Jakee's 4.0 SOHC Build up discussion and motivation thread

[CDW6212R]

Yes an aftermarket converter would be somewhat special for the 5R55E. But since the Mustang is now a main vehicle for it, some company should have one soon. Ask Edge if they will make one for it.

 

[rocket 5979]

Yes an aftermarket converter would be somewhat special for the 5R55E. But since the Mustang is now a main vehicle for it, some company should have one soon. Ask Edge if they will make one for it.

There are a few places that make aftermarket TC's for the S197 Mustangs that have the 5R55S tranny. I am not an expert between the E and S but is the splinage the same between the two?

 

[CDW6212R]

Good question, James has the 5R55S so he could use one of those. That would give him/them a selling point for that conversion and controller also.

 

[rocket 5979]

Good question, James has the 5R55S so he could use one of those. That would give him/them a selling point for that conversion and controller also.

James already knows of the aftermarket TC'a offered for the 5R555S, N, W trannies. After all, who do you think told him?

I do not think that the S tranny conversion will be selling allot of units anytime soon. When properly tuned and adjusted the E can take quite a bit of punishment. Moreso than most any V6 on this board can dish out, with the exception of James' X of course. If someone needs an S tranny swap then it speaks enough for itself to not even need the options of other TC's to make a better selling point. Just a little shop talk.

 

[CDW6212R]

Yes, and the possibility of the TC splines being different shouldn't keep a company from making one. Given the lack of real difference between the 4.0 SOHC engines, if a TC exists for the 5R55S, then it shouldn't be hard to get one made for a 5R55E. Night all,

 

[Jakee]

As you know, I hope to be at James level someday. I would like to keep the 5r55e as long as I can. Even if I have to get it rebuilt.

 

[Jakee]

House project interferes with truck mods.

I've said I was gonna shoot some pics of the house project, and here they are.

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[CDW6212R]

Nice, those are good projects to keep you busy.

 

[rocket 5979]

The pictures being all fuzzy look like the camera is drunk.



Good project, I am sure the wife will appreciate it. So will your property value.

 

[Jakee]

We plan to use the "Log Cabin" look siding and a green roof. We'll see how it turns out.

I think I got some sweat on the camera and fogged it up. As you can see, I have a LONG ways to go. Oh well, I'll get her done.

 

[Jakee]

au1st - I finally worked on the pod a little bit last night. I think the solution here is to epoxy some "tabs" on the lower stock steering panel and use those tabs to attach the aftermarket pod. After the tabs are glued, you can fit the pod on it and drill holes to utilize the push thru plugs that came with the pod.

 

[Jakee]

Just a thought for anyone designing there exhaust from scratch...

Try to incorporate a "Flex" point somewhere near the end of the y-pipe, or near the motor where the pipes start to run back. I think this will help with a vibration that may result from a solid system without a flex point. You can get the stainless steel exhaust connections to do this.

 

[Turdle]

Just a thought for anyone designing there exhaust from scratch...

Try to incorporate a "Flex" point somewhere near the end of the y-pipe, or near the motor where the pipes start to run back. I think this will help with a vibration that may result from a solid system without a flex point. You can get the stainless steel exhaust connections to do this.

I was wondering about that--
Do they hold up?

 

[Jakee]

I was wondering about that--
Do they hold up?

I think so. That's what they got on our Mecury Malan. I was suprised to see it under there.


The vibration I have is above 5000 RPMS. It started after I had the exhaust re-done. I'm thinking this is the problem. Honestly, it's not that bad but if you're looking for perfection, use the flex connector.

 

[jah81592]

MAC offers a flex connector. If I am not mistaken it is made of stainless. I am going to stay away from it being my turbo is remote mount.

 

[rocket 5979]

MAC offers a flex connector. If I am not mistaken it is made of stainless. I am going to stay away from it being my turbo is remote mount.

What?!?!?!?? I hear sucking SS fibers into your impeller spinning at 80,000 rpms is good! You got to try it. You aren't cool till you do.

 

[CDW6212R]

Hmm, there's a good reason to have catalytic converters in excellent condition.

 

[rocket 5979]

Hmm, there's a good reason to have catalytic converters in excellent condition.

You are 100% absolutely right! Either that or no cats at all. However, I prefer to let my grandchildren have breathable air so I will stick with cats on my DD turbo vehicle.

 

[CDW6212R]

I know that it isn't politically correct, but long ago in the 80's, I read and heard that converters were not that beneficial to the environment. The chemicals which are produced by converters(instead of the popular emissions chemicals) are believed to be almost as bad. That's another debate like global warming. The chemicals which are used in the converters are not cheap or good for the environment either.

It's a lot like comparing the Toyota Prius to normal vehicles. It has already been shown that the Prius is a very bad vehicle for the environment. Its cost of production and damage to the environment to produce is worse than a Hummer. But that doesn't mean that the idea is unsound. The answer is to develop the technology into something positive.

The catalytic converter has been accepted since the 70's, and it's likely to remain unchanged(undeveloped) for a long time to come. Back on topic, please forgive my short rant.

 

[rocket 5979]

I know that it isn't politically correct, but long ago in the 80's, I read and heard that converters were not that beneficial to the environment. The chemicals which are produced by converters(instead of the popular emissions chemicals) are believed to be almost as bad. That's another debate like global warming. The chemicals which are used in the converters are not cheap or good for the environment either.

It's a lot like comparing the Toyota Prius to normal vehicles. It has already been shown that the Prius is a very bad vehicle for the environment. Its cost of production and damage to the environment to produce is worse than a Hummer. But that doesn't mean that the idea is unsound. The answer is to develop the technology into something positive.

The catalytic converter has been accepted since the 70's, and it's likely to remain unchanged(undeveloped) for a long time to come. Back on topic, please forgive my short rant.

And that is why we should all ride donkeys. :




I am sure that some bright guy will respond that donkeys emit greenhouse gasses due to their flatulence, but oh well. Maybe that can be bottled and burnt too.