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[@19robby2]

Loved my 2V she took all the abuse I threw at her no problem. Aside from spitting out a spark plug, but that might have been my fault 😂

[@benjamins9121]

I have a 97 Cobra. Love it, I've been N/A, a 76mm turbo setup, and now I'm gathering parts for a C head swap with a gen 5 Whipple. I've never ran into any problems with the engine, it's been fabulous. Even when I rebuilt it it had 140k hard but maintained miles and the bearings/bores looked great. It's still on the 1st built bottom end with the teksid block, cobra crank, manley rods, and diamond pistons, only 11k miles since it's just a date night/fair weather driver now for fun. It's a very well designed engine, durable, reliable, etc. Of course the stock rods and pistons outside of termis aren't bulletproof but if you do the work yourself it's not too bad to build it/stud it.

[@mcdonaldsfreewifi2100]

4.6 two valve is one of the best motors ever built. My crown victoria is dead simple to work on and drives so smooth. Not that bad on gas and believe it or not handled new jersey snow ok. About as classic you can get for a daily driver car in 2021

[@conwaysdetailing387]

What do you mean not that bad on gas lol? I get 30 to the gallon on a flat. 24 on average

[@mcdonaldsfreewifi2100]

@@conwaysdetailing387 same I get about 27-30 mpg on the highway

[@johngregory4801]

@@mcdonaldsfreewifi2100 Isn't it cute when cars that can almost fit in your trunk don't get that much better mileage?

[@mcdonaldsfreewifi2100]

@@johngregory4801 Yes it really is plus i hate this nonsense now where the New ford explorers have small four cylinders that are sluggish and dont even get phenomenal gas mileage as it stands. On contrast in a vehicle like that the idea of having a V8 is a little bit more efficient plus it will last a hell of a lot longer

[@johngregory4801]

@@mcdonaldsfreewifi2100 Love my Grand Marquis.

[@lencac7952]

I was a Ford driveability tech for many years. What the factory training told us was the problem with the spark plugs coming out was that primarily it was in #3 cylinder as a result the machine that installed the plugs was set improperly.

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

Probably too tight?

[@lencac7952]

@@dannyjohnsonsgarage Hi danny: Nope not tight enough.

[@loveracing1988]

​@@dannyjohnsonsgaragelook up the revised torque spec. The original spec was 11-13 foot pounds. Over time the vibration, heat cycles etc. Caused them too loosen to the point it shoots out.

[@davelowets]

NO! It's the fact that there ISN'T enough threads in the head to begin with.... some kindergartener designed the head for ford. ANY basic engineer can figure out how MANY threads need to be there in order to hold the spark plug in.... 🤪 Edit: And then in the revised head, there are TOO many threads in it, and then the threaded part gets stuck in the head, and then the threads BREAK off the plug and remain IN the head. STUPID! Ford MUST have complained to the same kindergartener about the threads blowing out, so the kid designed the next one with WAY too many.. 🤪 I had 2 of the junkers that shit the plugs out and took the threads out of the head with it. NO more ford's for me after THAT stupidness. What P.O.S.'s of shit!

[@lencac7952]

Hey! My Crown Vic resembles that remark! Having seen this problem repeatedly years ago at the dealer all your points are valid. But I'd still rather have "way to many" threads. A little anti-seize will fix that. So when I bought my 04 CV first thing I did was pull all the factory plugs (paint on the tip). Back in the day there was a TSB in regard to this condition. If I remember right I think it paid like 2.8 hours to put a heli-coil on the #3 cylinder if the threads were damaged. As long as we're on the stupid things about Fords how about replacing the blend door actuator on Crown Vics? That's a pretty fun time.

[@canadianmarauder1923]

I used to be all about the 4v until I drove a 2v for a while. I have a lot more respect for the 2v now.

[@P71ScrewHead]

Amen brother, welcome to the 2v world, sure the 3v n 4v make more power due to the breathability, but the 2v will always be more reliable n cheaper to fix n mod.. i love me my 2v engines n bros, even if the world looks at us as a cult for preferring a 2v over the other stuff..lol

[@jeremybyford6917]

@@P71ScrewHead I had a 01 cobra stock with intake and tune,worked good real good but I sold it few years latter I now have 00 GT with mid pipe intake tune and honestly the gt feels likes it’s got a lot more! It’s down low where it’s such a difference,the cobra was awesome from 4K to 7k but a dog on the bottom! Stop light to stop light gt all day it’s about 200lbs lighter also! For me GT for the win cheaper to buy mod and fix! Better street and strip car honesty in my opinion...mine so will have xpipe 373 gear long tubes throttle body upper plenum and a wet NOS kit tuned and jetted for 100shot.😎

[@P71ScrewHead]

@@jeremybyford6917 heck yeah man, that car's gonna be a beast n fun to drive.. TrickFlow heads n cams will make it perform even better too man, look them up..

