2000 GT 5.4L swap - Part 2

1slow95

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Previous thread here -> http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?t=718631

The time has come to finish this project up. We'll be installing the cams this weekend, then it'll be dyno tuned in May. I'll keep you guys updated throughout the weekend with pics and videos.

 

94-302-vert

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That's it??? I was hoping for a real update...

 

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Looks good I get to help a buddy do this in his 98 in a few weeks. Hopefully it'll go as smoothly as yours

 

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inphiniti

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looks like a hella tight squeeze! can wait to see how this turns out... make sure u guys get videos of it being dyno'd!

 

1slow95

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94-302-vert said:

That's it??? I was hoping for a real update...

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Check back Saturday.

I was bored today, so I went ahead and started this thread a little early.

 

1slow95

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Cams are installed and the car's running pretty good. It definitely needs tuned now, but it still runs smooth. It seems to have a little bit of an idle problem, and it has a little trouble starting. I'll let Shawn report any power gains later this week, since he's giving a little time to break in.

It wasn't as bad as I was expecting. We had to use the engine hoist to lift the motor on one side so it was tilted in the engine bay. It was very tight, but were able to remove and reinstall the valve covers without actually pulling the engine. Took us about an hour to get one bolt out, though. Once we figured out how to get to it, it wasn't that bad. If it was a 4.6L, I think we could have done everything in one afternoon.

We would have finished it Saturday night, but both studs broke off the exhaust manifold. So we spent all day Sunday working on the exhaust.

Here's some videos.
In car, before cams

First start up, open headers

First start up with full exhaust

 

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TheWeiser1

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YouTube Videos

Enjoy!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoH-_eHxaSE




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxqswdm8yz4

 

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TheWeiser1

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CAI TB and Plenum Installed!

So i was able to get the UPR CAI, C&L Plenum and Accufab 75mm TB installed. Here are some pics.

I will be installing the Dynomax Cat Back tonight... stay tuned!

 

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How about a Video?

Check it out. After i installed the Dynomax Cat Back tonight....


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9zW4y9gAiE

 

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inphiniti

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that sounds awesome!

 

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No drive by's yet???

 

1slow95

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94-302-vert said:

No drive by's yet???

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It goes on the dyno in 2 weeks. I'll get some good videos then.

 

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sounds real good. i also like that blue color, chrome goes well with it.