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Forum: Ford Pushrod Tech (5.0 & 5.8) 04-24-2012, 07:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,596
Posted By SilverBack
I've got the biggest, highest CCA Advance Auto...

I've got the biggest, highest CCA Advance Auto Platinum battery that would fit inside the Summit battery relocation box. I completely drained it once by accidentally leaving the key on overnight when...
Forum: Interior, Sound, and Shine 03-08-2012, 07:17 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 35,925
Posted By SilverBack
These are the ones I have. Not ratcheting and...

These are the ones I have. Not ratcheting and honestly not sure if USA made or not.
http://www.rjminjectiontech.com/collections/tools/products/crimper

They work excellent for all the crimping I...
Forum: Interior, Sound, and Shine 03-08-2012, 07:04 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 35,925
Posted By SilverBack
Thanks guys, I appreciate the nice comments. Hope...

Thanks guys, I appreciate the nice comments. Hope to get some weekend cruises in this spring/summer and at least a few First Fridays or car shows.

I REALLY need to get some 1/4 mile times w/ the...
Forum: Interior, Sound, and Shine 03-07-2012, 08:20 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 35,925
Posted By SilverBack
I finally finished everything up. I had a seeping...

I finally finished everything up. I had a seeping water pump and bought Mishimoto black hoses when I got the long tubes, so I've been slowly chipping away at getting it all done. I relocated the...
Forum: Interior, Sound, and Shine 01-30-2012, 04:55 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 35,925
Posted By SilverBack
Thanks guys. Can't beat the...

Thanks guys.

Can't beat the weatherpacks...it's a little extra money in the beginning, but well worth it the first time you need to take something out and not have to cut up a previous wiring...
Forum: Interior, Sound, and Shine 01-29-2012, 07:17 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 35,925
Posted By SilverBack
Finally got some gauges and a gauge plate. I've...

Finally got some gauges and a gauge plate. I've been working on getting them mounted and wired up.

Auto Meter Ultra Lite IIs in a gaugeplates.com plate with angled rings. Oil pressure, water...
Forum: Interior, Sound, and Shine 01-29-2012, 06:52 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 35,925
Posted By SilverBack
Absolutely, but at the time the car had dumps and...

Absolutely, but at the time the car had dumps and nothing in it but seats and what little factory asphalt stuff was stuck to the driver and passenger footwell. I chipped out all the old factory stuff...
Forum: Project Cars 09-25-2011, 11:23 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 41,684
Posted By SilverBack
That's all that matters man, glad to see it on...

That's all that matters man, glad to see it on the road.
Forum: Project Cars 09-25-2011, 05:20 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 41,684
Posted By SilverBack
Man that thing is green! :nice:

Man that thing is green! :nice:
Forum: Project Cars 09-18-2011, 04:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,243
Posted By SilverBack
The headlights make a huge difference.

The headlights make a huge difference.
Forum: Chassis, Drivetrain, Suspension, Brakes & Tires 03-15-2011, 08:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,119
Posted By SilverBack
Yep, you're right about the .63 5th. I'm not sure...

Yep, you're right about the .63 5th. I'm not sure why I was thinking .59. I pretty much only reused the case, mainshaft, & 5th gear/synchro.
Forum: Chassis, Drivetrain, Suspension, Brakes & Tires 03-15-2011, 07:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,119
Posted By SilverBack
They're carbon fiber. First gear ratio is 2.95 &...

They're carbon fiber. First gear ratio is 2.95 & 5th gear ends up at .59 if I remember right. I put a Z-Spec gearset & synchros in my T-5 when I rebuilt it along with all new seals & bearings.
Forum: Project Cars 02-12-2011, 09:38 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 25,804
Posted By SilverBack
Looks much better without the JC Whitney...

Looks much better without the JC Whitney fenderbling!
Forum: Project Cars 01-30-2011, 03:18 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 25,804
Posted By SilverBack
I didn't know they made rubberbands that big!...

I didn't know they made rubberbands that big! :jester:
Forum: Project Cars 01-30-2011, 10:52 AM
Replies: 553
Views: 2,208,274
Posted By SilverBack
Nice! Those rods look pretty serious.

Nice! Those rods look pretty serious.
Forum: Project Cars 01-02-2011, 06:38 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 61,453
Posted By SilverBack
Nice :nice:

Nice :nice:
Forum: Mod Motor Tech (4.6 & 5.4) 11-27-2010, 07:49 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,654
Posted By SilverBack
Yeah man, good to hear it wasn't anything...

Yeah man, good to hear it wasn't anything serious. :metal:
Forum: Mod Motor Tech (4.6 & 5.4) 11-18-2010, 08:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,654
Posted By SilverBack
Check the pickup also. We found out the...

Check the pickup also.

