I'm feeling perky today. Something to do with getting a job.

 

 

 

Glad to hear that Matt!

Great news!

I have decided it might be a good idea to replace the sparkplugs in the truck since I am doint the COPs.

Maybe I asked but is there any brand or anything I should get. 5.4 2v in a 97 expy. Is there something online I should get or is local ok?

Also anytthing I should know when putting them in? Dielectric rubbed on the plugs correct? Do they NEED to be torqued or can I just twist them in solid but not ultra tight?

 

I suggest ONLY Motorcraft on your motor.

 

I suggest a tad bit of anti-sieze on the threads.

 

I have decided it might be a good idea to replace the sparkplugs in the truck since I am doint the COPs.

Maybe I asked but is there any brand or anything I should get. 5.4 2v in a 97 expy. Is there something online I should get or is local ok?

Also anytthing I should know when putting them in? Dielectric rubbed on the plugs correct? Do they NEED to be torqued or can I just twist them in solid but not ultra tight?

you are NOT going to have fun. you have to pull the fuel rails and everything to get to the plugs. i would HIGHLY suggest you put new coil packs in at the same time so you only uave to do it once.

 

No, you don't have to pull the rails.

 

 

All in a days work. I have done the 5.4 and 4.6 and the 5.4 was easier.

From what I have seen, I agree. I just didn't know if I needed special rules for the spark plugs. Special grease or what ever.

 

The 5.4 takes a different plug (2 piece) and make sure you use some pb blaster (allows plug to break free easier) and then blow the hole out with compressed air. Take your time because if you break one, boy they can be a bitch without the proper tool. Silcone dielectic grease on the little boot at the end of the coil.

 

The 3 valve motor uses the 2 piece side electrode, not the motor in the Expy. Ford has a bulletin about the plug removal on this so the plugs do not pull apart. Let engine sit for several hours to cool, turn all plugs out 1/2-1 turn, use a non-evaprorative carbon cleaner (I like Sea-Foam) and pour 1-2 tablespoons into the hole and allows to soak for several hours, then remove the plugs. The carbon cleaner breaks the side electrode free from the buildup that creates the issue.

Plugs are the same. Both engines use the same heads, plugs, COPs, cams, etc. I use MC or NGK, but use whatever you want. Champion is shit IMO though. And you ALWAYS want to use anti seize when mating dissimilar metal,especially aluminum.

 

The F150 5.4 I did had a 2 piece plug from the factory. Here is what my fil had in his

 

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/acf-sp515/overview/make/ford/model/f-150

Those are for the 3 valve head. The truck you did was 2004 or newer correct? Matt has 2 valve heads.

Hell even the 3 valve heads are the same. You can interchange them all actually. That's what the modular engine design was all about.

Is that the same engine in the F150s that had an issue with blowing out the sparkplugs? I don't remember if it was a 4.6 or 5.4

The've all had an issue. The original design only had like 3 threads on it. Stupid.

 

Plugs are the same. Both engines use the same heads, plugs, COPs, cams, etc. I use MC or NGK, but use whatever you want. Champion is shit IMO though. And you ALWAYS want to use anti seize when mating dissimilar metal,especially aluminum.

 

The F150 5.4 I did had a 2 piece plug from the factory. Here is what my fil had in his

 

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/acf-sp515/overview/make/ford/model/f-150

Those are for the 3 valve head. The truck you did was 2004 or newer correct? Matt has 2 valve heads.

Hell even the 3 valve heads are the same. You can interchange them all actually. That's what the modular engine design was all about.

 

The body style after my 97 so yes.

I have decided it might be a good idea to replace the sparkplugs in the truck since I am doint the COPs.

Maybe I asked but is there any brand or anything I should get. 5.4 2v in a 97 expy. Is there something online I should get or is local ok?

Also anytthing I should know when putting them in? Dielectric rubbed on the plugs correct? Do they NEED to be torqued or can I just twist them in solid but not ultra tight?

 

I suggest ONLY Motorcraft on your motor.

 

I suggest a tad bit of anti-sieze on the threads.

 

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I have decided it might be a good idea to replace the sparkplugs in the truck since I am doint the COPs.

Maybe I asked but is there any brand or anything I should get. 5.4 2v in a 97 expy. Is there something online I should get or is local ok?

Also anytthing I should know when putting them in? Dielectric rubbed on the plugs correct? Do they NEED to be torqued or can I just twist them in solid but not ultra tight?

you are NOT going to have fun. you have to pull the fuel rails and everything to get to the plugs. i would HIGHLY suggest you put new coil packs in at the same time so you only uave to do it once.

 

No, you don't have to pull the rails.

 

 

All in a days work. I have done the 5.4 and 4.6 and the 5.4 was easier.

