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5.0FLARESIDE Build Thread (56k WARNING)

conanski

conanski

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FWIW.. The Explorer/GT40 intakes are nice.. very nice in the case of the tubular GT40 upper... but from a performance standpoint they're a bit of a sideways step from the 5.0 truck intake and the truck intake has a couple key advantages.
a) the truck dual throttlebodies are equavelent to a 75mm single... something that won't fit on an Explorer upper without grinding.
B) the truck lower section is a much better design with gentle bends that flow better than what is found on all of the car intakes, again something that can't be achieved without grinding and welding on any of the GT40/Explorer lowers.
 
Ridgerunner

Ridgerunner

Missouri Chapter member
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Stillwater Ok
conanski said:
FWIW.. The Explorer/GT40 intakes are nice.. very nice in the case of the tubular GT40 upper... but from a performance standpoint they're a bit of a sideways step from the 5.0 truck intake and the truck intake has a couple key advantages.
a) the truck dual throttlebodies are equavelent to a 75mm single... something that won't fit on an Explorer upper without grinding.
B) the truck lower section is a much better design with gentle bends that flow better than what is found on all of the car intakes, again something that can't be achieved without grinding and welding on any of the GT40/Explorer lowers.
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That being the case why has a lot of Ford Truck owners convert to the Explorer/GT40 intakes? I understand the MAF sensor is better than Speed density.
 
Ridgerunner

Ridgerunner

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Chris you have to get it running right,which believe it or not I am doing the same thing to mine.
 
Ridgerunner

Ridgerunner

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Don't feel bad I have to go get a Fuel Pressure Regulator for my truck next week. I already replaced the fuel pump relay yesterday.
 
Mr. Stroker

Mr. Stroker

CASE IH
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Michigan
No worries man! You'll get your truck the way you want it. Just takes time.


Also, keep an eye out for a ford for me ;) Looking to make a trip down to your area this summer to pick me up something.. Looking for a project. Either a 70's or 94-96 F150 4x4, F250 4x4, F350 4x4, Bronco. It dont have to run, just want something with no rust! I have big plans i just need a truck lol
 
LEB Ben

LEB Ben

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5.0Flareside said:
update......



well there isnt really much.. dont have any money to spend on it.
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That's how it goes when you got the time, ya aint got the money...when you got the money, you don't have the time.

Mr. Stroker said:
Also, keep an eye out for a ford for me ;) Looking to make a trip down to your area this summer to pick me up something.. Looking for a project. Either a 70's or 94-96 F150 4x4, F250 4x4, F350 4x4, Bronco. It dont have to run, just want something with no rust! I have big plans i just need a truck lol
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Swing a little firther east and I could get you a line on something.
 
Mr. Stroker

Mr. Stroker

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Hmm id drive anywhere down south for a clean pickup. Ive been addicted to craigslist for the past couple of weeks now lol
 
5.0Flareside

5.0Flareside

GingaNinja
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384
La Vergne, TN
update... lol.. been a while..

it's at almost 164k miles now..

about 2 and half months ago put a new ECU and TPS on it.. runs great again...

havent had time for any other build stuff.. will be coming up though hopefully soon..
 
DNFXDLI

DNFXDLI

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Glad to hear things are going good!
 
5.0Flareside

5.0Flareside

GingaNinja
14,463
384
La Vergne, TN
alright time to update this...

as most of yall know the truck was having an issue burning oil pretty badly... it got to where it was burning and leaking a qt a week.. at least.. also was leaking and losing coolant..

so time to build an Engine..

decided on the parts and plan...

Goal: 300HP to the wheels.. which would get the truck moving pretty dam well....

302 shortblock bored .030 over.... Flat Top Pistons

Trick Flow Track Heat 170CC intake w/58cc combustion chambers

Comp cam 35-349-8 XE264HR camshaft

Pacesetter headers

Scorpion 1.72 RR's

along with other typical parts for a build..

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