We found out the one Steve put on his new engine had a hole in the tube where the mount tab was welded to it between the pump and the screen. We primed it with a drill and...
Forum: Interior, Sound, and Shine 11-01-2010, 05:28 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 35,925
Posted By SilverBack
Thanks guys. It's come a long way, but it's been...

Thanks guys. It's come a long way, but it's been fun. Still a few odds and ends I'd like to change, but it's real close to "finished".
Forum: Interior, Sound, and Shine 10-31-2010, 08:59 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 35,925
Posted By SilverBack
Weekend Update

Got the engine bay finished up yesterday.
http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee355/forker45/IMG_2313.jpg

Upgraded the air filter from the original K&N to a AEM Dryflow.
K&N on left. AEM on...
Forum: Interior, Sound, and Shine 10-24-2010, 11:18 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 35,925
Posted By SilverBack
A couple more things...

The same group of guys that went to Hux' place earlier in the year plus several more are going to cruise out to the Lineville show on the 7th. I figured it was about time to get a few more things...
Forum: EEC Management 10-16-2010, 07:38 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 22,086
Posted By SilverBack
That's good to hear Edgar! It's amazing the power...

That's good to hear Edgar! It's amazing the power a turbo car will make. Better be careful with that stock block...seems a lot of the turbo 5.0 guys have broken them when over 500rwhp.

Who did the...
Forum: Interior, Sound, and Shine 07-09-2010, 05:28 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 35,925
Posted By SilverBack
It sure has! I haven't done anything but wear the...

It sure has! I haven't done anything but wear the back tires off of it lately. I need to scrape some money together for some seats now.
Forum: Chassis, Drivetrain, Suspension, Brakes & Tires 07-03-2010, 06:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,296
Posted By SilverBack
I replaced my factory tires on my F150 FX4 with...

I replaced my factory tires on my F150 FX4 with the Terra Grapplers at 50K miles and have just about 18K on them now. They still look like new.

Pretty aggressive treadblocks for an A/T, but...
Forum: Interior, Sound, and Shine 06-29-2010, 08:52 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 35,925
Posted By SilverBack
Yeah, the speaker fabric supposedly doesn't...

Yeah, the speaker fabric supposedly doesn't interfere with sound quality. I'll probably get to it some time soon.
Forum: Mod Motor Tech (4.6 & 5.4) 06-18-2010, 10:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,221
Posted By SilverBack
Does this guy do '05 and up clusters? My '06...

Does this guy do '05 and up clusters? My '06 F-150 has developed the odometer flash and my understanding is that these are different than the previous generation so they require a different repair.
Forum: Mod Motor Tech (4.6 & 5.4) 06-14-2010, 08:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,599
Posted By SilverBack
Man, that thing is brutal.

Man, that thing is brutal.
Forum: Interior, Sound, and Shine 05-05-2010, 05:31 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 35,925
Posted By SilverBack
I wouldn't even know. HAHA. I'd like to put...

I wouldn't even know. HAHA.

I'd like to put some speaker grilles on the rear deck, but there's no such thing as 6x8 grilles since they're only for Ford/Mazda factory installs...so they never come...
Forum: Interior, Sound, and Shine 05-04-2010, 05:40 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 35,925
Posted By SilverBack
Got some tunes now!

Low budget system, but it sounds pretty damn good. I had everything except the head unit already. I sold a couple things on ebay awhile back and made enough to cover the price of a Pioneer receiver....
Forum: Interior, Sound, and Shine 04-30-2010, 04:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,525
Posted By SilverBack
Not sure about that. Does it sit for a while...

Not sure about that. Does it sit for a while between running it? Check the passenger carpet under the floormat for dampness. Seems there was a design flaw for the A/C drain on the firewall and it can...
Forum: Ford Pushrod Tech (5.0 & 5.8) 04-10-2010, 01:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 714
Posted By SilverBack
Edelbrock does. ...

Edelbrock does.

http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_new/mc/nitrous/efi_ford.shtml

I'm pretty sure it costs some bucks.
Forum: Project Cars 03-26-2010, 05:11 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 14,280
Posted By SilverBack
Car looks badass. Need more pics and some videos.

Car looks badass. Need more pics and some videos.
Forum: Interior, Sound, and Shine 03-22-2010, 06:20 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 35,925
Posted By SilverBack
Just used calipers to measure what size I needed...

Just used calipers to measure what size I needed and drew it out on the plate. The round holes were done w/ a step drill and filed to fit for the heater switch. I cut the opener square w/ a dremel...
Forum: Interior, Sound, and Shine 03-22-2010, 10:49 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 35,925
Posted By SilverBack
Cool man. Is your car down there getting the...

Cool man. Is your car down there getting the turbo setup done?
Forum: Interior, Sound, and Shine 03-22-2010, 06:35 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 35,925
Posted By SilverBack
Looks like at least 8 of us: - Steve's '87...

