My 5.4L 3v Adrenalin engine swap

*stylin99* · 03-12-2010, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by BigV

I don't care how much shit you bust your ride will be bad ass until you do.

Ha! That's funny. I'm buying a new video camera just to film all the new stuff I'll do with the truck. Burnouts, Dyno, In-car video...

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Originally Posted by bill32399

Why do you persist on teasing us like you do? I want one!

I'm just glad there's folks here that are as excited as I am to see it finished. It will literally be one of a kind.

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Originally Posted by juice

Do these trucks have the 6r60 or 6r80 I read some that 08 and newer have the 6r80 trans in there.

6r60 is what my research has found. However, the 6 spd 6r60 comes in many flavors evidently. They have various versions of it for different years and vehicles. The new 2011 Mustang gets the 6r60 as well, probably different than our truck version, and the new HD F150 gets a beefier version although I can't find ANY info on what's different about it. I'll just see what happens to the stocker in mine and go from there if it breaks.

BigV · 03-12-2010, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by stylin99

Ha! That's funny. I'm buying a new video camera just to film all the new stuff I'll do with the truck. Burnouts, Dyno, In-car video...

I'm just glad there's folks here that are as excited as I am to see it finished. It will literally be one of a kind.

6r60 is what my research has found. However, the 6 spd 6r60 comes in many flavors evidently. They have various versions of it for different years and vehicles. The new 2011 Mustang gets the 6r60 as well, probably different than our truck version, and the new HD F150 gets a beefier version although I can't find ANY info on what's different about it. I'll just see what happens to the stocker in mine and go from there if it breaks.

Oh yeah I'm excited I love this kind of stuff I have a 03 cobra so all my mods go into that. So I get to live vicariously through you with my Adrenalin.

damarble · 03-12-2010, 01:48 PM

Looks great!

I was just hoping it was a 1st gen Sport Trac, cuz I was wondering if I could cram one in my Sport!

*stylin99* · 03-15-2010, 08:21 PM

Old engine is out. New engine is all prepped and ready for installation. Ran into a few unexpected surprises that requires new parts. Off to the Ford dealer tommorrow.

adrnlnrush · 03-15-2010, 08:54 PM

This is worst than waiting for football season!!

bill32399 · 03-15-2010, 09:50 PM

I am so Jelous! Wish you were on the West coast and I would come help you just to learn a few things about the inards of our awesome trucks!

JarvisB · 03-16-2010, 03:09 AM

Very nice! Subscribed!

BTW, do you own a shop? if so then dont you mind providing some info about your shop?

Charlotte isnt too far from me... hint hint.. hehe

*stylin99* · 03-16-2010, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by JarvisB

Very nice! Subscribed!

BTW, do you own a shop? if so then dont you mind providing some info about your shop?

Charlotte isnt too far from me... hint hint.. hehe

Yes, Shrader Performance in Mount Holly, NC just west of charlotte. Build various performance parts for Mustangs mostly, but for about 2 yrs now, we offer custom 4.6 and 5.4 modular engine builds. I really don't do much with installations, and try to concentrate on the engine build itself, but that may be expanded in the next year if I can get moved to a bigger shop. I may turn this ST build into a package deal that a ST owner can drop off their truck and return to pickup a fully complete monster. Time will tell.

This truck is my personal truck, but to help showcase my engine building abilities, this will be a rolling advertisement of sorts. Although, I'm a motor head and would have done it regardless.

It's the tow vehicle for taking our yellow '99 Mustang to track events. You can see the car in action on Pass Time from last summer here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfGKMUb1GCA. Hoping to get the ST on Pass Time this Spring!

UIN2IT · 03-16-2010, 08:40 AM

NICE!!! Can't wait to see the Final Numbers!!

JarvisB · 03-16-2010, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by stylin99

Yes, Shrader Performance in Mount Holly, NC just west of charlotte. Build various performance parts for Mustangs mostly, but for about 2 yrs now, we offer custom 4.6 and 5.4 modular engine builds. I really don't do much with installations, and try to concentrate on the engine build itself, but that may be expanded in the next year if I can get moved to a bigger shop. I may turn this ST build into a package deal that a ST owner can drop off their truck and return to pickup a fully complete monster. Time will tell.

This truck is my personal truck, but to help showcase my engine building abilities, this will be a rolling advertisement of sorts. Although, I'm a motor head and would have done it regardless.

It's the tow vehicle for taking our yellow '99 Mustang to track events. You can see the car in action on Pass Time from last summer here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfGKMUb1GCA. Hoping to get the ST on Pass Time this Spring!

Great to hear that a fellow explorer owner is doing well!

If I have the money, I definitely would love to take a trip to your shop and have you or your workers work their magic on my 4.6 engine

backfrmcolorado · 03-16-2010, 12:04 PM

hey guys... im guna be gettin an Adreralin Sport-Trac this upcoming summer. with the 4.6 thats in it is there a supercharger kit made for the 4.6 sport tracs or can you get one for just any 4.6 and put it on?

