Be smart and install a tubular K member if you are going with Longtubes. It makes install and long-term maintenance on the clutch a non-issue it will allow you to easily unbolt one header to aid removal of the tranny for clutch replacement. Also #1 Word of advice if you are going to modify your ride....Learn to turn a wrench on it yourself. You will save a ton of money overpaying someone to install your go-fast parts!!

@sschu2223

Жыл бұрын

The whole point of buying a old 99-04 is the working on it aspect. They are fun reliable and fairly cheap to maintain. But the fun is doing the work your self or with friend or family.

@sategllib2191

Жыл бұрын

I second this. I don't have a tubular k member but I've changed different headers out and swapped a newer engine in and that stock k member is a b****

@psychodelicrelicultraviole5074

Жыл бұрын

@@sschu2223 the "fun" 😂😂

@johngregory4801

Жыл бұрын

I'm doing the"learning" part now. I have a friend with an '00 Crown Victoria and I have an '00 Grand Marquis. He's a mechanic, I'm a woodworker. He's helped me work on my car, I helped him change his intake manifold yesterday. It would have been more fun it it hadn't been ungodly hot outside, but now I know I can change mine. A few weeks ago I changed my upper plenum with a Trick Flow, almost entirely by myself. That woke my luxobarge up nicely. This may not sound like much to those used to working on cars, but it's been awesome. I'm just getting started.

@RidinDirtyRollinBurnouts

Жыл бұрын

​@S Schu nah I don't do half of my own work. I don't trust myself when someone else knows how to do it faster and better. Worst part is I have a job with access to endless tools and lifts lol

I be tried 3 different aftermarket coils and the real MSD coils have been ran extremely hard for 2 years and have blew out a plug and coil , fixed the head and the coil still working today 👍my thoughts are factory coils are 1st go to , but MSD coils are the best aftermarket for the SOHC , love the new edges

Great video! My suggestions for first mod, bang for buck would be an off-road X or H pipe. I don’t think they sell them anymore but a used one should be easy to find still. Stuff I’ve never had luck with are: aftermarket clutch cables, always go with a Ford one and I’ve never had any success with aftermarket throttle bodies. They always had some sort of issues and I’d end up going back to stock. I wish the Tremec 3650 didn’t have the bell housing as part of the case. Would be so much easier swapping a clutch especially w/ long tubes. A 2V New Edge is a great car for someone getting into the hobby too. Lots of solid examples still available that won’t break the bank. So many parts and resources out there to help you build no matter what direction you want to go. I think their styling has aged well and they still look great, not dated at all

Solid advise. On the fuel system upgrade .and just change the clutch and throw out any time you pull it apart .the aftermarket k member makes it easier but still a chore pulling the whole front end apart every time you want to do anything

Just bought a 1997 with a vortech supercharger,car has 40k miles and is mint im still trying to figure out all what is done to it.

Great advice I have only owned my new edge for about 4 years have only upgraded parts of my suspension and Cooling system. Not got that far yet.. good to know

Good vid man! Some great points and you’ve got me thinking on the fuel

Nice video. I'm not at a point for installing a return fuel system but I dread that day because I've had to replace the fuel pump last year and it is no fun dropping the gas tank - especially since mine was full. Getting the tank off and back on can break the plastic nozzle on the filler if you're not very careful - I wish I had a hydraulic lift to do this job.

Get an aftermarket K member way easier to install headers 👌🏻

adding a tubular k member is a great way to improve accessibility and make working on these cars so much easier in general.

Huh yes ! The coils need to be stock. I fell into the publicity too. Great video !

You name all three of my mistakes too.lolol. Glad to see there's other people suffering too lol

Well guess I'm screwed, just put on bbk ltb's and didn't change my stock clutch... I'll be supercharged in a couple of weeks. Guess I'll sell it lol

I don't think they're available anymore, but I have the SLP longtubes. They fit pretty nice from what I remember. I didn't install them myself. My 04 was only 2yrs old when I had them put on. I didn't trust myself at the time to do that. They're still on the car & have been perfect.

@davidryan160

7 ай бұрын

If you decide to get rid of the SLP LTH please let me know!

Good knowledge to know unfortunately I have already had the above issues and cost me a lot of dough$$$!

I just bought my first Mustang. Its 2001 Mustang cobra. Everything is stock, but it does have a mgw short throw in it. I want to put bbk long tubes, O/R H Pipe, and Borla tios on it. Would I have to put a new shifter in it when i do it?

The Shelby 1000 uses WeaponX ignition coils. The coils you buy from the Ford dealer are not the same as the coils that they sell the car with OEM. The FORE innovation 2 pump returnless system is fine. The same system they have on the Ford Cobra Supercharged.... is also fine for past 800hp.

