Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
01-14-2015, 08:46 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 8,033
Re: Exhaust Backpressure for 5.4 V8 required?
I researched why back pressure was important, at least for the Harley.
Because of the cam profile it turns out that with reduced back pressure, the incoming fuel/air charge is “swept” right on...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
01-14-2015, 08:39 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 8,033
Re: Exhaust Backpressure for 5.4 V8 required?
No headers, no roof rack, stock size tires, pressure's about 60 lbs, rig weighs 7,600 lbs, round trip of nearly 400 miles with the "up hills" equaling the "down hills".
The reason I'm thinking...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
01-13-2015, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 8,033
Exhaust Backpressure for 5.4 V8 required?
I have a 2003 E350 EB with the 5.4 V8. Low mileage, runs perfectly, tuned "spot on", etc. Yet I'm getting only 14.3 mpg [regular gas] driving 55 - 60 mph via cruise control, with no "jack rabbit"...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
08-07-2014, 02:03 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,597
Re: 5.4 V8 coil pack recommendation?
Opps, I put the wrong link [for the 3 valve engine] in the previous,,, correct one is;
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/acc-1 ... /make/ford...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
08-07-2014, 02:00 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,597
5.4 V8 coil pack recommendation?
Has anyone had any experience with aftermarket coil packs such as the those sold by Summit Racing; https://www.summitracing.com/parts/acc-1 ... /make/ford...
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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues
06-07-2014, 01:22 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,456
Completed Project, how do I post 11 photos?
I just finished installing a "pre-oil" [AccuSump] system on my Ford 5.4 V8 Sporty. I documented each step with 11 photos and will write a narrative. But I don't want to clog up everyone's computer...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
04-24-2014, 09:01 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,899
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
04-21-2014, 03:33 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,422
Performance / Mileage chips?
I read on the forum about "Mike's" performance upgrades [chip] but can't find the link again. Can anyone help me out?
It would be for a 2003 Ford E-350 5.4 V8 Any advice would be appreciated.
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
04-13-2014, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 10,263
Re: Longevity tips for Ford E-350 with 5.4 V8
JWA
Re: your "didn't have a good experience" with the pre-oiler system, could you elaborate on that? I don't want to "pull the trigger" on something that might be problematic.
Thanks,
Trent
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
04-12-2014, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 10,263
Re: Longevity tips for Ford E-350 with 5.4 V8
The shop owner [Marcelo] explained that the lightweight 5 - 20 oil was for "mileage, but at the expense of engine wear" which Ford doesn't care about. He said that Ford would rather sell you a new...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
04-12-2014, 10:21 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 10,263
Longevity tips for Ford E-350 with 5.4 V8
Background: I have a Ford E-350 EB [2003] with the 5.4 V8 [Sporty conversion #EB-44].
Upon the advice of numerous "Prime Time" & "Super Shuttle" drivers who all own and drive the same E-350 vans,...
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Forum: Member Classifieds
11-25-2013, 08:51 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,138
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Forum: Member Classifieds
11-23-2013, 09:14 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,138
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Forum: Member Classifieds
11-07-2013, 08:31 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,138
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Forum: Member Classifieds
11-06-2013, 04:14 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,138
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
11-04-2013, 04:03 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,209
Identifying limited slip diff. & gear ratio?
If one was looking to purchase an "experienced" Ford E-250 or 350 Sportsmobile [ I am ] is there a way to determine if it has a limited slip differential [without driving it] and the gear ratio? ...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
10-28-2013, 06:27 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,174
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
10-28-2013, 10:24 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,174
Re: P/H top question
Thanks,,,,, but unfortunately I have to have either a P/H top or get a new garage! The high top one's won't fit.
Cheers,
Trent
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
10-28-2013, 08:51 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,320
Venting the toilet / shower compartment?
What's the best way to vent a toilet / shower compartment? Electric fan/vent? Advice on which fan/vent [manufacturer?]? I'm assuming that the compartment door will seal the compartment.
Trent
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
10-28-2013, 08:39 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,174
Re: P/H top question
Thanks for the input,,,, buying an "experienced" SMB is the obvious way to go even if I have to "gut" the interior and start over on my "plan".
So I'll be looking for a Ford E-250 or E-350, SB or...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
10-27-2013, 09:51 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,174
P/H top question
Since I can't afford the $40,000 that Sportmobile wants for a full conversion I've chosen to "do it yourself". My question is about the Penthouse top on a E350 EB.
Sportmobile gets $7,000 + for...
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Forum: Member Classifieds
10-11-2013, 08:38 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,684
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Forum: Member Classifieds
10-11-2013, 06:24 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,684
Re: WTB; Ford E250 or E350 w/penthouse top
Because everyone that I've talked to with the 5.4 is getting 15 - 17 mpg.
I've had a number of people tell me that the V-10 gets bad mileage. But also a couple of people who say they get good...
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Forum: Member Classifieds
10-09-2013, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 6,230
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Forum: Member Classifieds
10-09-2013, 05:57 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,644
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