Will be swapping in a built 99 Cobra engine.

[decipha]

back in december of 2015 i met the main engineer at PRW and informed him of the issue. He assured me that 10.625" pattern would be added so may have by now.

[justbob]

thats the wrong flex afaik they use the larger converter, been there done that

prw makes an 8 bolt small converter pattern flex plate for the 10.5" gm torque converter pattern. Simply wallow it out slightly with a drill and its perfect everytime. Ive done it numerous times.


PRW 1828111 Ford 4.6L 92-06 SFI 164T Steel Flexplate 8 Bolt Crank

link

http://forum.efidynotuning.com/viewt...hp?f=33&t=1134

You are correct. I contacted my friend I gave it to and it turns out he used it with an aftermarket converter.

Sorry for the confusion J!


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[JBeezy]

Thanks guys for providing this information. I found a post that addresses what to do with the oil filter.




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[JBeezy]

I’m going to start removing the engine this weekend. Any tips on removing the existing and installing the new engine?




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[justbob]

Remove wiper cowl. Personally I like to remove the engine with everything attached. Harness, blower, headers, everything besides the A/C and P/S, others guys differ.

Then I transfer everything over to the new and drop it in and reconnect. Two stands make this very simple. These engines are a breeze to swap.




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[Joe Walsh]

Remove wiper cowl. Personally I like to remove the engine with everything attached. Harness, blower, headers, everything besides the A/C and P/S, others guys differ.

Then I transfer everything over to the new and drop it in and reconnect. Two stands make this very simple. These engines are a breeze to swap.

^^^^^^^^^ THIS! ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Yank it outta there!

[justbob]

Lol I thought I was a rarity. Especially by throwing a strap under the intake and simply plucking it..


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[JBeezy]

Good deal. I’ll look into that Saturday. Also plan on sending the Procharger to Jon Bond for new seals unless anyone disagrees.


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[blazen71]

I’ve used Jon Bond for a rebuild and a D1SC upgrade. Each time I had to send it back to get things right. In the end it’s all good but his lead times are terrible and sometime loses track when it comes to the details. My $.02.

[justbob]

Don’t even get me started on Jon Bond! It took FIVE WEEKS (maybe longer) and numerous emails, calls, and messages on my part to finally get them to first FIND it, then to finally look it over! It took another two weeks to get a check for what he offered me for parts on my determined junk blower..

I was told I had to call everyday to see if it was looked at?? He never returns calls even if you leave messages with his staff. I told him I left several emails and he says “I have thousands of emails so I would never see it”.

He blames everything on his move to a new building. I could keep going.

And yes, this all took place in the last couple of months.

Robert at Brute Speed took VERY good care of me on a new F1-A and I had it like four days at almost $4-500 less than anyone else. I’m not sure if he rebuilds them or not but maybe give him a call to at least ask or see if he recommends anyone?




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[Joe Walsh]

Lol I thought I was a rarity. Especially by throwing a strap under the intake and simply plucking it..

The first time that I pulled the motor I bolted a chain, corner-to-corner, onto the cylinder head exhaust manifold studs.
Had to stuff shop towels everywhere to keep the chain from gouging everything on the engine, plus the engine kept twisting around. What a PITA!

I’ve used Jon Bond for a rebuild and a D1SC upgrade. Each time I had to send it back to get things right. In the end it’s all good but his lead times are terrible and sometime loses track when it comes to the details. My $.02.

Don’t even get me started on Jon Bond! It took FIVE WEEKS (maybe longer) and numerous emails, calls, and messages on my part to finally get them to first FIND it, then to finally look it over! It took another two weeks to get a check for what he offered me for parts on my determined junk blower..

I was told I had to call everyday to see if it was looked at?? He never returns calls even if you leave messages with his staff. I told him I left several emails and he says “I have thousands of emails so I would never see it”.

He blames everything on his move to a new building. I could keep going.

................. .....sounds like the experience I had with a previous vendor from Florida................ Oh...nevermind!

Good luck this weekend with the engine swap!

[JBeezy]

The first time that I pulled the motor I bolted a chain, corner-to-corner, onto the cylinder head exhaust manifold studs.
Had to stuff shop towels everywhere to keep the chain from gouging everything on the engine, plus the engine kept twisting around. What a PITA!





................. .....sounds like the experience I had with a previous vendor from Florida................ Oh...nevermind!

Good luck this weekend with the engine swap!

Thanks. The plan is to start unbolting everything and I would love to get it out ASAP. I’m going to try the method described above. Leave harnesses in place, remove compressor and power steering pump and pull it.

As far as John bond, I did send my buddies powerdyne XB-1A to him and I agree it did take over a month or so to get it back. Maybe two. The repair seems ok so far, but his quoted turn around time was waaaay off


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[RubberCtyRauder]

My Jon Bond experience was 10 weeks or so after being quoted 4 weeks And he left the snout bolts loose which leaked oil all over, but Mo's made it right. I won't use again. I'll buy new before sending to him...he did do awesome powder coat though.

[JBeezy]

The Jon bond stories are disappointing. I thought the price was right, but Geesh this worries me now.


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[MyBlackBeasts]

................. .....sounds like the experience I had with a previous vendor from Florida................ Oh...nevermind!