trickflow HCI install
12-20-2006, 09:17 AM
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trickflow HCI install
I recently purchased the trickflow trackheat top end kit for my 1990 mustang LX. I was just wondering if anyone had any pointers for the install or could tell me any problem areas to look for. I just wanted to get any tips I could on the install from some of you guys that have experience with this kit.
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12-20-2006, 10:45 AM
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RE: trickflow HCI install
Just make sure that you put all of your bolts in bags and label them properly, take pictures if you don't think you can remember how something goes back together. On the lower intake manifold gaskets, you can look through the top of the lower intake down through the ports to make sure the the gaskets is aligned on the head properly.Make sure that your rear lifter valley gasket doesn't slip. I've had this happen two times on me and it's a pain in the *** to fix it with out removing it again.
12-20-2006, 10:59 AM
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RE: trickflow HCI install
http://www.allfordmustangs.com/techa...intakeswap.pdf
this has been great so far, I'm in the process right now. One thing you NEED to change though- step #24, it says remove the lifter cage and dog bones. YOU MUST REMOVE THE LIFTERS AS WELL! I followed the directions instead of common sense, and when I took the cam out 4 lifters dropped into my oilpan. Now I have to undo the bellhousing, lift the engine, and drop the oilpan. That is a quicker/easier alternative than what I really should do, which would be to drop the crossmember. No thanks. Good luck though, it's gone real smooth so far, PM me with any questions. Good luck
this has been great so far, I'm in the process right now. One thing you NEED to change though- step #24, it says remove the lifter cage and dog bones. YOU MUST REMOVE THE LIFTERS AS WELL! I followed the directions instead of common sense, and when I took the cam out 4 lifters dropped into my oilpan. Now I have to undo the bellhousing, lift the engine, and drop the oilpan. That is a quicker/easier alternative than what I really should do, which would be to drop the crossmember. No thanks. Good luck though, it's gone real smooth so far, PM me with any questions. Good luck
12-20-2006, 11:24 AM
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RE: trickflow HCI install
ORIGINAL: LTnone
http://www.allfordmustangs.com/techa...intakeswap.pdf
this has been great so far, I'm in the process right now. One thing you NEED to change though- step #24, it says remove the lifter cage and dog bones. YOU MUST REMOVE THE LIFTERS AS WELL! I followed the directions instead of common sense, and when I took the cam out 4 lifters dropped into my oilpan. Now I have to undo the bellhousing, lift the engine, and drop the oilpan. That is a quicker/easier alternative than what I really should do, which would be to drop the crossmember. No thanks. Good luck though, it's gone real smooth so far, PM me with any questions. Good luck
http://www.allfordmustangs.com/techa...intakeswap.pdf
this has been great so far, I'm in the process right now. One thing you NEED to change though- step #24, it says remove the lifter cage and dog bones. YOU MUST REMOVE THE LIFTERS AS WELL! I followed the directions instead of common sense, and when I took the cam out 4 lifters dropped into my oilpan. Now I have to undo the bellhousing, lift the engine, and drop the oilpan. That is a quicker/easier alternative than what I really should do, which would be to drop the crossmember. No thanks. Good luck though, it's gone real smooth so far, PM me with any questions. Good luck
12-20-2006, 12:03 PM
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RE: trickflow HCI install
ORIGINAL: 92hatchLX
Just make sure that you put all of your bolts in bags and label them properly, take pictures if you don't think you can remember how something goes back together. On the lower intake manifold gaskets, you can look through the top of the lower intake down through the ports to make sure the the gaskets is aligned on the head properly.Make sure that your rear lifter valley gasket doesn't slip. I've had this happen two times on me and it's a pain in the *** to fix it with out removing it again.
Just make sure that you put all of your bolts in bags and label them properly, take pictures if you don't think you can remember how something goes back together. On the lower intake manifold gaskets, you can look through the top of the lower intake down through the ports to make sure the the gaskets is aligned on the head properly.Make sure that your rear lifter valley gasket doesn't slip. I've had this happen two times on me and it's a pain in the *** to fix it with out removing it again.
12-20-2006, 01:42 PM
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RE: trickflow HCI install
ORIGINAL: LTnone
http://www.allfordmustangs.com/techa...intakeswap.pdf
this has been great so far, I'm in the process right now. One thing you NEED to change though- step #24, it says remove the lifter cage and dog bones. YOU MUST REMOVE THE LIFTERS AS WELL! I followed the directions instead of common sense, and when I took the cam out 4 lifters dropped into my oilpan. Now I have to undo the bellhousing, lift the engine, and drop the oilpan. That is a quicker/easier alternative than what I really should do, which would be to drop the crossmember. No thanks. Good luck though, it's gone real smooth so far, PM me with any questions. Good luck
http://www.allfordmustangs.com/techa...intakeswap.pdf
this has been great so far, I'm in the process right now. One thing you NEED to change though- step #24, it says remove the lifter cage and dog bones. YOU MUST REMOVE THE LIFTERS AS WELL! I followed the directions instead of common sense, and when I took the cam out 4 lifters dropped into my oilpan. Now I have to undo the bellhousing, lift the engine, and drop the oilpan. That is a quicker/easier alternative than what I really should do, which would be to drop the crossmember. No thanks. Good luck though, it's gone real smooth so far, PM me with any questions. Good luck
12-20-2006, 03:59 PM
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RE: trickflow HCI install
use right torq ,and sequence of torqin bolts down..b4 ya fire it off check comp on heads with plugs out and see if ya have good pressure,and do it after ya run it a few times and its warm..make sure ya have good oil pressure and rev it over 2000 rpms a few mins and back n forth 2000-3000 rpms ..check for vacum leaks...