Mustang 3.5L Ecoboost engine swap
#342
Cobra Member
Thread Starter
I will need the vacuum pump. I tried installing the one I just got in but has a broken hose barb. I'll have to send it back.
In case anyone is wondering why it needs a vacuum pump....it's because in a boost scenario there is no vacuum to boost the brakes.
In case anyone is wondering why it needs a vacuum pump....it's because in a boost scenario there is no vacuum to boost the brakes.
Last edited by Ecostang; 10/3/15 at 11:32 PM.
#344
Cobra Member
What vacuum pump is that? I've been considering adding one to my car because the motor only makes about 7 inches HG (radical cam). It's electric, right?
Never mind. I think I found it -BL3Z-2A451-A
That's a pricey little sum***** ($390 new from Ford).
There are aftermarket ones available cheaper.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/12-VOLT-ELECTRIC-VACUUM-PUMP-BRAKE-BOOSTER-VACUUM-PUMP-STAINLESS-BRAIDED-HOSE-/321853220052?hash=item4aeff264d4&vxp=mtr
Never mind. I think I found it -BL3Z-2A451-A
That's a pricey little sum***** ($390 new from Ford).
There are aftermarket ones available cheaper.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/12-VOLT-ELECTRIC-VACUUM-PUMP-BRAKE-BOOSTER-VACUUM-PUMP-STAINLESS-BRAIDED-HOSE-/321853220052?hash=item4aeff264d4&vxp=mtr
Last edited by jsimmons; 10/4/15 at 07:11 AM.
#345
Cobra Member
Thread Starter
What vacuum pump is that? I've been considering adding one to my car because the motor only makes about 7 inches HG (radical cam). It's electric, right?
Never mind. I think I found it -BL3Z-2A451-A
That's a pricey little sum***** ($390 new from Ford).
There are aftermarket ones available cheaper.
12 Volt Electric Vacuum Pump Brake Booster Vacuum Pump Stainless Braided Hose | eBay
Never mind. I think I found it -BL3Z-2A451-A
That's a pricey little sum***** ($390 new from Ford).
There are aftermarket ones available cheaper.
12 Volt Electric Vacuum Pump Brake Booster Vacuum Pump Stainless Braided Hose | eBay
http://www.partsgeek.com/gbproducts/...FQooaQodrO0Beg
#346
Cobra Member
Thread Starter
What vacuum pump is that? I've been considering adding one to my car because the motor only makes about 7 inches HG (radical cam). It's electric, right?
Never mind. I think I found it -BL3Z-2A451-A
That's a pricey little sum***** ($390 new from Ford).
There are aftermarket ones available cheaper.
12 Volt Electric Vacuum Pump Brake Booster Vacuum Pump Stainless Braided Hose | eBay
Never mind. I think I found it -BL3Z-2A451-A
That's a pricey little sum***** ($390 new from Ford).
There are aftermarket ones available cheaper.
12 Volt Electric Vacuum Pump Brake Booster Vacuum Pump Stainless Braided Hose | eBay
#347
Cobra Member
Thread Starter
I ended up ordering this one for $200, same as the comp cams version for $300! I think it's the same as you found except it doesn't have the braided lines.
http://m.ebay.com/itm/Electric-Vacuum-Pump-Brake-Booster-Hot-Rod-Street-Rod-12V-/291579931749?nav=WATCHING_ACTIVE
http://m.ebay.com/itm/Electric-Vacuum-Pump-Brake-Booster-Hot-Rod-Street-Rod-12V-/291579931749?nav=WATCHING_ACTIVE
#348
Cobra Member
Thread Starter
Got a lot done today. All the harness is connected under the hood. Epas is hooked up, fan, abs module, abs sensors, impact sensors, horn, washer bottle, blinkers, headlights, side markers....done. I soldered anything I spliced then added heat shrink and electrical tape.
Relocated the battery to the trunk today, there was no room up front after all. Just need to mount the battery.
Installed line-loc brakes for burnouts, bled the brakes. Installed new braided stainless clutch line, bled clutch. I used SRF racing brake fluid and replaced everything in the system.
Relocated the battery to the trunk today, there was no room up front after all. Just need to mount the battery.
Installed line-loc brakes for burnouts, bled the brakes. Installed new braided stainless clutch line, bled clutch. I used SRF racing brake fluid and replaced everything in the system.
Last edited by Ecostang; 10/4/15 at 06:40 PM.
#349
Got a lot done today. All the harness is connected under the hood. Epas is hooked up, fan, abs module, abs sensors, impact sensors, horn, washer bottle, blinkers, headlights, side markers....done. I soldered anything I spliced then added heat shrink and electrical tape.
Relocated the battery to the trunk today, there was no room up front after all. Just need to mount the battery.
