Nice, who tuned the car?
Pete at Performance Dyno in New Hampshire
Nice, who tuned the car?
I need to do this soon for a cam install. Any tips? Been debating coming out the top or bottom? Didn't take the trans out with it?
Any help you may have I'm all ears. Feel free to pm if needed.
Thanks
I’d PM @04sleeper there was a guy on here from LA @decipha or something like that I think he times down there maybe.
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I've contacted 04sleeper multiple times, he never responds.
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You chose well, sir! Pete is awesome. He's renowned up here in the northeast.Pete at Performance Dyno in New Hampshire
the guy decipha responded swiftly I'll be taking her to him next Thursday.
You chose well, sir! Pete is awesome. He's renowned up here in the northeast.
Pete tuned my first 03 cobra back in 2005. I knew when i picked up another this past summer that I had to take it up to him to get it dialed in.
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i had been trying to decide for a long time whether to pull it out from the top or drop it out underneath, and still really wasn't sure if it would work until i actually did it. my main goals were to keep a/c system and hood intact. and since i have no experience messing with front suspension components (steering shaft/ball-joints/springs/alignment, etc), pullling it out from the top became my first choice. i have a fairly low ceiling "93 inches, but it still cleared okay even with the hood standing straight up. as far as the transmission, over the years i had removed it countless times for clutches so it was an easy decision for me to remove it first.
since these mod motors are so wide, i would recommend a spreader bar of 30" so that the chains or straps don't stress the valve covers too hard. i have the outrageously!!! expensive rotunda 303-DS086 engine lifting kit (as specified in the factory service manual), but still couldn't attach the passenger side lifting-eye bracket to the head with the a/c lines in place, so i hooked a chain there instead (the ford manual does say to remove the a/c lines for this job). i had unbolted the hydroboost unit, but while i was lifting the engine, it looked like it cleared it okay so that may not be 100% necessary.
before it's out i would make sure that the engine stand mounting arms you have are going to span the bellhousing, because the one i bought off of craigslist wouldn't fit so now i'm stuck looking for an engine stand.
best of luck with it and enjoy!!! i find it to be a really fun and satisfying hobby.
I'm the exact opposite, never removed the trans but have dropped the k-member atleast 4 times now if not 5. So im very comfortable with the suspension. I have an engine lift but no spreader. So im torn here. I've read up on it both ways and they both have pros and cons. I just need to get it to my cam installer in one piece
Remove the brakes calipers and zip tie or hang out of the way. Remove the front shocks and springs. Unbolt the steering arms from the spindle and unbolt and pull the steering rack forward and zip tie out of the way under the radiator. Remove the power steering reservoir and pump and zip tie out of the way and same thing for the AC compressor. Of course you have everything electrical harness related to get out of the way (starter & alternator). Unplug all electrical and vacuum/boost lines up top that are directly connected from the engine to the car as well as disconnect the fuel rails from the fuel line feed. Disconnect heating lines to the heater core at the back and remove coolant and coolant lines from the front of motor as well. Unplug the main engine harness from the harness from the computer at the passenger side back of engine location (requires complete loosening of the center by that keeps it securely connected. This will allow all of the injector and COP wiring and anything else from the engine harness to the engine remain. Remove throttle cable and cruise control cable and secure out of the way. Disconnect the clutch cable if you're still using the 6 speed manual.
I'm sure there are a few others that I am missing but if you take it slowly and WATCH EVERYTHING it is easier than pulling it out the top. I was forced to go out the bottom due to a low garage ceiling but I'm glad for that and won't do it any other way.
Hope this helps somebody! LOL
Ken
Sorry. Better to take your car to a shop. I won't tune it with your mods. Good luck.I've contacted 04sleeper multiple times, he never responds.