Well I started my rebuild. I have a few new parts including a short block.
I am building a strong, mildly boosted tow motor to replace my high milage 4.6

Here are some of the things I have so far:

This is the new short block just off the Ford pallet. It seems a shame to disassemble it.

 

This is after disassembly; I’ll be reusing the crank.

 

These will go on ebay I guess:

 

Here is a picture of the new rods from Manley.



Here is the new oil pump, also from MMR like Neal’s.
You can also see the package that contains the special MMR/Felpro Head Gaskets under the oil pump

 

Got a set of ARP head studs.



I will post pictures of the pistons when they come in probably tomorrow. Everything goes to the machine shop Saturday for balancing.

 

Here are the heads. 2001 Windsor off a 5.4. They are very low milage, completely rebuilt with new valves and deck plained to match the gaskets.



and they have the inserts for the spark plugs, no blow-out here.

 

These ceramic coated JBA's have been sitting around the garage waiting for the right time to put them on. I think this is the right time.

 

HI!... Looks great! Glad to see you wnt with the MMR oil pump. The factory one is such low quality. Can't wait to see it run.

 

nice mang!!! why didnt u go with some long tubes???

 

Mostly cost. I got these used for a good price.

I am mostly doing a MILD PERFORMANCE rebuild. Cost and longevity are both main issues.

Neal has gone over to the Dark Side (envy, envy, envy).

I will have to depend on the Force... Force-d induction that is.

This rebuild will give me a strong tow motor that will withstand moderate boost for the long run…and…not break my budget.

 

My Mahle pistons came in today. I am real happy with the way this is comming togeather. Now I am going to learn how to file fit rings



These are sweet pistons

 

Jet Hot ceramic coated long tubes for the 4.6 and 5.4L are 480 last i checked

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/99-03...spagenameZWDVW
these are 287 for long tubes

 

As an update:
I got the rotating assembly back from the machine shop. The crank is installed and I am now file fitting the rings. That is very tedious work. I can see why the machine shop charges so much to do an engine assembly. I’m going to try to get a couple pictures up for those who may consider doing this in the future. I am filing a couple cylinders daily since I’m working on this part time.
Starting Saturday I will be on this full time and hope to have the engine assembled by Sunday. Then out with the old and in with the new. I have all next week off and hope to have the engine in and started up early in the week.
My tune will not change since I am basically replacing with the same displacement and CR, just improved with the forged components, ARP studs, high volume oil pump and better head gaskets. I will get the benefit of PI heads.
Stay tuned…

 

nice man gladd u got it up and runnin!!

 

HI!... WLF : You will luv that MMR racing pump. I have to go buy a higher reading AUTO METER oil pressure gauge now. My current one only goes to 100PSI and and my 5.4 sits at 85-90 PSI at idle. Give it a shot of gas and it pegs past the 100PSI needle instantly!!!! LOL!