From what I have seen, I agree. I just didn't know if I needed special rules for the spark plugs. Special grease or what ever.

 

The 5.4 takes a different plug (2 piece) and make sure you use some pb blaster (allows plug to break free easier) and then blow the hole out with compressed air. Take your time because if you break one, boy they can be a bitch without the proper tool. Silcone dielectic grease on the little boot at the end of the coil.

 

The 3 valve motor uses the 2 piece side electrode, not the motor in the Expy. Ford has a bulletin about the plug removal on this so the plugs do not pull apart. Let engine sit for several hours to cool, turn all plugs out 1/2-1 turn, use a non-evaprorative carbon cleaner (I like Sea-Foam) and pour 1-2 tablespoons into the hole and allows to soak for several hours, then remove the plugs. The carbon cleaner breaks the side electrode free from the buildup that creates the issue.

 

 

I did my father inlaws, but I used pb blaster and was lucky enough not to have any break.

im in an arrument with a douche bag on facebook,

 

 he shared a picture of a dog, and i commented "pretty american" (american bulldog)  he promptly IMs me  " its not an amarican is an argentianian  dog"

 

  i rely .. "its not an american bulldog?"

 he says "no"

 i say ok.. well he looks exactly like all my dogs and they have all been american bulldogs. and they have never been to argentina ..   so tell me what blood line is he?"

 

 his reply " a different blood line"

 my reply.. well WHAT BLOOD LINE THEN !!?? if im wrong.. and you say your right then tell me what bloodline the god damn dog is.

 

 and no reply..

 

 what the fuck.  you claim to know but  you have no  clue?  just because a dog lives in argentina does not mean hes not an american bull dog. is a german Sheppard living in the USA no longer a german Sheppard you fucking cock sucker.

If you are losing 10lbs through the IC, Then that thing is WAY too small. 

 

I'll have to test for myself but it's pretty clear, I even had a long argument with a user, he was claiming 25 psi boost, I was claiming 15 psi, turns out boost for him = turbo outlet pressure. 3 reports of 15 psi after the intercooler, 2 of 25 psi before the intercooler. 

Shit, if I would run 20+ psi I can only imagine how much more fuel I can dump. And how much more I can dump with better cooling too. Hah, looks like there's plenty power to be had without a new turbo.

RTA results, the laptop was set on a little chair next to the glove box:

Everything closed(doors/windows)

33Hz 112.3 ; 34 - 112.8 ;  35 - 113.5 ; 36 - 112.7

 

35Hz

Driver window open - 114.5

Driver door open 114.6  - saw a 114.7 but could not repeat it again

Both windows open 113.5

Passenger window open 113.8

Both doors open halfway 109.5

 

Moved the box to the trunk

35Hz

Driver door open 114.8

 

So overall - the car peaks at 35(as was proven on show last year) and it's loudest with mic on passenger side and driver door open. And with the box in the trunk it's louder than in the middle in the car.

 

Driver door open

 

35Hz driver window down

 

35, box in the trunk, driver door open

How much varying do you get in each location?

If you are using the built in mic I wouldn't believe any of it...

0.2 points. We will see after 3 weeks how much that equates to actual dB meter.

im in an arrument with a douche bag on facebook,

 

 he shared a picture of a dog, and i commented "pretty american" (american bulldog)  he promptly IMs me  " its not an amarican is an argentianian  dog"

 

  i rely .. "its not an american bulldog?"

 he says "no"

 i say ok.. well he looks exactly like all my dogs and they have all been american bulldogs. and they have never been to argentina ..   so tell me what blood line is he?"

 

 his reply " a different blood line"

 my reply.. well WHAT BLOOD LINE THEN !!?? if im wrong.. and you say your right then tell me what bloodline the god damn dog is.

 

 and no reply..

 

 what the fuck.  you claim to know but  you have no  clue?  just because a dog lives in argentina does not mean hes not an american bull dog. is a german Sheppard living in the USA no longer a german Sheppard you fucking cock sucker.

 

You're beginning to sound like me--sometimes it's better to take a step back and realize it just doesn't matter.

i guess so . but shit. if your going to tell me im wrong then at least be able to tell me the correct answer

And I'm the absolute worst at that.

BigJon for prez 2016!!

Give me correct answers or get the fuck out!

