Question for you RACERAT or anyone else

2k4mk1 · 01-22-2004, 12:28 PM

I got the new 04 MACH1 last night. I want to remove the v/c's and have them coated since FOMOCO cheaped out and they are bare alum. My ? is does the brake booster get in the way on the drivers side? It looks like the cover wont clear.

Thanks Traci

Don
:jeff:

RaceRat · 01-22-2004, 12:36 PM

Don, I don't know.

Post up a pic of your engine...just because I want to see it. :P

I do know on my engine that 98% of the head swaps are done with the engine removed because clearance is a real PITA.

2k4mk1 · 01-22-2004, 12:46 PM

Ok I will post some up as soon as I get some taken. It sure looks like the booster is right in the way.

Go to modularfords.com under the MACH1 forum find the thread 04 MACH1 engine pics....no paint> If you want to see them right away.

Thanks

:jeff:

Here is a link
http://www.modularfords.com/forums/s...light=04+mach1

**bighoss88lx** · 01-22-2004, 12:57 PM

There not cleared or zinc coated in any way?

2k4mk1 · 01-22-2004, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bighoss88lx
There not cleared or zinc coated in any way?

Nope bare ass aluminum:jeff:

txcobra96 · 01-22-2004, 01:06 PM

i think you can remove the valve covers. but not the cylinder heads w/out removing the engine...

01-22-2004, 01:22 PM

:bow: spoilerless

V6Alex · 01-22-2004, 02:37 PM

its not like they're going to rust. I would just polish them, that would look nice.

2k4mk1 · 01-22-2004, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by V6Alex
its not like they're going to rust. I would just polish them, that would look nice.

Not worried about rust worried about 1)corrision aluminum corrides when exposed to elements
2) dirt and grime in the little ridges over time will look like shit cuz it will be damb near impossible to clean 3) the spray can clear coat tends to yellow over time exspecially when heat cycled over and over.:jeff:

edits spelling

01-22-2004, 12:28 PM	#1
2k4mk1 My name is ED,My mom calls me special,I dont know why? Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: SanAntonio Posts: 6,208 Trader Rating: (2)	Question for you RACERAT or anyone else I got the new 04 MACH1 last night. I want to remove the v/c's and have them coated since FOMOCO cheaped out and they are bare alum. My ? is does the brake booster get in the way on the drivers side? It looks like the cover wont clear. Thanks Traci Don :jeff:

01-22-2004, 12:36 PM	#2
RaceRat Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 883 Trader Rating: (2)	Don, I don't know. Post up a pic of your engine...just because I want to see it. :P I do know on my engine that 98% of the head swaps are done with the engine removed because clearance is a real PITA. __________________ 03 Sonic Blue Cobra Vert Build #11 - 11.13@125.94 (1.63 60ft, 4015lbs, 17" DR's) Link to Pics & Mods 04 Sonic Blue Lightning 12.9@106 on stock Good Years

01-22-2004, 12:46 PM	#3
2k4mk1 My name is ED,My mom calls me special,I dont know why? Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: SanAntonio Posts: 6,208 Trader Rating: (2)	Ok I will post some up as soon as I get some taken. It sure looks like the booster is right in the way. Go to modularfords.com under the MACH1 forum find the thread 04 MACH1 engine pics....no paint> If you want to see them right away. Thanks :jeff: Here is a link http://www.modularfords.com/forums/s...light=04+mach1 Last edited by 2k4mk1; 01-22-2004 at 12:49 PM.

01-22-2004, 12:57 PM	#4
bighoss88lx Killing is my Business...And Business is Good! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Elmendorf, Tejas Posts: 5,953 Trader Rating: (1)	There not cleared or zinc coated in any way? __________________ 1988 Mustang LX

01-22-2004, 01:06 PM	#6
txcobra96 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: san antonio tx Posts: 43 Trader Rating: (0)	i think you can remove the valve covers. but not the cylinder heads w/out removing the engine... __________________ 96 Blackcherry Cobra, engine built by Dennis Ramsey: bored .20 over, CP flat top pistons, Eagle H beam rods, Motorsport high vol oil pump, 80mm C&L, custom port & polished heads, match ported intake, Diablo chip, 190lb walbro, MAC LT headers, MAC off road H pipe, MAC 2.5 Catback, Hurst shifter, stock T45 w/ king cobra clutch, 11in FR flywheel. Eibach Sportline springs, 03 Cobra Bilsteins, Bilstein HD shocks, sitting on some bullshit..

01-22-2004, 01:22 PM	#7
95snoozer Guest Posts: n/a	:bow: spoilerless

01-22-2004, 02:37 PM	#8
V6Alex my 6 > my cobra Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: san antonio Posts: 354 Trader Rating: (0)	its not like they're going to rust. I would just polish them, that would look nice.

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