My build thread
 

Got the engine/ trans out of the explorer today. Tomorrow I'll tear it all down and prep the block for Scat 331 rotating assembly.


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Powder coated some goodies Attachment 135206

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Time to prep rear diff Attachment 135208 Attachment 135209 Attachment 135210 Attachment 135211 Made a new stainless brake line. Welded the axle tube to the housing.

Got the block torn down, ready for machine shop. Attachment 135212 Attachment 135213

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Got my plates

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Re: My build thread
 

What year is your ranger and are these going to e the motor mounts?

huh, I didn't know the expo 5.0s had valve reliefs. Thought they were flat top.

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I'm swapping into a '99 Mazda B2500 the plates are designed to be used with 4.0 mounts

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what kind of paint is that? Powdercoat?

Chassis Saver, excellent product. Rather expensive. Sprayable or brush able. Read the tech. I prefer it over POR-15. Or any other rust inhibitors. I have used gloss, satin, machine silver (cadmium)
As you can see not a lot of overspray. Very thick, I reduce it 8:1, shooting with a 1.4 tip SATA. Even with experience I suggest painting a few test pieces.
Gloss; If you apply to much it will solvent pop. You can adjust the sheen with different spray technics.
Satin; with different spray technics you can adjust the sheen.
Cadmium; tricky to spray but matches oem 5.0-5.8 intakes.
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Headers came today. Tomorrow I'm placing order for arp head bolts, head gaskets, Anderson N 41 cam, GTM Crane lifters, Scorpion 1.6 roller rockers, Comp billet timing set, trick flow valve springs, Attachment 138984

Attachment 139080 Attachment 139081 Attachment 139235 Didn't get much accomplished this weekend as I had to help my daughter move. Bye bye unnecessary exhaust heat and gasses traveling to upper intake Attachment 139353 I took an old cam sensor and made a tool to prime the oil pump before first startup. Attachment 139389 Exhaust port matched Attachment 139992 Valves lashed, Trick flow valve spring kit installed. Attachment 139679 GTM Crane HO performance Roller Lifter Attachment 139968 Attachment 140049 Attachment 140050


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Cam, roller lifters, timing set installed. Pushrods measured and now I wait for more parts. Attachment 140109 Attachment 140111

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