[@jeremybyford6917]

@@P71ScrewHead thanks buddy! Ya it’s going to work real good.it’s currently got a American thunder catback bbk cold air intake python clutch with steed tri-ax short throw shifter and it’s been lowered by dasilva racing 1inch/half with bullit style rims cobra R hood with slotted and drilled rotors.it’s hard top 5speed and the colour is sunburst gold with dark tinted windows looks amazing 🤩!!! In April it goes into get 373 gears and a bbk catted xpipe.next year up to Toronto to get the bbk long tubes 75mm accufab and upper plenum with a custom dyno tune on 91 octane for motor and tune on 94 for 100shot of nos.I’ve got lol heads and cams on order already haha.trick flow 185s with comps stage 2 cams. I’ve got M&H race masters drag radials mounted on the factory 17wheels.hopeing to run low low 12s on motor 12.40 or less. And low 11s on the nos.

[@jeremybyford6917]

I’ll have lower control arms and wield in fram connectors installed to next year when she’s ready for the track!should be about 320-330 rwhp on motor,then a 100shot! Heeha lol

[@jasonmelendez5216]

My brother had '04 SVT with the Terminator engine. I drove it a couple a times and Wow! That thing just wanted to keep pulling and just seemed to effortlessly accelerate. That car needed to be going over 100 mph all the time, it's where it belongs! Who is driving it now I know they are enjoying themselves.

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

I love mine for sure. The whipple supercharger on mine and my brother has the TVS. They are quick cars

[@johnnyg2002]

Awesome 👍, I have my 03 Mach 1 waiting for front end repairs as I purchased it from the auction... After getting my nephews 00 GT up & running after sitting for 6 years, I can't wait to feel the difference in HP/TQ from the 4v from the 2v, thanx' for the video clips & info...

[@daduze2]

Great video. Just Bought a 2001 BULLITT. I'm a classic Bronco guy so I'm learning all I can about the new edge 2V.

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

Congrats! Have fun enjoying the playlist. We have a Bullitt in our collection Mustang Maintenance and repair kzbin.info/aero/PLIjr-uSYDZi7hBrphoRniyYjb707PpPTu

[@TheColosiss]

2004 Red Ultimate town car with the 2 valve. 180,000 miles and the motor sounds brand new. They are simple to work on, and the parts are cheap and readily available. They also last forever...

[@oby-1607]

Your brother's blue mustang looks great, sounds great. Makes me want one.

[@79chevy901]

I truly enjoyed this video and I owed a SN95 for over 10yrs FBO by the way it was a 2003 Ford Mustang GT thanks!

[@justin.c_svt]

I noticed the intake manifold is blocked on the passenger rear side of the 2V for the coolant passage very interesting. .

[@paulprice9272]

Not sure what you mean by that

[@justin.c_svt]

@@paulprice9272 if you look at the intake manifold side, the coolant passage doesn’t go to anywhere. It’s blocked off

[@paulprice9272]

I just replaced the intake manifold and I didn't realize that. I do recall the gasket not have a hole at the back passenger side. When I tested it, I did have a splatter of coolant to get through. Just splattered a little and that was it. I thought I was gonna have to redo it. I come to realize the owner before me put a dorman on it that I assumed had short runners but was a pi. I replaced it thinking I'd notice better airflow with four but no difference really. I never would work on a car because I was ignorant of mechanics. Bout 3 moths ago I decided I want to know my car and the hunt for answers that seem to be hidden for the 03 and 04s begun. I spend hours trying to get for certain answer to a single question. I spent 3 hrs just trying to find endlinks I felt comfortable enough taking a leap on it matching the stock. Never could find one that show the 9 inch length. Either some would say 7.26 inches or gave no number at all. Anyways I'm rambling, ty for answering my ?

[@ConcussedGaming]

The ONLY thing I don't like about the 2v 4.6 is the dimensions of it. It's so awkward. It's like they made it as wide as possible and getting headers on them SUCKS!!! Everything else about this engine is just 😚👌

[@paulotremba4688]

had to drop the whole front end to get long tubes on my 97 cobra.

