Nearing completion.
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 178
Likes: 0
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 178
Likes: 0
One thing to understand is that I got insane deals on a lot of things, like my pistons, fuel system, and my turbocharger. These are all after tax, cash price, all said and done
Machine work on the block (including balance) - $750
Machine work on the heads - $330
Valves - $100
Springs - $80
Cryo on rods/pin/pistons - $140
Ceramic/Tri-coat on pistons $260
Pistons - $203
Turbocharger - $100
ARP studs for mains/heads/intake - $350
Intercooler $150
Intercooler builder kit - $120
Camshaft $150
Fuel system - $1300
Gasket sets - $200
I'm sure there are a few things I am missing, but that is the bulk of it.
Stuff that I did myself that only cost me the cost of materials which is not even notable would be the entire turbo "kit", the intake manifold, exhaust, ect.
Posting Guru
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 1,528
Likes: 0
From: Peterborough, Ontario
Having marked it is a good, simple plan, it's just that there are lots of us on here that have had the misfortune of telling folks that due to a simple error, they now may have to tear down the front of their engine to get their truck running right.
Looking forward to the final outcome on the build!!
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 178
Likes: 0
We often have folks show up here that are trying to figure out how to re-install an IP after removing the top gear with the pump. Seeing a picture like yours could lead some more to removing the gear with the pump, so thought I'd ask what you did or how you planned to time the pump.
Having marked it is a good, simple plan, it's just that there are lots of us on here that have had the misfortune of telling folks that due to a simple error, they now may have to tear down the front of their engine to get their truck running right.
Looking forward to the final outcome on the build!!
Having marked it is a good, simple plan, it's just that there are lots of us on here that have had the misfortune of telling folks that due to a simple error, they now may have to tear down the front of their engine to get their truck running right.
Looking forward to the final outcome on the build!!
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Cargo Master
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 3,330
Likes: 13
From: Eaton, CO
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 178
Likes: 0
Fact of the matter is, a ZF5 is a superior towing transmission due to the gear ratios, and dwarfs the T18/T19/NP435 in size contest. The main killers of the ZF5 are as follows:
Overheating or synchro failure due to low or burnt oil. People don't change their fluids. ZF put coolers on the ZF6's, I intend to put a cooler on my ZF5 using a transfer pump and bar/plate style cooler with fan.
Secondly, the DMF very often wastes the ZF trans. It needs a nice SMF mated to it. As for the aluminum case being a weak point, that is laughable. Nearly all modern medium/heavy duty trans are alum case.
just scroll back and you will find the specs on the studs.
Elder User
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 973
Likes: 2
From: Bellefontaine, OH
Took me a while Justin but thank you for the information I will be following your thread on both sites very closely I am interested in seeing what you can do with your 6.9 if this works the way your talking would you possibly make the turbo setup for someone?
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 178
Likes: 0
mailed showed up...
Senior User
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 426
Likes: 0
From: Southwest Florida Coast
I think I'm in love, will you swap that engine for my wife? She's blonde with a really sexy English accent. Someday I might be able to talk her into letting me have a spare that I can build.