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Recent content by Thor 302

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    Cortex torque arm…is it worth it? Does it work?

    Thanks guys . Not sure. Likely will pass. Car works great and I don’t like $1000 experiments.
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    Moving from entry level coilovers to MCS 2-way...what to expect?

    I’m running a fairly inexpensive set up. Koni Yellows and H&R race springs on a Shelby GT. 3v V8. The race springs were sourced from Sam Strano. Can’t recall the specs but call him. Car works great at Summit Point, Lime Rock, NJMP and Watkins Glen. Alco running Michelin slicks 305 square.Had...
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    Cortex torque arm…is it worth it? Does it work?

    Have the Griggs Watts link and billet LCAs. Thinking of putting on Cortex TA.Car is running H&R race springs and Koni Yellows. Car works great on track. Ran 2:13 at Watkins in October. Running Michelin 305s.Putting on AP Racing big brake kit this winter too.Dynos at 425at the crank. 360...
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    AP Racing big brake kit for our Shelby GT

    Thanks guys. I will report back in the spring when I get some track time with them. Expensive switch but I feel it’s worth it for a dedicated track car where you are routinely braking from 140-150 mph.
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    AP Racing big brake kit for our Shelby GT

    Running the ‘07 GT500 Brembos on the Shelby. 14” Rotors. Moving to “15 inch AP Racing set.Anyone with experience with AP? Good or bad?
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    My motor blew up......now what?

    Stock Boss 302 rods have been known to stretch under extreme load over time. This is what I was told by the people that built my 302 Boss motor. They advised they “popped” a couple of 302s racing so they began changing the rods out to Oliver rods. No more issues.Looking at your pic it looks...
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    Pics of your Boss 302 or S197 Mustang at the track!

    That’s badass right there ^ 👍
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    Coilover choice: Ohlins vs ??

    This post nails it. Full stop. We have Penske shocks on one car (Boss) and they are great. $10k.The other car (Shelby GT) has H&R race springs and Koni Yellows and the car works great. $2k. In fact, car was driven at Watkins Glen this month by my driving coach (Pro driver) and he said the...
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    Pics of your Boss 302 or S197 Mustang at the track!

    Watkins Glen October ‘21
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    Pics of your Boss 302 or S197 Mustang at the track!

    NJMP Lightning July ‘21
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    Pics of your Boss 302 or S197 Mustang at the track!

    Watkins Glen this past weekend. Finally got below 2:15. Put a 2:13.8 together!
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