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 Post subject: Re: 3.9L/4.0L Inline 6 Modification Guide
Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2012 10:59 am 
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Hi Guys yes another newbie pain in the a** here.

Reguarding the cam section it mentioned the wade Cams you need shims or a modified rocker which they offer.

Few questions about this.

1. With the shims do they go behind the lash adjuster in the rocker arm?

2. Is it recommended to opt for the rocker gear that wade offer and how much generaly is it?

When I replaced the head the lash adjusters fell out of the rocker arms when walking over to bolt the rocker back on the car. I simply oiled them and placed them back in but when they bleed up one must of been slightly out of alignment and it caused the rocker arm to shatter and my second set which is seconded hand has had similar problems. So I am thinking maybe wades option might be the go.
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 Post subject: Re: 3.9L/4.0L Inline 6 Modification Guide
Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2012 8:30 pm 
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I've got Pacemaker 4499s, Pex 2.5" mandrel bent exhaust, high flow metal cat, CMS stage 3 head/2a cam and a Territory intake pipe for my EL Fairmont Ghia, is there any other easy mods I should be doing to get the last few improvements before the car goes in for a tune? Does it need a bigger throttle body, or is the factory one fine? Anything else you can think of or am I at the best price/performance right now?

Thanks much.
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 Post subject: Re: 3.9L/4.0L Inline 6 Modification Guide
Posted: Sun Sep 29, 2013 11:04 am 
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Just a question but has anyone here tried the hooker aeroflow mufflers from www.vpw.com.au ?
I had these on dare i say it my ss commodore and found they gave a great dfference in low down torque compared to the lukey muffler that was on it plus they sounded amazing and there wasnta hint of drone anywhere. Cost wise i think they are only $89-$100 delivered

 

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 Post subject: Re: 3.9L/4.0L Inline 6 Modification Guide
Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2015 7:44 pm 
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we need to keep ford mods alive ford mod members post what you know and what you got we can keep this thread alive
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 Post subject: Re: 3.9L/4.0L Inline 6 Modification Guide
Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2018 8:46 am 
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Hi I’m new. I’m investigating mods for my mkii and I’m considering where I can go or who I can speak to about modding my Falcon.

Herrod and Jimmock no longer seem to have active websites (from the front page of this thread). Does anyone know of anyone else I can investigate? I have a lot to learn.
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 Post subject: Re: 3.9L/4.0L Inline 6 Modification Guide
Posted: Sun Jul 15, 2018 10:05 am 
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Speedway boys get them going, secret squirrel stuff. Or heaps of internet searching not much specific. It’s a long stroke compared to piston dia. so not really a N/A performance engine of choice as it is more about touque than hi revs.

Put a turbo on it and it turns into a awesome beast, best bang for buck out there, look up spoolin boost cheap set up to learn and start with. When your addiction takes over you won’t have enough money to realise the potential.

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 Post subject: Re: 3.9L/4.0L Inline 6 Modification Guide
Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2018 7:57 am 
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voxace wrote:
The 3.9L/4.0L Inline 6 Modification Guide


Exhaust: 2.5" Mandrel Bent is recommended. Suggested brands are Lukey or Redback. Average Prices range from $250 to $350. Expect only a small power increase.
Most people like to order these without the rear resonator for a louder/better exhuast note.

Extractors: Pacemaker, HM, Wildcat, JMM, Lukey and Hurricane are some of the more well known brands. Pacemaker and JMM are generally regarded as the best brands to try. Longer, small diameter pipes will generally give a good gain in torque across the rev range, whereas shorter, large diameter pipes will give mainly top end gains only (Good for Blown motors). Combined with a decent exhaust gains of up to 15rwkw could be made. Look for mandrel bends for best results. Prices Vary depending on model - $300 to $550.

Catalytic Converter: Generally a High Flow cat will give you little or no improvement if your current cat is in good order. Standard Cats however are only 2.25" diamater so it may be worthwhile upgrading to a 2.5" high-flow if your budget can extend that far, or modifying the stock one. Average prices range from about $100 to $300.

Camshafts: Good gains can be made in this area on the Inline 6.
Wade Cams do some good regrinds for the I6 such as the 1004, and a similar high lift 977B, as well as the newer and popular 1636 & massive 1521a. They offer a discount to Fordmods members also. Because these are regrinds it is neccesary to use shims, which can be borught from Ford.
[/i] cams are generally regrinds and also need shims, but they do offer a specially modified rocker gear that reduces the number of, or elimates the need for shims.
Crow do Billet Cams which are more expensive, but negate the need for shims. Such cams will lower idle quality a bit, but can give huge gains in power - from 5-30rwkw (dpending on other mods done).
surecam is another that you may wish to check out. They have a few profiles available, and also do custom grinds which have seen some fantastic results.
It is recommended that you have extractors and an exhaust before installing a cam for maximum benefit. Some cams may also need upgraded valve springs to be installed.

Headwork: Getting some headwork done can be quite expensive but will allow the engine to breath much better. Larger valves can also be installed to aid in this area. The XR6 Head already has slightly larger valves but can still benefit from some port work. JMM sell modofied heads, but many 'Head' shops can do this work to suit your needs. Prices range from $400 to $2000 depending on how much work you want done. Shaving the head, and/or using a thinner head gasket to boost compression will also produce small gains in power and torque.
Using the Ford Genuine AU head gasket will result in a small compression boost when used in E-series, and are also more reliable.

