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  • stevbd replied to the thread Got new Apex forged wheels - 18x11 need S197 spacer ideas w my cortex struts. 315/30/18.
    @twistedneck This isn't your precise setup but on my '11 GT I have the Cortex Koni coilovers with their offset strut and run SVR LME 19x11 with 50 mm offset, usually with a 305/30/19 Goodyear SC3R. With that setup the tire just barely rubs the... (see full post)
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    First Fun Car
  • stevbd reacted to Mad Hatter's post in the thread Gen2 - Spun a bearing with Like Like.
    Its due to the higher compression of the gen 3 shortblock. If you run gen1 or 2 heads you will have to watch for detonation. So a tune and better gas is a must. 3-2-1 motor?? a complete gen 3 motor would be fine because of the upgraded...
  • stevbd reacted to thelostotter's post in the thread Gen2 - Spun a bearing with Like Like.
    I don’t see the value in an Aluminator unless your stock block and crank are trashed. If you have a machine shop you’re comfortable working with you can achieve something at least the same, probably better for less money.I rebuilt my engine...
  • stevbd replied to the thread Gen2 - Spun a bearing.
    3-2-1, I was referring to the gen3 shortblock, gen2 heads, gen1 timing combo. I have a 2011 that is a street/hpde car not a dedicated track car. I like the look of these combo motors with gen3 shortblock but I would want the flexibility of... (see full post)
  • stevbd replied to the thread Gen2 - Spun a bearing.
    @Mad Hatter this is very interesting and helpful information, thank you for sharing. Is it not safe to run a 3-2-1 motor on track with pump gas, or is it more a matter of using E85 or race gas to optimize the setup? (see full post)
  • stevbd reacted to Mad Hatter's post in the thread Gen2 - Spun a bearing with Like Like.
    Not really, same compression ratio in a gen2 or gen2 Aluminator so as far as the tune is concerned, its the same thing. If you go with the the Gen3 you do have the complication of a higher compression ratio which means E85 or race gas for the...
  • stevbd reacted to Stangra's Stangra DIB GT vehicle profile with Like Like.
    Stangra DIB GT
  • stevbd reacted to honeybadger's post in the thread S550 Honey Badger GT350 Build with Like Like.
    Story time!It was eventful weekend at the badger house. On Thursday, I put at a bat signal on the Link ECU facebook group looking for some help with a base map. I had a couple local race shops I was talking to about tuning the car, but I've...
  • stevbd reacted to mavisky's post in the thread S550 mavisky's "LOUDCAR" with Like Like.
    So I've spent the last month or two working on a re-design of the look of the vehicle and the quality photos are finally here to show it off.I've always been a huge fan of the Mustang GT4 cars launched by Ford Performance so based the look on...
  • stevbd replied to the thread Tornado hits Willy Da P's house , but there is even worse news.............
    Scary. Glad you’re ok, thoughts and prayers for your whole community. (see full post)
  • stevbd replied to the thread Fuel starvation solutions.
    I would start by replacing the fuel pump. Remember that the fuel filter is a "lifetime" part built into the in-tank fuel pump and is non-serviceable. It gets dirty and clogged like any filter but the only way to replace it is to replace the... (see full post)
  • stevbd reacted to KazarS197's post in the thread Blacksheep Creds with Like Like.
    This deserves a ❤️ over a "like"! We're all blessed and fortunate to have you here and your contributions on TMO and TGM
  • stevbd reacted to blacksheep-1's post in the thread Blacksheep Creds with Like Like.
    As some of you know, I've started the Tire Guy Mafia ( https://www.tireguymafia.com/ ) to help out some of those in the sport. So I've never tried to overstate my position, because on any day you can get your butt kicked by the most unlikely...
  • stevbd reacted to RodS197's post in the thread Rebuild Trac-lok vs Torsen upgrade with Like Like.
    I used a Trac-Lok until my HPDE 4 days (2006 Mustang GT) when I replaced it with a Torsen T2R. At that point in my driving I noticed a huge difference, some under braking and most from apex to exit. The Torsen (I don't have experience with the...
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