Headswap Check List...am I missing anything?

[NiteRydaGT]

I'm getting 01+ heads/intake so are there any parts I might need that I've missed? The parts I'm questioning are a new alternator bracket, water pump nipple, cam sprocket bolts, timing chain, or heater core hoses. I've got most of the other basic gaskets and such. I've looked through many headswap parts listings and some have those parts listed some don't. Thanks.
-Scott

 

[NiteRydaGT]

anyone?

 

[Mac-man]

the water pump nipple you will need, b/c it is really the only way to make the coolant crossover tube fit right, and the cam bolts are different from the 96-98 ones. they are actually a 10mm thread which is somewhat smaller than the older ones, but depending on the miles your timing chains will work, and as for the alternator bracket i would stick with the older style one b/c it will allow you to run your plug wires over the alternator easier. i just completed mine and i reused that brack the only thing is that it wont bolt to the intake. also my heater core hoses fit for me but for some they dont. i would just wait and see if yours will work and if not make a run to the parts store.

 

[NiteRydaGT]

Thanks for the help.

 

[90RanGer]

Do any of you guys have a link to headswap articles or some info? Also where are you guys getting the PI heads and intakes from? Thanks guys, newbie looking for some info I can read up on.

 

[billyfe390]

Go to modulardepot.com and search the forums there are some good articles there. If you need anything give me a PM I did mine a couple of months ago.

 

[NiteRydaGT]

Also for parts check out ModularDepots parts forum. I just spoke to the guy who runs it Randy and he can get basically any Ford parts you need at a good price.