[@XXXDomtacion]

Yea with the 90 degree spread with the cylinders, I’m worried that the cylinder housing is putting a lot of stress on the bolts holding the whole thing down.

[@myexescallmetictac8297]

I bought a sn95 2 years ago (red 97, I know. Im sorry), did a tune up and changing the spark plugs, I felt instant anxiety from the time I replaced them till 6 months driving it, so far though it's been a great reliable ride. Upon inspection i was told they upgraded the rear to stronger tubes less prone to bending and upon my own inspection see they replaced the intake manifold removing the plastic. Runs hot, but haven't did any water pump work yet, anyways. Does really good burnouts, and unless the speedo is incorrect I tipped 150mph (in like a 3 mile stretch) Great video, hope mine gets to 400 hp one day but doubtful with the way the car scene and govt restrictions are becoming.

[@clintonburns4299]

the spark plugs shoot out the heads is that something i hav to worry about?

[@myexescallmetictac8297]

@@clintonburns4299 mines been fine, although I tightened them with a quality torque wrench and went a little above the like 15 lbs or whatever ridiculously low number it was. Also I checked them again after 100 miles and again at 500

[@Quest4Unknown]

New edge stang 04 GT. Zero issues and ran her hard for 150 thousand miles when I sold her. Modded too.

[@scooter8187]

I've owned a 2001 Mustang GT 2V for over 20 years and it's been great with the exception of the IAC valve. I've had to replace that part multiple times and now Ford/Motorcraft stopped making them so you have to roll the dice with the aftermarket parts.

[@mendiviljose13]

Literally the perfect video.

[@geraldscott4302]

My Mustang is a 2003 V6 automatic. I didn't buy it for a muscle car, I just wanted a nice looking two door RWD American car. I have the 4.6 2 valve engine in an '06 Crown Vic. It had 97K miles on it when I bought it. It now has 429K miles on it, and still runs like new. The ONLY thing I have had to do, besides regular maintenance was replace one alternator. I change the oil every 3000 miles. Most of those miles are highway and it has a 2.73 rear axle, so it cruises at 1500 rpm at 65 mph, just above idle. The 4.6 2 valve can last half a million miles with the 2.73 axle if they are properly maintained and not abused. Not likely to last that long in a Mustang. I also drain whatever coolant I can get out through the radiator drain every 9K miles and replace it with Ford Motorcraft Gold. I replaced the AOD transmission pan with an aftermarket one, with a drain plug. Every 9K miles I drain out 5 quarts (thats all that comes out of the pan) and put 5 quarts new Motorcraft Mercon VI back in it. Every 27K miles I drain it, drop the (empty) pan, and replace the filter, with new fluid. The transmission has also lasted 429K miles, unbelievable for an automatic transmission. The AOD transmission on the Mustang 3.8 V6 and the Crown Vic 4.6 look the same. The same pan and filter fit both. You can get a rebuilt 4.6 2V long block for pretty cheap, and not have to deal with problems a used engine may have.

[@raybradley4722]

I own an 03 mustang gt and i love the sound its has bolt ons and it will go 160mph and gets into the 12s and i love this car ,i bought it with 53,000 miles it has the premium package mach 1,000 and i lovey car ive owned it since 2017 and i want a cobra ,so i can have 2 new edges

[@madmod]

Even the somewhat lack-luster Non-PI 2v cars were a fantastic stepping stone for performance. Everyone jumped on the pi bandwagon because it was an easy way to pick up 35hp over the npi car but almost all of the gains are the intake manifold and cams, both of which can plop onto a stock NPI car for less than a couple hundred dollars, or in my case less than $100 from the junkyard. The early heads have just as much potential as the pi head and have none of the disadvantages. No plug blowout, thicker deck surfaces to seal better, as well as having much more piston to valve clearance over a PI head. The mildest of proper NPI drop in cam grinds advance the intake valve so far that they would bend valves in a stock pi car. You had guys like Johnny Langton who stayed na with their 4.6 2v npi cars and when he was equipped with stock pi cams, stock pi intake manifold, and renegade ported npi heads, he put his 3700lb automatic Thunderbird down the 1/4 mile and went 12.98 before dropping in comp 270s and running 12.01. What this really shows is gearing and traction make more of a difference for accelerating than raw power. However, it also proves that even the most mild of 4.6 2v engines has the potential to be competitive in racing. They will also turn 300k miles of daily driver duty if that's whats needed. For the cost of these cars, it really does make me appreciate what a good time it is to be an auto enthusiast. I picked up my Mustang for litterally next to nothing in a junkyard with a cracked plastic manifold. Did the swap to pi parts in the yard, and drove the sucker home. That was 3 years ago and now its getting 99 dohc tumble port heads and cams for less than the price of a used pi engine.

