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Zack
09-13-2008, 04:27 PM
Well, I feel very accomplished for 6 hours work today

I knew to get this engine in the car, a new oil pan would need to be fabricated as well as the oil pump pick up tube. The passenger side motor mount needs work as well, Ill show that at the end of the post.

So, here we have 2 stock Marauder oil pans:
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/4/0/4/Pets069.jpg

Remember, the stock V10 pan was too deep and would have hit the crossmember. Here is what I did with the 2 pans:

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/4/0/4/Pets071.jpg

I then bolted the 2 pieces to the block and tack welded it all together:

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/4/0/4/Pets072.jpg

On to the Oil pump pick up tube....
Believe it or not, the diameter of the V10 tube is smaller than the Marauder tube :eek: The oil pump itself was also smaller in inlet diameter.

After I Frankensteined it all together, it consisted of the v10 tube toward the front, and the stock Marauder tube down in the pan. The Marauder tube actually slid over the V10 tube where it all connected. I made sure to chamfer the tube here so oil would flow as freely as possible. Here is the finished tube:

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/4/0/4/Pets077.jpg

Now I need to have this professionally welded and powdercoated :banana:

The V10 oil pump tube bolted to a main stud one cylinder forward than the finished tube does, so I had to switch the bolts around (These are TTY bolts, so Ill be buying new ones before I button everything up)

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/4/0/4/Pets075.jpg

Pan and tube ready for final welding:

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/4/0/4/Pets078.jpg

Looking further along, I noticed the passenger side motor mount would need some fab work:

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/4/0/4/Pets074.jpg

Not to worry, I will weld some steel bar horizontally and connect to a hole in the block. I will also weld a steel bar vertically and bolt it to an empty hole down towards the oil pan. Should be plenty strong when done.

Looking even further ahead....
The V10 intake will not work in the Marauder unless the wipers are removed. My plan is to take the wipers out and get everything together so I can get it running. Once running, I will probably take the car to Logan Motorsports for a custom sheet aluminum intake with the inlet right over the alternator.

Look for more updates in about a month, after I get everything back and put together. :burnout:

Motorhead350
09-13-2008, 04:55 PM
I can't wait for this Zack! You better have open headers on this too.

Zack
09-13-2008, 04:57 PM
BTW Dominick, that is your old Oil pan :D

Motorhead350
09-13-2008, 05:06 PM
Always glad to help Zack.

justbob
09-13-2008, 11:45 PM
Nice fabbin.

FastMerc
09-14-2008, 06:01 AM
Way cool cant wait to see the final project.

n00bkiller944
09-14-2008, 02:06 PM
Looks sweeet man! Keep us posted

Tom Doan
09-14-2008, 04:56 PM
Dang, I'll tell you the same thing I told Dennis. I wish I lived nearby to do your welding fab work.

BigCars4Ever
09-14-2008, 05:47 PM
Love the post but please shrink the pics down. Some of us only have 15.4" monitors! If you don't already use it try irfanview. It's a free picture editor and it has a resize feature that is really easy to use. tucows.com

Blackmobile
09-14-2008, 08:40 PM
Love the post but please shrink the pics down. Some of us only have 15.4" monitors! If you don't already use it try irfanview. It's a free picture editor and it has a resize feature that is really easy to use. tucows.com

Well it is a V10.....

and he is dealing with issues of making it fit.......

and now you want him to take time to make it fit your screen......

are we asking too much of the man......

rayjay
09-14-2008, 09:16 PM
Zach man. kewl! Keep the pictures coming.

Zack
09-15-2008, 06:05 AM
I had the settings wrong on my camera, they will be smaller from now on :up:

Hey Mary, on some of the other websites I go to, the image is automatically shrunk down to fit the screen. Can we have this feature here?

ctrlraven
09-15-2008, 09:22 AM
Pictures are just fine for me, I have a 19" wide screen monitor.

Vortech347
09-15-2008, 11:44 AM
Looks slow....


At least thats how other cars will after you're done with this project.

Zack
09-16-2008, 06:14 AM
The pan and Oil pump pick up tube are at the welding shop, then the pan is off to be coated.
If all goes as planned, I will (attempt) to set the engine in the car the first week in October.

Im dying to find out what will need to be modified/removed to get this engine in the car. Hopefully not much!

RoyLPita
09-16-2008, 06:23 AM
Looks good so far. Keep us posted.

