Re: What did you do to your boss today?
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Re: What did you do to your boss today?
The new stickers should be good for at least one second a lap!
The new stickers should be good for at least one second a lap!
TymeSlayer
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Re: What did you do to your boss today?
Make sure you use the proper tool :
302 Hi Pro said:
Make sure you use the proper tool :
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Have you considered angle rings to your individual gauges?
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ATM-2234
Tim
302 Hi Pro said:
Have you considered angle rings to your individual gauges?
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ATM-2234
Tim
302 Hi Pro
Boss 302 - Racing Legend to Modern Muscle Car
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You mean like this?
Outch! It still here to look at that!
302 Hi Pro
TymeSlayer said:Make sure you use the proper tool :
You mean like this?
Outch! It still here to look at that!
302 Hi Pro
302 Hi Pro
Boss 302 - Racing Legend to Modern Muscle Car
Re: What did you do to your boss today?
That is a great idea, but after looking at the pod, I think it's too tight to be able to tilt the gauge. Just kept it LS OEM style as they are there to stay.
Here is a view from my seat:
And the view from the Wifie's seat:
Still have to complete the wiring, but the OEM wiring harness get rock hard in cold weather, and it's tough to even separate wires in the cold. Need a few days of temps in the 50's.
302 Hi Pro
thehueypilot said:
That is a great idea, but after looking at the pod, I think it's too tight to be able to tilt the gauge. Just kept it LS OEM style as they are there to stay.
Here is a view from my seat:
And the view from the Wifie's seat:
Still have to complete the wiring, but the OEM wiring harness get rock hard in cold weather, and it's tough to even separate wires in the cold. Need a few days of temps in the 50's.
302 Hi Pro
302 Hi Pro
Boss 302 - Racing Legend to Modern Muscle Car
Re: What did you do to your boss today?
Temps hit 60'degrees here two weeks ago and I was able to install my Ford Racing windshield banner. Actually forgot about this until I pulled the cover again this past weekend.
Waiting for the next heat wave so I can install my (now vintage) "BossMustangsOnline.com" rocker panel stickers!
302 Hi Pro
Temps hit 60'degrees here two weeks ago and I was able to install my Ford Racing windshield banner. Actually forgot about this until I pulled the cover again this past weekend.
Waiting for the next heat wave so I can install my (now vintage) "BossMustangsOnline.com" rocker panel stickers!
302 Hi Pro
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Got my rear seats deleted. Didn't realize how difficult it would be to get the rear belts out. I'll re-attack that at a later date.
Got my rear seats deleted. Didn't realize how difficult it would be to get the rear belts out. I'll re-attack that at a later date.
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I took it out of the Bat Cave and drove it. I took the Boss to the Conroe swap meet. It was a good thing I already bought the Boss. There is a sweet '66 Fairlane GTA ProStreet car there for sale along with a couple of good deals on Fox Body drag race cars. There was also a '55 Ford big rig there that would make a great retro race car hauler, after a zillion hours and zillion dollars. But it would be cool.
I took it out of the Bat Cave and drove it. I took the Boss to the Conroe swap meet. It was a good thing I already bought the Boss. There is a sweet '66 Fairlane GTA ProStreet car there for sale along with a couple of good deals on Fox Body drag race cars. There was also a '55 Ford big rig there that would make a great retro race car hauler, after a zillion hours and zillion dollars. But it would be cool.
302 Hi Pro
Boss 302 - Racing Legend to Modern Muscle Car
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Making progress on the LS gauge pack install. Wiring harness is run through out the car and I made up the new Oil Sending Unit wiring connector/plug.
Next up is the IP wiring harness splice. The instructions tell you what to splice, but give no indication on how to splice
Once this is done, it's time for reassembly.
302 Hi Pro
Making progress on the LS gauge pack install. Wiring harness is run through out the car and I made up the new Oil Sending Unit wiring connector/plug.
Next up is the IP wiring harness splice. The instructions tell you what to splice, but give no indication on how to splice
Once this is done, it's time for reassembly.
302 Hi Pro
302 Hi Pro
Boss 302 - Racing Legend to Modern Muscle Car
Re: What did you do to your boss today?
It was a nervous moment, but started my Boss and success! The LS Gauge Pack P/N M-6304GOACK-MA is up and running beautify!
Here in the Northeast, Boss season 2016 is just around the corner, and next up is the Cortex Racing Watts Link install.
302 Hi Pro
It was a nervous moment, but started my Boss and success! The LS Gauge Pack P/N M-6304GOACK-MA is up and running beautify!
Here in the Northeast, Boss season 2016 is just around the corner, and next up is the Cortex Racing Watts Link install.
302 Hi Pro
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Congrats on your successful mod...looks great! I'm sure butterflies were flying before you turned the key.
Congrats on your successful mod...looks great! I'm sure butterflies were flying before you turned the key.
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Looks great, Hi Pro! Very nice work!! I had more than a little trepidation ahead of installing the Laguna gauge pod on my 2012, but now that it's in (and still working great), I'm so glad I added it.
Like I tell those 2013 owners, who needs Track Apps when you have the Laguna gauge pod?!?!
Looks great, Hi Pro! Very nice work!! I had more than a little trepidation ahead of installing the Laguna gauge pod on my 2012, but now that it's in (and still working great), I'm so glad I added it.
Like I tell those 2013 owners, who needs Track Apps when you have the Laguna gauge pod?!?!
