Tubular K-Member & 5.3 truck intake - Fit under SN95 Mustang stock hood???
#1
On The Tree
Thread Starter
Tubular K-Member & 5.3 truck intake - Fit under SN95 Mustang stock hood???
Is there any after market tubular k-member that will allow me to keep my 5.3 factory truck intake in SN95 Mustang?
I understand that the 4.6 k-member will work but will place the motor too high. Here is a shot of truck vs. car intake. Also is a picture of a Fox Mustang with Maximum Motorsport K-member with 4.6 motor mounts. It looks like there is plenty of clearance under the hood for truck intake. From what I have read, after market tubular k-member will drop the engine a little.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...-progress.html
Thanks
Waid
I understand that the 4.6 k-member will work but will place the motor too high. Here is a shot of truck vs. car intake. Also is a picture of a Fox Mustang with Maximum Motorsport K-member with 4.6 motor mounts. It looks like there is plenty of clearance under the hood for truck intake. From what I have read, after market tubular k-member will drop the engine a little.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...-progress.html
Thanks
Waid
Last edited by waid786; 09-26-2013 at 12:31 PM. Reason: Changed Title
#2
TECH Regular
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Whitehall,PA
Posts: 482
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I have an 02 Mustang with an AJE k member and a truck intake on my 5.3 and the stock hood closes. I made all of my own mounts and kept the engine as low as possible(about 1/2" off of the steering rack).
#4
On The Tree
Thread Starter
99MUSTANG5.3L,
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
I assume the AJE K member also solves the exhaust clearance problems?
I would love to see some pictures of your truck intake, engine bay & mounts.
I have a 4.8 and a 5.3 and a 4L60E and all them has 50,000 miles on it. After pulling the valve covers off, I could not resist! The yard was closing and got all three for $1200 and are complete pull out. The 4.8 & 4L60E came out of a 2002 Yukon and the 5.3 came out of a 2001 Silverado. I am looking to keep factory fuel injected and about the only mod I am planning to do is a bigger cams for both.
I want to put both 4.8 & 5.3 in SN95 Mustang to keep the cost down!!! One with 4L60E Auto for the track and 2nd with T5 5-Speed as a daily driver. I know a guy that has a 5.3 with a T5 and runs it hard (no burn outs) and seem to hold up. I have several spares so not worried about the T5.
I was looking at foxbody but looking at SN95 V6 Mustang since it already has better brakes, 5 lugs wheels and GT rear end can be had for little as $100 at pic-a-part. 1994-2004 SN95 Mustangs are cheap and can pick up one for little as $1000 in good shape. The 94-98 Mustangs are generally cheaper than the 99-2004. I also considered an S10 but Mustangs are so cheap and has much better rear ends.
I know the power difference between the 4.8 and 5.3 is small but the 4.8 can rev. higher.
Thanks
Waid
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
I assume the AJE K member also solves the exhaust clearance problems?
I would love to see some pictures of your truck intake, engine bay & mounts.
I have a 4.8 and a 5.3 and a 4L60E and all them has 50,000 miles on it. After pulling the valve covers off, I could not resist! The yard was closing and got all three for $1200 and are complete pull out. The 4.8 & 4L60E came out of a 2002 Yukon and the 5.3 came out of a 2001 Silverado. I am looking to keep factory fuel injected and about the only mod I am planning to do is a bigger cams for both.
I want to put both 4.8 & 5.3 in SN95 Mustang to keep the cost down!!! One with 4L60E Auto for the track and 2nd with T5 5-Speed as a daily driver. I know a guy that has a 5.3 with a T5 and runs it hard (no burn outs) and seem to hold up. I have several spares so not worried about the T5.
I was looking at foxbody but looking at SN95 V6 Mustang since it already has better brakes, 5 lugs wheels and GT rear end can be had for little as $100 at pic-a-part. 1994-2004 SN95 Mustangs are cheap and can pick up one for little as $1000 in good shape. The 94-98 Mustangs are generally cheaper than the 99-2004. I also considered an S10 but Mustangs are so cheap and has much better rear ends.
I know the power difference between the 4.8 and 5.3 is small but the 4.8 can rev. higher.
Thanks
Waid
Trending Topics
#8
Dynatech headers fit perfect with the AJE K member but since you shortened the mounts a little bit you might have clearance problems with the stock steering shaft. Nothing a few taps with a hammer won't fix...
also stock A-arm on passenger side might need a little bit of clearancing. They have a little extra meat on the back side of them that get close to the header.
also stock A-arm on passenger side might need a little bit of clearancing. They have a little extra meat on the back side of them that get close to the header.
#9
On The Tree
Thread Starter
Mark,
Is your 5.3L mated to a 4L60E ?
I want to keep the air bags intact. Are your air bags still works?
I found a diagram and looks like the SRS controlled is not tied to the engine ECU.
Thanks
Is your 5.3L mated to a 4L60E ?
I want to keep the air bags intact. Are your air bags still works?
I found a diagram and looks like the SRS controlled is not tied to the engine ECU.
Thanks
#10
TECH Regular
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Whitehall,PA
Posts: 482
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Waid, I dont think they do. Reason I say that is because when I wrecked the last car(01Mustang) it was a pretty good hit right on the front right and I had no airbag deployment. I will look over the diagram you posted at another time. I would really like for the bags to work properly.
Yes my car is a 4l60E for the time being. I plan to go turbo as soon as the budget allows and then I will upgrade to a 4l80e or T56.
Mark.
Yes my car is a 4l60E for the time being. I plan to go turbo as soon as the budget allows and then I will upgrade to a 4l80e or T56.
Mark.
#12
TECH Regular
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Whitehall,PA
Posts: 482
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Waid, I didn't make a bracket for the low mount alt.,I followed a thread on here where the guy just drilled and tapped the boss that is on the truck blocks. Search here for a thread on low mount alt relocation and it should come up for you.
Mark
Mark