Zack
09-17-2008, 07:02 AM
I was able to order the main bolt and main bolt/stud from ford yesterday.
About $10 bucks :D

RoyLPita
09-19-2008, 08:35 AM
Is the Power Steering pump in the same place?

TAKEDOWN
09-19-2008, 12:51 PM
How's the project going so far?

Zack
09-19-2008, 09:28 PM
Is the Power Steering pump in the same place?

Yes it is!


How's the project going so far?

Hope to have it in the car in 2 weeks.

MarauderTJA
09-20-2008, 05:50 AM
Zack, what are the HP and TQ numbers for the V10? A cool, one-of-kind project. Love it.

RoyLPita
09-20-2008, 05:57 AM
HP: 362 SAE net @ 4750 rpm
TQ: 457 lb.-ft. @ 3250 rpm

2007 specs

MarauderTJA
09-20-2008, 06:03 AM
HP: 362 SAE net @ 4750 rpm
TQ: 457 lb.-ft. @ 3250 rpm

2007 specs

Thanks Brian.

RoyLPita
09-20-2008, 06:14 AM
Thanks Brian.

Anytime, Tom. :up:

Joe Walsh
09-20-2008, 07:17 AM
HP: 362 SAE net @ 4750 rpm
TQ: 457 lb.-ft. @ 3250 rpm

2007 specs

Torque monster!!! (that's the torque of three Hondas!:D)

Give it a tune and a whiff of NOS and watch out!!!.....:eek:

BTW: Zack, how high, rpm wise, do you think you can safely wind that V10 up to??

BlownMerc
09-20-2008, 08:21 AM
They aren't much for revs with the balance shaft and extra weight, but man they make some torque. I bet with a tune, it will come to life compared to the trucks, seem they are mild when unloaded, feel the same with a load like the PCM cranks up the power when the load tables go up. Just a seat-of-the-pants feel thing, not sure if that is the strategy or not. Your doing something I always wanted to do with my old 97 F-150, never had the money or time. Good luck!

rumble
09-20-2008, 10:49 AM
This is hot rodding at it finest. Ingenuity, adaptation, uniqueness, fun,
lots a power and total impracticality.

This is the way it used to be, V8's in a Model A, small blocks in a 50's Ford and big blocks in a tri 5 Chevy.

Very cool:beer:

Zack
09-21-2008, 05:41 AM
Thanks everyone.
Funding is going to determine how fast this all comes together :bigcry:

Ken
09-21-2008, 05:49 AM
Thanks everyone.
Funding is going to determine how fast this all comes together :bigcry:yep! With two more mouths to feed!:D

Ken

Stranger in the Black Sedan
09-25-2008, 06:06 AM
Someone is still using a 1990s monitor? Too bad!

Seriously, great project. Always nice to see someone do some real outside of the bolt-on realm of hot rodding on these cars.

Zack
09-25-2008, 06:46 AM
I think I will get the PCM from an 04 F series truck with a manual transmission, then buy a stand alone transmission controller for my BC Auto 4R70W. That is taking all the guesswork out of everything.
Pan and oil pump tube should be done very soon :up:

When y'all come in for my party, we can push the car into the garage :D

imorb1994
10-12-2008, 08:10 PM
If zack was only here to update the process of this awesome project
:down::banned::banned: :down: but on no he's not

Georges93LX
10-12-2008, 08:31 PM
The engine is in. You can visit that "other" site and get an update.

imorb1994
10-12-2008, 08:36 PM
The engine is in. You can visit that "other" site and get an update.
Careful using the "other" word :lol:
I seen it over there thats why i posted that:up:

TAKEDOWN
10-12-2008, 11:04 PM
When does he/Zack return?

Ken
10-13-2008, 05:21 AM
When does he/Zack return?When he gets the bathroom done!:D

Ken

SC Cheesehead
10-13-2008, 08:34 AM
When he gets the bathroom done!:D

Ken

Hope it's soon, I really gotta go!:lol:

CRUZTAKER
10-13-2008, 05:09 PM
When does he/Zack return?

He got TWO weeks vacation.
Apparently the first of such (vacation time) punishment issued.

Should be by the end of this week.

