The photos in this edition are black and white.
When the '96 Mustang came out with the 4.6-liter V-8, some performance enthusiasts were scared away by its technology. But those days are long gone. Ford added horsepower and torque to its 2- and 4-valve V-8s over the years, and the number and quality of available aftermarket performance parts has exploded. Ford took things to the next level with the new 3-valve Mustang GT engine, the 5.4-liter GT and the Shelby GT500, adding even more high-performance options.
In this updated edition of How To Build Max-Performance 4.6-Liter Ford Engines, Sean Hyland gives you a comprehensive guide to building and modifying Ford's 2-, 3-, and 4-valve 4.6- and 5.4-liter engines. You will learn everything from block selection and crankshaft prep, to cylinder head and intake manifold modifications. He also outlines eight recommended power packages and provides you with a step-by-step buildup of a naturally aspirated 405-horsepower Cobra engine. This is the definitive guide to getting the most from your 4.6- and 5.4-liter Ford.
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Introduction
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Chapter 1: Cylinder Block
- Block Selection
- Aftermarket Blocks
- Block Machining
- Sleeving for Increased Displacement
- Bearings and Clearances
- Race-Only Modifications
Chapter 2: Crankshafts
- Crankshaft Preparation
- Stroking
- Balancing
- Trigger Wheel
- Flywheels
Chapter 3: Connecting Rods
- Steel Rods
- Lightweight Rods
- Rod Bearings
Chapter 4: Pistons
- Forged Pistons
- Overbore Sizes
- Piston Domes
- Piston Pins
- Piston Rings
Chapter 5: Cylinder Heads
- Two-Valve Heads
- Four-Valve Cylinder Heads
- Three-Valve Cylinder Head
- Valves and Guides
- Valveseats
- Spark-Plug Threads
- Head Gaskets
- Port Flow
Chapter 6: Intake Manifolds
- Two-Valve Intakes
- Four-Valve Intakes
- Three-Valve Intake
Chapter 7: Electronic Fuel Injection
- Ford EEC-IV
- Ford EEC-V
- Spanish Oak
- Aftermarket EFI Systems
- Injectors
- Fuel Pumps
- Fuel Lines and Rails
Chapter 8: Camshafts and Valvetrain
- Factory Camshafts
- Camshaft Selection
- Degreeing 2-Valve Camshafts
- Degreeing 4-Valve Camshafts
- Valvetrain
Chapter 9: Exhaust Systems
- Cat-Back Exhaust
- H-pipes/X-pipes
- Headers
- Mufflers
Chapter 10: Ignition Systems
- Spark Plugs
- Ignition Wires
- Ignition Coils
- Ignition Amplifiers
- Battery
Chapter 11: Lubrication
- Oil Pans
- Oil Filters
- Accusump
- Dry Sump Systems
Chapter 12: Cooling System
- Water Pumps
- Radiators
- Plumbing
- Fans
- Oil Coolers
- Transmission Coolers
Chapter 13: Power Adders
- Centrifugal Superchargers
- Roots Superchargers
- Twin-Screw Superchargers
- Turbocharging
- Nitrous Oxide
Chapter 14: Successful Packages
- Naturally-Aspirated ’96-’04 Mustang GT
- Supercharged ’96-’04 Mustang GT
- Supercharged 3-Valve 4.6L
- Naturally Aspirated ’96-’98 Mustang Cobra
- Naturally-Aspirated ’99-’01 Mustang Cobra
- Supercharged ’96-’98 Mustang Cobra
- 2-Valve Supercharged 5.4
- Naturally Aspirated 4-Valve 5.4
- Boosted ’96-’98 Mustang Cobra
Chapter 15: Building a 405-hp Cobra Engine
Appendix A: Engine Specifications