[@dogge929]

Lucky! We're not allowed to buy whole cars from the scrap yard in my state.

[@davelowets]

C'mon, my G.M. V6 3800 made MORE power than the Ford V-8s, and got better fuel mileage. AND it WILL run for many more miles than the 4.6

[@davelowets]

Gearing and traction makes more difference than raw power?? Umm.. NO! I could rip donuts around your Ford all the way around the track, and still put a better lap time down.

[@madmod]

@@davelowets The 3800 is a dawg without forced induction. They don't make good na power. The m90 also came on the 2v 4.6 lest we forget. Who cares about fuel economy when buying a sports car?

[@madmod]

@@davelowets Raw power is useless without traction. Throw long legged gears on any combo and it will hurt it's ability to get out the hole. None of what I said is news. Gearing and traction are more important than raw power when it comes to actually accelerating.

[@yeanah2571]

Have a Crown Vic now, and a Grand Marquis in the past, and heard every one say the engines were the same as a Mustang. Never believed them, because there's usually small differences, but damn, I better get to work and put some money into this thing.

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

It’s the exact same rotating assembly (block, pistons, rods, crank, heads) just different cam covers, oil pan, intake manifold etc. My brother just put a grand marquis engine in his GT after swapping some of those parts

[@WarriorOfEden3033]

They are the same just depends on the plant the Vic engine comes from

[@Karadon1969]

The video of your brother's bullitt is one of my favorite vids you guys have posted.

[@gorpyone]

Great video. I just picked up an 01 GT with 129000km

[@ciscohour5884]

I have the 2v in my 04 grand marquis. 48k miles to date. I plan on daily driving it til the world ends. For weekend fun, I have a 351 Cleveland in a 71 Torino. It's a 2v as well. Great bottom end torque, good enough for stoplight to stoplight.

[@drakepuckett94]

You and your brother are mustang gurus ! Very informative 👍🏻

[@bamaboyburns8079]

I had a 2004 and a 2000 gt the 2000 I had to replace the clutch the 2004 I did nothing to them they was reliable for the most part the 2v sounds amazing probably the best sounding car especially when cruising on my 2000 I had short headers they was already on the car than I added a xpipe and super 44 flow masters and it sounded incredible it was quick and very fun to drive

[@paulciprus9582]

I have to admit...The Mustang was always playing second fiddle until the 03/04 Cobras came out... Except in 83...first year for the 4/barrel..and 5 speed... my parents had a 83 GT..175 hp.. 240 ft lbs torque...boy ..that car ran nice....quicker than the Camaro ...and Vette....🤣🤣🤣

[@frederick6008]

I have one of the last 4.6 2 vlvs ford made. 2014 E250 flex superduty.

[@nathanharris8087]

Got REAL lucky just bought a 97 GT with ONLY 90k original miles on it for 1,000$ ! and I’m finna have a blast but i want to put all the right mods on her she already only has a certain race intake.

[@esurles1]

I've had my 2v for 12 years now with over 200k on it and I've only had to change the plugs twice and only have had normal problems a car would have with a lot of miles on it but driving it you wouldn't even notice it had over 200k on it especially since I've beaten my buddies 95 cobra convertible a couple of times with it

[@joenavarrete3194]

Man I envy you bro you got all 3

[@MSolomon751]

I picked up a clean 2000 GT coupe with only 141,000 original miles back in June for $3,800. Between using it for pizza delivery and some road trips I’ve already put 7,000 miles on it in the couple months I’ve owned it. One of my dreams cars since I was a kid. I love the thing but I found out the hard way about those damn spark plugs blowing out. Happened to me tonight during a delivery. Nearly messed my shorts it was so loud. Had to go home and get it towed to a shop. Fingers crossed that’s all it is and no other damage occurred.

[@Ballsack44]

What ended up happening ?

[@davelowets]

That's ALL it is.... 😂 Only Fords spit spark plugs back out at their owners....

[@arkhsm]

That Termi. rod looks more like a beautifully made BRIDGE GIRDER !!

[@onethirdmayo8556]

I have a non-pi 4.6 from mustang gt low mile for ~5k. I daily drive it like a toyota corolla. It is buttery smooth, perfectly reliable, and with just the right amount of playfulness. Only complaint is the fuel cost, but it`s a mustang, who cares.

[@raymondholguin7272]

Nice chemistry 🧪 experiment going on that battery.