Bradley G
10-14-2008, 11:23 AM
I think the MCM gave him a warm cozy spot,.....Na!, he'll be back:corner:

Bradley G
10-14-2008, 11:25 AM
If he is getting his privilages removed permantly, can we hold off until he completes the v-10 project? :P

cvpiftw
10-14-2008, 01:09 PM
After seeing this project in person, its a shame that he cant post about this all due to a disagreement between him and rienheart.

knine
10-14-2008, 09:39 PM
:cat: Cat got your tongue.

TAKEDOWN
10-14-2008, 11:03 PM
Are you kidding me... where the hell did post#41 1/2 go?

Blackmobile
10-15-2008, 04:39 AM
Don't worry, I see a trail of bread crumbs.....We'll be able to find him. :beatnik:

CKMustangCobra
10-15-2008, 04:46 AM
Whoa.... Zack got banned?

bigmerc2003
10-15-2008, 06:45 AM
nice, they took away the thread, everyone complains and the thread comes back missing important info:mad2:

MM03MOK
10-15-2008, 06:49 AM
Nothing important pertaining to the thread subject is missing.

Let's keep this on-topic, please?

KillJoy
10-15-2008, 09:07 AM
Zack's Thread has been restored.

Nothing more can come from this Thread.

:dunno:

KillJoy

Pops
10-15-2008, 09:10 AM
Zack's Thread has been restored.

Nothing more can come from this Thread.

:dunno:

KillJoy

Wrong Steve!. Zack can start putting up pictures and info now! :D

Blackmobile
10-15-2008, 09:14 AM
Pretty pictures???.........:popcorn: :popcorn:

Pops
10-15-2008, 09:17 AM
Pretty pictures???.........:popcorn: :popcorn:

I have seen the motor Ed and to make it pretty he needs to get going on the valve covers with some sandpaper and polish so they shine. :D Need to get Doom going om some Bling for him! :coolman:

KillJoy
10-15-2008, 09:32 AM
Wrong Steve!. Zack can start putting up pictures and info now! :D

Oops :D

I menat to post that in the Where'd the Thread go Post!

:D

KillJoy

Zack
10-15-2008, 10:35 AM
I have a lot of pics to post.
Ill start with this one :D

Photo deleted!

bigmerc2003
10-15-2008, 10:37 AM
that wont last long

Blackmobile
10-15-2008, 11:09 AM
:razz:
:argh:
:razz:
:argh:

MM03MOK
10-15-2008, 11:37 AM
Off-topic and wrong forum, Zack...... ;)

bigmerc2003
10-15-2008, 11:40 AM
i thought they were the rare 2004 MM airbags that were a hard option to get

Blackmobile
10-15-2008, 11:42 AM
:hide: :beatnik:

KillJoy
10-15-2008, 11:53 AM
These are not the droids you're looking for....

:(

KillJoy

bigmerc2003
10-15-2008, 12:04 PM
thats why they were to hard to get. too many self deployments! Now that I think about it they are for the steering wheel when you are doing brake testing, just incase they stop real well you do not want to hit your head on the steering wheel :burnout:

ctrlraven
10-15-2008, 12:05 PM
Zack is bringing out the big guns now.

So how long is the V-10 motor compared to our motor?

A lot of guys put the 4.6L 32v in the Foxbody Mustang, would be really sweet to see a V-10 in a Foxbody.

RoyLPita
10-15-2008, 12:23 PM
Welcome back, Zack.

O's Fan Rich
10-15-2008, 12:25 PM
I have a lot of pics to post.
Ill start with this one :D


Ahhhhhhh... money well spent....

bigmerc2003
10-15-2008, 12:32 PM
that wont last long


It's funny to quote yourself! 2 hours is much longer than i expected, go to mcm.com for the mcm.com babe thread. they are adults over there

Zack
10-15-2008, 12:33 PM
Uh Steve, thats not Becky :rolleyes:

EDIT That WASNT Becky. Guys on a car forum and no pictures of cleavage allowed. Deleted by a Man. :rofl:

KillJoy
10-15-2008, 12:39 PM
Uh Steve, thats not Becky :rolleyes:

EDIT That WASNT Becky. Guys on a car forum and no pictures of cleavage allowed. Deleted by a Man. :rofl:

I dunno.... the purse looked awful familiar!

:rofl:

KillJoy

bigmerc2003
10-15-2008, 12:43 PM
I dunno.... the purse looked awful familiar!