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Woke it up from its sleep (and use the clutch and gas pedal to the floor and turn the engine over for 10 seconds or so before I started the motor) and got a new hoist installed. Got the hoist mostly for room underneath the car for the winter time for the snow blower, garbage can, recycling bins etc... (At least that's what I told my wife.) Probably have a lot of friends visit in the spring to install mods. Not a problem, actually don't mind helping friends out and of course making installs safe and easier.
And back to sleep for a few weeks.
Woke it up from its sleep (and use the clutch and gas pedal to the floor and turn the engine over for 10 seconds or so before I started the motor) and got a new hoist installed. Got the hoist mostly for room underneath the car for the winter time for the snow blower, garbage can, recycling bins etc... (At least that's what I told my wife.) Probably have a lot of friends visit in the spring to install mods. Not a problem, actually don't mind helping friends out and of course making installs safe and easier.
And back to sleep for a few weeks.
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Swapped out the 302R rear LCAs for the 302S rear LCAs I bought from @SCBoss and raised the rear roll center up about half an inch via the watts to cure some understeer issues.
Everything was going great until tightening the last bolt on my swaybar and the final nut is stripped. Had to pull the bar off and cut the head off of the mating bolt with a dremel. :-/
A trip to ACE Hardware is in my immediate future.
Swapped out the 302R rear LCAs for the 302S rear LCAs I bought from @SCBoss and raised the rear roll center up about half an inch via the watts to cure some understeer issues.
Everything was going great until tightening the last bolt on my swaybar and the final nut is stripped. Had to pull the bar off and cut the head off of the mating bolt with a dremel. :-/
A trip to ACE Hardware is in my immediate future.
302 Hi Pro
Boss 302 - Racing Legend to Modern Muscle Car
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Drew:
What brand watts link are you running?
Thanks,
Dave
2HP
Drew:
What brand watts link are you running?
Thanks,
Dave
2HP
Re: What did you do to your boss today?
Hi Dave--I run the Fays2 unit on my car.
302 Hi Pro said:
Hi Dave--I run the Fays2 unit on my car.
302 Hi Pro
Boss 302 - Racing Legend to Modern Muscle Car
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Thanks, I'm new to Watts Link rear suspension setups and looking forward to setting time aside to install mine.
As got What Did You Do to Your Boss Today?"
Post storage inspection, Netral Idle Relearn and drove the Boss today. It was a great day!
302 Hi Pro
Thanks, I'm new to Watts Link rear suspension setups and looking forward to setting time aside to install mine.
As got What Did You Do to Your Boss Today?"
Post storage inspection, Netral Idle Relearn and drove the Boss today. It was a great day!
302 Hi Pro
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There are differences in articulation with the diff-mounted propeller crank types (CorteX, Whiteline) vs. chassis-mounted propeller crank types (Fays2, BMR). The chassis-mounted ones are supposed to translate the axle more directly in line with the centerline of the vehicle as opposed to the plane of the ground. The diff-mounted propeller units seem to be a bit more compact with respect to overall hardware and mounting.
Which one is better in actual track use? I couldn't tell you as I've only run the Fays2--but all the PWC guys run the CorteX unit so that's a strong recommendation there. I'm not sure if anyone other than an extremely experienced driver could tell the (functional) difference between the two types.
302 Hi Pro said:
There are differences in articulation with the diff-mounted propeller crank types (CorteX, Whiteline) vs. chassis-mounted propeller crank types (Fays2, BMR). The chassis-mounted ones are supposed to translate the axle more directly in line with the centerline of the vehicle as opposed to the plane of the ground. The diff-mounted propeller units seem to be a bit more compact with respect to overall hardware and mounting.
Which one is better in actual track use? I couldn't tell you as I've only run the Fays2--but all the PWC guys run the CorteX unit so that's a strong recommendation there. I'm not sure if anyone other than an extremely experienced driver could tell the (functional) difference between the two types.
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Got brand new OEM 19x9.5 wheel with tire (Thanks FOMOCO302) for use as a spare. Clears front caliper buy maybe a 16th or less, but I have a 1/8 spacer that will live in the trunk with it. While I was waiting for it to arrive I installed the Ford Racing GT 500 front rotor shields.
Read a post about caliper mount bolt thread problems. (surfing posts to avoid issues is always a good idea) The shields came with new caliper bolts however they had way too much lock tite. I removed most of it and replaced it with anti seize compound. Running steel bolts into alum in a high heat area with lock tite is just asking for stripped threads sooner than later. Torque bolts to spec and not concerned about them ever coming loose.
Also I wanted to check the oil cooler lines for fouling on the sway bar Its close, maybe 1/8 or better spacing but no sign of contact. I would suspect lower cars could have some contact. That's enough for today.
Got brand new OEM 19x9.5 wheel with tire (Thanks FOMOCO302) for use as a spare. Clears front caliper buy maybe a 16th or less, but I have a 1/8 spacer that will live in the trunk with it. While I was waiting for it to arrive I installed the Ford Racing GT 500 front rotor shields.
Read a post about caliper mount bolt thread problems. (surfing posts to avoid issues is always a good idea) The shields came with new caliper bolts however they had way too much lock tite. I removed most of it and replaced it with anti seize compound. Running steel bolts into alum in a high heat area with lock tite is just asking for stripped threads sooner than later. Torque bolts to spec and not concerned about them ever coming loose.
Also I wanted to check the oil cooler lines for fouling on the sway bar Its close, maybe 1/8 or better spacing but no sign of contact. I would suspect lower cars could have some contact. That's enough for today.
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