[@luthermoore2969]

Have to remember GM s engine was a 1.1 liters (5.7) bigger than the 4.6 v8 and that was GMs smallest v8 the 5.7 later came the 4.8 but

[@bman9469]

The spark plug issue is only for the 99-04 gt by the way.

[@jamesa6272]

Great video Danny. Thank you!

[@jasonmelendez5216]

Thank you for information. Very informative, helpful, and honest. The Terminator is bad ass!!

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

Thanks 🙏🏼 I’m glad you enjoyed it.

[@angelgjr1999]

I agree the 2 valve revs slow... until you mod it. Mine has a few bolt ons: Cold Air Intake (a real one), 75 mm throttle body plenum, underdrive pulleys, x pipe off-road exhaust with flowmasters, and 4.10 racing gears. She revs and goes noticeably faster than stock. Also bought Koni shocks and struts and 285 staggered tires to help with launch. Going to have a stage 1 clutch put in soon. Stock clutch feels like it slips sometimes. But I agree when I first got my Mustang GT it felt like driving a truck lol.

[@P71ScrewHead]

look at my video, i got 345s on my 09 P71..lol

[@fowlermotorsportz323TV]

Stang gang 🐎💨💨

[@ismaelherrera3976]

Thanks I just bought a 1999 with a 4.6 with a blown piston supposedly, I will check the plugs first right thanks for the info.

[@Jerry-rd9my]

Good video! Enjoyed it.

[@money-pitmustang]

I got a series 40 flowmaster set up that sound pretty good

[@Novagunner]

great video mate!!

[@nickd.7267]

The first sn95 4.6 2V, was a modest let down. Weighs more than the 5.0, bigger, and makes the exact same power, at a higher rpm. I guess it's honestly a blue red choice between a 95 and a 96 gt, but I'd much rather take a lighter engine that makes the same at a lower speed, and from what seems like a more durable engine.

[@NickThePilotUSA]

Pi swap it and it’s already much better than a 5.0 302

[@hectorotani27]

another great vid , im not just saying it cuz i have an 03 white Mustang , ha!

[@hectorotani27]

Btw,I got tge car with Flowmaster 40s, I removed all cats, I love the sound but cold starts are not impressive, wich do you recommend borla atak,or stingers? Thanks....

[@morrisf3957]

Not sure why Ford used a composite intake. makes no sence I have a 2000gt only 59000kms no issues yet.hopefully I never will.if this was an issue there should of been a recall.

[@fatherfirefighter7751]

I'd love to see a common 4V problems video

[@Vntichrist]

There are none lol

[@BC08]

There were in the 03/04 model years. All relating to cylinder head cooling and exhaust side valve guide wear though.

[@genericdude6551]

I'm "glad" to hear that I'm not the only one that had to replace an alternator. I replaced mine at 72,000 miles and upgraded to a 130A (since I had planned to install an aftermarket amp - which I did).. If I understood you correctly, the pistons can be upgraded to the ones used in the Cobra? I've considered doing a coyote swap but I might stick with the stock engine. Hopefully I won't have to do anything major with the transmission or engine anytime soon. One other question, what torque setting do you recommend for the spark plugs. I've heard that 20 ft-lb is adequate and not to use anti-seize. I do enjoy my 2002 GT in sonic blue even though it's not the most powerful.

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

14 ft lbs is pretty good- too tight and they mess up the threads and eject the plug, too loose and they also can be ejected from back and forth knocking. The pistons and rods can both be changed out for Terminator ones so they are forged, but when you change the pistons it affects the compression ratio, which they dropped on the Terminator ‘s for safety. They were a little too conservative so you could be OK keep in the 9.5:1 in the gt to make some more power over the cobra 8.5:1

[@meninblack4154]

Son buenos. No dan problemas si los cuidas

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

Cierto

[@ponyboy5.083]

Love it.

[@JoseMedina-hs9st]

It's sort of like the LS engines

[@Wretched2JZ]

Just picked up a 2v daily, and go figure it’s smoking blue here and there. So I’ll be looking for a motor I guess.

[@2RCPRODUCTIONS]

Valve seals most likely its also a common failure point. Throw in a set of viton and be on your way.

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

Keep watching the oil level and it may be fine for what it is. Its very cost effective at this point to find a crown vic or grand marquis engine to swap in. After you swap over the mustang specific parts its the exact same engine and they sell for $600 or so. It's hard to beat that compared to rebuilding an engine.