:rofl:

KillJoy


man oh man, was i right on or what???? Check out the babes thread on the "other site", Zacks pic looked like a Nun compared to the pics over "there":popcorn:

Hacklemerc
10-15-2008, 12:50 PM
Darn I missed the pic.... I gather it was some sort of new "airbags" for the MM?

bigmerc2003
10-15-2008, 12:50 PM
yes they were the eco-friendly saline type

TAKEDOWN
10-15-2008, 12:56 PM
Yay... the ZACK ATTACK is BACK!

High-C
10-15-2008, 01:00 PM
I dunno.... the purse looked awful familiar!

:rofl:

KillJoy

I think that's where she keeps his cohones... :D

justbob
10-15-2008, 02:11 PM
Welcome back Zack.

rayjay
10-16-2008, 01:28 PM
Welcome back Zack.

Zack is back? I've only been back to keep informed on Gettysburg. Oh well, we'll see... :rolleyes:

Yo Vic
10-20-2008, 12:15 PM
Zach, looks like a great project. Can't wait to see the dyno results when completed. Maybe next time we go to Chuck a Burger, you might pass me at 120 mph! LOL! I know, Becky probably said to slow down. Great meeting you two at MV6. See the movie from MV6 at
http://www.viddler.com/search_detailed/?searchString=marauderville

Zack
10-20-2008, 01:33 PM
The project is still moving along.
I spent all day saturday attempting to make a new steering shaft assembly, but had little luck.
I went back out Sunday morning with a clear head and realized I was approaching the project all wrong. A quick call to Summit this morning and the correct parts are on the way. Steering will be done by the weekend and the wiring will be underway.
Once that is done, I will need to buy the transmission controller and route the coolant hoses. Thats it!
Startup after that. :beer:

KillJoy
10-20-2008, 01:47 PM
Once that is done, I will need to buy the transmission controller and route the coolant hoses. Thats it!
Startup after that. :beer:

Uhhh..... intake?

:dunno:

KillJoy

Zack
10-20-2008, 01:57 PM
Uhhh..... intake?

:dunno:

KillJoy

The car will run with the stock intake first.
Then I will drive it over to the custom intake place. :up:

ImpalaSlayer
10-20-2008, 02:07 PM
OFFER THIS AS A KIT lol me want one

Zack
10-21-2008, 08:07 PM
I almost have the steering shaft done.
..just need to mount the steering shaft support bracket and Loctite the shaft set screws.

Pictures to follow by Thursday.

knine
10-24-2008, 01:43 PM
..........it's Friday. :dunno:

Zack
10-24-2008, 03:53 PM
Yeah yeah.
Its done but needs finishing touches and paint.

This little project turned out to be a NIGHTMARE.
Il have to push pics off til Saturday :bigcry:

Zack
10-25-2008, 12:36 PM
Ok, the steering shaft project from hell is finally done. :rolleyes:

The stock steering shaft has a very interesting geometry, and I found out the hard way the it could not be reused. I had to hack it up and completely remove the factory u joints and add in new units from Flaming River.

I also learned that when more then 2 u joints are used in a steering shaft assembly, a shaft support bearing needs to be used.

This part of the project is undoubtedly the hardest part, mainly because I started it uneducated. When you look at the pics, you will see that I suck at welding, but rest assured the welds I did make are plenty strong.
Total cost of new materials from Summit: $155
$10 for professional welding on the steering shaft.

Next up, wiring harness modifications.

Enjoy the pics:

Zack
10-25-2008, 12:39 PM
More pics:

Zack
10-25-2008, 12:41 PM
After the wiring is done (which will be easy) I have to mount the mustang fan shroud, find a new coolant hose to attach from the crossover to the thermostat, then hook up the transmission controller. Thats it!

This project is much easier than I thought it would be.

freakstatus
10-25-2008, 01:01 PM
This project reminded me of this:

http://www.hotrod.com/featuredvehicles/72538_1999_ford_crown_victoria/index.html

Pretty bad ass..

Sorry if it was already posted.

hot-rauder
10-25-2008, 01:09 PM
Zack, pics of the motor actually in the car please?

this thing is a beast

Zack
10-25-2008, 01:12 PM
Zack, pics of the motor actually in the car please?

this thing is a beast

I think they are on the first page.

oops, maybe not, hold on.

