5.4 crate motor

bailey_57 · 04-27-2004, 09:15 AM

can i drop a 5.4 crate motor for a 2001 expedition in my 99 35th anniv. gt. would i set the intake up just like the truck? and how big of a pain would this be? How much more power would it make?

surfbeast · 04-27-2004, 11:21 AM

Intake from explorer will not fit under the hood of the stang, ( I think ). If you are planning on adding a power adder to the 5.4 or have blown your motor I could see doing this if you are doing the work and the engine is cheap. Otherwise you would be WAY better off spending the cash to Mod your engine. The 5.4 does not make alot more power than the 4.6. It all depends on what you are trying to accomplish, power or new engine. If I were looking for more power I would go with a blower or buy a set of P&P heads and VT or Comp stage 2 cams, or drop in a 4V !

TARZAN · 04-28-2004, 11:57 AM

You can, but its gonna be alot of work man.......

Either you're gonna have to get some motor mounts that set it lower in the engine bay, or have to get a new hood, and maybe both....

You're also gonna have to get a harness to wire it up...

Its not impossible, but alot of work.

-Will

91LX2Bfast · 04-28-2004, 01:00 PM

Besides some low end torque, there's really no other benefits. You're limited in RPM do to the long stroke, and you're adding weight to the front of your car. Take 5.4L 4V from a Navigator and now you're talking more HP, but to me neither are worth it. A lot of work for a little gain.

Let us know what you want out of your car and we can help ya.

Stangbanger86 · 05-12-2004, 01:44 PM

Check that back issue of 5.0 mustangs and super fords fords. They took a 5.4 from the junk yard and threw it in a 99- up stang. They got the motor really cheap and picked up some good power, though you'll need an aftermarket hood for good clearance.

explicitone · 05-12-2004, 05:28 PM

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Originally posted by Stangbanger86
Check that back issue of 5.0 mustangs and super fords fords. They took a 5.4 from the junk yard and threw it in a 99- up stang. They got the motor really cheap and picked up some good power, though you'll need an aftermarket hood for good clearance.

they also did a alot of tuning as well as needing a custom intake

04-27-2004, 09:15 AM	#1
bailey_57 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Berwick,Pa Posts: 127	5.4 crate motor can i drop a 5.4 crate motor for a 2001 expedition in my 99 35th anniv. gt. would i set the intake up just like the truck? and how big of a pain would this be? How much more power would it make?

04-27-2004, 11:21 AM	#2
surfbeast Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Maryville,TN Posts: 415	Intake from explorer will not fit under the hood of the stang, ( I think ). If you are planning on adding a power adder to the 5.4 or have blown your motor I could see doing this if you are doing the work and the engine is cheap. Otherwise you would be WAY better off spending the cash to Mod your engine. The 5.4 does not make alot more power than the 4.6. It all depends on what you are trying to accomplish, power or new engine. If I were looking for more power I would go with a blower or buy a set of P&P heads and VT or Comp stage 2 cams, or drop in a 4V ! __________________ 98 GT / convertable -98 Saleen engine, Saleen appearance pkg. SHM cams,P&P NPI heads, and so much more!

04-28-2004, 11:57 AM	#3
TARZAN Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Philadelphia, MS Posts: 191	You can, but its gonna be alot of work man....... Either you're gonna have to get some motor mounts that set it lower in the engine bay, or have to get a new hood, and maybe both.... You're also gonna have to get a harness to wire it up... Its not impossible, but alot of work. -Will __________________ I'm just a guy who has nothing better to do, and loves his stangs. -Will

04-28-2004, 01:00 PM	#4
91LX2Bfast Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Warrington, PA Posts: 694	Besides some low end torque, there's really no other benefits. You're limited in RPM do to the long stroke, and you're adding weight to the front of your car. Take 5.4L 4V from a Navigator and now you're talking more HP, but to me neither are worth it. A lot of work for a little gain. Let us know what you want out of your car and we can help ya. __________________ '97 T-bird LX 4.6L 2V, auto SVO heads/intake, Vortech T-trim, front mounted intercooler, blower cams, Cobra crank, Manley H-beam rods, JE pistons, Aeromotive fuel system w/ 42# injectors, and much more No times yet

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05-12-2004, 01:44 PM	#5
Stangbanger86 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Slidell, La Posts: 31	Check that back issue of 5.0 mustangs and super fords fords. They took a 5.4 from the junk yard and threw it in a 99- up stang. They got the motor really cheap and picked up some good power, though you'll need an aftermarket hood for good clearance.