#2555940 - 07/08/12 02:12 PM
Re: 5.4 SW long tube instalation progress
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I would make sure to leave extra room on the passenger side because the engine does twist that way under torque load.  On the driver side I would show SW the picture and see it they can straighten the down pipe on #5. That might be all it needs.
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#2555944 - 07/08/12 02:28 PM
Re: 5.4 SW long tube instalation progress
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no replacement for displacement
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I would make sure to leave extra room on the passenger side because the engine does twist that way under torque load. On the driver side I would show SW the picture and see it they can straighten the down pipe on #5. That might be all it needs. I will test fit before going any further and make sure there is enough room. I'm in contact with Jason atSW regarding this whole swap so there is possibly something to be done regarding this at the end
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#2556138 - 07/08/12 09:03 PM
Re: 5.4 SW long tube instalation progress
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To Mods: I know I have another thread regarding headers for the 5.4 but this one is abouth the instalation and not speculation like the other one so please do not merge.
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Too bad it got merged
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#2556144 - 07/08/12 09:18 PM
Re: 5.4 SW long tube instalation progress
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Over the Hill
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To Mods: I know I have another thread regarding headers for the 5.4 but this one is abouth the instalation and not speculation like the other one so please do not merge.
thank you
I see that didn't work out.... Anyways, looks good Pier! We all know those are really going to wake that car up, just wonder how much.
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#2556155 - 07/08/12 09:38 PM
Re: 5.4 SW long tube instalation progress
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I congratulate you on being a pioneer for the 5.4L Pier!
The headers look great, and I'm sure between Stainless Works and your information - you'll have this squared away in no time!
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#2556170 - 07/08/12 10:00 PM
Re: 5.4 SW long tube instalation progress
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You'll NEED to reroute those starter wires, due to the heat from the headers.
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#2556353 - 07/09/12 05:56 AM
Re: 5.4 SW long tube instalation progress
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no replacement for displacement
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thanks guys  As for the thread that got merged I will make a write up on this and maybe it will worth to be a sticky
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#2556355 - 07/09/12 05:57 AM
Re: 5.4 SW long tube instalation progress
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no replacement for displacement
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You'll NEED to reroute those starter wires, due to the heat from the headers. it will not be as close as this as the header couldnot seat properly on thehead but i will get them coated but thestarter and wires will be protected anyways
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#2556678 - 07/09/12 06:23 PM
Re: 5.4 SW long tube instalation progress
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no replacement for displacement
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The fact that are almost a drop and go is very promising. I hope a set for the pre 03's are the same. x2 yeah I will be able to tell you more later this week
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#2556681 - 07/09/12 06:24 PM
Re: 5.4 SW long tube instalation progress
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no replacement for displacement
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This is going to be awesome!!! Finally gonna see what a longtube'd 5.4L Panther can do! I CANT WAIT 
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#2556759 - 07/09/12 09:27 PM
Re: 5.4 SW long tube instalation progress
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no replacement for displacement
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Yesterday I took apart the flanges from the tubes. Now I,m up to either waste 1k$ or have a total win For the first time I gotta say i'm really nervous and excited as there is no second chance
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#2556781 - 07/09/12 10:25 PM
Re: 5.4 SW long tube instalation progress
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Good luck with the cuts Pier, I can't wait to hear the beast ROAR!
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#2556875 - 07/10/12 03:59 AM
Re: 5.4 SW long tube instalation progress
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Planning to do the 5.4 swap next year. Can't wait to see the outcome on this.
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