My 5.4 Build

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  1. 97Truck

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    What about sohc 5.4 is it a good option to striker it? Just wondering.

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    Not really sure what you mean by striker it..

    The point of me building a dohc is to be bigger and better than a sohc :jester:
     
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    Reason the 5.4 isn't the best for a stroker is that it already has a very long stroke, vs a 4.6 which had a shorter stroke. The 4.6 is way better for a stroker then a 5.4
     
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    Ahh typo.

    Yeah im not wanting to stroke it. Just cams, intake, exhaust, tune. Should still be a lot quicker than my 2v.
     
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    Found this. Mustang guys are seeing about 20rwhp who from just simply swapping intake cams. If I was doing brand new cams though I'd be about $1000 in the hole and need new springs for a recommended 25-35hp. To me, after reading a lot on mustang forums, 96-98 cobra cams will be my best bet. Some guys said to advance them 8-9* but that will make more power in the higher band right?

    Here's the specs on cams Danny :jester:


    96-98 Cobra
    intake PN#s F6ZE-6A270-AB crosses to F6ZZ-6250-AA
    F6ZE-6A271-AB crosses to F6ZZ-6250-BA

    Intake: 202-204 deg @.050/ .397 lift
    Exhaust: 196 deg @.050/.397 lift
    114/114 LCs
     
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    One guys before and after 96-98 cobra cam swap before tuning.
     

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    Oh I mean put a stroker cam in a sohc 5.4

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    A stroker isn't a cam.

    A stroker engine is one where you lengthen the stroke of the pistons by using longer rods and a different crankshaft. Burn in doing a dual overhead cam setup in a 5.4 which already has a long enough stroke. Not doing a race engine just a mildly built one.
     
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    Manley forged flat top pistons
    Manley forged 4340 H-beam rods
    piston pins
    piston rings
    rod and main bearings

    All for $1300...

    Doesn't seem like too bad of a price... im getting really eager to buy some parts now :D
     
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    Went and had a conversation with my engine builder today... :D
     

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