[@Wretched2JZ]

@@dannyjohnsonsgarage yea then I have to sit with the gamble in my mind, how long will the new motor last? Will it smoke? Tick? Etc. hard to trust a sellers word you know? My motor is so solid on it, it runs great, super quiet and smooth and it doesn’t leak ANYTHING! Bone dry. So I’ve decided I’ll do the valve seals myself and go from there!

[@wheelmanjosh1982]

I have a 2012 VPG MV-1, and it came with the 4.6L 2V OHC Ford engine. I was wanting to step up the horsepower, with a few upgrades. I get pretty good gas mileage, and I don't want to blow that out of the water. I just would like 50 or so more horsepower to play with and move my big handicap vehicle down the road when needed. AM Gen. made my vehicle for a few years but it was discontinued. It has a lot of Ford components so it is easy to source parts, and reliable. Some tips would be appreciated.

[@nicholashoover2828]

My recommendation is looking into a couple of bolt ons, not sure what you have, but, a good tune($300-$500) easily 25 hp, a set of Screaming Demon Coils (American muscle has them for about 100$) a good set of msd 10.5mm wires, and plugs, a good 10hp, underdrive pully kit ($150) for 5 hp, running you around $800, but if you want, 2v are completely capable to make 300 with a heavy tune

[@printmastert]

Im surprised that the engine is so dirty with ur gt. A clean engine is a cool engine. Wink.

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

If you watch the story you’ll understand. I’ve since done the timing chains and cleaned it up quite a bit. Still needs work kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmLZi3iCZ8x9mbs

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

Timing chains kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKLWiIiQn6mnpLs

[@Mustang_Dan]

I’d take your brothers blue new edge with the torque tech supercharger over a hellcat any day.

[@chancerod6587]

Can you replace a two valve engine with a four valve and it all lineup and plug-in

[@paulashton2441]

2v 4 eva ! lol. I need a 98 cobra!

[@hugh_jorgan633]

The 4.6 came out in 1992

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

No, it came out in the 1991 Lincoln town car, and was first in the mustang in 1996

[@Chinunit22]

Mach 1 Mustangs also have 4 Valves

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

Yes, I actually own a mach 1 as well

[@Patzimaro21]

Hi Danny, my 2v Mustang GT I believe just started getting rod knock…I’m looking into getting a replacement engine 😧

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

It’s the same engine as the later crown Victoria and grand marquis engines. You can get good, well taken care of ones but change the valve covers, oil pan, intake manifold, etc over. If not find another Mustang engine, but they are very inexpensive compared to other cars

[@Patzimaro21]

@@dannyjohnsonsgarage Sounds good, hopefully I’ll find a good one & get the ‘Stang back on the road! 👍🏻

[@scrawntastic2833]

In the process of reviving my 02 gt after it sat for 5 years. Sounds great but I’m definitely a little sad that my 2017 Hyundai Elantra is faster and has better handling.

[@arkhsm]

That can be remedied with judicious use of $$ !!

[@meangreen2v353]

I have an 02 as well, but you just gotta think about how our cars are much older than a 2017 Elantra. Sure it may be faster, but it’s also 15 years newer, and technology has changed so much within 15 years.

[@eliezerpacheco4806]

Rather have N/A 400WHP then boosted 400WHP 🤔

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

For sure, but that’s not going to be the case with these engines. You’ll make far more with boost. More than double

[@christopherswanson1628]

I love my 2 valve, but Holy hell does it burn oil. Burns 1 quart every 1,000 miles and smokes out the people behind me when I accelerate from a stop

[@catsaretasty]

Not normal 😅

[@bleu7364]

Is it worth building a 2V? Forged bottom end, teksid block, terminator heads specifically?

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

When upgrading I would always try to upgrade as much as possible for best results, including a 4V swap especially when boost is involved. Both engines will work but I think you’ll ultimately be most happy with a 4V

[@P71ScrewHead]

yes dude, a 2v is very much worth it..

[@henrybanksjr4725]

If you up grade the cam shafts on the 2v will it help you .what's the best pwr up grades for the 2v

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

My friends have done cams and headers and got to about 270rwhp and 305rwhp on the other one. It helps get it closer, but my Mach 1 will still pull away from them. It’s a lot closer though

[@eresunpopo6594]

do you think the gt and the cobra can make it to 300k miles and get abused with regular maintenance?

