We've all been waiting to see this!!!
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We've all been waiting to see this!!!
As it sits on the stock mount plates, unbolted:
I am taking my motor mount plates to school tomorrow to use the Bridgeport mill to extend the isolator bolt holes out some to allow them to bolt to the 4.0 isolators.
I'll pull them off and show ya what I mean...
I am taking my motor mount plates to school tomorrow to use the Bridgeport mill to extend the isolator bolt holes out some to allow them to bolt to the 4.0 isolators.
I'll pull them off and show ya what I mean...
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Originally Posted by lifted97ranger
NICE!!! man i love the progress threads!
Maurice, I'm so jealous of your feature!
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Had to see what it looked like...
Yes it's just sitting there...for entertainment purposes only.
And my motor mount mill-job....which didn't work. I have an offset problem that I couldn't predict until all 4 bolts were through the motor mounts. My mill job allowed me to see the proper adjustments I need to make, which will be drilling new holes on the driver's side (L) plate, which is 3/8" thick, so I'm not worried about decreasing integrity or strength.
All pictures came from my LG CU500 Camera phone (1.3 mega pixels)
Yes it's just sitting there...for entertainment purposes only.
And my motor mount mill-job....which didn't work. I have an offset problem that I couldn't predict until all 4 bolts were through the motor mounts. My mill job allowed me to see the proper adjustments I need to make, which will be drilling new holes on the driver's side (L) plate, which is 3/8" thick, so I'm not worried about decreasing integrity or strength.
All pictures came from my LG CU500 Camera phone (1.3 mega pixels)
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Originally Posted by SouthernMudSlinger
So what kind of gas mileage do the 5.0s get? you know with todays gas prices.....I would want to do the 4.6 mustang motor b/c you can still get like 24mpg or so on the highway.
I have heard stories of 5.0's and foxbodies getting 20mph on the highway with ac on, just have to know how to keep your foot off the gas and not have it down to the floor all the time.
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Originally Posted by SouthernMudSlinger
So what kind of gas mileage do the 5.0s get? you know with todays gas prices.....I would want to do the 4.6 mustang motor b/c you can still get like 24mpg or so on the highway.
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Originally Posted by SouthernMudSlinger
So what kind of gas mileage do the 5.0s get? you know with todays gas prices.....I would want to do the 4.6 mustang motor b/c you can still get like 24mpg or so on the highway.
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I'm not concerned the slightest bit about my gas mileage decrease. With the 4-banger I had before, I was barely getting 23mpg anyway, so a few miles less per gallon won't hurt the back pocket too badly!
After all...this is my PROJECT truck...not my SOLE MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION. I won't be driving it unless it's nice outside (no rain or snow)!
I picked up some Fusion black gloss paint today to paint the OHC. I'm amazed at that paint, because it dried in 15 minutes or less, and required no sanding or prep!
Also, I finally PURCHASED (instead of renting) a coil-spring compressor. It's much better than the rentals, and will allow me the freedom to work at my own pace instead of meeting some stupid deadline for rental return.
Finally, I got myself some PowerSlot front rotors and matching pads to complete the front end. Once I get the coils compressed and the spindles mounted back up, I'll install the rotors and snap some pics! My old rotors were worn so badly, they couldn't even be turned!!! YIKES!
After all...this is my PROJECT truck...not my SOLE MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION. I won't be driving it unless it's nice outside (no rain or snow)!
I picked up some Fusion black gloss paint today to paint the OHC. I'm amazed at that paint, because it dried in 15 minutes or less, and required no sanding or prep!
Also, I finally PURCHASED (instead of renting) a coil-spring compressor. It's much better than the rentals, and will allow me the freedom to work at my own pace instead of meeting some stupid deadline for rental return.
Finally, I got myself some PowerSlot front rotors and matching pads to complete the front end. Once I get the coils compressed and the spindles mounted back up, I'll install the rotors and snap some pics! My old rotors were worn so badly, they couldn't even be turned!!! YIKES!
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Originally Posted by huskerpower02
That really doesn't make sense. As long as you know when to keep your foot out of the throttle and don't have some insanely steep gears (see: 4:30's) running around on the streets all the time, you should get the same mpg out of it as a 4.6. Not to mention the sound the 5.0 makes that the 4.6 could never do. Pushrod ftw!