Looks like at least 8 of us:

- Steve's '87 Fox GT w/ procharged 331
- '67 Camaro w/ EFI 350
- '68 Coronet w/ 440
- '67 Tempest w/ 455
- '09 SRT8 Challenger
- '66 Nova w/ 383
- '93 Fox GT w/...
Forum: Interior, Sound, and Shine 03-21-2010, 06:12 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 35,925
Posted By SilverBack
Thrashed on the car yesterday and today. Going...

Thrashed on the car yesterday and today. Going out to Hux Dyno this Saturday with group of guys from work so I should have some pics and videos coming after that.

Fluidyne was leaking so I...
Forum: Ford Pushrod Tech (5.0 & 5.8) 03-21-2010, 05:33 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,544
Posted By SilverBack
I've been running a Mark VIII fan w/ a DCC...

I've been running a Mark VIII fan w/ a DCC controller on a Fluidyne radiator. I just replaced the Fluidyne due to a leak with a Summit (Northern) this weekend. The Northern is 1/4" thicker than the...
Forum: Chassis, Drivetrain, Suspension, Brakes & Tires 03-17-2010, 05:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,109
Posted By SilverBack
Looks good :nice:

Looks good :nice:
Forum: Chassis, Drivetrain, Suspension, Brakes & Tires 02-03-2010, 10:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,109
Posted By SilverBack
I've got C-Springs w/ Tokico Blues and it's a...

I've got C-Springs w/ Tokico Blues and it's a firm ride, but not harsh. The car was jacked up with them, so the front was cut 1 coil and rear was dead coil +1/2.
Forum: Project Cars 01-06-2010, 06:13 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,210
Posted By SilverBack
Sharp car! :nice:

Sharp car! :nice:
Forum: Interior, Sound, and Shine 01-01-2010, 09:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,489
Posted By SilverBack
^^This. Should be about $15 a roll, weighs...

^^This.

Should be about $15 a roll, weighs about 6lbs/roll, and it took about 3-1/2 to cover from the bottom of the firewall to the fenderwells in my coupe. Made a noticeable difference in noise...
Forum: Project Cars 12-16-2009, 01:58 PM
Replies: 553
Views: 2,208,274
Posted By SilverBack
I figured it was only a matter of time....I'm...

I figured it was only a matter of time....I'm sure its only gonna get nastier from here on out.
Forum: Mod Motor Tech (4.6 & 5.4) 12-10-2009, 03:04 PM
Replies: 32
Poll: Oil level
Views: 10,339
Posted By SilverBack
I put 7 qts w/ filter and mine shows over full...

I put 7 qts w/ filter and mine shows over full mark. Quite a few tolerances can stack up to affect the dipstick reading. I trust the manual for the first fill and keep an eye on the level, but it...
Forum: Interior, Sound, and Shine 11-03-2009, 08:55 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 35,925
Posted By SilverBack
Thanks man. I'm sure we'll meet up some time in...

Thanks man. I'm sure we'll meet up some time in the future. I was surprised there weren't more Fox cars out there. I think I only saw 2 other ones all day.
Forum: Interior, Sound, and Shine 11-02-2009, 05:30 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 35,925
Posted By SilverBack
Well, fast is relative. My car is fast to...

Well, fast is relative.

My car is fast to me. Your car would probably feel like ludicrous speed.

Pretty soon you'll be going plaid. :D

http://www.wonderjack.com/images/plaid2.jpg
Forum: Interior, Sound, and Shine 11-02-2009, 05:32 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 35,925
Posted By SilverBack
Haha, yeah it was kind of strange driving out...

Haha, yeah it was kind of strange driving out yesterday morning. I had myself convinced it was slower because it was so quiet. Now the shifter is the loudest thing in the car during normal driving.
Forum: Interior, Sound, and Shine 11-01-2009, 06:31 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 35,925
Posted By SilverBack
Well...I was able to get everything done I had...

Well...I was able to get everything done I had planned to do before going to the show today. It looks great and its crazy how much more quiet the car is now.

The headliner trim and the map light...
Forum: Interior, Sound, and Shine 11-01-2009, 04:47 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 35,925
Posted By SilverBack
Don't worry about it. I found a full set from...

Don't worry about it. I found a full set from somebody on the Corral, so I've got it covered. I appreciate it though.
Forum: Interior, Sound, and Shine 10-30-2009, 04:43 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 35,925
Posted By SilverBack
Thanks for the compliments guys. Installed the...

Thanks for the compliments guys. Installed the window motors and door lock actuators last night. Was able to get the passenger side door panel on and all buttoned up. Should get the driver side done...
Forum: Ford Pushrod Tech (5.0 & 5.8) 10-29-2009, 08:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,816
Posted By SilverBack
It is unlikely that it will all just bolt...

It is unlikely that it will all just bolt together if it's a bunch of different brands pieced together. My buddy bought an extra straight section of 3" in case he would need it....sure enough he had...
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