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What started out as my first Mustang [2006] has turned into one hell of a learning experience. I have made mistakes with my engine combo, double [hell, triple] spent on certain items, and even re-purposed the entire project three times. When the original 5.0 developed a rod knock [2008], we replaced it with a simple 306 [2009] with ported heads, E303 cam and an explorer intake that made 243/298. It served me well for about six months when it lost oil pressure and I parked it. After some decision making, I had a 410w built and thats when things got frusterating. The project went on a roller coaster of highs and lows for a few years [2009-2012] and work was only sporadic at best. The paint mostly fell off, parts were stolen, finally got it running [2013] but discovered the valve springs were too soft. That led to the already junk heads being CNC ported, correct valve springs installed, a new intake, and long tube headers being installed. [2014] Along the way, I had even started collecting parts for an IRS swap but then sold the IRS swap for a watts link [2015] and now, after changing my mind AGAIN, I'm going with a PHB/HD torque arm combo from Maximum Motorsports. [2016] Wrecked my daily driver '98 GT, sold the 410w and bought a rebuilt 4.6 4V from a wrecked 98 Cobra. The original intent was to make three cars into one. Then I discovered the 4v had a couple of burnt valves and a blown head gasket. Crap. So, I just bought a 2015 F150 for a daily driver. [2017] Collected parts, stripped the '95 to the shell and completely rewired it to '98 specs. 2018] Built the engine with a metric #### ton of help from @lwarrior1016 and have spent the rest of the year "finishing it".

4.6 4V

Teksid block, painted black
10.9:1 Diamond pistons/Total Seal AP SS rings
5.0L Coyote/Boss 302 rods/Clevite H-series bearings
Kellogg crank/Clevite H-series bearings
Boundary Billet 3V/GT500 oil pump
ARP fasteners throughout
MMR oil pan
2003 Cobra heads
2003 Cobra cams
Wonder Racing head cooling mod
Mach 1 intake
stock throttle body
stock MAF
JLT cold air intake
Coil on plug
stock ECU
SCT Tuner


Exhaust

BBK long tube headers
2.5" BBK catted H-pipe
2.5" Bassani catback


Drivetrain:

T45 [billet shift forks, bronze fork pads, carbon synchros]
Pro 5.0 shifter with Hurst handle
Unknown brand, 6 puck clutch and stock flywheel
Steeda double hook clutch quadrant
8.8 with Eaton Truetrac, Yukon 31 spline axles, Strange C-Clip eliminators
4.10 gears


Suspension:

Maximum Motorsports tubular K member
Maximum Motorsports forward offset control arms
Maximum Motorsports RA3 struts
Maximum Motorsports coil overs
Maximum Motorsports control arms
Maximum Motorsports caster/camber plates
Maximum Motorsports subframe connectors
Maximum Motorsports RA2 shocks
Maximum Motorsports coil overs
Maximum Motorsports road race control arms
Maximum Motorsports rear adjustable sway bar
Maximum Motorsports panhard bar
Maximum Motorsports heavy duty torque arm

Brakes, wheels and tires:

18x9.5 FoMoCo Shelby GT500 wheels
275/35/18 tires
14" FTR S550 caliper/GT500 rotor kit
13" Baer Eradispeed +1 rear rotor kit kit

Interior:

grey, 98 GT interior [no dash clock]
2003 Cobra center console Corbeau Forza Sport drivers seat, black
Unicorn head light knob

Exterior:

vertical, export tail lights
Carbon Fiber T1 spoiler
Trufiber cowl hood with Tracspec vent & Aerocatch latches
Cobra style headlights
Cobra front bumper

Misc

Converted to hydroboost brakes
Converted power steering hoses to AN hoses
2000 Cobra R steering rack

Parts on order:

Maximum Motorsports 4 point roll bar
Maximum Motorsports race shock mounts
Holley HP EFI






Thanks for reading, there is much more to come - Josef
 
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