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port/ polish 4.9l head will it throw a code?

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Old May 13, 2010 | 07:39 PM
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Default port/ polish 4.9l head will it throw a code?

just wanted to know if you port and polish the head on a 4.9l will it affect the ecu and throw codes?
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Old May 13, 2010 | 08:46 PM
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nope...

but if you match port it to the intake you WILL lose port velocity and a little low end power....

you might as well get a metal timing gear set with a 4 degree advance in it and advance the cam....that will help low end power
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Old May 13, 2010 | 11:15 PM
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ok thanks. do you know at what rpm a stock 4.9l redlines and what would be an expected redline for a built and ported 4.9l?

im just wondering bc my 94 4.9l blew its head gasket and its time for a total rebuild. i would like to get some more power when im finished with her.
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Old May 14, 2010 | 12:51 AM
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Redline on my tach starts at 5700 RPMs but I don't like to take it higher than 3700. I've been as high as about 4200.
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