Great video thanks I'm gonna do all your recommendations

Ok so are you upgrading your clutch? I ask because my clutch is new (factory clutch). Im wanting long tube headers but don’t see the need in replacing a new clutch that I already have.

I run VMS coil packs. Ive ran them on mustangs, hondas, chevys..never had a single failure. If oem is not available thats my go to.

Coming from an 03 Cobra owner, you are SPOT ON on all of this. 100% truth. Great video. Your GT is very nice too btw. Keep up the great work.

Straight line solutions 💪 Cody is Awesome.

From a previous video but I just ordered a mgw short throw for my 04, can't wait to get it in and see if I like it over the factory shifter. Feels like shifting a semi now with how much travel it has.

@EarsPOV

2 жыл бұрын

You're going to love it man!

@ericskifton3513

2 жыл бұрын

I made sure I gave you credit too, they ask how you heard about them when you order

Thanks for the info! Did you contact Edlebrock about your issues?

That's the only thing I didn't do. Return style fuel system. My car is full mods kinda like yours with 5.1 stroker, Paxton Novi 2000 @ 17 psi, 60 lbs injectors and other parts too much to list. Pump gas at 650 hp at the crank. If you added innovator west 18% OD crank pulley with a boost limiter valve bleed it off at 17 psi. You'll have tons of low end torque = more fun.

Cool video. I appreciate you candor about some of the issues you experienced. I got a 2004 GT 5-speed. "barn find"...CHEAP (The ONLY way you can really afford to do a resto-mod). Has a pretty stock 4.6L V8; considering a crate Coyote swap. Is it straightforward (engine, EMS, etc.), or are there a lot of other considerations. All In I want to have a respectable drift/track car for about $10K. Nothing hugely aggressive, just something to have fun with. Do you have any suggestions?

@EarsPOV

Жыл бұрын

Coyote Swap the better long term option. If I could do it all again I would have swapped. I was unaware of the cost a Gen 2 w/ 6R80 was when I built my 4.6.

Hi trying it again. Just bought a 2003 Mach 1 w long tube BBK headers. It needs a throw out bearing. Does anyone know if I’d have to drop the K member, just the headers or both to be able to change it? Hoping I won’t have to drop anything. Thanks

There are E85 compatible single pumps but idk if they require you to switch to return style.

Do i need to buy a new clutch if i get bbk long tube headers if i already put a heavy duty clutch in?

You don't have to mess with the long tube headers or the I member to take out the clutch lol

I did BBK headers right from new. I never added a supercharger tho so it's held up.

What about shorty headers ? On a Manuel transmission?

I swapped the coils and had nothing but problems locally i keept the original motorcraft stock ones clean them up put some grease on them and all the problems were gone.

You mentioned Friendly Ford in this video. That wouldn’t be in Roselle, IL would it?

Got a question for ya about straight line solutions there $600 kit do they modify the stock hat by drilling a return port in it? Or do they tell u to buy aftermarket hat? I've got new ptfe lines and an fittings along with fuel filters and Fore rails.. Just wondering what SLS gives in there kit as far as the hat

@EarsPOV

Жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure they modify a stock hat but ask Cody on that one

Mine came with shorty headers so I guess I lucked out. Mechanic charged me only 300 dollars to change clutch.

You trying the msd street fire coil packs?

how did you install the headers there saying for my 99 it won’t fit but how if there for my car

❤️❤️ newedge gang for life!

@00GrnGT

Жыл бұрын

This didn't age well...🤣

I got a 2000 GT and I bought Accel coil packs, a d you are absolutely correct. They are junk OEM ONLY.

@Simple_Jack82

Жыл бұрын

If you didn't run iridium plugs you screwed yourself. I have had my Accel/NGK setup with no regrets.

Your right about the cold packs. Stick with oem or Motorcraft. I change on my mines with a aftermarket and it failed

@dh123ize

Жыл бұрын

When you are running an SC setup, you have to get colder plugs

What kind of gap do you put on your plugs

Dam I just bought those coil packs I thought they were good I guess I need to change

I have an 03 GT and my Accel coil are GREAT!

Wher can I buy the cook headers

Thk u . Hey question: what is the quickest cheapest easiest first two things to increase horsepower in a v6 2004 mustang? Cold air intake, dual straight muffler??? Thk you

@dh123ize

Жыл бұрын

Get a gt lol

I have accel coil pack on mine for more than a year with no problems .-.

I need to save this video

You shouldn't have to remove headers. You have to remove the mid pipe to get the transmission out. But headers can stay bolted to the cylinder head. You can access the bellhousing bolts after removing the mid pipe. But you have to do that with stock exhaust as well. BBK headers fit well on my 04 mustang and didn't have to remove to replace clutch.

