Forum: Mod Motor Tech (4.6 & 5.4)
06-13-2005, 09:41 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,502
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Forum: Interior, Sound, and Shine
06-07-2005, 05:09 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,421
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Forum: Product Review
05-28-2005, 09:26 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,235
Re: Advanced Auto Water Pump
You are fine if you buy a "new" pump....but NEVER buy a remanufactured pump. I have seen more shaft failures on those to be considered a coincidence or rare......and if a shaft fails it does a ton of...
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Forum: Chassis, Drivetrain, Suspension, Brakes & Tires
05-11-2005, 05:35 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 5,472
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Forum: Chassis, Drivetrain, Suspension, Brakes & Tires
05-11-2005, 05:33 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 5,472
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Forum: Chassis, Drivetrain, Suspension, Brakes & Tires
05-11-2005, 04:41 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 5,472
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Forum: Chassis, Drivetrain, Suspension, Brakes & Tires
05-11-2005, 04:26 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 5,472
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Forum: Mod Motor Tech (4.6 & 5.4)
05-11-2005, 04:22 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 6,819
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Forum: Chassis, Drivetrain, Suspension, Brakes & Tires
05-11-2005, 09:20 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 5,472
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Forum: Chassis, Drivetrain, Suspension, Brakes & Tires
05-11-2005, 09:17 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 5,472
Re: My new Bling! DUW
Show me were I said "ALL"...:poke: You assumed I meant all....as stated above, my point in this entire post was regarding the tires Nathan specified as "Non street tires" which are tires from 160-250...
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Forum: Chassis, Drivetrain, Suspension, Brakes & Tires
05-11-2005, 07:41 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 5,472
Re: My new Bling! DUW
I would agree with a treadwear UNDER 160 calling it a race tire....however you don't call Tire Rack and ask for a "Race tire" when you order a set of tires that have a 160-250 treadwear....do you?...
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Forum: Chassis, Drivetrain, Suspension, Brakes & Tires
05-11-2005, 07:17 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 5,472
Re: My new Bling! DUW
I don't know about those but I do know for a fact that Nitto Drag Radials work pretty well in the rain.....solid rain on a 1000 mile trip from NJ to TN in sometimes extreme downpours....a Friends SVO...
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Forum: Chassis, Drivetrain, Suspension, Brakes & Tires
05-10-2005, 04:24 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 5,472
Re: My new Bling! DUW
I disagree on the definition.....my discussion had zero to do with how long a tire lasts...that is based on treadwear and I too would not expect 50K miles from a "performance" tire. A Street tire by...
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Forum: Chassis, Drivetrain, Suspension, Brakes & Tires
05-10-2005, 07:39 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 5,472
Re: My new Bling! DUW
Actually, normal street tires tread rating starts at 160 and goes up. Most Ultra High performance tires are going to be in the 160-260 range.
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Forum: Chassis, Drivetrain, Suspension, Brakes & Tires
05-09-2005, 10:31 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 5,472
Re: My new Bling! DUW
Yes, the Evo has Race compound Victor Racers on it :D
On the RWD SVOs(street cars) we would run higher pressures in the front to keep from chewing up the sides of the tires and lower pressures at...
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Forum: Chassis, Drivetrain, Suspension, Brakes & Tires
05-09-2005, 07:47 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 5,472
Re: My new Bling! DUW
Brandon....I believe you were running your pressures too high. I have never run all my pressures that high at an event. I would normally run my fronts at 40-45 to start and my rears at 30-35 and then...
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Forum: Chassis, Drivetrain, Suspension, Brakes & Tires
05-09-2005, 07:20 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,387
Re: My new Bling! DUW
Actually parts were in that range....that included Adj. Upper arms, Adj. lower arms, front springs, Track Kit, Caster Plus plates....Just the track kit was $460 ;).
The kit ofcourse improves...
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Forum: Chassis, Drivetrain, Suspension, Brakes & Tires
05-09-2005, 07:17 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 5,472
Re: My new Bling! DUW
That's funny because I haven't had that issue and I've been running Kumho 712's on my SVO for years now...including 4 track events at TGPR and I never once felt them get "greasy" or loose....I've...
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Forum: Chassis, Drivetrain, Suspension, Brakes & Tires
05-04-2005, 10:23 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,298
Re: Pbr Caliper Swap
I haven't tried first hand with the Pro stars so I can't say. I can say that SVO wheels interfere with the '99 up calipers. You can bolt on the '99 up GT calipers but wheel fitment is going to be...
