Is the 5.4 the same?

crewzin · 09-14-2001, 09:33 PM

Theres a guy I know that has a 5.4 out of a 98 model f250 truck for sale. It was pulled out to put in a diesel motor. He has it up for sale for 250 dollars. Is this motor the same as the new 5.4's like in the lightning?
I mean block and head wise. Im thinking of buying it for trading material towards a trans and just want to know if someone could use this motor for a modular motor class or something and be competitive.

crewzin · 09-16-2001, 05:13 PM

Ok guys, anybody know anything about the mod motors. I picked this motor up today and its in great shape.

90'5.0 Conv · 09-16-2001, 05:25 PM

Besides not having a blower, I would think so. I think you made a good decision.
just my .02 cents

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90 5.0 Convertible
and loving every minute
of it!!

Unit 5302 · 09-16-2001, 11:41 PM

I believe the Lightning got different heads.

stevstum · 09-17-2001, 09:24 AM

It should be the same 5.4. I dought that Ford would make two different 5.4's.

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Steve Stumbaugh

89 LX 5.0 5sp.
Removed air silencer
Motorcraft 8mm wires
Autolite platinum plugs
BBK O/R h-pipe

fiveohpatrol · 09-17-2001, 01:31 PM

the motor you have is rated at 260hp, there is another 5.4 though, its DOHC and is used in the Navigator rated at 300hp, its also what the 00 Cobra R engine is based from,
i say find a cheap used standard cab 2wd F150 and put that in there with the lightning blower and go have some fun

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88 Notch, B&M Ripper, 3.73's, Ported E7's, Explorer int. w/ ported lower, pulleys, 1.7RR's, BBK headers, off-road H-pipe, flowmasters, subframes, 65mm TB, March ram air ,MSD coil, U/L control arms, 155lph f/p, Crane Adj.FPR, Nitto drag radials, best 1/4--> 13.76@101.4 on a 2.17 60ft

faststang90 · 09-21-2001, 01:34 AM

[QUOTE]Originally posted by stevstum:
[B]It should be the same 5.4. I dought that Ford would make two different 5.4's.

they have two 4.6 2cam and 4cam same with the 5.4 2cam and 4cam

jonnyk · 09-21-2001, 08:05 PM

It should have the same heads as the Lightnings. They have different pistons and rods I believe though (Lightnings got beefier ones). Holley has a kit for the 5.4L 2V you can supercharge with; wouldn't think the power would be that much lower than a Lightning in the end.

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'91 LX Hatch, 17 ROH ZR6's, lowered, 3.73's, offroad H pipe, SN Cobra cat-back, ASP pullies, 14° timing, C&L 76mm MAF, 170A 3G, B&M Ripper on a T5
Best ET: 14.593 @ 94.62 2.292 60'
1991 LX Hatch 5.0L

crewzin · 09-21-2001, 08:58 PM

Thanks for the info. Supercharging it is a definate, but not for me. Im putting all my money in the 347 blown vert(MUSTANG MARE OF THE MONTH). I just picked this up because it was a good deal. I'll pass this on to someone else. Its for sale, best offer or trade for something I can use. Hurry Hurry Hurry, build your own sleeper.

09-14-2001, 09:33 PM	#1
crewzin Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Sour Lake, TX Posts: 211	Is the 5.4 the same? Theres a guy I know that has a 5.4 out of a 98 model f250 truck for sale. It was pulled out to put in a diesel motor. He has it up for sale for 250 dollars. Is this motor the same as the new 5.4's like in the lightning? I mean block and head wise. Im thinking of buying it for trading material towards a trans and just want to know if someone could use this motor for a modular motor class or something and be competitive.

09-16-2001, 05:13 PM	#2
crewzin Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Sour Lake, TX Posts: 211	Ok guys, anybody know anything about the mod motors. I picked this motor up today and its in great shape.

09-16-2001, 05:25 PM	#3
90'5.0 Conv Long time member in and out Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Albany, Ga Posts: 343	Besides not having a blower, I would think so. I think you made a good decision. just my .02 cents ------------------ 90 5.0 Convertible and loving every minute of it!!

09-16-2001, 11:41 PM	#4
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	I believe the Lightning got different heads.

09-17-2001, 09:24 AM	#5
stevstum Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Salem, Or. USA Posts: 233	It should be the same 5.4. I dought that Ford would make two different 5.4's. ------------------ Steve Stumbaugh 89 LX 5.0 5sp. Removed air silencer Motorcraft 8mm wires Autolite platinum plugs BBK O/R h-pipe

09-17-2001, 01:31 PM	#6
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	the motor you have is rated at 260hp, there is another 5.4 though, its DOHC and is used in the Navigator rated at 300hp, its also what the 00 Cobra R engine is based from, i say find a cheap used standard cab 2wd F150 and put that in there with the lightning blower and go have some fun ------------------ 88 Notch, B&M Ripper, 3.73's, Ported E7's, Explorer int. w/ ported lower, pulleys, 1.7RR's, BBK headers, off-road H-pipe, flowmasters, subframes, 65mm TB, March ram air ,MSD coil, U/L control arms, 155lph f/p, Crane Adj.FPR, Nitto drag radials, best 1/4--> 13.76@101.4 on a 2.17 60ft

09-21-2001, 01:34 AM	#7
faststang90 Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: baytown,tx,us Posts: 128	[QUOTE]Originally posted by stevstum: [B]It should be the same 5.4. I dought that Ford would make two different 5.4's. they have two 4.6 2cam and 4cam same with the 5.4 2cam and 4cam

09-21-2001, 08:05 PM	#8
jonnyk Being stroked is great Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 772	It should have the same heads as the Lightnings. They have different pistons and rods I believe though (Lightnings got beefier ones). Holley has a kit for the 5.4L 2V you can supercharge with; wouldn't think the power would be that much lower than a Lightning in the end. ------------------ '91 LX Hatch, 17 ROH ZR6's, lowered, 3.73's, offroad H pipe, SN Cobra cat-back, ASP pullies, 14° timing, C&L 76mm MAF, 170A 3G, B&M Ripper on a T5 Best ET: 14.593 @ 94.62 2.292 60' 1991 LX Hatch 5.0L

09-21-2001, 08:58 PM	#9
crewzin Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Sour Lake, TX Posts: 211	Thanks for the info. Supercharging it is a definate, but not for me. Im putting all my money in the 347 blown vert(MUSTANG MARE OF THE MONTH). I just picked this up because it was a good deal. I'll pass this on to someone else. Its for sale, best offer or trade for something I can use. Hurry Hurry Hurry, build your own sleeper.