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I've done alot of searching and can't seem to find a clear dry cut answer. I've tried looking up the specs on the factory amp as well to determine which subwoofer I need to get, no luck. My Mountaineer has the mach audio sound system in it and the factory subwoofer went out on me, my amp/stereo...

Well finally here is my Elite Registry! I've been a member on the forums since 2006 and recently upgraded my account to elite. I got really busy with school and work and didn't have time to do any mods for a good year and a half. Now that I have time and I'm spending more time on the forums, it...

Well after my recent transmission problem that I was having I decided to take it in to a well known transmission shop here in Portland to get it diagnosed . My transmission wasn't shifting from 1-2 unless I got the RPM up to around 3000 then let up on the gas or did it manually. When it would...

Does anyone know what the stock stall speed is on our 5.0L with the 4R70W is? Like my 98' for example? Reason I ask is because my transmission is getting rebuilt as we speak, it should be done on Thursday. I went all out with it. It's getting all high performance clutches/parts...everything...

Mtn8er's AWD 5.0 to 4WD TC Swap Well after reading all the threads on the AWD to 4x4 BW4406 transfer case swaps, I decided that this would be an excellent way for me to not only save in gas mileage but to enjoy the extra power. There is no need for constant AWD where I live. Here in Portland we...

Well I just got done lowering my Mountaineer. I bought the EE lowering kit and as of now it has the EE lowering blocks in the back which lowered it 1 3/8" in the rear and in the front I did a torsion key flip and right now it has no adjuster bolts. In the front from fender to ground on both...

Well I got my Baumann recalibration kit today and I've been reading through the instructions. To those who have this kit installed, what did you guys set your shift firmness and torque at and how do you like it? Would you change it and make it firmer if you could? I understand that shift...

Well I'm getting ready to do some tranny work and just got done ordering my Baumann valve body kit. I already have 20 quarts of Amsoil ATF as well for when I get done installing it I will be doing a full system flush as well. Anyways, I want to get a new transmission pan to install with it all...

Well for the longest time I've had an AirMax intake on my Mountaineer and recently got a deal on a MAC intake so I thought I'd by it and give it a try. One thing I did notice once I got the MAC intake is the tube size. My AirMax tube was 3.5" were the MAC tube is a 3" tube (same size as stock)...

Well here are the newest pictures of my engine bay after my full roller rocker arm install/new Comp Cam pushrods, new FMS valve covers, braided stainless steel vacuum hose sleeves and new set of Magnecore wires that I finally got around to installing. Best of all, my new chrome powder coated...

I'm going to be putting in a new thermostat in my Mountaineer 5.0L but I'm not sure on which one to put in. I have a JET high flow 180 degree thermostat and a stock OEM Motorcraft 190 degree thermostat (which is whats in it now). I also have an Xcal II and a custom torque 92 octane tune from...

Well I just recently installed a set of FMS 1.6 pedestal mount roller rocker arms on my 98' Mercury Mountaineer 5.0L so I decided to do a "How To" thread. I know Section525 already did this but his was with a cam install also. Here's the link for his write up with a cam...

Well my upper intake manifold broke on me yesterday and instead of dumping tons of money into an aftermarket one I've decided I'm going to stick with the Stock GT40 upper intake manifold. Waaaay cheaper and less hassle. I figure if I were to take it to a shop to have it welded and fixed I could...

Can someone tell me approximately how much ATF I would need to do a complete tranny flush...including dropping the pan to put in a new filter and shift kit? I've heard different things from different people (anywhere from 12-17 quarts) and want to buy my Amsoil ATF before my Amsoil preferred...

Well I haven't posted here for awhile, been real busy lately but thought I'd share my newest projects. Just put on a set of polished 17x9 Eagle Cobra R replicas wrapped in 275/60/17 Toyo Proxes, a new MagnaFlow 2 1/2" in 3" out slashed tip to go along with my muffler (and yes it did make it...

I need to get new ignition wires and just out of curiousity was wanting to know what some of you guys use and why? I had Motorcraft wires/plugs in my vehicle for about 6 months and come to find out my wire that goes to my #3 cylinder is bad. I'm thinking about trying something else. I also have...

Well yesterday I finally had a nice day and was able to put on my new FMS girdle and changed my front/rear differential fluids to Amsoil synthetic along with my transfer case. The rear was simple, just popped off the cover slowly and let it spew all over. The transfer case was cake, just had to...

Well I'm going to replace my rotors but can't decide on which to go with? I know alot of you guys on here go with Power Slot and Hawk pads. After looking at reviews for Brembo slotted and Power Slot rotors both seem to work very well. Everyone on here who has had or has Power Slot rotors and...

Well about a week ago I've noticed I have a new idle problem that I never had before. It's weird because it doesn't do it when it's cold, seems like it does it once it's warmed up. After I drive it for awhile and it's warmed up I notice that when I'm at a stop light my idle starts getting lopy...

Anyone who has experience with both these cams, please let me know what you think about them. I don't know what I should do next, here's where I'm at. I drive a 98' Mountaineer 5.0L with about 115K. It's got AirMax intake w/Amsoil filter, AirRaid throttle body spacer, MSD coil packs, 1"...

I just got a deal on a set of 17x9 polished Eagle Cobra R Replicas with a 23mm offset and 5x4.5 bolt pattern. Which size tires should I run? A 275/50/17, 275/55/17 or 275/60/17? What do you guys think? If I go with the 275/60/17 won't I have to do some cutting so they don't rub when I turn?

Is there a big difference in performance as far as handling, weight, ride quality etc. between the 17 or 18" cobra r wheels? I can't decide which to go with. Obviously the 18's would maybe look a little better, a little more wheel with less tire compared to the 17's, but if there's a noticeable...

I'm looking into buying some new header gaskets but I need to know what the exhaust port size is for my vehicle in order to order them. I drive a 98' Mountaineer 5.0L and was hoping someone would know. It's one of these two sizes: 1-1/8" x 1-1/2" square port or 1-1/4" x 1-5/8" square port

The recommended oil for my Mountaineer is 5w-30. It's got 115k on it and I recently changed my motor oil to Amsoil Series 2000 0w-30. When I did that I also did the Amsoil engine flush. It seems like ever since I did that I now hear a tap sound when my engine is at idle and when I'm driving it...

Well for some reason my check engine light came on just out of the blue about 2 days ago. I went to autozone today to have them pin point where the problem is and his little scanner said there was a problem in the fuel vacum line? I'm pretty sure that's what he meant? Anyways I wasn't exactly...