Zack
10-25-2008, 01:17 PM
here's some:

ctrlraven
10-25-2008, 02:02 PM
Zack, is there going to be enough clearence between the exhaust manifold and steering linkage when the motor will shake from give it gas? Using a stock style or solid motor mount?

Zack
10-25-2008, 02:05 PM
Zack, is there going to be enough clearence between the exhaust manifold and steering linkage when the motor will shake from give it gas? Using a stock style or solid motor mount?

Yes there will.
I have about .050 clearance right now between the support bearing and exhaust manifold.
Remember, the engine moves toward the passenger side during acceleration.
I still have the option of installing spacers under the motor mounts if need be.

Stock MM motor mounts to answer your Q.

TAKEDOWN
10-25-2008, 02:23 PM
Real cool Zack! Your brain is getting bigger and bigger and filling with knowledge!

justbob
10-25-2008, 02:33 PM
Yeah the hole 3 joint thing isn't bad at all when you have more room to work i've done it on a 32 coupe once before. Its been so long that i barely remember that project but we had more room that much i remember! But with the frame support bearing you can make anything work. Looks great especially for being the first one you've done and for being quite tight working conditions. I shall give you the two thumbs!:2thumbs:

SC Cheesehead
10-25-2008, 07:29 PM
Can't wait to see this rascal run!

Zack
10-25-2008, 08:59 PM
I was just looking at the V10 tune and the factory rev limiter is 5400 :eek:
This thing is gonna need an internal reworking before it will see any real action :bigcry:

ChiTownMaraud3r
10-25-2008, 09:33 PM
Wow Zack, this is turning nicely. How much clearance is there when the hood will be shut at the top of the intake?

Zack
10-25-2008, 09:37 PM
Wow Zack, this is turning nicely. How much clearance is there when the hood will be shut at the top of the intake?

I dunno, It needs a hood scoop to fit.
Thats getting dropped off this week :up:

Zack
10-25-2008, 09:38 PM
Hood clearance? NONE :D

ChiTownMaraud3r
10-25-2008, 09:40 PM
:lol: Great. There's always a solution for Zack :up:

Zack
10-26-2008, 08:06 AM
I just got back from the boneyard.
For $2.00, I got 2 pcm bulkhead connectors with about 80 gold plated pins a piece.
If i were to buy all these pins new from ford, it would be over $800 :eek:

I only need about 8 pins for the extra injectors and COP's.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/4/0/4/V10Project_748172.jpg

ImpalaSlayer
10-26-2008, 08:08 AM
you gona get a classgalss hood or custom?

Zack
10-26-2008, 08:46 AM
you gona get a classgalss hood or custom?

ClassGlass = FAIL.

I have the identical scoop as gdmJoe

justbob
10-26-2008, 06:16 PM
Hey Zack would adding a pin or two work for making the 5r55s tranny work? I haven't lost sight on this upgrade i'd like to see, i just don't have a clue as to how i would make the fifth gear work. Maybe some tuning coming your way down the road on this if it will work.

red
10-26-2008, 06:32 PM
I have the identical scoop as gdmJoe
Wow! gdmJoe's hood looks excellent! Zack, can you provide a link to where you got yours?

FordNut
10-26-2008, 06:38 PM
Hey Zack would adding a pin or two work for making the 5r55s tranny work? I haven't lost sight on this upgrade i'd like to see, i just don't have a clue as to how i would make the fifth gear work. Maybe some tuning coming your way down the road on this if it will work.

5R55 is weak.

red
10-26-2008, 06:59 PM
5R55 is weak.
I agree. This is not a worthwhile conversion.

Zack
10-26-2008, 07:20 PM
Hey Zack would adding a pin or two work for making the 5r55s tranny work? I haven't lost sight on this upgrade i'd like to see, i just don't have a clue as to how i would make the fifth gear work. Maybe some tuning coming your way down the road on this if it will work.

Bob, the 5r55s indeed has 5 gears, but the 5th gear is used as a downshift gear, not a forward drive gear.
Most people dont know this.

I hope Im not wrong, because I heard this from a very reliable source.

RR|Suki
10-27-2008, 07:10 AM
Bob, the 5r55s indeed has 5 gears, but the 5th gear is used as a downshift gear, not a forward drive gear.
Most people dont know this.

I hope Im not wrong, because I heard this from a very reliable source.

what is a "downshift gear"????

larryo340
10-27-2008, 07:36 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Zack http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?p=329928#post32 9928)
A lot of times a trans that is advetised as a 5 speed is not what it seems.
The '5th' speed is sometimes used for decelleration only.
I am completely ignorant to the trans mentioned here, just adding some info.


