4x4dave

Id check out this:

http://www.lightningrodder.com/forum....php?p=1123034

http://www.lightningrodder.com/forum....php?p=3199529

http://www.lightningrodder.com/forum...ad.php?t=69973

After more reading, a 4v requires a 4v oil pump. 2v can run either. 4v will require a 15/16 pump (larger than 2v). If that's not what you have, then you have the wrong pump. Most the turbo 4v guys appear to be doing a GT500 oil pump and pickup tube (with an assumed stock oil pan) FRRP has a complete 4v oil pump & pickup setup too. May want to ask on lightningrodder, definitely a handfull of built 4v guys on there. Don't forget the cobra oil pump and pickup can be used too.

Also as mentioned in the links oil pickup positioning is critical, if it's incorrectly positioned then oil cavitation may occur and you'll have spun bearings. https://www.highpowermedia.com/ret-m...ump-cavitation

Jacob.P93

Can you clear your messages, please?

ibd2328

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Good stuff dave. Any idea what head gaskets you guys are going with?

Carcrazygts2

I'll be going Cometic MLS. N/A would probably be best with motorcraft.

4x4dave

Once I get to the engine - ill probably just stick to motorcraft gaskets and use some ARP head studs. Good insurance so I wont pop or lift a headgasket. I know Cometic is good stuff too, I think they have different thicknesses available for the 5.4.

Carcrazygts2

They do. The have everything from .032" to .048". This is compressed thickness. Factory is .036"

MyFX4Project

Done.

Build will be on hold due to time. I need a new door lock on the passeneger side. Just got my wallet stolen last night and need to tie up any loose ends that the thieves may have recieved. Bastards...

ibd2328

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That sucks man. Hope u find them and your wallet. Nothing worse than a thief or a liar

MyFX4Project

Not gonna find it most likely. Trying to get everything taken care of today and tomorrow which were the two days I was going to get my block painted and oil pan fixed up and on.

ibd2328

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Damn thief