Engine Install This Week!

[FordNut]

Finished all the little details on the engine, it's ready. Gotta do a little bit of work on the car before it goes in, so maybe late tomorrow or sometime the next day it'll be installed.

Here's the fittings and wiring for the oil pressure sensor and warning light switch:
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/5/1/8/DSC01699.JPG

A closer shot, ps pump and sensor removed:
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/5/1/8/DSC01701.JPG

And here with the sensors installed:
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/5/1/8/DSC01702.JPG

Something else new, a flexplate shield:
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/5/1/8/DSC01703.JPG

Another view, see the sfi sticker:
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/5/1/8/DSC01704.JPG

Other side, look close and you'll see the modified mounting bracket for the dipstick tube:
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/5/1/8/DSC01705.JPG

Unfortunately it didn't clear the header, glad I bolted it all together before engine install. BFH fixed it, but violated sfi certification by modifying:
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/5/1/8/DSC01706.JPG

Starter heat shield:
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/5/1/8/DSC01707.JPG

and slightly rerouted tranny lines:
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/5/1/8/DSC01708.JPG

[FordNut]

Here's the whole thing:
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/5/1/8/DSC01709.JPG

Other side:
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/5/1/8/DSC01700.JPG

[sailsmen]

Looks awesome.:banana2: Good luck.

Where does your remote OF mount?

Did you ever have a chance to break down the old engine for an anal?

[FordNut]

Looks awesome.:banana2: Good luck.

Where does your remote OF mount?

Did you ever have a chance to break down the old engine for an anal?

Mounted on the frame, just barely clears the sway bar but it's tucked in there nice and safe while being readily accessible for service.

Haven't had time to mess with the broken engine.

[merc]

I am excited about this one.

[JMan]

I can't wait to see that thing plugged in! Doesn't somebody make an oil accumulator, maybe Moroso, that precharges your engine oil pressure each time you start it up? Since you're going remote, that might be a wise addition. And yes, I know it's easy for me to spend your money!

J

[FordNut]

I can't wait to see that thing plugged in! Doesn't somebody make an oil accumulator, maybe Moroso, that precharges your engine oil pressure each time you start it up? Since you're going remote, that might be a wise addition. And yes, I know it's easy for me to spend your money!

J

Yeah, I've been thinking about that but I can't figure out a spot to mount it. Check with Scott & Jason at Team Ford, they dread seeing me come in any more because there is so much "stuff" mounted in the engine bay you have to disassemble something for access to anything.

[JMan]

I think you'd mount it with the remote filter assy. Where are you putting it? Left front inner fender? That would have some extra space, I'd think.

Keep on truckin'

J

[FordNut]

I think you'd mount it with the remote filter assy. Where are you putting it? Left front inner fender? That would have some extra space, I'd think.

Keep on truckin'

J

It's on the inside of the frame rail under the air filter, been there a couple of years. No extra space there due to pipes between supercharger, intercooler, and throttle body. Both front fenderwells are filled up (water injection, auxiliary tranny cooler, brake cooling ducts) as well as the fenderwell recess at the shock/control arm (PCV trap). I'll study it some more once the engine is back in.

[jim geary]

Good luck Brian.It looks ready.

[juno]

Damn!!!!!!!!!!! Way to go Brian!!!!

[Zack]

All I want to know is how much LESS money you spent than Marty!

[AzMarauder]

Missing a nut on the driver's side header... second tube ! :rolleyes:

Nice looking engine !

[Zack]

Brian, do not put an EGR on that thing, PLEASE!!!!!

[Haggis]

I can't wait to see that thing plugged in! Doesn't somebody make an oil accumulator, maybe Moroso, that precharges your engine oil pressure each time you start it up? Since you're going remote, that might be a wise addition. And yes, I know it's easy for me to spend your money!

J

Check with Joe Walsh, he has one on his Marauder.

[mad1stgen]

Hopefully these lines won't break or leak on you.

The rest looks perfect !

[FordNut]

Hopefully these lines won't break or leak on you.

The rest looks perfect !

Which lines? If you're referring to the remote oil filter lines, they've been on the car for about 3 years with no problems.

[pacammer]

Brian,

Boy that looks really nice. I wish you great luck.

Gary

[Joe Walsh]

Check with Joe Walsh, he has one on his Marauder.

Yep, Canton Accusump oil accumulator which connected into my remote oil filter mount.
I've got it wired to a switch on my 'A' pillar so I can dump a quart of 70 psi oil back into the oiling system just as I crank and light off the engine.
No more valve clatter at start-up!

BTW: It is mounted on the driver's side inner fender in front of the brake master cylinder...BUT I may have to find a new home for it when I install the Procharger.

www.cantonracingproducts.com

[Glenn]

Brian:

Really beautiful job - a work of art. Good luck on the tune and Dyno HP. By bet is 700 HP.

Glenn

[FordNut]

Finally got it running today, just in time for the dyno appt tomorrow. Smells great, I still had race gas in the tank from when I broke it at SSHS6. Took it out for a spin, it's a real kick in the pants when you get on it a little bit. Drivability needs a little work, the cams make it try to die when you stop and it doesn't want to stay idling for long. Can't wait to get it tuned. I'm expecting 650 for now, since the fuel system still needs upgraded.

[Motorhead350]

Awesome. Can't wait to hear about those 1/4 mile runs.

[JMan]

Can you get a video of the dyno pulls for posterity?

Please?

J

[snowbird]

Brian,

Glad this part of the project (start-up) seems to went OK. Great news !! :)

[JVJ]

:banana: That looks "delio". Post pictures when your project will be finished. It's going to be real sweet. "GOOD LUCK"!:banana2:

[Loco1234]

Sounds great...
and ya see if you could video the dyno pulls.....

[FordNut]

660 hp, 555 tq

Lots more available, gonna run this for the break-in tune.

Sorry, didn't even think about video but will do that when I go for BIG power.