My 427 SOHC Build..... Finally the time has come!

[WConley]

MUST.  SEE.   VIDEO!!   Need to see the GoPro shaking and falling off its mount 

[My427stang]

Feels rediculous. 

So good enough for now I guess   until you get used to it

[thatdarncat]

Sounds good, congrats. I bet you're smiling!

[Bolted to Floor]

Way to go Jason. Lotsa a hard work is paying off.

[rlsteel]

Good job Jason I have been watching (and enjoying) this thread for a long time. RLS

[Nightmist66]

Congrats Jason! I'm really glad to see you stick with it. Hope you can go out now and really put the hurt on those tires.   And yes, we must see video footage of this awesome car!

[Barry_R]

Outstanding!
Gotta feel great having it finally running again!
Congrats on a hard fought success!

[machoneman]

Yeah! Way cool! We do need video! 

[cjshaker]

Congrats, Jason. It's been a pretty hard and long battle for you, but kudos on not giving up. I'd have to imagine the car has a totally different feel compared to the blown 4.6 that was in it. Instant torque needs a healthy dose of respect.

[cobracammer]

Thanks Guys.  Sadly, too early to celebrate.  I am sitting here waiting on a flatbed.  Car was running well, and then just shut off at a stop sign.  Ecu said battery at 7 volts ( so was on my way back home quickly) , but shut off and wont restart.  Tried jumping it, but to starter again.  MSD ignition box, ECU, Fans, fuel pumps all work, but now no starter again( even while jumper cables attached)  unsure why battery wasnt charging or now why starter wont work. 

[cobracammer]

Ok while waiting for the flatbed (40 min), i did snooping while mumbling and cursing under my breath.  Found a blown fuse in the kick panel ( it was one of the 2 fuses in tge add a fuse I have plugged in yo give the mini buss bar power in Acc. And run key positions.  I have maybe 3 items on that buss bar- the oil pressure gauge, the power to the ecu, the lockout module on the trans, and something else.  i had 2- 10 amp fuses in there and 1 popped.  I might need to get a larger add a fuse?  Anyway, swapped the blown fuse and car started right up.  Back it the garage now

[Nightmist66]

The fact that the fuse didn't blow right away tells me you do not have a short. I believe you may have just had too much current draw on that circuit for the fuse and it let go. I would try going to maybe atleast a 15 or 20amp fuse.

Good luck!

[newfalconowner]

would love to see the video and a lot of pictures... Must feel real good to get a few miles on it after all the set backs..

[Joe-JDC]

Well, this ordeal has been an eye opener of a sorts for me.  I have been looking for a late model car for some time to build a sleeper with a very large FE and 6 speed trans.  I am not so sure that I want to go through all the issues you have with this transplant.  I hope you get the gremlins worked out, and it gives you enjoyment.  I think I will start looking for a '50s Ford now, instead.  At least I can understand them.  LOL.  Joe-JDC

[cjshaker]

Well, this ordeal has been an eye opener of a sorts for me.  I have been looking for a late model car for some time to build a sleeper with a very large FE and 6 speed trans.  I am not so sure that I want to go through all the issues you have with this transplant.  I hope you get the gremlins worked out, and it gives you enjoyment.  I think I will start looking for a '50s Ford now, instead.  At least I can understand them.  LOL.  Joe-JDC

Absolutely, Joe. With new cars, the keyed ignition is just a front for the computer. The key no longer does anything except for the computer to recognize its chip as correct for the car. You can see this on any new car by just 'bumping' the key, then quickly releasing it. The computer will hesitate for a second while it gathers all the data, then tells the car to start. That means the computer has to recognize at least a dozen parameters for everything to work properly. Being an '05, I'm not sure if Jason's car is that way, so I didn't comment, but I can tell you that every newer vehicle that we have at work is that way, and they go back to '06.