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How to Build Max Performance 4.6 Liter Ford Engines
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
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
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
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
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