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Cobradavid
03-29-2013, 08:09 PM
My engine compartment beautification project is finally complete! I love the convenience, reliability, and power of the 4.6L. However, it’s really not much to look at when compared to the old school engines. It was really rather ugly. I’ve slowly been making modifications to the engine compartment and now it’s finished.

Here are some before and after pictures
http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=7499&d=1326744479

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=16403&d=1364603639


http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=7498&d=1326744475

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=16402&d=1364603634



http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=7497&d=1326744471

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=16404&d=1364603643

David
Gumball
03-29-2013, 10:18 PM
Very nice... modern reliability with some vintage touches!
NICK C
03-29-2013, 10:34 PM
Looks good David. Was it a fun chore to adapt the air cleaner? Nick
cgundermann
03-29-2013, 11:09 PM
Great idea - looks great!
QSL
03-29-2013, 11:17 PM
very nice and huge improvement. Well done, well done.
Cobradavid
03-30-2013, 05:49 PM
Looks good David. Was it a fun chore to adapt the air cleaner? Nick

Thanks!

Any moment in the garage working on the roadster is fun! Post #62 in this thread (on the other forum) shows some of the build-up of the turkey pan.

http://www.ffcars.com/forums/45-ford-modular-engine-roadster-builds/246279-did-someone-say-4-6-sohc-turkey-pan-3.html#post2601367

David
AZPete
03-31-2013, 03:13 PM
Very nice work!
abdw-wcw
06-03-2019, 09:56 AM
I run the 4.6 DOHC and was in the same camp a year ago. Searched and searched for 'bling'.
I ended up stripping most parts off and powder coating them all wrinkle black. Even the overflow tank and power steering reservoir.
I think it turned out okay. Still not like others, but a big improvement.
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Craig
Avalanche325
06-03-2019, 12:07 PM
Very nice!
Dewey McBride
06-03-2019, 01:31 PM
What intake manifold do you have on there?

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I really don't like the look of mine.
abdw-wcw
06-03-2019, 04:32 PM
If the manifold question was for me...it's a Mark VIII gen 2 intake. (if for someone else....sorry)

way way way back.....
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