Gen 2 SCAB makeover…totally not ripping off Geoff’s 2.5 build!

[91Eunos]

Listing these Gen3 parts here for reference, and for ordering later:

Crank: https://www.fordpartsgiant.com/part...ubmodel=&extra1=&extra2=&filter=(r=559;e=606)

Lifters (need 24): https://www.fordpartsgiant.com/part...ubmodel=&extra1=&extra2=&filter=(r=559;e=606)

Followers (need 24): https://www.fordpartsgiant.com/part...ubmodel=&extra1=&extra2=&filter=(r=559;e=606)

Exhaust cam phasers (need 2): https://www.fordpartsgiant.com/part...ubmodel=&extra1=&extra2=&filter=(r=559;e=606)

Intake cam phasers (need 2): https://www.fordpartsgiant.com/part...ubmodel=&extra1=&extra2=&filter=(r=559;e=606)

Right-side tensioner: https://www.fordpartsgiant.com/part...ubmodel=&extra1=&extra2=&filter=(r=559;e=606)

LH tensioner chain guide (metal): https://www.fordpartsgiant.com/part...ubmodel=&extra1=&extra2=&filter=(r=559;e=606)

RH tensioner chain guide (metal): https://www.fordpartsgiant.com/part...ubmodel=&extra1=&extra2=&filter=(r=559;e=606)

Timing chains (need 2): https://www.fordpartsgiant.com/part...ubmodel=&extra1=&extra2=&filter=(r=559;e=606)

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ARP Crank bolt: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/arp-156-2502?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=+arp++156-2502&utm_content=ARP&utm_campaign=Part+Number+Ad+Groups

ARP head bolts: https://mountuneusa.com/products/arp-high-performance-head-stud-kit-3-5l-ecoboost

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Also swapping over to the aluminum oil pan/new pickup:

Aluminum Oil Pan: https://www.fordpartsgiant.com/part...ubmodel=&extra1=&extra2=&filter=(r=559;e=606)

Or, for $15 cheaper: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BMW67689/?tag=fordraptorforum-20


Oil Pickup: https://www.oemfordpartscheap.com/p...Oil-Pump-Pickup-Tube/105625108/LK4Z6622B.html

Oil Pickup O-Ring (should already be on the new pickup tube, but just in case): https://www.fordpartsgiant.com/parts/ford-gasket_hl3z-6626-a.html

Oil Dipstick: https://www.fordpartsgiant.com/parts/ford-indicator-assembly-oil-level_hl3z-6750-b.html

Oil Pan Bolts (reuse most of the OE bolts, but need 2 more of the ones that are reused to replace the bolts at the back of the pan due to the flange thickness on the aluminum pan vs. the plastic pan): https://www.fordpartsgiant.com/parts/ford-bolt_-w712943-s437.html

Oil Pan Sealant: Here’s the genuine Ford stuff, but any thoughts re: using plain old RTV sealant? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001H1KGVE/?tag=fordraptorforum-20

Engine Shampoo to remove brake cleaner residue, and everything else before applying the RTV sealant: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000NU3Q12/?tag=fordraptorforum-20

Metal Etching Wipes: Friggin’ expensive, and once opened the whole container is pretty much shot. Looking for other options here:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08SVF67XN/?tag=fordraptorforum-20

 

[91Eunos]

@full-race geoff I can’t seem to find ARP main cap bolts or studs for the 3.5 ecoboost. Any tips?

Found these from Livernois though: https://www.livernoismotorsports.co...ts-2015-2016-3-5l-ford-ecoboost-main-stud-kit

 

[Backroadddg]

Congratulation and good luck, we will follow you !

 

[91Eunos]

There are cast aluminum valve covers available for the Gen 1 3.5L but they are machined improperly and leak worse than stock. Ford actually has a lot going on with these parts an I think its best to replace with OEM.

Dang…yeah, not digging these plastic valve covers at all, but function > form in this case for sure

Did you happen to ID where the crack is exactly?

I honestly can’t find any cracks, but there was oil pooled on the top of the LH (driver’s side) valve covers at the front…on both left and right sides of the LH cover. Maybe just a bad gasket?

Will look closer today with a magnifying glass.