*stylin99* · 03-16-2010, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by UIN2IT

NICE!!! Can't wait to see the Final Numbers!!

You and me both!

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Originally Posted by backfrmcolorado

hey guys... im guna be gettin an Adreralin Sport-Trac this upcoming summer. with the 4.6 thats in it is there a supercharger kit made for the 4.6 sport tracs or can you get one for just any 4.6 and put it on?

You can use a Mustang 4.6 3v supercharger, but it will require some custom fabbing. The stock internals on these engines won't handle much boost, so it's a lot of cash to drop for a new supercharger kit and installation, unless you go ahead and build the bottom end of the motor first. New pistons and rods, will ensure you can crank up the boost safely without blowing it all to junk.

backfrmcolorado · 03-17-2010, 01:52 AM

hey thanks man... if i got crazy enuf to do the engine swap like you just how much work would go into all of that. i was thinkin a full stage 3 roush mustang engine swap. idk thinkin that might be overkill, ive also heard that the transmission have been kow to have problems??...?? im for sure going to do something if i get it. who knows i might just get the new SVT Raptor instead. gune leave it up to the fiance tho... who knows she does like x's

brown986 · 03-18-2010, 09:45 AM

Beautiful pair of Fords, my friend!

I own a 2007 4.6 4X4 Limited and I really like my setup. I did a little research on the 4.6 & 5.4 engines & learned they share the same bore, the 5.4 gaining it's increased displacement, torque, & hp apparently via a longer stroke. If my assumptions are correct, might it be possible to keep your 4.6 block & swap out a new crank, pistons, & head from a salvaged 5.4? Just a suggestion - looking for alternatives for you. Have you looked into this option?

chezoom · 03-18-2010, 10:39 AM

Put it in and take a picture!! everytime i click user cp and see this thread, I click on it anxiously! but still nothing

chezoom · 03-18-2010, 10:39 AM

Put it in and take a picture!! everytime i click user cp and see this thread, I click on it anxiously! but still

juice · 03-18-2010, 02:11 PM

me too ^^^^^ everyday I check to see if anything has changed it has gotten addicting.

*stylin99* · 03-18-2010, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by brown986

If my assumptions are correct, might it be possible to keep your 4.6 block & swap out a new crank, pistons, & head from a salvaged 5.4?

Nope. 5.4 deck height is taller. You need a 5.4 block to work with 5.4 crank.

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Originally Posted by chezoom

Put it in and take a picture!! everytime i click user cp and see this thread, I click on it anxiously! but still

Your wish is my command!

It's nearing completion. LOTS of unexpected problems. But nothing that can't be solved with a trip to the Ford dealer or a few grinding tools. This motor really is a monster. The wider heads mean I'll not be able to get the valve covers off without removing the brake booster and AC lines. And the exhaust flanges from the Y-pipe don't match up, but I had planned to have it all made up custom anyway.

I have to modify the hood slightly to clear the blower. It sticks further forward than I anticipated. (Doh!) I need about an inch of clearance to close the hood. So I plan to cut a section of the undersupport beam to make room. The hood blanket will cover up the cuts. (see pic)

I even came up with a custom exhaust setup that will have one big Flowmaster muffler as the main muffler, but I will have a switch on the dash to activate my electric cutout and switch to a secondary "Sleeper" muffler for casual cruising with the wife. I can pull up next to an unsuspecting car at a street light in Sleeper Mode... then just before he decides he'll show me up, I'll switch it over to "Bad Mothaf***er Mode". LOL

Still have to clean up the wiring and finish lots of little things off. Should be starting it up this weekend.

jupiterak · 03-18-2010, 04:59 PM

Damn dude, that one awesome setup. Congrats. I definitely want to see some vids once it's done.

Blackhell05 · 03-18-2010, 06:37 PM

You are my HERO. Amazing work.

03-12-2010, 01:48 PM	#103
damarble Wannabe Elite Explorer CdA, ID 01 Sport, minor mods Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 626 Vehicle Specs	Looks great! I was just hoping it was a 1st gen Sport Trac, cuz I was wondering if I could cram one in my Sport! __________________ 01 Sport SAS'd (35s, FW D44/8.8, 3.9L Turbo Diesel, Tilt Front Clip in progress) 91 Sport SAS'd (34s, D30/8.8 super low budget, in progress)

03-15-2010, 08:21 PM	#104
stylin99 Elite Explorer Gastonia, NC '08 5.0 Coyote Adrenalin Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 179 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Old engine is out. New engine is all prepped and ready for installation. Ran into a few unexpected surprises that requires new parts. Off to the Ford dealer tommorrow. __________________ '08 Adrenalin, red 5.0L Coyote engine swap with manual 6spd trans '99 Mustang GT, Supercharged w/nitrous, 829 rwhp

