SE7EN
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- 91 XLT
i have done some thinking on either swaping a 5.0 or rebuilding 4.0. and i have decided to get another 4.0ohv to do a complete rebuild. and i would like some opinions on what i should do. i will be getting the motor in about a week.
here is some of the stuff i have in mind.
Oversized Pistons from summit
Camshaft from summit compcams has the same one but summit has better price
Lifters not sure which ones i should go with? was thinking of the sealed power
Valve Springs im not sure if these would work but i would like to use them if they would
this is all i have looked into this far, i am wondering where i could find a good set of valves, push rods, connecting rods, and also what are some good heads to use from another year or v6 or a website the sells some good aftermarket head.
i will be buying aftermarket headers and i would like to do a 2.5" dual straight back exhaust if possible. with 40 series mufflers and high flow cats. maybe put and X pipe in the middle for a little more back pressure.
another thing im wondering about is how strong are the M5OD-R1 trans? and i was wondering if the M5OD-R2 would mount up or not. or what i can do to beef it up since i need to rebuild the one that i have right now anyways. or any other options out there?
I know some will say why waste your money of rebuilding the ohv, just swap in the 5.0 or the sohc and call it good, i am wanting to do something a little different.
i have a 91 xlt 4 door 5speed 2wheel drive
help and suggestions on the motor build please. also keep in mind i have never torn into a 4.0 myself i have torn apart and rebuilt 4 cylinder import motor and Chevy 350's
here is some of the stuff i have in mind.
Oversized Pistons from summit
Camshaft from summit compcams has the same one but summit has better price
Lifters not sure which ones i should go with? was thinking of the sealed power
Valve Springs im not sure if these would work but i would like to use them if they would
this is all i have looked into this far, i am wondering where i could find a good set of valves, push rods, connecting rods, and also what are some good heads to use from another year or v6 or a website the sells some good aftermarket head.
i will be buying aftermarket headers and i would like to do a 2.5" dual straight back exhaust if possible. with 40 series mufflers and high flow cats. maybe put and X pipe in the middle for a little more back pressure.
another thing im wondering about is how strong are the M5OD-R1 trans? and i was wondering if the M5OD-R2 would mount up or not. or what i can do to beef it up since i need to rebuild the one that i have right now anyways. or any other options out there?
I know some will say why waste your money of rebuilding the ohv, just swap in the 5.0 or the sohc and call it good, i am wanting to do something a little different.
i have a 91 xlt 4 door 5speed 2wheel drive
help and suggestions on the motor build please. also keep in mind i have never torn into a 4.0 myself i have torn apart and rebuilt 4 cylinder import motor and Chevy 350's