Forced Induction: These motors respond really well to forced induction with even basic low boost setups creating more power than many worked N/A motors. Depending on what you want (Turbo or Supercharger) there are a few kits available, or you can make a custom setup. Visit Snort Performance, CAPA or Raptor superchargers for information about their kits.
Prices start from about $5K for a basic setup.
Often overlooked, but one of the most important steps if considering this route, is engine management. If you plan to use forced induction, incorporate some sort of aftermarket engine management into your budget.
More info on Forced Induction here, and a DIY guide here.

Induction: EA to EB Multipoint can have an XH Snorkel fitted to increase airflow. EF-EL can fit an AUII XR8 or EL GT Snorkel for the same effect. These are around $30 from Ford.
K&N, BMC, Unifilter or other similar panel filter can be placed in the airbox for better aiflow as well, or you can create a custom pod filter setup. It is recommended that if you go with the Pod Filter setup that you retain the airbox, or at least create a heat shield for it - otherwsie you will be drawing in hot air. Filters usually cost around $120.
EF-EL can have a custom mandrel bent pipe made to replace the restrictive plastic pipe between the throttle body and airbox. These look good and increase flow for around $150-$250.
EB-ED can use an EA Multipoint intake tube between the throttle body and airbox for a very minor gain (these can be found at most wreckers).
Some people also convert their EA-ED's to the Broadband Intake Manifold found on EF-EL, this increases bottom end torque. Conversion usually costs around $300 or so for parts (from wreckers).

Package Deals: If you can't be bothered doing all these modifications yourself, or would rather go to the one place to get everything done then there are some places that offer package deals. Some exhaust shops can do a Full Exhaust/Intake system (Extractors, Cat, Exhaust & Intake Piping), some places offer chip/cam packages, or there are places that do the lot.
Jim Mock Motorsport (JMM) do a series of DEV kits that range from basic exhaust/intake work to head/cam packages from about $1K to $6K.


Thermofans: The clutch fan on the front of EA-ED motors not only sounds awful but robs the engine of power. Upgrading to EF/EL Twin Thermofans is an effective worthwile modification.
To do this you can buy a kit from Battens Performance, or try doing it yourself with a Davies Craig thermo-switch kit etc.
You can also convert smartlock equipped EB-ED Falcons to use an EL ECU which have outputs to control them. The thermofans are quite expensive from ford new at around $400, but shouldn't be too expensive from a wrecker. They are also available at Ozeparts for approx $180.

Engine Management:
Whether trying to get that big cam or turbo to run, or just for improving driveability - engine management is becoming an important modification for the 4.0L six.
Visit the ECU & Fuel System Forum for a wealth of information regarding this topic: Particularly the Aftermarket ECU Review.


Small Stuff:
Spark Plugs, Ignition Leads, Injectors, Fuel pressure reg, throttle body etc.
It is recommended to keep your car well maintained.
However, I believe it is not worthwhile to waste money on fancy leads and plugs if you are trying to chase power. There are better ways to spend your money. Upgrade the small stuff when you have exhausted other avenues.

Ignition Timing:
Advancing will provide a small improvement in power, but may also mean you will have to run a higher octane fuel.
For a quick run down on how to do this see here.



In what order should I do these mods?
There is no set order that you should be performing these mods in.
However, to get you car up and running with a nice increase in power for the minimum cost you can't go past the exhaust and cam combo.
You generally won't notice much difference upgrading the intake setup, leave these mods for later if you're on a tight budget.

What is the best Product X?
There is a lot of debate here at Fordmods over what are the best exhaust systems, the best cams, the best snorkel etc.
The fact is, we all have different goals, budgets and cars in differing conditions. Some are manuals, some are auto. Some people have a 2.77 diff ratio, some have 3.45. Some people might like lumpy idles, where some despise them.
What works for one person may not work for another.
Therefore, there is no best or worst product - so please refrain from asking that question on here. It will just spark up a heated debate.
If you do some research on the products you may learn their characteristics, and see some of the results people have achieved (dynos and 1/4 mile times).


Other Info:
Please also visit stockstandards excellent thread about engine retrofits here!
Retrofitting a later motor can be a great way to freshen up your vehicle, and make more power.

Also, if you have a question related to the Ford six, before making a new thread, check to see if it is answered here first, or if it has been covered before by performing a quick search.




awsome work , I say it ought to be amde a sticky aswell on the grounds that this is amazingly helpful data for beginers such as myself
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 Post subject: Re: 3.9L/4.0L Inline 6 Modification Guide
Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2018 8:12 am 
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awsome work , I say it ought to be amde a sticky aswell on the grounds that this is amazingly helpful data for beginers such as myself



it is a sticky
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 Post subject: Re: 3.9L/4.0L Inline 6 Modification Guide
Posted: Sat Mar 02, 2019 11:36 pm 
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Hi, what should be next on my list, was maybe thinking bout head and cam, and wll standard computer handle it, i currently have 2.5 inch mandrual bent, hurricane headers, high flow cat, k&n air filter, larger snorkle.

 

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 Post subject: Re: 3.9L/4.0L Inline 6 Modification Guide
Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2021 12:26 pm 
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hey fellas, im putting a turbo intech into my 93 ed falcon, wondering if i could get a estimated power figure, mods as follows,
spoolin boost turbo kit, 62.45mm comp wheel looking at running 9-12psi
double valve springs
stage 4 crow cam
1000cc injectors, custom fuel rail and raceworks fuel reg
1.3mm MLS head gasket.
ARP headstuds
FG coils
walbro 350lph pump
using the ED intake manifold for a cleaner look
also running a ba ecu, throttle body and acc pedal
transmission is a t56 with a single plate ceramic clutch.

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