Recent content by Old-Raptor-guy

TASCA is one of the biggest OEM dealers in the USA. You would be getting an OEM FOMOCO engine from them, same as you would from the local FORD dealer.

YEA, at a 175k I would do turbos, injectors, water pump, radiator, belts, hoses, maybe an alternator, exhaust manifolds, high pressure fuel pump, EVERYTHING. Trying to "save" money now will just cost you in the long run and start to make you think you have a "money pit". Once the engine is out...

We did a new ford engine.

Had a 3.5 eco in the shop 5 months ago, sounded like cam phasers. Had #3 piston skirt broken. Two pieces each the size of a quarter in the oil pan.

Yes, the only vehicles I have seen plug their oil feed screens are Subarus. I swear they do it for fun. (It is a maintenance issue for sure)

I wouldn't want that crap going back into my oil, but that is how they get rid of the "maintenance" requirement of a catch can.

Ford quit marketing cars 30 years ago. If it isn't a truck or SUV they are lost.

Built rite knock off. Either way that is about all it is worth. You can't really fit anything behind the seat and to get it to relatch is kind of a pain in the ass.

garret sales the shaft and turbine wheel assembly separate from the compressor wheel. At least on the GTP38 turbo (7.3 powerstroke). https://www.dieselpowerproducts.com/gtp38-turbine-shaftwheel-73l-ford

Ford has regulations and other things to consider. Such as the optimal turbo compressor design might make a noise that a majority may find offensive so compromises are made. For example, the biggest reason that Ford and other companies do not offer a catch can from the factory is because...

And the brakes

Deal, don't hold your breath to long. It's pretty low on the list of mods right now.

The oil in those spots is normal. Let me elaborate. The PCV system has to "vent" crankcase vapors into the intake system to be burned. On an turbo engine, under boost the entire intake system post turbo is under pressure. You do not want that pressure going into the crank case. So...

You are going to have to report back on how it sounds.

Well bullet hole in the window, and well other evidence (99.999999% cleaned up but it is obvious someone died in this car).