Installed line-loc brakes for burnouts, bled the brakes. Installed new braided stainless clutch line, bled clutch. I used SRF racing brake fluid and replaced everything in the system.
Relocated the battery to the trunk today, there was no room up front after all. Just need to mount the battery.
Installed line-loc brakes for burnouts, bled the brakes. Installed new braided stainless clutch line, bled clutch. I used SRF racing brake fluid and replaced everything in the system.
#350
Cobra Member
Thread Starter
Well I'm closer for sure, I probably have another month worth of weekends to get it running. I have to tow the car to the muffler shop and to the shop making the custom turbo piping, not sure how long the turbo place will need. There's a ton of small details that I'm having to work through that I'm not mentioning here, just to save time. Seems to be all doable but I feel like there's 100 small things to do still
#351
Cobra Member
Thread Starter
I'm looking for new front brake calipers and rotors for the car. I would like to buy the 2014 gt500 6 piston brembo brake calipers and 15" rotors. I see these aren't recommended for v6 cars, does anyone know why? I seem to remember someone telling me it's because they freak out the abs, but I couldn't find anything about it online. If that's the case then I wonder how the f150 abs will react with 6 piston brakes? Maybe I should go with the 4 piston gt500 calipers and 14" rotors?
Last edited by Ecostang; 10/26/15 at 08:50 PM.
#352
Mach 1 Member
I'm looking for new front brake calipers and rotors for the car. I would like to buy the 2014 gt500 6 piston brembro brake calipers and 15" rotors. I see these aren't recommended for v6 cars, does anyone know why? I seem to remember someone telling me it's because they freak out the abs, but I couldn't find anything about it online. If that's the case then I wonder how the f150 abs will react with 6 piston brakes? Maybe I should go with the 4 piston gt500 calipers and 14" rotors?
LEXiiON
#353
Cobra Member
Thread Starter
I just want to make sure before I spend the money. I did check the f150 and it has huge brakes front and rear, which makes sense for towing. I doubt I would have problems, but this is a big purchase.
#354
Cobra Member
Thread Starter
With the weight difference maybe 6 pistons are overkill.
#355
Mach 1 Member
Keep in mind one other point, my car should weigh 400 lbs less than a 2014 gt500 and most of that weight comes off the front end. This gives me more stopping power than the gt500 would have from the factory. The mustang v6 abs (which has been replaced with the f150) is programmed for a lighter car with a small brake setup, being replaced with a high performance brake system designed for a much heavier car. The abs is monitoring wheel speed, if it stops much faster than it expects to it could think the wheels are locking up.
With the weight difference maybe 6 pistons are overkill.
With the weight difference maybe 6 pistons are overkill.
Correct me if I am wrong...
LEXiiON
#356
Super Boss Lawman Member
I don't understand why it would matter either. I always thought ABS worked by monitoring the difference in wheel speed between the wheels. Of course that was how it worked 20 years ago, I'm sure it has changed since then.
#357
I don't have a v6 mustang but a 2013 Gt and I upgraded the front brakes to the 6 piston brembos from a gt500. I've never had an issue with them and have had the setup for a year or so. Just my 2cents
I love what you are doing by the way. I subscribed to this thread and actually read the whole thing a few days ago. Keep updates coming please.
I love what you are doing by the way. I subscribed to this thread and actually read the whole thing a few days ago. Keep updates coming please.
Last edited by mabupa; 10/7/15 at 07:16 PM.
#358
Cobra Member
Thread Starter
Well I ended up finding a new 14" brembo kit missing one rotor for $650 on eBay, I think these brakes will be fine for me.
On the abs...I have no idea. Most likely it's a non-issue, the 4 Pistons were too good of a deal to pass up though.
On the abs...I have no idea. Most likely it's a non-issue, the 4 Pistons were too good of a deal to pass up though.
Last edited by Ecostang; 10/26/15 at 08:50 PM.
#359
Cobra Member
Thread Starter
I don't have a v6 mustang but a 2013 Gt and I upgraded the front brakes to the 6 piston brembos from a gt500. I've never had an issue with them and have had the setup for a year or so. Just my 2cents
I love what you are doing by the way. I subscribed to this thread and actually read the whole thing a few days ago. Keep updates coming please.
I love what you are doing by the way. I subscribed to this thread and actually read the whole thing a few days ago. Keep updates coming please.
#360
Bullitt Member
I'm looking for new front brake calipers and rotors for the car. I would like to buy the 2014 gt500 6 piston brembro brake calipers and 15" rotors. I see these aren't recommended for v6 cars, does anyone know why? I seem to remember someone telling me it's because they freak out the abs, but I couldn't find anything about it online. If that's the case then I wonder how the f150 abs will react with 6 piston brakes? Maybe I should go with the 4 piston gt500 calipers and 14" rotors?