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    HOWTO: Drain fuel tank without removal

    There are many ways to do this. This is how I did it. What you will need: Fire extinguisher Valve stem tool Rags 10' of 1/4" fuel hose Large gas cans to capture the fuel Wrench or socket to loosen battery terminal Rags Heavy automotive wire (I used 12 gauge) A 12 vdc power source (I used a...
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    How to route the rear ABS wires?

    I think I figured it out. I took pics if anyone runs into the same problem - just message me.
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    How to route the rear ABS wires?

    I have the rear subframe back in the car after pulling it and the differential, but I can't figure out how to route the ABS wires. I've searched and searched. Can anyone help with a diagram or picture? TIA
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    Fitting sizes on Ford Performance diff cover M-4033-G3

    Just in case anyone finds this thread and wants to know... all of the ports are 3/8" NPT except for the top rear, which is 1/2" NPT.
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    Fitting sizes on Ford Performance diff cover M-4033-G3

    I can't find this anywhere online and Ford is closed until tomorrow... Anyone know what fitting sizes are the fill / drain plugs in the Ford Performance differential cover? I found a post that suggests the top vent size is -4AN, but can't find the sizes for the fill / drain plugs. I'm putting...
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    Final results of Tiger Racing hood

    Many of you will recall that Chicane23 provided to me a Tiger Racing hood late last year. It's a fiberglass skin on a fiberglass frame so that it will fit on the stock hinges and latch, although pins are still recommended. Given what I do with my car, there was no question that I was putting...
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    Tiger Racing hood

    Rather than reviving ancient threads on this topic, I'm creating new... Tiger Racing's Heat Extracting Race Hood, which previously was only available as a skin, is now available with factory mount points for latch and hinges (although pins are still recommended)...
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    Need help with leads to rebuild wrecked front-end

    After successfully blasting around TWS at speeds of up to 140 mph a few weeks ago (it was good to see you, Jimmy!), a day later I rear-ended a car at low speed on a residential street. In addition to the minor damage to the front, the air bags deployed requiring some very expensive parts to...
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    Ford Racing Alternator

    My stock alternator finally went out, so I bought a new Ford Racing Alternator. It looks like my old oversized pulley won't work on this without a spacer, as the snout is different. Here are the pulleys Here are the snouts It looks like I need to call Lethal about getting a spacer...
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    Another summer... time for radiator fans to die off in mass

    A quick search online found that these things were reportedly blowing constantly last summer. Now that a new summer is here, I guess it's time for the next mass die-off! I rarely drive my car and most of its miles are around race events now. For a couple of months now, I've occasionally had...
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    Constant 12v power source

    Help! I'm looking for a constant 12v power source under the dash. I'm finding that what Ford likes to label on their wiring diagrams as "hot at all times" is in fact really "hot at all times except when the starter is engaged". :nonono: I need a power source that is hot at all times...
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    2011 Big Bend Open Road Race

    So I hope to generate some excitement to get more Terminators out to open road race. This year's 2011 Big Bend Open Road Race was my eighth open road race as either a navigator or driver. It was the Cobra's fourth event. Basically, it's an excuse to drive fast with lots of support from course...
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    Stabilizing our cars for high speed driving

    I'd like thoughts on how to stabilize our cars for high speed. As you know, I drive open road racing. My recent driving has been in the 140 class, where I average 140 and go as high as 168. Before boxing my radiator and opening the hood vents, my car felt safe at 168. In the event this...
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    Oil Cooler, Version 2.0

    Now that I have an open road race under my belt, I feel comfortable reporting success on my second iteration of an oil cooler. Parts list: MOC-25210: Mocal 25 Row, 235 Matrix Oil Cooler - Mocal 25 Row, 235 Matrix Oil Cooler with -10AN Fittings (Note: this cooler might be too large!)...
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    Aerodynamics and what happens when you blow a hose at 150 mph

    First practice run at Big Bend Open Road Race today, I blew the coolant bypass hose off of the top tube at 150 mph. With a boxed radiator, open hood vents, and 150 mph, the coolant spray eliminated 100% of the visibility through the windshield. I had to steer by watching the passing stripes...

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