S197 3V 2007 Mustang GT Build Thread Profile - S197 Mustangs

[ChrisM]

Ha! I like that.

did you run it and rev it a few times with the heater on once at operating temp as part of the burping process? If not give that a try.

Yep. Squeezed the tube to get out any bubbles and I've done one full track day since I swapped everything even. It's probably just my own paranoia.

If it's actually a problem, then I can say with full confidence that this old 4.6L is a beast having gone through a track day without proper cooling. I'm pretty sure the engine heard me when I said "I'm going to swap it out for an Aluminator when it goes" and is just hanging on for dear life.

 

[ChrisM]

 

[ChrisM]

Pretty excited to say that I've got a new job.I'll be working at their rubber manufacturing facility, where they convert the raw material to make their tires. Only car guys could be excited about that...

 

[TMSBOSS]

Employee discounts? New best friend?? Lol

 

[Bill Pemberton]

Big group there, but if you sometime run into Brian Monprode tell him Bill Pemberton said hi! Michelin has been the go to tire for the street for Vipers for decades, congrats on the new job. Did I mention that Michelin slicks are way faster than Pirellis -- heh, just stating a fact!

 

[Scootsmcgreggor]

Congrats Chris!!!

 

[ChrisM]

First time I've logged in for about a month...254 missed notifications. Hope everyone is doing well. Just settling into the new home and new job at Michelin. Pretty awesome learning how tires are made starting from the raw materials. Mustang is parked safely in the garage, hopefully I'll get started back on it here soon. Just wanted to check in.

 

[blacksheep-1]

Here's a worthwhile winter project for you.

Thread 'mustang 05-09 cooling mods' https://trackmustangsonline.com/threads/mustang-05-09-cooling-mods.19155/

 

[ChrisM]

Here's a worthwhile winter project for you.

Thread 'mustang 05-09 cooling mods' https://trackmustangsonline.com/threads/mustang-05-09-cooling-mods.19155/

I'll have to check and see if mine is a later 07. I appreciate it, this seems like the type of project that won't cost me an arm and a leg...

 

[ChrisM]

So.

Haven't checked in in a couple years. Life took some interesting but good twists. Long story short, I couldn't stand working in a factory. Nothing wrong with it, but it wasn't for me. I got a new job I've been doing for almost two years which I love, but it came at a significant pay cut.

Also had a second child. So basically, I have no time or money. The car has not run in probably three years. My wife is starting to get on me to fire it back up soon and I've been running into other Mustang/car people and getting the itch again.

So...if your car sat for three years, where would you start to get it running again? Needs a new battery, new fuel, filters, and who knows what else?

 

[JDee]

So.

Haven't checked in in a couple years. Life took some interesting but good twists. Long story short, I couldn't stand working in a factory. Nothing wrong with it, but it wasn't for me. I got a new job I've been doing for almost two years which I love, but it came at a significant pay cut.

Also had a second child. So basically, I have no time or money. The car has not run in probably three years. My wife is starting to get on me to fire it back up soon and I've been running into other Mustang/car people and getting the itch again.

So...if your car sat for three years, where would you start to get it running again? Needs a new battery, new fuel, filters, and who knows what else?

Fluids. Change all of them.
Do not start it until you do engine fluids, do not drive it until you change trans and rear end fluids.

 

[TMSBOSS]

When you do crank the engine, hold the gas to the floor. This will prevent the engine from starting while priming it with oil. Once the gauge moves, release the gas pedal and I should start right up.