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Forum: Chassis, Drivetrain, Suspension, Brakes & Tires
05-04-2005, 09:56 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,298
Re: Pbr Caliper Swap
It's not the spindle that gives clearance issues...it's the caliper mounting bracket.
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Forum: Mod Motor Tech (4.6 & 5.4)
04-27-2005, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 128
Views: 18,176
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Forum: Interior, Sound, and Shine
04-26-2005, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,983
Re: What "color" is this?
Dark Charcoal Gray is what I would think. IMO if you do it silver it looks like you painted it silver....go for the darker color and offset it with some brighter colors in different areas.
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Forum: Mod Motor Tech (4.6 & 5.4)
04-25-2005, 01:05 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,702
Re: Engine out...damage found-04 GT
Still no clue as to why the pistons hit the valves on the engine but the reason for all the debris is because when the piston hit the valve it broke the valve guide and showered debris back up into...
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Forum: Mod Motor Tech (4.6 & 5.4)
04-22-2005, 05:31 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,702
Re: Engine out...damage found-04 GT
That article might help Marc and I am sure he would appreciate it. I have friends who are Ford tech's so I know for a fact that SVT checks every processor on engine claims. I am sure they took this...
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Forum: Mod Motor Tech (4.6 & 5.4)
04-22-2005, 03:53 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,702
Re: Engine out...damage found-04 GT
Actually they can....right now it is standard procedure with SVT specifically that any engine warranty claims get inspected...they pull the computer and if it shows a sign of having a chip on it they...
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Forum: Mod Motor Tech (4.6 & 5.4)
04-21-2005, 03:45 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,702
Re: Engine out...damage found-04 GT
That's the magic question but they say that a chip was installed and they refused to fix it. Funny thing is that Ford records documented by use of a borescope that the valves had contacted the...
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Forum: Mod Motor Tech (4.6 & 5.4)
04-21-2005, 11:50 AM
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Replies: 128
Views: 18,176
Re: The Sickness '03 GT update....
More updates....front rails are on and finished....engine bay is cut in with the new color that will go on the car. I had this color picked out for my Turbo Coupe and Jon liked it so much he had to...
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Forum: Mod Motor Tech (4.6 & 5.4)
04-21-2005, 11:35 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,702
Engine out...damage found-04 GT
Well, we got the engine out and heads off from Marc's '04 GT. Not good but as we suspected to a degree. This is all preliminary as we have more inspection and dis-assemebly to do.
Pistons and...
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Forum: Ford Pushrod Tech (5.0 & 5.8)
04-15-2005, 07:27 AM
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Replies: 86
Views: 6,065
Re: 93 update
That sucks!!! But glad you got it finished up. Have fun!
and if you feel tired just stab the throttle...that should wake you up :D
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Forum: Ford Pushrod Tech (5.0 & 5.8)
04-14-2005, 01:40 PM
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Replies: 86
Views: 6,065
Re: 93 update
Time? We're talking a few bolts and you already have the labor there.....Money...we can work that out.
I just hate for you to miss a perfect chance to do the swap if you plan to down the road...
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Forum: Ford Pushrod Tech (5.0 & 5.8)
04-14-2005, 12:17 PM
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Replies: 86
Views: 6,065
Re: 93 update
I gave you the chance to go with a tubular K member :poke: :jester:
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Forum: Ford Pushrod Tech (5.0 & 5.8)
04-14-2005, 12:16 PM
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Replies: 86
Views: 6,065
Re: 93 update
I aint skeered of no stinkin ticket book.....but he has more opportunity than you to return the favor if I did post something....it's a mutual non-messing-with deal.
You just want to try to :poke:...
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Forum: Ford Pushrod Tech (5.0 & 5.8)
04-14-2005, 12:14 PM
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Replies: 86
Views: 6,065
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Forum: Ford Pushrod Tech (5.0 & 5.8)
04-14-2005, 11:22 AM
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Replies: 86
Views: 6,065
Re: 93 update
Come on...how many chances in a lifetime does one get to be logged in as admin? :D
Besides...we have a gentlemens agreement....You are still fair game :poke: :jester:
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Forum: Ford Pushrod Tech (5.0 & 5.8)
04-14-2005, 10:42 AM
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Replies: 86
Views: 6,065
Re: 93 update
Sorry, can't do that to him...he would have equal chance to return the favor.
