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  1. Red88 RICK

    Engine need balancing even with stock internals?

    OK i just got a new STOCK crank from ford racing and im using the old connecting rods but new .030 speedpro pistons. the whole motor is pretty much stock just everything new except for the connecting rods i put the whole bottom end togeather then i remembered to have it balanced should i bother...
  2. Red88 RICK

    Heads off - stock cylinder walls/pistons? (pic)

    Is the head gasket good cause wen anti-frezze gets into the cylinder it will "steam clean" the piston and its sroundings.
  3. Red88 RICK

    AH help bolts?

    :shrug: ok iv been building the same engine for a while now and im gettin VERY frustrated with stupid stuff liek bolts i didnt take this engine apart so half the bolts are gone. I need sizes on thrust plate bolts and the cam bolt that bolts the timing gear on the cam. i checked summit i just...
  4. Red88 RICK

    Exhaust

    Hey if your from around Connecticut i got a stock catback H pipe that i dont use one of the hangers is rusted throgh but that all thats wrong with them you can come take them for liek $100
  5. Red88 RICK

    Rear crankshaft Oil seal sleeve - Info needed

    Hey this has ntohign to do with your question im not to sure on the sleve or anything but if i may be able to ask someone i know and get back to you but are you taking teh engine apart compleatly? if so what is the size of the bolt that goes into the camshaft after the timing gear and also the...
  6. Red88 RICK

    stock 5.0 HO engine specs

    also does anyone know if the part number "Pro-66879" on summitracing.com would work for stock 5.0 heads?
  7. Red88 RICK

    Starter or Starter solenoid?

    dont hit the starter you have to hit the solenoid
  8. Red88 RICK

    Alternator problem

    if you replacing the alternator which would be smart try getting a hammer and chizzle in there and just breaking off the stud coming out of the alt
  9. Red88 RICK

    Wiring diagram for hazard light switch?

    next time im in shop at school i can try printing one out on shopkey and scanning it or mayb toamorw i can ask a friend to do it for me casue ill be needing a wiring diagram for my car also
  10. Red88 RICK

    stock 5.0 HO engine specs

    does anyone know what the stock pushrod size is? cause i need to order new ones but im not sure about diffrent sizes i got a crane cam made for the computer controlled engine and planed on keeping the rocker arms but i really cant figure out what pushrods to order also if anyone can give me any...
  11. Red88 RICK

    Valvetrain

    ok well i just abught a bunch of new stuff but got the wrong springs so im just gona return them get teh right ones cause i dont wanto ruin a newly build engine thanks MUCH!
  12. Red88 RICK

    Valvetrain

    ohh PS the new cam isnt much diffrent from the stock cam at all
  13. Red88 RICK

    Valvetrain

    :shrug: OK quick question If i put a new cam in my 5.0 do i HAVE to change valve springs, valves and other components? or is it just soemthing that is better for the engine?
  14. Red88 RICK

    shops to do gears in fairfield county, CT?

    did you try dynotime they do seom stuff not to sure about gears they are in prospect Ct i can ask my teacher and stuff mayb he will know places and ill repost if i find out anymore info my bro said mayb check a trany shop Rick
  15. Red88 RICK

    F.A.S.T

    Well anything that messes with the air fuel mix will mess up you SD engine which the cam does do you cant really do anything more than stock i just called summit and the guy told me a cam that i can use in my aplication
  16. Red88 RICK

    Return of the custom audio build diary!

    Holy ****z hah i would NEVER be able to do anything liek this i really wish i could but dam GOD bless you!!! Rick
  17. Red88 RICK

    Help musatng engine swap...

    ok awesome THANKS ALOT!!! hah saved me alot of walking and beggine for rides untill i can get teh car running right very good help ha Rick
  18. Red88 RICK

    Help musatng engine swap...

    Hey thanks for the welcome, What if i out the intake from my musatng on the truck engine would that make the engine speed density and not have to switch computers and sensors? This is my first engine rebuild and im new to the speed density/ mass airflow thing where you cant really mess...
  19. Red88 RICK

    Help musatng engine swap...

    Hey this is my first post i have a 1988 mustang gt and i am curently rebuilding the engine compleatly i have a room full of new car aprts but no place to build it yet (not teh much of a skilled tech yet...) my brother has a 1989 ford F-150 wiht a 5.0 in it which has a broken frame the musatng...
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