@dusty1268

2 жыл бұрын

Passenger side has to come off lol ask me how I know

@00GrnGT

Жыл бұрын

Same I loosened them but I've never had to take them off..🤔

Im not gonna have to take anything off and do anything my mechanic will hahah

Replacing the clutch and headers at the same time is super smart, but it feels like most of the market will ignore you because they skimp on their cars

@EarsPOV

Жыл бұрын

very true hahaha

I've never took front end apart to remove the transmission never ever on any mustang Camaro anything rear wheel drive

@raywilson3362

Жыл бұрын

You have bbk long tubes?

You do realize you can change the clutch by pulling the transmission and pulling the transmission is not hard at all because you have a manual transmission so everything in your gearbox is sealed therefore there shouldn’t be very many lines or wires to takeoff only bolts

@THETOPGLOCK

Жыл бұрын

So you’ve done a clutch in a new edge with BBK long tube headers? No room for the bell housing to clear the headers

Idk what you are talking about with the coil packs and plugs. I running Accel with NGK iridium plugs and they have been running strong for over 1.5 years.

@EarsPOV

Жыл бұрын

That’s no time at all and it’s common knowledge that motorcraft is the best for a NA car.

I should have got kooks instead bbk, I recently found that out as well.

@gearedupproduction8290

2 жыл бұрын

Mine have an exhaust leak where the header bolts to the head

hey man I have pacesetters I was gonna install on my 01 GT. I don't know if the clutch was ever replaced but the body and motor only have 70k. Do you know how those work with clutch?

@EarsPOV

2 жыл бұрын

They will have to be removed to do the clutch. I would do everything at once because it will not be fun pulling everything off again!

@bomby69

2 жыл бұрын

I have pacesetters on my 02 GT and replaced the clutch after the fact and never touched the headers. I did have to wiggle the trans off but that’s about it.

@adamrossiter8079

2 жыл бұрын

@@bomby69 thank you this makes me feel better!

@Vaxzuv

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely was replaced everyone does burnouts and drag racing in those small mustang even if it’s in mint condition and garage queen no clutch is lasting 70k miles in a perfomance car not even if it’s a spec 3 clutch I’ve seen guys replace them after like 10k miles but to be fair they had a ton of power in the car but thwt a why they installed the spec 3 because a stage 1 would just burn right out shortly

@tripblkver03gt

Жыл бұрын

@@Vaxzuv I beat on my 03 gt, has BBK LT 4:10s etc, 120k miles stock clutch. Rear is shot though have to replace that first.

Bro. With the procharger that you have. Still having stock injectors or gas pump?

@EarsPOV

Жыл бұрын

No all mods in description

2011 Crown Victoria Police Package Current: MSD Blaster UDPs SW Headers/ borla catback, AFE CAI 75mm plenum XE262AH cams 4v oil pump/ larger aluminum oil pan Full suspension from ADTR 3.73 LSD Future: Stroker kit with forged internals Vortech V3 kit From ADTR

@cesarpalmos8235

9 ай бұрын

What are the advantages of the 4v oil pump?

@WarriorOfEden3033

9 ай бұрын

@@cesarpalmos8235 higher flow. Swapped to a 3v because it’s high flow & higher pressure

@cesarpalmos8235

9 ай бұрын

@@WarriorOfEden3033 Interesting. I'll have to do that to my 09 CVPI

I know you said always get the Ford motorcraft ignition coil I bought the cheapest Amazon ignition coils have them installed for years never have any problem cost around $30 complete set of 8

@midnight347

5 ай бұрын

You basically dodged a bullet this is not a good idea.

@danielborth7753

5 ай бұрын

@@midnight347 I put the cheapest set of coils from Amazon with no problems for years on my mustang

I mean what if mines is a automatic..?

Denso is the OE manufacturer for these motorcraft coils.... At least they are for the trucks

Who pulls apart the whole front end to replace the clutch when you can drop the tranny? I just replaced mine and it wasn't too bad if you know what your doing

@TAZ95C4

2 жыл бұрын

Because the transmission bell housing hits the headers

What is that round silver thing on the driver side valve cover?

@fredpaige7268

2 жыл бұрын

Pcv valve breather with a filter

@c.g.vproduction9410

2 жыл бұрын

@@fredpaige7268 where did you get it from?

@fredpaige7268

2 жыл бұрын

Not my car bruh! Could be Chevy or dodge, could be ford, could be universal.

My GT does not shift very smoothly. Anyone else have an issue going through 2nd and 3rd gears?

@elismith4956

Жыл бұрын

Plastic guides on shift forks might be toast

Anybody done a dyno test comparing a good set of shorty headers versus long tube headers. Betcha if you ain’t boosted there’s not going to be any difference worth the expense and trouble.

@EarsPOV

Жыл бұрын

Bout 30whp but the curve is worth it. More top end and the torque is still there. More than Coyote cars I can tell ya that.

