So whats the future?
- Thread starter rex_1_mn
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Pinnacle Campers
Chateau spotter
I'm pretty sure it would fit without body mods. I'm always amazed at how far below the cowl the top of my v10 intake is, the 5.4 should be the same height or similar. Definitely would require rerouted and relocated air box.
villageidiot327
Explorer
one of my friends suggested i put a SC on my van when i had the motor out for a rebuild, a valley mounted charger will easily fit/clear the body, the intake on these vans is super tall with the top mounted throttle body etc (you know this, duh)
anyways, i looked into it, and here in CA, its not emissions compliant, so i didnt. that and the $8k price tag
another_mike
Adventurer
regarding superchargers for the 5.4
Most I see are designed for the 3 valve 5.4.. and my research has told me all the 5.4's in the Vans were 2 valve. So exactly what supercharger would be compatible with the 2v heads?
I see procharger makes one for the 97-03 5.4 2V.. is that one to use? would it fit? I dont have a clue
Most I see are designed for the 3 valve 5.4.. and my research has told me all the 5.4's in the Vans were 2 valve. So exactly what supercharger would be compatible with the 2v heads?
I see procharger makes one for the 97-03 5.4 2V.. is that one to use? would it fit? I dont have a clue
mgmetalworks
Explorer
All the money you'd have in a supercharger could go towards a 6.2L or V10 swap.
another_mike
Adventurer
My issue would be.. I can add a supercharger in my driveway.. I cant lift off the body in my driveway for an engine swap.
villageidiot327
Explorer
yeah, id love a earlier 6bt turbo with mechanical injection pump, but in order to swap an engine in this great state it has to be from at least 1 year newer, and have all the emissions equipment that the donor vehicle had. its insane.
Bikersmurf
Expedition Leader
The motors do come out the front with the body on... could do a swap with the body on... just easier if you've got a hoist.
Clutch
<---Pass
That would be nice. Surprised Ford hasn't brought the Custom over, don't think they have a proper mini van in their current line-up.
another_mike
Adventurer
I think if I had to pull the engine, id simply start with a high mileage or non running V10 van to begin with.
broncobowsher
Adventurer
ujoint
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Well aware. But, not exactly ready for production. To my knowledge there's no ABS, traction control, etc. Not that we want traction control but in order for us to make a conversion or sell kits they can't have the dash lit up like an x-mas tree.
That would be nice. Surprised Ford hasn't brought the Custom over, don't think they have a proper mini van in their current line-up.
They don't have a proper mid sized van. They should have this.
http://www.extremfahrzeuge.com/ford-tourneo-transit-custom.html