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Forum: Ford Pushrod Tech (5.0 & 5.8)
04-14-2005, 07:48 AM
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Replies: 86
Views: 6,065
Re: 93 update
Edgar, I don't agree here.....if you are using Cork gaskets then I would agree with your statement above but in 1992 Ford went to a steel O-ring gasket that is reusable and once tightened I have...
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Forum: Ford Pushrod Tech (5.0 & 5.8)
04-13-2005, 07:05 AM
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Replies: 86
Views: 6,065
Re: 93 update
The first one...yes....they get less interesting the more they happen ;) :jester: My problem is always lack of time so it gets pushed back to the deadline...
Sounds like everything is going...
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Forum: Mod Motor Tech (4.6 & 5.4)
04-12-2005, 05:04 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,777
Re: Codes from mine:
There is definitely a misfire with #2 but #2 injector does show as firing....removed valve cover and no sign of a broken valvespring and everything "appears" fine from a visual inspection....
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Forum: Ford Pushrod Tech (5.0 & 5.8)
04-11-2005, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 2,786
Re: The 93 has toasted a bearing
I had a feeling that was the culprit....with only 3 being wrong I can see how it was missed because the engine still spun over within reasonable resistance...if you had missed more then it would have...
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Forum: Ford Pushrod Tech (5.0 & 5.8)
04-09-2005, 01:52 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 2,786
Re: The 93 has toasted a bearing
Reed is the one that turned me on to that stuff so I picked up a bottle...very nice assembly lube....I prefer it over the standard available stuff sold most places.
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Forum: Mod Motor Tech (4.6 & 5.4)
04-08-2005, 08:45 AM
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Replies: 128
Views: 18,176
Re: The Sickness '03 GT update....
:werd:
This is why I love pics and getting reactions....for most who don't deal with things like this is looks really bad to see everything from the firewall forward missing. The rear quarter...
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Forum: Mod Motor Tech (4.6 & 5.4)
04-07-2005, 04:47 PM
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Replies: 128
Views: 18,176
Re: The Sickness '03 GT update....
More updates....it's a little short right now :jester:
Also discovered that the rear end is actually bent today...not just an axle as first suspected.
In the end the only bolts not turned...
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Forum: Mod Motor Tech (4.6 & 5.4)
04-07-2005, 09:19 AM
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Replies: 128
Views: 18,176
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Forum: Mod Motor Tech (4.6 & 5.4)
04-06-2005, 09:49 PM
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Replies: 128
Views: 18,176
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Forum: Ford Pushrod Tech (5.0 & 5.8)
04-06-2005, 05:42 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 2,786
Re: The 93 has toasted a bearing
That sucks....definitely something torn up. I cut apart the filters on the Evolution and had no sign of material and it had a spun rod bearing so it would make sense to suspect the Thrust bearing...
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Forum: Mod Motor Tech (4.6 & 5.4)
04-06-2005, 12:00 PM
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Replies: 128
Views: 18,176
Re: The Sickness '03 GT update....
Just :poke: at ya...:D
We had been discussing some other ideas off and on that I think we are going to go ahead with now as well.
Matt, you mean the rockers or quarter panels?...the rocker...
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Forum: Mod Motor Tech (4.6 & 5.4)
04-06-2005, 10:51 AM
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Replies: 128
Views: 18,176
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Forum: Mod Motor Tech (4.6 & 5.4)
04-06-2005, 07:15 AM
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Replies: 128
Views: 18,176
Re: The Sickness '03 GT update....
Yeah, Jason needs credit too(especially since bringing the idea to reality was all him).....we think along the same lines and ideas are always being tossed around....simplifying things makes things...
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Forum: Mod Motor Tech (4.6 & 5.4)
04-05-2005, 06:49 PM
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Replies: 128
Views: 18,176
The Sickness '03 GT update....
Finishing up the back of Jon's GT...we were looking for something subtle to set her apart from other Mustangs so we've done a few special things to her :D
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Forum: Ford Pushrod Tech (5.0 & 5.8)
04-04-2005, 07:17 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,075
Re: Dyno'd yesterday
Lee, I've been there...the exact same sentiments as you but different problems. My LX was a daily driver and I beat the hell out of it for years....until I put my blower on...I was working out tuning...
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