod as yet. the TCP one's are far better then the RRS one's though.
 
Discussion starter · #23 ·
I do like this setup ,but If it is fuel injected with a motec or similar how will it go out of tune?.
Yeah, that was my question, too. I've never heard of tuning issues like that with ITBs.

Plus, the SOUND.

This is a 4A-GE Toyota 1.6L DOHC I4) with ITBs:

Here's a 1UZ-FE (Toyota 4.0L DOHC V8):

But this is probably closer to your heart, this is Tim Allen's '56 F-100, go to about 1:37 and 2:40 to hear him get on it:
 
Im sorry, staying in tune was the wrong choice of words. If you are using one that has a speed density system, i dont recommend it. They have constant hiccups and issues. However, that was several years ago and i am sure there are better systems and programs out there today.
 
Im sorry, staying in tune was the wrong choice of words. If you are using one that has a speed density system, i dont recommend it. They have constant hiccups and issues. However, that was several years ago and i am sure there are better systems and programs out there today.
Okay, that makes sense. :)
 
Discussion starter · #30 ·
I am looking into these at the moment, and as room is a problem i need something small. I have been looking on the net but can not find any pic's of the 6 different types. only found this info so any help would be great.

Water Outlet / Oil Filter Mount

According to Babcox there have been at least 6 different castings for the water outlet / oil filter mount. These castings are interchangeable for all of the modular engines. The one you will probably want to use is found on the Cobras and some Mustangs. You can get it at your Ford dealer under part # F8ZZ6881AA. It retails for about 150.00. This casting accepts a factory oil cooler that also doubles as your water outlet, the water outlet exits above the power steering pump. The factory cooler is also available from Ford under part # F8ZZ6A642BA, it sells for about 150.00.
If you are running our 5.4L single plane intake and opted to relocate the alternator with our bracket, you will need the oil cooler housing off the 2003 cobra. The water outlet on this housing exits below the power steering pump. This cooler is available under part # 2R3Z6A642AA for about 150.00.
 
Discussion starter · #33 · (Edited)
This is the room i have to fit the oil filter and water inlet. I can't even fit a remote oil filter to it as it hits the engine mount.

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So i found this on Ebay and it will fit my engine, so will fix my problem.
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I also took some pic's of just how tight the fit is.

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Now she also has a flat firewall.
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Discussion starter · #35 ·
Also i think it looks alot neater. there is 9 available and 18 days left on it. Not to say there will not be more. not sure on how to post a link to it though.
 
Discussion starter · #37 ·
Have to go the pepper gray. I know it is a bit over done but i seen lot's in alsorts of colors and i think the gray still looks the best . The only color i have not seen is blue with the white like my ute.
 
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