has anyone thought about making a 03-04 eaton fit on a 5.4l 4v? i was thinking cut it widen it, then fit a 1/2 or 3/4 plate across it to mount the eaton to it. i know it will be make less boost because of the added space but a pulley will fix that. any thoughts or has anyone tried this? i want input and advice anything will be appreciated.
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i know there was a guy who did it on another forum. i think it was on modularfords. he had to do a lot of fab work to the intake, front cover, and many other parts. IMO i dont think its really worth it especially with the stock eaton.
mod fords. I believe Crazydave was his name. He was making kits but he stopped, due to personal reasons. He was willing to share his info at the time.
You can either use two lowers to make one wider lower or weld in a small piece after splitting and then like you said making a plate to recenter the blower.
You can either use two lowers to make one wider lower or weld in a small piece after splitting and then like you said making a plate to recenter the blower.
Because the front cover is where the pulley bridge for the s/c mounts. You can't use the Navi front cover IIRC. You need one that will mount the s/c drive system.
There's adapters for the 4.6 intakes to bolt onto 5.4's. They aren't perfect for airflow as I understand though.
I was thinking with intake adapters you wouldn't need to make a custom lower intake. I've seen people speak of welding the proper attachment points onto navi timing covers for the swap also.
That would make it about as simple as your typical eaton swap.
That would make it about as simple as your typical eaton swap.
yup, intake adapters and figuring a way to mount the outer belt drive stuff. shouldn't be too bad overall. welding to that cover might not be too simple though...
If you are going 5.4 32V with a blower:
1: Be prepared to spend a lot of money.
A LOT of money.
No dough, don't bother.
2: If you go that route, use FGT heads and Shelby stuff.
Takeoff Shelby blowers are around.
1: Be prepared to spend a lot of money.
A LOT of money.
No dough, don't bother.
2: If you go that route, use FGT heads and Shelby stuff.
Takeoff Shelby blowers are around.
imo going turbo would be a hell of a lot cheaper for you and less headache with great numbers still. also like birdman said go with a different blower than the stock 03/04 cobra eaton. it generates too much heat and isnt quite big enough for the 5.4.
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all PD blowers make a lot of heat
oke:but i will say the m112 eaton might be just a hair small for the 5.4
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all PD blowers make a lot of heat
but i will say the m112 eaton might be just a hair small for the 5.4
true but the m112 will make more heat then if he went with something else such as a twin screw.
Why won't you just buy a GT500 motor? It'll probably be cheaper and easier in the long run
Just go turbo. Less headache and more potential.
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