Can't wait any longer. Gotta spill the beans

MrBobMarley · Jun 13, 2006

I say go for it if it makes economical sense. One thing I love about my pushrod is the snappy throttle response. Every 4.6 modular I've driven has the slowest rpm drop when you let off the gas after a nice rev.

I'm thinking that has more to do with the computer than the engine though. I'd love to hear a carbed modular video if anyone has a link.

68converted · Jun 14, 2006

I can toss my input in here. I have a 1999 F-250 with the 5.4 motor. They DOOOO spit spark plugs. You can only use Ford spark plugs for that engine. Something to do with threads (only 5 total if you are wondering) Also, if you do pop a spark plug, it most likely means a new head. This happened to me. $2800 later, I was on the road. 10K later the engine spun a bearing and I did not get the thing turned off quick enough, and I seized it. New motor from Jepson ($5800) and I am doing fine. There are very few after market parts for the motor.

I say do the pushrod or just pick up the KB twin screw for a 4.6 and enjoy the huge aftermarket. Or spend the couple of thousand $$ less and build up a monster pushrod with turbo.

68converted · Jun 14, 2006

I can post some pics of the engine as it sits in the truck, and at tape measure to show you scale if you want. It is a huge engine! Wide and tall.

10secgoal · Jun 15, 2006

I picked up the block and heads for measuring. Not going to do this. Fitting and all that didn't really bother me all that much. But it wasn't as complete as he said, or I thought. So it would be to expensive to build, and then drop in. Oh well. fix the tranny and HG problem and try to split the block. I might get a 69 351w for free here soon. So we'll see.

allcarfan · Jun 16, 2006

I bet your buddy richard will be pissed that he aint gettin those heads now!

Good talkin to you the other day.

12sec67 · Jun 16, 2006

allcarfan said:
I bet your buddy richard will be pissed that he aint gettin those heads now!

maybe that 351w wont be free after all

10secgoal · Jun 16, 2006

12sec67 said:
maybe that 351w wont be free after all

Can you do the seals in the heads....
I'll remember that when you want roller perches made.

If thing doesn't sell shane, I'll be giving you a call again.

12sec67 · Jun 16, 2006

10secgoal said:
Can you do the seals in the heads....
I'll remember that when you want roller perches made.

If thing doesn't sell shane, I'll be giving you a call again.

hey thats right!

we can do that when i switch to the 6cyl front springs

StaffAmerica74 · Jun 16, 2006

MrBobMarley said:
I say go for it if it makes economical sense. One thing I love about my pushrod is the snappy throttle response. Every 4.6 modular I've driven has the slowest rpm drop when you let off the gas after a nice rev.

I'm thinking that has more to do with the computer than the engine though. I'd love to hear a carbed modular video if anyone has a link.

Hmm yeah I have a 93 lincoln mark viii with the 32v 4.6 and man it takes forever to get that thing to wind down. I just thought something was wrong with my car lol.

10secgoal · Jun 16, 2006

StaffAmerica74 said:
Hmm yeah I have a 93 lincoln mark viii with the 32v 4.6 and man it takes forever to get that thing to wind down. I just thought something was wrong with my car lol.

I think most stock cams are like that. I noticed a big difference when I cammed mine a few years ago.

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