Mustang Worlds 4.6L FAQ

 

Disclaimer

Introduction

Bolt On Modifications

Cold Air Intakes

Cold Air Intake Installation (external link)

Author Commentary

After market Computer Chips

Sample Chip installation (external link)

After market Computer Chips FAQ

Q. Will there be a big performance gain if I get a chip on my stock vehicle?

Q) If I add an off road mid-pipe exhaust to my car, will I need a chip?

Q) If I add nitrous to my car, will I need a chip?

Q) If I buy a timing adjuster, wont that be the same as getting a chip?

Q) If I buy a chip, will it void the warrantee on my car?

Q) The chip manufacturer claims that their chip will produce 10-15% more hp on my stock engine. Is this true?

Tuning, Chip and  Flasher FAQ

Exhaust

Cat Back Installation (external link)

Cat Back

Pro/Con's Replacing Cat-backs vs. Mufflers

Mufflers

Chambered vs. Straight through Mufflers

Mid Pipe

H Pipe vs. X Pipe

X/H Pipe Installation (external link)

Headers

Header installation (external link)

Author's Commentary

Clutch Pedal Height Adjuster

Clutch Pedal Height Adjuster

Mass Air Flow Meters (MAF/MAM)

Mass Air Flow Meter installation (external link)

Author Commentary

Spark Boosters and ignition

Coil Packs

Plasma Booster

MSDs DIS-4

Kenne Bell Boost-A-Spark

Throttle Bodies

Throttle Body Installation (external link)

Timing Adjusters

Timing Adjuster Installation

Q) What is ignition timing?

Q) So how does ignition timing affect the performance of my mustang?

Q) So can I change my ignition timing for more power or better emissions?

Q) Ok, so what is a timing adjuster?

Q) Where can I buy a timing adjuster and how much is it?

Q) Whats the difference in UPRs timing adjuster and Steeda's?

Q) Okay! I bought my timing adjuster, now how do I adjust my timing?

Under-drive Pulleys

Under-drive Pulley Installation

4.6l SOHC Pulley Diagram

Q) What is that a picture of?

Q) What do under-drive pulleys really do?

Q) How fast do my accessories spin stock?

Q) So if I buy a 5 Crank Pulley, then how fast will they turn?

Q) I run a high-end audio system, is there something I can do to help my alternator reach a closer to stock speed so I dont end up with a dead battery?

Q) What did I learn so far?

Q) If I lower the alternator speed, can I get a dead battery?

Q) If I lower the speed of the water pump, will my car overheat?

Q) When I lower the speed of the power steering pump, will my car be harder to steer?

Q) What about my A)C, will it still be as efficient.

Q) When I replace my crank pulley with a smaller one, will my crankshaft fail?

Q)Under-drive crank pulleys are not compatible with superchargers.

Q) Where can I get Steeda pulleys for my 96-01 GT? Bullitt? How about 01 cobra and Mach1?

Q) I would rather have ASP pulleys, where can I get them?

Q) I would rather have March Pulleys, where can I get them?

Author Commentary

Cooling System

Transmissions

General Specifications

T45 Specs

Known Issues/Problems

T3650 Specs

Known Issues/Problems

Cobra T56 Specs

Known Issues/Problems

4R70W Automatic Transmission Specs

Known Issues/Problems

Automatic Transmissions

Torque Converters

After market Torque Converters

Transmission Coolers

After market Transmission Coolers

Shift Kits

After market Shift Kits

Valve Bodies

After market Valve Bodies

Standard Transmissions

Clutches

Flywheels

Firewall Adjusters

Clutch Quadrants

Clutch Quadrants installation

Adjustable Cables

Shifters

Driveshafts

Drivetrain - Rearend

Gears

Written by Code001

differentials

Locker

Written by MySlow2002GT

Spool

Axles, C-Clips and Girdles

Poweradders

Superchargers

Roots Style Superchargers

Twin-Screw Style Superchargers

Centrifugal Style Superchargers

Turbochargers

Nitrous Oxide

Dry Systems

Wet Systems

Direct Port Systems

Written By Razorback

Suspension

Springs

Coilovers

Shocks and Struts

4 Link Suspension Control Arms, Problems and Bushings

Problems Faced With the 4 Link

Ways to Fix the 4 Link

Lower Control Arms

Bushings in Control Arms

Torque Arm

Panhard Bar

Watts Link

Sway Bars

ALIGNMENT

Caster/Camber Plates

CHASSIS STIFFENING

Subframe Connectors

Strut Tower Braces

brakes

Brake Calipers

Brake Rotors

Brake Pads

Heads, Valvetrain, and intake manifolds

Non-PI vs. PI vs SVO

Written by: Dennis Bluebear McCarthy

Port and Polish

Valvetrain

2V Camshafts

2V Valves

2V Springs

4V Camshafts

4V Valves

4V Springs

Valve Guides

Valve Lash Adjusters

Adjustable Camshaft Gears

Rocker Arms

Timing Chains

Intake Manifolds  2V

Intake Manifolds  4V

Block and Internals

Block Differences

Aluminum Blocks

Iron Blocks

Boring

Stroking

Connecting Rods

Pistons

Crankshafts

Engine Builders

Engine Modifications

Appendices

USEFUL LINKS AND SourceS

Maintenance

Basic Maintenance Schedule

Every 3000 Miles

Every 6000 Miles

Every 15,000 Miles

Every 30,000 Miles

Every 60,000 Miles

Schematics and jacking points

1996-98 GT PCM Pin Out

99-04 GT PCM Pin Out

1996-98 Cobra PCM Pin Out

99-01 Cobra PCM Pin Out

Jacking Points

Wiring Diagram for 99+ Engines