I think that the 5R55 skips a gear on light accel, and on hard accel it hits all gears keeping the RPM up. No big RPM drops on shifts. At least that's what I remember when I had one in a '98 Explorer I had awhile back.

The 5R55's 5th gear is an actual overdrive:

Transmission Control Switch (TCS)
The transmission control switch (TCS) is a momentary contact switch that allows the driver to cancel operation of fifth (D) gear.
The TCS is located on the end of the selector lever.
When the driver initially presses the TCS a signal is sent to the powertrain control module (PCM).
The PCM uses the shift solenoids to disengage/disable fifth gear operation and activate the coast clutch.
At the same time, the PCM illuminates the transmission control indicator lamp (TCIL) to notify the driver that 5th gear is canceled.
When the TCS is pressed again, fifth (D) gear operation is enabled, the coast clutch is released and the TCIL is turned off.
Whenever the ignition is cycled (vehicle shut off, then started again), the TCS is turned off and fifth gear will be enabled, even if the TCS had been on when the ignition was shut off.

Here are the factory specs for stall speed on a '03 Explorer 5R55

Stall Speed Chart Engine RPM
4.0L 2,384-2,781
4.6L 2,598-3,025
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justbob
10-27-2008, 02:10 PM
Sorry Zack for the hijack!!!! My bad. One last question though. Would it be more feasible to just use an Aviator pcm? And then have the trilogy tune "redefined"?

OK thats all for this topic out of me. Carry on with the V10, I'm itchin for a ride!

Zack
10-27-2008, 03:34 PM
Sorry Zack for the hijack!!!! My bad. One last question though. Would it be more feasible to just use an Aviator pcm? And then have the trilogy tune "redefined"?

OK thats all for this topic out of me. Carry on with the V10, I'm itchin for a ride!

Yes you can do that Bob.

Zack
10-27-2008, 04:59 PM
Tonight I hacked up the wiring harness that came with the V10.
I need the 20 connectors for the COP's and Injectors.

The Ford wiring is very simple, 1 big power wire feeds everything and a negative drives each component.
So actually I will only be making 22 solder joints, as opposed to 40 :up:


Freddie helped out, and even he wasnt amused.....

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/4/0/4/V10Project088_788750.jpg

O's Fan Rich
10-27-2008, 05:02 PM
.....h-pipe.......h-pipe

TAKEDOWN
10-28-2008, 12:54 AM
Jeeezzz, lookin' at that picture, I wouldn't even know where to start! Really impressive Zack, I can't wait to see the end results of this cool project.

Zack
10-28-2008, 05:20 PM
I wired up the Drivers side COP's this evening.
Basically,
5 was 6
6 was 7
7 was 8
8 was 9
10 had to be added in.

ImpalaSlayer
10-28-2008, 05:32 PM
I wired up the Drivers side COP's this evening.
Basically,
5 was 6
6 was 7
7 was 8
8 was 9
10 had to be added in.

uhhh sure? lol

Zack
10-29-2008, 06:21 AM
I went back out last night and wired the passenger side COP's/
Tonight I will wire the injectors, but Im gonna route the wiring harness under the intake manifold so it is hidden from view :up:

I am ordering the transmission controller today!

BlownMerc
10-29-2008, 07:30 AM
Early vehicles with the 5R55 did skip the 5th gear (2nd gear, actually) on accell, mostly on Rangers since they were light, Explorers used it to aid in accell due to anemic 4.0 OHV and weight. Later recalibrations on both made the 2nd gear an "all the time" situation. That tranny is basically 1st, 1st OD, 2nd, 3rd and 3rd OD. The 4R44 that was in the Ranger is the same tranny, they just added a calibration change to utilize the OD band on 1st gear to make the 5th gear. Later versions of the tranny changed internals for greater torque capacity as the powertrains got better and so on. The current dipstick-less versions (5R55S, W, N) are same basic architecture with drastice differences, but same principle.

Sorry for continuing the highjack.

Awesome project, looking great! Sticking with the ETB?

ctrlraven
10-29-2008, 07:42 AM
ClassGlass = FAIL.

I have the identical scoop as gdmJoe

Since I have one my car is fail also? lol

Zack
10-29-2008, 07:53 AM
Awesome project, looking great! Sticking with the ETB?

