Outer Limits 4x4 Board

apparently afew Aussies may have already done this so ill ask here.
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SOHC 5.4L Injected V8 from 2000 model F truck
comes complete with computer, loom, ancillaries and 4 speed auto (with overdrive)....

Wat would you guys first response be to me thinkin about putting this into my comp rangie (not the tow vehicle).

Might ask sum Qs about this engine aswell.... be nice to know about reliability etc etc.

I have googled, but most links just have a shitload of braggin about the f trucks them selves....
After any info on weight, dimensions and any conversions that may have been done.

Cheers
Anthony

Anthony,

I think this is the engine on what the current crop of BA V8 Falcons are based. I'm pretty sure they sourced this engine from F Series pick-ups in the states and tuned, modded it for use in sedans.

-Dave

Anthony,

I think this is the engine on what the current crop of BA V8 Falcons are based. I'm pretty sure they sourced this engine from F Series pick-ups in the states and tuned, modded it for use in sedans.

-Dave

i was thinkin this may have been the case only the BAs have a fair bit more poke in them

They are farking big, so big they are physically bigger than a 460 big block.

Same motor is used in the GT40 Supercar

G`day Anthony ,

If i was to seriously look at a different brand for a RR , that`s the one i`d look at and have no idea how well they`d fit .

Don`t know what the stroke is but it must be pretty long because they are only a bit over 3.5" bore size and i don`t know but would think because of this may work better than GM + H Stuff down low .

Peter .

Mudlust wrote:Anthony,

I think this is the engine on what the current crop of BA V8 Falcons are based. I'm pretty sure they sourced this engine from F Series pick-ups in the states and tuned, modded it for use in sedans.

-Dave

The 5.4 SOHC V8 is very similar to our BA 5.4, except our Falcons combine the 5.4 short, with the Mustang 4 valve heads (in the tickfords) or the 3 valve heads in the normal fords.

These engines are commonly refered to as the Modular motor.

i wonder what the weight is? youd think it must be heavier than a gen 3 because of the OHC. Nice looking motor though, especially without the plastic.

Andrew

andrew e wrote:i wonder what the weight is? youd think it must be heavier than a gen 3 because of the OHC. Nice looking motor though, especially without the plastic.

Andrew

I think, (well from the stats I've got here anyway)

Ford Modular V8 DOHC

Width = 28.9 inches (734.1mm)
Length = 27.1 inches (688.3mm)
Height = 29.6 inches (751.8mm)
Weight = 576lbs (262kg)

askmwc wrote:

andrew e wrote:i wonder what the weight is? youd think it must be heavier than a gen 3 because of the OHC. Nice looking motor though, especially without the plastic.

Andrew

I think, (well from the stats I've got here anyway)

Ford Modular V8 DOHC

Width = 28.9 inches (734.1mm)
Length = 27.1 inches (688.3mm)
Height = 29.6 inches (751.8mm)
Weight = 576lbs (262kg)

Christ there heavy suckers thats about 120kgs more than a 3.5

Compare the weight to an iron Cleveland in original trim, of around 350kg, although you can trim it down to around 300kg with an alloy manifold and alloy waterpump.

just letting you guys know, i was away at fraser and missed the end of the sale

Sold complete engine and box inc computer and ancillaries $1400 spewing i missed out.

Currently reasearching the Toyota 4L V8 (as i know they are cheap all the time )

So yeah i missed out on a deal (IMHO) and i hope who ever purchased it uses it to its full potential

Thanks for the feedback guys. (i dont think another one will pop up at such a great price any time soon )

Cheers
Anthony