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[5.0Flareside]

That is cool i have been following along because a lot of what you are doing applies to my truck also.

yeah.. same drivetrain.....

 

[conanski]

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]

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.

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.

 

[5.0Flareside]

well.. will be ordering the pads and rotors in a day or 2.. will probably be a week or so before i put them on though... very very busy week this week...

 

[5.0Flareside]

havent done anything yet..

hadnt even got to order the pads and rotors yet.



I need to get the new MAP sensor.

 

[Ridgerunner]

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

 

[5.0Flareside]

i know.. i wouldve today but i'm sick... tomorrow is my time to get it going right.

 

[Ridgerunner]

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.

 

[sticky58]

You have the ucanny ability to build an almost identicale truck as i have,I`ll try and get some pics up,love it.

 

[5.0Flareside]

update......



well there isnt really much.. dont have any money to spend on it.

 

[Mr. Stroker]

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]

update......



well there isnt really much.. dont have any money to spend on it.

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.

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

Swing a little firther east and I could get you a line on something.

 

[5.0Flareside]

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.



Swing a little firther east and I could get you a line on something.

But he doesn't wanna swing that way....

 

[Mr. Stroker]

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]

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]

Glad to hear things are going good!

 

[Beach66Bum]

Good news Chris, glad the problem is fixed

 

[5.0Flareside]

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..

 

[5.0Flareside]

 

[5.0Flareside]

Errrrr mah gawd I gotta update this thread!!


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