If that stands for Electronic throttle body, the answer is no.

SILVERSURFER03
10-29-2008, 08:30 AM
so far looks like your having fun hahahaha

BlownMerc
10-29-2008, 08:45 AM
If that stands for Electronic throttle body, the answer is no.

Yes it does, and that's what I thought. Did not realize when you started this thread/project that you were using a three valve motor. Nice. Those heads have massive potential. Guess you could really go crazy with this in the future. Aren't the crankshafts in these v10's split journal? You would definitely have to watch the revs if that's the case.

Zack
10-29-2008, 09:28 AM
Yes it does, and that's what I thought. Did not realize when you started this thread/project that you were using a three valve motor. Nice. Those heads have massive potential. Guess you could really go crazy with this in the future. Aren't the crankshafts in these v10's split journal? You would definitely have to watch the revs if that's the case.

I dont know about the split journal, but I do know it has a balance shaft in the drivers side head.
I am fully aware that the engine will need some good parts to rev safely.
Its only money, Ill make more next week! :up:

BlownMerc
10-29-2008, 09:40 AM
I hear ya, big dog! My thoughts exactly. Gotta get my drag radials on the way so I can make one more track date before the year end. Haven't run it since the PI3000 install, kinda itchin to see what it'll do.

JVJ
10-29-2008, 09:45 AM
Keep it gonin Zack, don't forget to add some pics.

Zack
10-29-2008, 05:24 PM
Got all the Injectors wired up tonight.
I took pics to prove it :D
I really dont like wiring, but this is fairly easy.

n00bkiller944
12-28-2008, 09:20 PM
Can anyone give us an update on this? I'm interested to see how its going?

ImpalaSlayer
12-28-2008, 09:26 PM
Can anyone give us an update on this? I'm interested to see how its going?

Zack has been banned. and will not be allowed to retturn untill 01-01-09

Aren Jay
12-28-2008, 09:54 PM
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ImpalaSlayer
12-28-2008, 10:00 PM
fied it :up:

scruff
12-28-2008, 10:58 PM
see what happens when you cant behave lol

Vortech347
12-29-2008, 09:17 AM
I thought banned was more of a permenant term.

SC Cheesehead
12-29-2008, 01:33 PM
Can anyone give us an update on this? I'm interested to see how its going?

All depends on if he's done working on Becky's bathroom.;)

He should be back on the board in a couple weeks; or maybe knine or one of the other Chitown guys knows the status.

knine
12-29-2008, 11:47 PM
All depends on if he's done working on Becky's bathroom.;)

He should be back on the board in a couple weeks; or maybe knine or one of the other Chitown guys knows the status.
The status of the bathroom or the v10? I'll find out at the "New years party". We should start a countdown........ __ Days until Zack and Steve return. :rolleyes:

SC Cheesehead
12-30-2008, 07:11 AM
The status of the bathroom or the v10? I'll find out at the "New years party". We should start a countdown........ __ Days until Zack and Steve return. :rolleyes:

T minus 10 and counting......

Hey, if you're going to the New Years party, say hi to the reprobate for me.:beer:

CKMustangCobra
12-30-2008, 09:41 AM
Someone please fill me in. I browse the site when possible (military) and I enjoy Zacks posts and from what I have seen he hasn't done anything bad. Helped me out on numerous occasions. Why all this banning?

SC Cheesehead
12-30-2008, 09:43 AM
Someone please fill me in. I browse the site when possible (military) and I enjoy Zacks posts and from what I have seen he hasn't done anything bad. Helped me out on numerous occasions. Why all this banning?

Zack was naughty and got his hand slapped.

He'll be back if a few days.

T-10 and counting......:rock:

knine
12-30-2008, 01:01 PM
I got this one for ya' Bunny ! (p.s., deadhorse is still dead)

Someone please fill me in. I browse the site when possible (military) and I enjoy Zacks posts and from what I have seen he hasn't done anything bad. Helped me out on numerous occasions. Why all this banning?
http://www.afunnystuff.com/forumpics/notagain.jpg

ishootstuff
04-30-2013, 08:14 PM
Sad to see this project died - or at least the updates to it.

I V10'd my F150.

http://www.f150online.com/forums/1997-2003-f-150/463786-starting-v10-swap-99-f-150-a.html