Hey everyone... I am in the process of building my turbo engine. I was wondering should I replace the stock followers on the engine while I am in there? The engine had 109k miles on it. I did buy new adjusters just wondering if the followers is something I should do as well.
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While you're in there.....
I believe the GT followers are an upgrade people do. I think they're lighter.
I believe the GT followers are an upgrade people do. I think they're lighter.
Yup. You can run the set of 16, gives it more oil up top in the cams and good for another 5 hp...
Why only 16? Do the GT followers only work on the intake or exhaust?
Yes only on the exhaust side I believe.
I upgraded mine when I did my 2V heads. I put in the GT followers. I was only making 450wh so I didn’t notice any difference but I did it for the peace of mind of having new/upgraded parts.
Only the supercar heads use the short lash adjusters on the intake side. See below:
Ford Shelby GT500 / Ford GT Lash Adjuster Set
Brand New Ford Racing Shelby GT500 / Ford GT Lash Adjuster Set. Sold as a complete set of 16 Intake and 16 Exhaust Lash Adjusters.
www.modularheadshop.com
For non-supercar heads (any other 4v head) all the lash adjusters are the same length.....so you can upgrade all 32 followers to the supercar style. You get more oil pressure most importantly and a bit more power. If you have a high pressure oil pump its a good combo - the 03/04 pump is a high output unit so you're already good to go, but if you want even more oil performance the 3V GT500 pump is the best.
Ford GT Supercar Performance Followers / Rockers - Set of 16
These Ford GT Followers fit the stock 4V Lash adjusters and weigh 5g less than the stock followers. They are great for High RPM Engines and provide about 25% Oil Pressure to the camshaft journals which is where it is needed the most.
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The 3V didn't come in the GT500. The GT500 is a 4V head. The 3V uses the high pressure pump because of the VVT. Is the high pressure needed with the non VVT engines?
My plan when the time comes is a 13/14 GT500 pump housing with the billet backing plate and aftermarket billet gears. I think Boundary is one that's highly recommended.
My plan when the time comes is a 13/14 GT500 pump housing with the billet backing plate and aftermarket billet gears. I think Boundary is one that's highly recommended.
Its just the name of the pump as its used in 3v's and GT500. I'm not saying the GT500 is a 3V. See here:
Boundary Oil Pump Assembly Mod Motor Ford 3V (07-14 GT500,03-04 Cobra, 05-10 Mustang F-150)
Beefcake Racing specializes in supercharging and turbocharging your late model Mustang, Shelby GT350, GT500, Corvette, Camaro, Hemi or Truck.
www.beefcakeracing.com
Massive discount on GT lash adjusters.
Also, Melling MR944 GT followers. You would do all 32 of each
12 Lifters Lash Adjusters for 97-10 Ford Land Rover Mazda Mercury 4.0L SOHC V6 | eBay
12-VALVE LIFTER / LASH ADJUSTER. 05 - 07 LAND ROVER LR3 4.0L 4009CC 245CU. V6 SOHC 12V. 97 - 10 FORD EXPLORER 4.0L 245CU. V6 SOHC 12V, VIN CODE "E". 01 - 09 MAZDA B4000 4.0L 4016CC V6 SOHC 12V, VIN CODE "E".
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Also, Melling MR944 GT followers. You would do all 32 of each
Understood. You just have to make sure you get the steel backing plate.Its just the name of the pump as its used in 3v's and GT500. I'm not saying the GT500 is a 3V. See here:
Boundary Oil Pump Assembly Mod Motor Ford 3V (07-14 GT500,03-04 Cobra, 05-10 Mustang F-150)
Beefcake Racing specializes in supercharging and turbocharging your late model Mustang, Shelby GT350, GT500, Corvette, Camaro, Hemi or Truck.
Are these stock replacement? or are they good as the GT?Massive discount on GT lash adjusters.
12 Lifters Lash Adjusters for 97-10 Ford Land Rover Mazda Mercury 4.0L SOHC V6 | eBay
12-VALVE LIFTER / LASH ADJUSTER. 05 - 07 LAND ROVER LR3 4.0L 4009CC 245CU. V6 SOHC 12V. 97 - 10 FORD EXPLORER 4.0L 245CU. V6 SOHC 12V, VIN CODE "E". 01 - 09 MAZDA B4000 4.0L 4016CC V6 SOHC 12V, VIN CODE "E".www.ebay.com
Also, Melling MR944 GT followers. You would do all 32 of each
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so this set up will also fit the 4.6 4v s?Its just the name of the pump as its used in 3v's and GT500. I'm not saying the GT500 is a 3V. See here:
Boundary Oil Pump Assembly Mod Motor Ford 3V (07-14 GT500,03-04 Cobra, 05-10 Mustang F-150)
Beefcake Racing specializes in supercharging and turbocharging your late model Mustang, Shelby GT350, GT500, Corvette, Camaro, Hemi or Truck.
They are stock replacement GT parts. They are going in my engine next time it's apart. Many run them no issues
The 4.6/5.4 use the same type of pump. The biggest thing to check for is getting the steel backing plate that the later GT500 pumps have and that they use the bigger pick up. The Cobra pump uses a larger diameter pick up than the 2V engines. I'm not sure about the 3V though.
The 3V has a higher pressure relief valve for the VVT. I remember some guys having issues running the GT500 pumps in the 3V a few years ago because while the volume was there the pressure wasn't. They swapped out the relief valve and all was good.
I think mmr has them for 299
Sorry mmr has stock 4.6 replacements. Will they work with stock style 4.6 4v adjusters
Alright these guys are ordered. Hope they work good. You and your brother has got me sold on several things. I figure a man with 1600 hp must know what they are talking about..Massive discount on GT lash adjusters.
12 Lifters Lash Adjusters for 97-10 Ford Land Rover Mazda Mercury 4.0L SOHC V6 | eBay
12-VALVE LIFTER / LASH ADJUSTER. 05 - 07 LAND ROVER LR3 4.0L 4009CC 245CU. V6 SOHC 12V. 97 - 10 FORD EXPLORER 4.0L 245CU. V6 SOHC 12V, VIN CODE "E". 01 - 09 MAZDA B4000 4.0L 4016CC V6 SOHC 12V, VIN CODE "E".www.ebay.com
Also, Melling MR944 GT followers. You would do all 32 of each
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