03-15-2010, 08:54 PM	#105
adrnlnrush Wannabe Elite Explorer Winter Garden, FL 08 Adrenalin Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 120 Vehicle Specs	This is worst than waiting for football season!! __________________ 08 White Suede ADRENALIN 4.6L 6 Speed Auto http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3112747 "Can't" means "Don't want to"

03-16-2010, 08:40 AM	#109
UIN2IT Wannabe Elite Explorer Tampa, FL 2008 Adrenalin Sport-trac Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 140 Vehicle Specs	NICE!!! Can't wait to see the Final Numbers!! __________________ 2008 Adrenalin V8 Tuned by Justin Starkey @ VMPTuining 266rwhp / 278rwtq Mods: 22" "Sport" rims \| %20 Tint \| ROUSH exhaust Tip \| Custom emblems \| Steeda Bed-hook Plates \| 1.5" Drop Springs Perf: Nocturnal Perf Intake w/MAF \| FM 50series muffler \| Hi-flow cat's \| 4pc Pulley set \| Zabteck TB \| SCT Xcal3 tuned

03-16-2010, 12:04 PM	#111
backfrmcolorado Wannabe Elite Explorer Commerce Twp, MI '94 Eddie B explodwhore Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 547 Vehicle Specs	hey guys... im guna be gettin an Adreralin Sport-Trac this upcoming summer. with the 4.6 thats in it is there a supercharger kit made for the 4.6 sport tracs or can you get one for just any 4.6 and put it on? __________________ 1994 Eddie Bauer Explodwhore Grn/tan. Nickname (GOLD DIGGER) http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/a.../SUNP00381.jpg 1992 XLT Exploder 4inch lift w/31s Nickname (Ticking Timebomb)

03-15-2010, 09:50 PM	#106
bill32399 Wannabe Elite Explorer Oregon 07 ST XLT 4x4 V8 Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 271 Vehicle Specs	I am so Jelous! Wish you were on the West coast and I would come help you just to learn a few things about the inards of our awesome trucks!

03-16-2010, 03:09 AM	#107
JarvisB Wannabe Elite Explorer MI Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 267 Vehicle Specs	Very nice! Subscribed! BTW, do you own a shop? if so then dont you mind providing some info about your shop? Charlotte isnt too far from me... hint hint.. hehe

03-17-2010, 01:52 AM	#113
backfrmcolorado Wannabe Elite Explorer Commerce Twp, MI '94 Eddie B explodwhore Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 547 Vehicle Specs	hey thanks man... if i got crazy enuf to do the engine swap like you just how much work would go into all of that. i was thinkin a full stage 3 roush mustang engine swap. idk thinkin that might be overkill, ive also heard that the transmission have been kow to have problems??...?? im for sure going to do something if i get it. who knows i might just get the new SVT Raptor instead. gune leave it up to the fiance tho... who knows she does like x's __________________ 1994 Eddie Bauer Explodwhore Grn/tan. Nickname (GOLD DIGGER) http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/a.../SUNP00381.jpg 1992 XLT Exploder 4inch lift w/31s Nickname (Ticking Timebomb)

03-18-2010, 09:45 AM	#114
brown986 Wannabe Elite Explorer Arlington & Middleburg, VA 2007 Sport Trac Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 33 Vehicle Specs	Beautiful pair of Fords, my friend! I own a 2007 4.6 4X4 Limited and I really like my setup. I did a little research on the 4.6 & 5.4 engines & learned they share the same bore, the 5.4 gaining it's increased displacement, torque, & hp apparently via a longer stroke. If my assumptions are correct, might it be possible to keep your 4.6 block & swap out a new crank, pistons, & head from a salvaged 5.4? Just a suggestion - looking for alternatives for you. Have you looked into this option?

03-18-2010, 10:39 AM	#115
chezoom Wannabe Elite Explorer plano texas 03' F-150 Super Crew Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 354 Vehicle Specs	Put it in and take a picture!! everytime i click user cp and see this thread, I click on it anxiously! but still nothing __________________ 2003 Ford F150 Super crew Lariat 2wd

03-18-2010, 10:39 AM	#116
chezoom Wannabe Elite Explorer plano texas 03' F-150 Super Crew Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 354 Vehicle Specs	Put it in and take a picture!! everytime i click user cp and see this thread, I click on it anxiously! but still __________________ 2003 Ford F150 Super crew Lariat 2wd

03-18-2010, 02:11 PM	#117
juice Wannabe Elite Explorer toms river, nj 2008 sport trac adrenalin Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 6 Vehicle Specs	me too ^^^^^ everyday I check to see if anything has changed it has gotten addicting.

03-18-2010, 04:59 PM	#119
jupiterak Wannabe Elite Explorer 2006 Explorer EB V8 4x4 Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 386 Vehicle Specs	Damn dude, that one awesome setup. Congrats. I definitely want to see some vids once it's done.

03-18-2010, 06:37 PM	#120
Blackhell05 Wannabe Elite Explorer Kansas City, MO 2009 Sport Trac Adrenalin Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 17 Vehicle Specs	You are my HERO. Amazing work.