Love it!

heres a pic of the dog BTW

 

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=457870827612333&set=a.395751550490928.90639.145603905505695&type=1&theater

 

 and here is baby stewie

im in an arrument with a douche bag on facebook,

he shared a picture of a dog, and i commented "pretty american" (american bulldog) he promptly IMs me " its not an amarican is an argentianian dog"

i rely .. "its not an american bulldog?"

he says "no"

i say ok.. well he looks exactly like all my dogs and they have all been american bulldogs. and they have never been to argentina .. so tell me what blood line is he?"

his reply " a different blood line"

my reply.. well WHAT BLOOD LINE THEN !!?? if im wrong.. and you say your right then tell me what bloodline the god damn dog is.

and no reply..

what the fuck. you claim to know but you have no clue? just because a dog lives in argentina does not mean hes not an american bull dog. is a german Sheppard living in the USA no longer a german Sheppard you fucking cock sucker.

Faceboom is troble. Even when you are right, the dumbasses will bring you down.

Just received a mystery package in the mail myself. I opened it up and found a real nice thank you letter and a flag flown for me from the Delta Company 1-109th Infantry! It was flown over Camp Virgina, Kuwait. Send from some of my very best friends whom I watch over their families while they are deployed.

Just received a mystery package in the mail myself. I opened it up and found a real nice thank you letter and a flag flown for me from the Delta Company 1-109th Infantry! It was flown over Camp Virgina, Kuwait. Send from some of my very best friends whom I watch over their families while they are deployed.

That's sweet. Time to frame it.

heres a pic of the dog BTW

 

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=457870827612333&set=a.395751550490928.90639.145603905505695&type=1&theater

 

 and here is baby stewie

Naw that's a fucking weiner dog!

Edited April 24, 201312 yr by stefanhinote

Just received a mystery package in the mail myself. I opened it up and found a real nice thank you letter and a flag flown for me from the Delta Company 1-109th Infantry! It was flown over Camp Virgina, Kuwait. Send from some of my very best friends whom I watch over their families while they are deployed.

That's sweet. Time to frame it.

 

Yes I will and it will go next to my other flags they have sent me which is on display at all times.

Usual batch is 4 gallons of rich broth... maybe a bit more. Not sure how many quarts come out of my big pot actually.

Works like a friggen charm though. I use my pasta pot and it strains out all the bones and veg. Barely any clean up needed if I wanted to take out all sediment. I don't though and if I'm making something that needs it cleaned I do that when I use it. Makes better soup if I leav it in.

You NEED a chinois.  Allows you to pulverize the contents and get the good shit out.  My connection sucks atm, but I can link you the best one if you like.

 

Bought a Mavic wheelset, with Deore LX hubs, quick release skewers and Shimano cassette for $35 today. Now I only need tires and I have a set of extra wheels for trail riding

The hubs are worth more than that. I have had terrible luck with Mavic, but they are French so that is expected. And really, if they don't do what you need lacing your own on those hubs more than saved you what you paid.

 

The cassette is worth $25, geared better for road use too compared to mine and it has very little use. Honestly, I think they are better than the Ridiga's which I have now: typical simple front and double Zac19 rear, both with Shimano RM40 hubs. And these have not needed truing since I trued them. 

 

Do you have a dislike for a lot of french things too?

Well outside of cookware french shit is usually fragile like their ego's

I do need one. Just been too cheap. Link away rather pay for the right one when the time comes.

 

Plugs are the same. Both engines use the same heads, plugs, COPs, cams, etc. I use MC or NGK, but use whatever you want. Champion is shit IMO though. And you ALWAYS want to use anti seize when mating dissimilar metal,especially aluminum.

 

The F150 5.4 I did had a 2 piece plug from the factory. Here is what my fil had in his

 

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/acf-sp515/overview/make/ford/model/f-150

Those are for the 3 valve head. The truck you did was 2004 or newer correct? Matt has 2 valve heads.

Hell even the 3 valve heads are the same. You can interchange them all actually. That's what the modular engine design was all about.

Actually the design was about rapid low cost changes on the production line which by default of course means many common parts.

 

 

Plugs are the same. Both engines use the same heads, plugs, COPs, cams, etc. I use MC or NGK, but use whatever you want. Champion is shit IMO though. And you ALWAYS want to use anti seize when mating dissimilar metal,especially aluminum.

 

The F150 5.4 I did had a 2 piece plug from the factory. Here is what my fil had in his

 

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/acf-sp515/overview/make/ford/model/f-150

Those are for the 3 valve head. The truck you did was 2004 or newer correct? Matt has 2 valve heads.

Hell even the 3 valve heads are the same. You can interchange them all actually. That's what the modular engine design was all about.

Actually the design was about rapid low cost changes on the production line which by default of course means many common parts.

It's all about money.  Always.

Just received a mystery package in the mail myself. I opened it up and found a real nice thank you letter and a flag flown for me from the Delta Company 1-109th Infantry! It was flown over Camp Virgina, Kuwait. Send from some of my very best friends whom I watch over their families while they are deployed.

 

 

That's fuckin' awesome!