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    Navi 5.4 DOHC Basic Questions

    I've got some questions about the Navigator 5.4 DOHC engines. I'm thinking about trying to put one in my '96 Mustang GT automatic. 1. Are the Navigator cranks forged? 2. Can I bolt that block right into my Mustang? 3. What do I do about exhaust on the 5.4 DOHC in my Mustang? 4. What's the...
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    How do I swap 5.4 DOHC into '96 Mustang GT?

    Ok, I know nothing about 5.4 DOHC's and Mustang swaps. I have a '96 SOHC automatic Mustang GT convertible. 1. What non-Mustangs have 5.4 DOHC engines? 2. What's the difference between the heads/cams/intake/exhaust of a truck 5.4 DOHC vs. a car 4.6 DOHC? 3. How do I get "Cobra R power"...
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    Nead Home Head Porting Info/Pictures For PI's

    I've got my heads off and want to do a little home porting. They're '04 PI's. Does anyone have any opinions/experience doing this?
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    '96 GT Line Lock Part #2

    Hey Guys, Well I got all the fittings for the line lock...... FYI the Hurst Line Lock fitting kit is a rip-off..... you only use two adapters and a uniion that cost about $5 total at local auto parts stores. Anyway....... I do NOT have an MC1 port on my ABS system ???? There are three...
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    Line Lock in '96 Mustang GT

    Hey Guys, I just bought a line lock from Biondo racing, but the last line of the instructions says "not recommended for anti-lock brakes". What do I do?
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    '96 vs. '04 IAC & EGR Valves ????

    I just put an '04 engine in my '96 GT. I re-used my '96 throttle body, IAC, TPS, EGR. Can I use the '04 IAC with my '96 computer/harness? Where do I find a IAC gasket? Also, could I use the newer '04 EGR valve with the '96 computer/harness? In both cases (IAC & EGR) they appear to be...
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    Slight Knock At Start-Up

    I'm baffled.... I just put in a salvage yard '04 SOHC into my '96 GT. The engine only had 117 miles on it (about 400 miles now). I have REALLY babied it & I have great oil pressure. I'm still using all the high-mileage '96 bolt-ons, throttle body & associated parts, etc. When I very...
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    BASIC front suspension questions

    Ok, guys... dumb questions.... I don't know jack about front suspensions. I think I want to keep my suspension close to stock ("maybe" some KYB shocks or something) 'cause I drive in Chicago with tons of potholes & if I do any kind of racing it's at the drag strip. My front end is a little...
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    Can't get my '96 auto trans. back in! Help Please!

    I just did an engine swap & I can't get my automatic transmission to line up & slip in. I've got most of the trans/block bolts 1/2 way in, the torque converter studs look like they're lined up to go into the flywheel, but I still can't shove the trans. in the last 1/2 inch. I don't think I'm...
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    OMG! Broke Harmonic Balancer!

    Let's just say I'm havin' a bad day :( I'm swapping a '04 GT motor into my '96 GT. I need the timing cover off the '96. Pulling the '96's harmonic balancer I broke the #(@%* thing and now all I have is a little "nub" of a harmonic balancer wedged on the crank blocking me from taking...
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    Exhaust Manifolds. Can I use '04's on a '96 GT?

    I'm putting a '04 SOHC Mustang engine in my '96 GT. Can I use the '04 exhaust manifolds with my existing exhaust & emissions or do I need to use the '96 exhaust manifolds on the '04 motor?
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    '04 SOHC Swap Into '96 GT HELP!

    I just bought a '04 GT engine to put into my '96 GT. :shrug: What do I need to do this swap? What parts do I buy? What do I switch over from my '96? What about exhaust? Ignition? Timing Cover? Accessories? Thanks! :nice:
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    '96GT engine swap '99/'01/'02etc. differences?

    I've got a '96 GT 4.6 SOHC and the ol' girl is due for an engine replacement. I definitely want to go with the newer PI heads. What do I need to swap in a newer SOHC engine? :shrug: '99/'00? '01? '02? '03? Do the '01 & newer Crown Vic engines have the PI heads/cams? Are they...