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Message: <blockquote data-quote="r3dn3ck" data-source="post: 246601" data-attributes="member: 9214">Thanks jfor. The swap is super easy. You'll need:1 5.4L longblock w/ front cover, tensioner and valve covers.1 HPS 5.4L intake (soon to come out) or 1 set Reichard Racing intake adapter plates (you'll have to call to get them.. maybe sometime in 08 as they're kinda busy last I heard.)Assorted hose and fittings for rear heater hose After that it's all gravy. Anything you do over an above the base minimum swap which is just what's above nets definite gains in SOTP and dyno performance.Dan Simons (originator of the swap and the first set of plates) squeaked out 215/306 right out of the gate on the base swap. I came out of the gate with 279/332 and it's not even close to tuned yet. Dan made 20hp/tq with just with a little tuning. Remember too that all those bullcarp bolt-on bits that don't do anything much for 4.6's.. they actually return gains on 5.4's so every single one becomes another level you can hit before going to the blower. Honestly.. a blower on this car would make it almost undriveably fast. It's a pretty stout motor as it sits NA. If you're really hot to trot, shoot me a PM with your email addy and I'll send you Dan Simons original article which is basically a how-to guide for the whole project.</blockquote>