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

Absolutely

[@jesseharrah5796]

I just put a 2007 crown Vic motor in my 97 gt after I blew it up. Spent 500 on motor. Then another $1000 rebuilding the top end timing chains and other parts. Then a month later slung a rod yea me. So my question is should I find another bottom end or rebuild mine. Or take my chance and buy a used motor from lkq out of a 2005 with 68,000 miles on it for $850

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

I think it’s always cheaper to get another good engine at this point. Maybe one with a junk yard 90 warranty

[@larryboyd8982]

Man I’m having that spark plug problem now my spark plug hole needs repair

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

You can do what’s called a helacoil or a time sert which adds new threads without having to remove the cylinder head

[@nsh040909]

@@dannyjohnsonsgarage Do you know when ford added the 9 thread design to the 03-04 cobra heads? Thanks

[@MultiHarrycat]

The name of the conversion kit for your brother's 2v with a stock cobra supercharger. I've been looking for an intake to use a cobra supercharger on a 2v for awhile now.

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

Tork tech. www.tpsmotorsports.com/torktech-mustang-terminator-gt-intercooled-kit.html

[@maxie9506]

Could I convert a sohc 4.6 to a dohc?

[@meninblack8533]

No todos dan esos problemas. Serán algunos

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

Ya dije que algunas motores pueden tener todas las problemas mientras otras no tendrán ningunas

[@rigoarredondo1986]

Si way

[@luthermoore2969]

That sparkplug issue isnt a common thing. I have 4 of these 4.6 engines amd never had one have the slightest issue with spark plugs

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

I’m glad you haven’t had any issues. None of my 3 mustangs have either, but I get messages about it all the time from my viewers. I’ve had personal friends who have had it happen and if you research it you’ll see it has been a problem. It was apparently resolved for 2004 with deeper threads but can still happen when poor maintenance is performed over tightening

[@davelowets]

They lack power.... That's the common problem with ALL of them. Gimme a G.M. any day.... 😏

[@ceansilorcaso5820]

I have a 2001 Bullitt, do you recommend to change the "Sway Bars" for a better ones?

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

No, they are fine

[@blufc3s]

I just bought a 2002 Mustang GT. Is that a 2v or 3V, and what HP. Thanks

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

2V 260hp

[@Back_door_bandit_98]

Changing spark plugs on a Chevy vs a ford is night and day the Chevy is a lot easier and this is coming from a person that owns both trucks.

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

The SOHC/DOHC Fords are a lot easier than the LT-1 GM V8s. It just depends

[@BC08]

A 4-valve Mustang spark plug change is a hugely, drastically easier than job than *ANY* LS car

[@BKofficer23]

Well, I mean, there's also two people in one car, just one in the other.

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

That’s not making a significant difference. After adding cams and being full built on the 2V reached 305rwhp which is still behind a bolt on mach 1

[@j.t.cooper2963]

Your alternator problems will go away if you buy a new one instead of rebuilt ones.

[@2RCPRODUCTIONS]

😀👍

[@akproductions8401]

Crown Vic engines are not the same

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

They are identical internally. The differences are only on the oil pan, cam covers, intake manifold, etc. The year range is different for the PI engines on the crown vic.

[@loganparrish2396]

Uhm the 2v is dohc

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

No, it’s single over head cam SOHC. It refers to each cylinder head. DOHC means one exhaust cam and one intake cam per side, SOHC means one cam for both exhaust and intake valves. I know where you’re confused because some people refer to a DOHC as a “quad cam” which would mean 4 cams for the entire engine

[@hermanrogers1325]

I tell you that they never should have made a 4.sick engine it was stupid if you are going to boost something do it to the 5.0hhhhhhhhhhhh yea

[@69BigLou]

Does the 2001 Bullitt have the coolant issues from the intake manifold? Great video!

[@crownvictorialifestyle4421]

The bullitt has a all aluminum manifold no parts on it are plastic like the pi intake

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

It still does have coolant go through the 4 outer ports of the intake manifold, but being all aluminum it doesn’t crack like the plastic GT ones. I don’t recall my brothers ever having any problems with 140k miles before he swapped it to the tork tech supercharger kit

[@164hozey]

Fun fact I went with a 2v swap over a LS swap, 1 because of how cheap i got it 2 because they sound soooo good. I still have the 5.3 LS that came in my foxbody I’ll be putting it in a Chrysler 300 lol

[@luthermoore2969]

That terminator is still relevant today against the cars out today. You add boost to these engines and with the cam set up they already have man it wakes them up for sure

[@infinity3jif]

I got the same engine in my 08 crown vic, it was beaten to hell for the first 160k of its life, hint ex-cop car, I purchased it and made it my daily putting thousands of miles on it, today the clock reads 225k no serious issues yet

[@championskennel4555]

Which engine 2V or 4v?

