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From: Colorado
thanks...I'll try that, what about cranks...anyone mess with those? Also I'm replacing injectors cuz mine are just old, but any other neccissary changes to things like that I should be concerned about?
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From: WINDSOR, ONTARIO, CANADA
HI!... The factory crankshaft in your "98" F-150 is a forged steel one. Stock it's good for 900H.P at the flywheel.
Use ARP head/main studs
Use a MMR racing or COBRA oil pump
Use MAHLE/CP/JE pistons
Use EAGLE or MANLEY "H" beam rods
CLEVITE race bearings
ETC.
Use ARP head/main studs
Use a MMR racing or COBRA oil pump
Use MAHLE/CP/JE pistons
Use EAGLE or MANLEY "H" beam rods
CLEVITE race bearings
ETC.
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From: Central Florida
XE262AH is a good mid upgrade cam. The only experience I have with it though was in my '02 mustang. As crash_lucky13 stated a custom grind may be the way to go with the RPM difference on our trucks.
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From: off the path in Louisiana
i called comp and just explained to them what my overall goals was, what mods i had in store, and what i had done to the motor already. guy asked a few questions and then came up with these.
Now if only i can get this other motor that i am working on DONE so i can get these thrown in....
Now if only i can get this other motor that i am working on DONE so i can get these thrown in....
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From: Wilmington DE
Originally Posted by desq27
I've done rebuilds, but never created an engine, so adding new parts is new to me. I have a shop, but I'd like to pick out what I want before I start tearing into what I'm driving now. I have money, about 5,000$ but don't want to spend more than 3,000$ if I don't have to. Thanks for the ebay link. I'm sure I'll find what I need and when I'm done...March time....I"ll post what worked and what didn't.
And there is a set in the classifieds on here.
Phil
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what kind did you get? i just spent $350 on a 5.4 motor (already torn apart with EVERYTHING) was looking at rebuilding it and getting the heads i have off of it ported and polished instead of buying say a set of patriots, but from what i've been told, in the end it's about the same cost? this sound right?
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Originally Posted by crash_lucky13
what kind did you get? i just spent $350 on a 5.4 motor (already torn apart with EVERYTHING) was looking at rebuilding it and getting the heads i have off of it ported and polished instead of buying say a set of patriots, but from what i've been told, in the end it's about the same cost? this sound right?
They do very nice work and have a good turnaround time + there #s are a little better then Foxlake!
I'm getting a set of comp custom grind cams and some new gears.
All together it is real close to 3K.
Phil