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  1. Erich

    Making the passenger seat power-Update

    My car is a 2012 premium GT. Working with Bob Utter Ford, I bought the set of parts to convert the manual passenger seat to power. Here is an update on the project. Parts list: IAR3Z*6361710*A TRACK ASY BR3Z*6362186*BA SHIELD ASY 9L3Z*14A701*A SWITCH ASY 1 9L3Z*14711*AB KNOB - CON...
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    What is the official Ford oil usage spec for 2011-12s?

    After the alleged 10K miles where they are known to burn excessive oil... Changed my oil at 9K and at 12K needed to add half a quart. For my 97GT they were saying a quart every 1000 miles was acceptable or something. Somehow, I feel like this car should be better. Erich
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    How robust is the front suspension-hit a curb

    I nailed my front rim on a curb taking a nice chunk out of the rim. The sidewall was damaged but the tire did not lose air. Driving home, I noticed that although the car still felt fine, the steering wheel was not centered. I had the rim welded and refinished (came out nice). They said it...
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    Any problem with codes for running your battery down?

    Yesterday, I was checking the oil and miles between last adding (1 qt per 3300 miles) and I left the key on accessory in the garage. This morning the battery is pretty much drained down. Took the 97 to work. If I jump the car, is this big brother computer going to register that I had my...
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    Any disadvantage to FRRP Procal tune?

    I know it is not the best gains of tunes out there. However it is the factory one-keeps warrenty etc. Seems like there are some nice features along with the 60 ft-lb down low. I would like a more normal feel to the throttle and I think it gets rid of that hanging rpm. What are the...
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    More power with >93 octane?

    Since this motor can adjust to lower octane, does it add timing for higher octane? Seems like it should. Erich
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    Hole in AC evaporator

    Dealer called with that lovely info. Parts need to be ordered. They are doing an emergency order. They are also ordering a replacement for the dented resonator. Looks like I will be without my new car for longer than I have had it. Erich
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    2012 GT arrived Monday

    Ordered 10Aug11 arrived 10Oct11. Estimate was 6-8 weeks. Black premium coupe, saddle leather, 3.73s, brembos, shaker 1000 Put 300+ miles since Monday afternoon. Really love this car. The motor is so flexible. It is such a great all around car. Handles wonderfully. The 3.73s I think...
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    How do the Pirelli 255-40-19s handle wet and cold weather?

    Previous summer tires (firestone sz50s) were great in the rain but turned to hard plastic below 40 degrees. Are these pirellis any better? Erich
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    Build date delayed by more than a month....

    Original build date was yesterday 29Aug. Checked with the dealer to verify the event. He replied that there was good and bad news. The bad is now it is allegedly going to be built 03Oct and the good news is that it will be delivered 17Oct. Very disappointed. Erich
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    D1SC users: how easy is it to spin the pulley by hand?

    Sounds like a strange question but I notice a big difference between my D1SC and my old P600B. With the D1SC if you give the pulley a spin by hand, it will almost immediately stop. You cant even get half a rotation out of it. With the ole P600B, you can get a few full rotations out from one...
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    New tune with powerpipe and exhaust on D1SC

    Mark VIII motor cobra crank manley rods diamond 9cc dish pistons 03 cobra cams 98 cobra intake 03 cobra exhaust manifolds Procharger D1SC 3.4 inch pulley SLP catted X pipe Tuning by Dave at SGS Initial tune with nasty plastic procharger blower inlet pipe and small air filter plus...
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    97/98 Mark VIII intake for sale

    This is the later style intake. Good for 4V swaps. $200 shipped. PM me. Erich
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    How many miles before you need to add oil?

    Just curious what people see. Indicate if it is the original or a built motor. I think my motor will need to add after like 2000 miles. It has about 10K on it after rebuild with forged pistons etc. Currently running 0W30 mobil 1 Erich
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    What is the best way to drain procharger oil???

    I tried a plastic cup with disasterous results. Not sure what happened but the result was a face full of nasty oil. I think maybe the cup cracked or something. How about an elegant method? Erich
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    Anyone familiar with this Rotex supercharger?

    Saw an add for the thing and they were quoting some insane 7:1 step up ratio. Never saw one on a mustang. Thought it was some euro thing. Erich
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    Procharger powerpipe finished-pics

    Here are a few shots. It was not all that easy to get that thing to fit. I used polished aluminum 4 inch tubing consisiting of 90 degree and 45 degree bends, a small piece of straight on the end of the 45 and a big old K&N filter. I'm running the bypass open so no fitting for that. In one...
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    Anyone build a "powerpipe" for a Procharger?

    Been looking into this. Copying designs-the anderson one uses a big rubber or silicon 4 inch elbow. Others use a 90 degree 4 inch tube. All then use a 4 inch 45 degree bend down into the fenderwell. Looks like it will stick up a bit and the hood will need trimming under it (even the...
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    For an open bypass, do you put a screen over the end?

    Thinking about running my bypass to atm. Seems like the open hole should be covered with something (even tho there is either a ton of air coming out or the bypass is closed). I would hate it if a snake went up into the system. Erich
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    Front of motor Oil leak after dyno pulls on D1SC

    Trying to figure out what happened. After dynoing the motor, I drove a few hundred miles and noticed a bunch of oil over the front of the motor. It goes up as high as under the coolant crossover. There really is not much that could leak. I suspect it is the seal on the crank in the front...
  21. Erich

    What are the part numbers for 99 and 01 cobra cams?

    I have the following cams that I was told were either 99 or 03 cobra cams YL7E 6A 271 AB YL7E 6A270 BB Intake YF3E 6A273 AB exhaust Do these ring a bell with the new edge? Erich
  22. Erich

    Will the 2000 and up trigger wheel fit early timing cover?

    I have a 4V with a 96-99 timing cover. I have a trigger wheel from a 2000 (the stamped steel kind). The hyland book says that the cover and wheel are not compatible. Looking at it on the engine stand, it seems good. What is the issue (if any?) Also, I am using the later one piece crank...
  23. Erich

    Mac long tubes or catback???

    The current budget from my 4V build is getting thin. Two sort of deficiencies in my car....stock GT catback and currently have 03cobra exhaust manifolds for the 4V. Eventually I will be running a D1SC procharger on this. So it seems like now is the time to do longtubes if any. My choice is...
  24. Erich

    Timing cover for sale

    This is the 3 bolt tensioner type. Fits 96-99 cobras. $100 shipped. PM me if interested. Erich
  25. Erich

    Valve cover question

    Need to compile all new stuff for my lincoln motor (93 motor without COP): What are the round things that seal out the plugs called? Are there any seals or gaskets on the bolts that hold the covers down? The only thing I have now is the actual valve cover gaskets. Erich

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