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    Exhaust manifold 98 Exp 5.4L

    my manifold just plain rusted though.
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    5.4 super build

    Was wondering what kind of rocker arms you chose? I would like to look into a full roller option if it exsists.
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    Help me decide on a muffler

    I have decided to use Borla turbo xl mufflers on my expedition. shorty headers, true duals, X-pipe, and big tips for nice noise. there's also lots of videos on you tube of guys with first gen 5.4's with multiple setups. single,dual,cat-delete, w/ w/o headers, 4.6/5.4, etc. I'm sure anything...
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    It's time for an engine rebuild

    Well it has been a long time coming, but my engine is very near completion. I have some pictures for your guys, and will have more once the engine is ready to come off the stand. enjoy.
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    It's time for an engine rebuild

    hi guys, we are narrowing down to completion....but at what speed? I know that my rotating assembly has come back from being balanced and is installed into the block. I also know that over the last two weeks my heads have been getting their necessary attention. once he's finished I will be back...
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    Oil - from regular to synthetic

    given that you live in michigan like I do, sticking to the 5W-30 will be just right. the reason is for all of our cold weather. the lighter weight (5W) means the oil thins a little easier to coat a cold engine faster. the only change I would even think of making is in summer time I like to use...
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    crazy update

    then the other hole in the console must be for rear ac/heat control.
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    It's time for an engine rebuild

    not done yet. I have no time constraints with this truck. my machinist was made aware the rule is if someone comes in with cash in hand with a rush job that he takes that money and puts it right in his pocket. as such with the holidays right around the corner, I am still waiting for the call...
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    The engine comes together...

    As I understand a dyno tune for these trucks will run about $700. I have a superchips tuner with some canned tunes. or do I just fork over the dough for a new tuner with tunes made for my driving habits? keep in mind if i dyno it, I will have proof in numbers in terms of power and torque. and...
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    The engine comes together...

    much appreciated. I will give it a good look over when I head back, most of those accessory kind of parts I may have some fun with. like painting all the cooling parts blue for example. the block, oil pan, valve covers, intake and timing cover will all be black, the cylinder heads will be shiny...
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    The engine comes together...

    So I was at the machine shop today almost all the parts are in to start the rebuild. the rotating assembly needs to be shipped out and balanced before we continue. so we're still a few weeks out, looking like a good Christmas for me?? I will add more pictures once the rotating assembly is...
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    black leather wrapped my A-pillar, tweeter also

    I have not done anything else yet. the truck is still at the machine shop getting a new engine.
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    How to get more out of this tank.

    cam change, head porting, flat top pistons. that's just about all you can do to the internals of this engine. If you want to, send me a message I'm having my 99's 5.4 2v rebuilt right now and modded internally. I would be happy to go over what I'm doing. here's a link to the thread...
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    black leather wrapped my A-pillar, tweeter also

    Thanks everybody for the comments. I will get some more pictures on here for you shortly. My process was as follows: The panel was marked and cut for the tweeter. and just smoothed the hole with 120 grit to remove the bad bits. Then it got a good through cleaning with rubbing alcohol. I used...
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    black leather wrapped my A-pillar, tweeter also

    I have a 99 expy, and a friend of mine gave me some black leather he had extra so I decided to try and wrap the A-pillar piece of trim and mount a small tweeter in the bottom. Here is my final product.
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    Need help!! No Spark after swap.

    I know it sounds stupid, unlikely and wrong, but just do a quick check of your fuses, recheck all wiring and connections in the general area, check all your throttle body connections, and air intake plugs etc. eliminate all the easy answers first. you may find that there was no problem after all.
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    engine apart, want to paint stuff.

    sounds even better, I was thinking it would help during off-road treks for stones and things like that, but for sure not worth over heating the oil. I'll just make some skid plates for that.
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    engine apart, want to paint stuff.

    I thought while it was down and apart I'd paint some of the expy's engine parts. I'd like your thoughts and input as to what else I might paint, and help me with color ideas cause I'm color blind and have no imagination for decent color combinations. I'm not going to paint the block because...
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    Ideas for a new Grille

    I once saw a grille for first gen expy's that had mounts for two 6 inch driving lights. Similar to the mustangs. last time I saw it was on autoanything.com, but has since disappeared. would love to buy one now that I can afford it if anyone happens across one somewhere. but other than finding...
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    It's time for an engine rebuild

    well it has been a few months but I finally have the $6,000 I need to put into this rebuild. I am going with a shop local to town, I've had a few conversations with the owner, and seen his shop/equipment. I am confident he can perform the job. So here's the plan, If the block is scrap...get a...
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    Wanting to upgrade

    I think a rebuild and a mild shift kit would be excellent for that trans. I had mine done not long ago and that's the option I went with the total cost was just over $1,800 (in Michigan) I also recommend using a full synthetic fluid also, since it's unlikely to be changed again during its life...
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    97 Chopped & Bobbed

    how about gargantua?
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    97 Chopped & Bobbed

    ummmmm don't they call those f-150's?? LOL all ribbing aside, that looks sick, well done. here's a small list of names; (stick a "the" or a "super" in there somewhere if you want) buckaroo cowpoke cowpuncher drover gaucho herdsman vaquero cavalcade company time Mary Celeste crusade(r)...
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    Wanting to upgrade

    Exia gave you all the right places to search that's for sure. if you can afford a new upgraded trans then by far, that's the way to go. if you know how, you can rebuild it to be bulletproof yourself If your truck has the 4R100 transmission, then I suggest a rebuild, these transmissions are...
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    Dead starter?

    why would you take the starter out, go get it tested, find your answer for good,bad,otherwise, back home, install starter, then check wires only to possibly find ANOTHER weak link in the chain, so it's back in the car, back through the traffic, back through the line at the parts counter, for a...

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