@midnight347

5 ай бұрын

It's worth it going long tubes. All the guys making the most power weather na or boosted all have long tubes unless they're turbo obviously. It isn't just about peak power it's the overall curve. Long tubes actually help alot down low more than you'd think and obviously up top too it's because of the scavenging they do.

Friendly ford in Crosby tx?

@EarsPOV

2 жыл бұрын

not from that area so idk

What about accel coils

@EarsPOV

2 жыл бұрын

Motorcraft all day

I tried watching this video but it was just ad after ad. I could hardly keep track of what this guy was saying

I miss GT86 vlogs.

@fourtyfourone

2 жыл бұрын

Bring back the GT86

So true oem ask me how I know

Edelbrock and MSD are completely different brand. Those are known to be dogshit, while the MSD counterpart work great.

What if you have a automatic gt is it still a problem??

@EarsPOV

Жыл бұрын

should not be those autos are pretty good transmissions

Legit just bought those exact coils 😂 fuck. Wish I watched this before dropping $200 on them

@EarsPOV

2 жыл бұрын

Hope for the best lol

@Noesandresss

2 жыл бұрын

Bruh just installed them last week 🥲

You don’t have to pull the front end apart to do a clutch. I’ve done plenty of clutches without even loosening up one side of the header’s. So that is false sir

@EarsPOV

2 жыл бұрын

With BBK LTH?

@raywilson3362

Жыл бұрын

With LTHs?

Why would you have to pull off the whole front of the car? Don't you just have to pull off the headers?

Msd been on for 3 years now no issues knock on wood

If your not going to race your car. It's not worth putting these high performance mods in your car. You just wasting money and yiur going to cause damage to your car. Like a supercharger. You engine is not made to produce more horsepower than it's supposed to. B you adding a supercharger,your forcing your engine to produce more horsepower which would wear it out or damage it. The only safe mods you need is a bigger throttle body and a cool air intake which are not thst expensive

Running ngk on plugs and packs and thing runs amazing. Dont buy junk lol

I’ve had accel yellow coils for 4 years now not a single Miss also. My returnless fuel system has 4 years on as well 160k miles not once has the car not started. Last. Spend the little money get the cheap tube k member for Cheapos. And my Chinese longtubes that when u remove the inner well and tire Jack up and waaalaaaa header bolts. Everything you said in this is just because u have no clue wtf your doing. Amazon coils are even great. On my truck 50buck Chinese coil pack are 2 seasons old and never give me issues. And my hood friends 03 term has a returnless and puts 700 some hp down. And plugs only what kind. Wtf I’ve had fords. But the denso iridium’s are two years old and I check everything twice a year and all the junk that’s gonna be 5 years old 100l miles and blabla. Is fantastic. I even DoorDash with it. And beat the shit. So u musta bought a lemon or idk. But u can’t say to people not to buy or do something when 22 years old my cars runs like. Top. I had boost so A return sys was ness. But I sold for a na build that makes more then 8 psi and I’m back to my returnless sys. just like I put a Romeo engine in a Windsor car and nothing was gonna work bolt up blabla. Everything fit perfectly Blew a clutch and I’m done laying on stone. I pulled my engine and left trans In. Took me from 6am sat morning and 1145 that night engine was back in and 1230 I was back on the road. I work alone and have the picker attachment that allows me to tilt and move engine and engine slid on trans so easy bell bolts cable mounts for engine plug harness in 10 mins fill up fluids and quick lil accessory bolts and it’s easier then on ground manhandling a trans perfect. And headers go on when engine is semi in. So. Best easy mustangs ever.

Return fuel system is not necessary

@EarsPOV

Жыл бұрын

it not but you save money in the long run

@bigtrucksfastcars745

Жыл бұрын

@@EarsPOVbbk fuel pump $400 Kenne bell Boost a pump $170 E85 sensor $52 Injectors $100 Good for 450 to 600hp

Bro I got stock plugs with nitrous it’s fine stock is just better

@EarsPOV

2 жыл бұрын

Depends on the shot!

Is your name Ear for real

your first mistake was buying a GT lol

@EarsPOV

2 жыл бұрын

lol I got it for a steal before they rose to 10K so no mistake.

3 mods only idiots do to 99-04 4.6 mustangs. 1. Aftermarket coils 2. Any cold air kit 3. Underdrive pulleys

@Youretryingtoohard

2 жыл бұрын

1 & 3 yes, but CAI are fine, and sometimes necessary. Especially with blowers like Kennbell and Eatons

One helpful tip for ANYONE boosting their 4.6. HEAD. COOLING. MOD. Theres an endless stream of people who have cooked #7 and #8 running high horsepower because the coolant deadheads in the back of the motor. My car runs crazy cool with the mod and its vital for anyone with a high hp build

ACCEL coils are very good. I have 3 years on mine with no issues. MSD are supposed to be good too.

@WarriorOfEden3033

Жыл бұрын

Yes MSD Blaster coils run well