Mustang 3.5L Ecoboost engine swap
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#185
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For sure, as soon as I get it running I'll post a video. Second video should include tire smoke [/QUOTE]
Just be careful with the tire smoke. Would'nt want to void your manfacture warrenty
On a serious note...I'll be wating for the video.
Just be careful with the tire smoke. Would'nt want to void your manfacture warrenty
On a serious note...I'll be wating for the video.
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Finally some progress, got the lower radiator hose buttoned up. The ecoboost comes with a water-cooled oil cooler and I was able use it along with most of the factory ecoboost lower radiator hose. I used a shelby radiator so it had a 2" connection and the ecoboost is 1.5", I found a silicone reducing 45 degree fitting that took care of the transition.
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I also got the heater hoses hooked up but still need to put on the hose clamps. I had to order a flexible hose for the upper radiator.
I also got all the air conditioner lines hooked up and ready to vacuum down.
I also got all the air conditioner lines hooked up and ready to vacuum down.
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Got the old rearend out today and prepped the new rearend to go back in. I also installed the x-pipe and mid pipes, waaaay easier with the rear end out.
Last edited by Ecostang; 8/22/15 at 09:24 PM.
#191
I was finally able to take my Maiden Voyage in my EcoProject yesterday.
Exciting stuff to finally be able to drive it . .
And yes all the electronics work. No codes or issues with exception to the AirBags which are still being figured out.
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Still following your build closely! AweSome!
I was finally able to take my Maiden Voyage in my EcoProject yesterday.
Exciting stuff to finally be able to drive it . .
And yes all the electronics work. No codes or issues with exception to the AirBags which are still being figured out.
I was finally able to take my Maiden Voyage in my EcoProject yesterday.
Exciting stuff to finally be able to drive it . .
And yes all the electronics work. No codes or issues with exception to the AirBags which are still being figured out.
Man that's awesome! Congrats
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New rearend installed, 3.73 gears. Also added some aftermarket lower control arms. Now I need to order the one piece driveshaft to finish the drive train install.
#194
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Nice work! I went with the Driveshaft Shop's carbon fiber unit. Smooth and quiet. I've heard some of the aluminum units make a clunk on automatics when engaging reverse or drive. The CF one is quiet. Probably a non-issue in a manual car.
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Upgrading rear brakes to gt500 13.8" rotor, I bought the brackets to adapt it. The rear calipers on the gt500 and v6 are the same from what I've read. All you need is these brackets and the rotors. I got the brackets off eBay, search 13.8" brakes for $130 (I think) and $75 each for the OEM rotors. Very simple upgrade for track cars, would be pointless for street cars.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/05-14-Mustang-14-Rear-Brake-Rotor-Adapter-Brackets-GT-Boss-302-GT500-V6-13-8-/161797211451?hash=item25abdd853b&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/05-14-Mustang-14-Rear-Brake-Rotor-Adapter-Brackets-GT-Boss-302-GT500-V6-13-8-/161797211451?hash=item25abdd853b&vxp=mtr
Last edited by Ecostang; 8/23/15 at 04:44 PM.
#196
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I'll check them out, only one vendor so far is willing to make the custom driveshaft. I need a v6 length but v8 mounting for the rear end. Nothing crazy but 3 other shops told me no.
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Mustang 3.5L Ecoboost engine swap
Originally Posted by Ecostang
Upgrading rear brakes to gt500 13.8" rotor, I bought the brackets to adapt it. The rear calipers on the gt500 and v6 are the same from what I've read. All you need is these brackets and the rotors. I got the brackets off eBay, search 13.8" brakes for $130 (I think) and $75 each for the OEM rotors. Very simple upgrade for track cars, would be pointless for street cars.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/05-14-Mustang-14-Rear-Brake-Rotor-Adapter-Brackets-GT-Boss-302-GT500-V6-13-8-/161797211451?hash=item25abdd853b&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/05-14-Mustang-14-Rear-Brake-Rotor-Adapter-Brackets-GT-Boss-302-GT500-V6-13-8-/161797211451?hash=item25abdd853b&vxp=mtr
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I got a 2012 gt500 cluster today. I mainly wanted this for the adjustable rpm shift chime and shift light, plus it was a really good deal. Has 106 miles on it lol, must have been one hell of a test drive. Also has adjustable colors and adjustable steering selector. Has a boost gauge but it will peg out at 15 psi, I should be around 25 psi one day.
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No need for a custom driveshaft, I figured out that I can simply change the mounting flange on the rear end I have now to a V6 mount. The mount is only $30 and it's just a large nut that holds it on. This saves me about $250 on the driveshaft, not having to have it custom made.