[@infinity3jif]

@@championskennel4555 2V

[@championskennel4555]

@@infinity3jif I got a 2011 and I have been searching everywhere trying to figure it out thanks

[@vicrodrigues8228]

I have a CVPI myself got it at 149k it's at 153k now only thing I had to do was replace fuel pump

[@bradvaughan1409]

My 01 Gt only has 155k on it and I love it but just recently I started getting a valve rattle over 2500rpm. I want to coyote swap it but I think I’m going to try to find the problem and drive it as is for a while longer.

[@NewEdge2v]

Try running 93 gasoline the noise u might be hearing is known as spark knock; I have the same thing going on with mine.

[@luthermoore2969]

I got two lincoln mark 8s with the 4v engine and yes they are much more powerful than the 2v engines. They turn much more rpm than the 2v versions

[@anthonymcclinton7770]

Thanks so much

[@the__black__box]

i daily drive my GT because its low maintenance and my Cobra is at the shop getting a motor rebuilt.

[@kennordsfan1494]

Interesting video, I have a 1995 Lincoln Continental with the 4.6 V8 with the dual overhead cam engine which i picked up for my sons first car lol. And you are right they are cheap to buy. I picked mine up with 63,000 KMS or about 35,000 miles garaged its entire life. Good to know I might be able to use it for another car. But it is a great engine as well. I know friends with F-150’s with the 4.6 engine and have gotten 300,000 KMS and still runs like know.

[@johngregory4801]

I've got a 2000 Grand Marquis. At 145K, the engine purrs like it's brand new. The chassis is smooth and the ride is comfortable. I can't see a reason to buy a newer car unless Marq comes to the place she can no longer be repaired.

[@Alfred..E..Neuman]

You need to supercharge that bad boy! 👌

[@johngregory4801]

@@Alfred..E..Neuman Before I think of that I'm gonna throw in new Moog upper and lower control arms up front and do an ADTR sway bar/control arms/Watts link upgrade to make corners more fun. It's a Heinous idea!

[@matthewla16]

@@johngregory4801it’s crazy actually how well the panther body chassis performs. My buddy showed me why they were chosen for police cars. Literally he busted a u turn at 45mph and it did it like it was nothing, didn’t even spill my drink haha

[@johngregory4801]

@@matthewla16 They're remarkably comfortable for what they can do. 🙂

[@matthewla16]

@@johngregory4801 oh most definitely. The seats are basically couches haha I love them boat cars

[@honahwikeepa2115]

Bit behind BMW too. My wife has a 1998 AC Schnitzer 540 4.4 litre with 340 hp. The basic 540 is 290 hp.

[@chrishall7661]

I just installed a 2010 towncar motor in my 03, kept the same timing cover and valve covers, only changed the oil pan and motor mounts

[@hermanrogers1325]

My intake manifold cracked open and and I put it in the shop to get it fixed and I told the mechanic I wanted ford quantified parts originally for my 04 mustang GT. That dumbo installed a dorman intake manifold on my PI heads and the check engine light stayed on all the time even though the car was running good the check engine light would never go off but pop right back on so dorman is like installing a check engine light and I took it off order a ford intake for PI heads and problems solved

[@JPM_1104]

I have one the motor is strong. The big problems is they shoot out spark plugs from the head all the time, fixed them over and over, the car is a headache and it has issues where it’s un drivable quite often despite preventative maintenance. But it’s pretty bullet proof imo. I fix it good for 3 months then something breaks. Granted I have 170k miles

[@brokenujoints3811]

My car restorer/builder friend installed a Kenne Bell supercharger with just 6lb pulley, cold air intake, on our mint 2002 triple black convertible GT 5 speed (still only 36,000 miles). American racing exhast. It is a real pleasure to drive, sounds great, has nice power and charger whine. Really wouldnt want much more power in a convertible. Car sits in the garage under cover. Averages 20+ mpg on long trips or more depending on the right foot.

[@EdgarMendezz]

I have a 4.6 v8 for my f150. I suspect the rings are bad because it has 2-3 cylinders with low compression. And the spark plugs for those cylinders are covered in oil. I noticed my dads truck is misfiring now as well. And some of his spark plugs are covered in less oil. But still oil nonetheless. Do these engines have a history of going bad via the rings? Or is it us just getting super unlucky. We bought these trucks cause they ran fine. But both trucks with the same problem?? We change the oil regularly, so my best guess is the previous owners didn’t change the oil or something….